

Digitalization and automation continue to drive mechanical engineering forward - and with them, the requirements for functional safety and cyber security are increasing. For automation engineers, this means that machine safety is becoming a holistic concept.

The Spherea Group has signed an agreement to fully acquire the Canadian company Averna.

The International Federation of Robotics reports on the five most important trends for the robotics industry in 2026.

In the EU-27, the robot density is 231, which is above the global average of 132.

Ad van de Noort has taken over the position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) EMEA at the Lapp Group as of January 1, 2026.