New member of the board of VDMA Robotics + Automation
Dr. Michael Jürgens, CEO of Kuka Robotics, has been appointed to the board of the VDMA trade association.
Automation
Cooperation for high-speed drive solutions
Sieb & Meyer enters into a strategic partnership with SKF Magnetic Mechatronics in France.
United Robotics Group restructures
The company focuses on the healthcare industry and innovation.
Debra Phillips gives keynote
The NEMA President and CEO will Headline SPS Atlanta 2025 with High-Impact Keynote: “Powering the Electric Future”
Single Pair Ethernet Pavilion to Debut at SPS Atlanta 2025
Connectivity technologies for Industry 4.0 will be presented at the inaugural U.S. edition of SPS, featuring top industry leaders and live demonstrations.
A New Era of Smart Manufacturing Begins
The inaugural SPS – Smart Production Solutions Atlanta starts soon, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the SPS brand.
Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany
The renaming is part of the global consolidation of the Excelitas Group.
TKH SpectroNet Collaboration Conference in the Netherlands
On September 17 and 18, the TKH SpectroNet Collaboration Conference will take place in Zoetermeer, Netherlands.
Baumer acquires force sensor specialist
The company is strengthening its position in force and strain measurement by acquiring Swiss company X-Sensors AG, a specialist in high-precision sensors.
20 years of Bernstein Safe Solutions in China
The company celebrates its branch in Taicang as a model of success.
Realman opens data training center for humanoid robotics
The company has opened a data training center for humanoid robotics in Beijing to accelerate the transition of robots from laboratories to everyday life and industry.
AI robots help rebuild Southern California after wildfires
A mobile microfactory in Pacific Palisades enables houses to be built 70 percent faster and 30 percent cheaper than conventional methods.
Lenze Group reorganizes its Executive Board and focuses on transformation
As part of the reorganization, Dr.-Ing. Claus Bischoff (CTO) left the company in April and Dr. Achim Degner (CFO) in July.
Faulhaber opens new sales office in India
The location is strategically embedded in the Asia-Pacific sales region.
Fujitsu plans superconducting quantum computer with 10,000 qubits by 2030
The computer will use 250 logical qubits and be based on the innovative STAR architecture developed for fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Partnership for automation solutions
Delta Electronics and JP Industrieanlagen have entered into a partnership. The aim is to provide complete systems tailored to the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Thales and Hexagon Form a Strategic Partnership
Hexagon's manufacturing intelligence division becomes a technology partner for Thales' operations and quality assurance across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Reinforcement in international sales
The Wika Group has appointed Sascha Niederhagen to the Executive Board as Executive Vice President EMEAI. He will take charge of sales activities in Europe, Africa, India, and the Middle East with immediate effect.
Lenord+Bauer expands into India
Lenord+Bauer has established a subsidiary in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen direct customer contact in South Asia.
Keba reports growth and focuses on AI
The Keba Group achieved sales growth of 8.5% in a challenging economic environment and positioned itself as a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.
Delta plans sustainable headquarters in the Netherlands
With a floor space of 9,300 square meters, the building is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026 and will provide space for over 350 employees.
B&R products now available in Europe through RS
B&R has entered into a strategic partnership with RS to distribute B&R products through RS's online and offline channels.
inspect America July 2025 is now available!
In this issue, we provide a comprehensive review of Automate, highlighting the most cutting-edge trends, products, and market insights.
Spherea strengthens presence in North America through acquisition
Spherea has acquired the US subsidiary of the Konrad Group
CCS relocates Taiwan office
CCS has announced the relocation of its Taiwan office from Taipei to Zhubei City.
SEW-Eurodrive relocates DTC West
The company is relocating its Drive Technology Center (DTC) West to Haan-Gruiten after more than 50 years in Langenfeld.
Wittenstein introduces new Chief Market Officer
Christian Zeidlhack joined Wittenstein as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Market Officer (CMO) on July 1, 2025.
Zebra opens Industrial Automation Center of Excellence
Zebra Technologies and Clearview Imaging have opened the Industrial Automation Center of Excellence in Oxfordshire, UK.
Partnership for robot innovation in shipbuilding
Neura Robotics, HD Hyundai Samho, and HD Hyundai Robotics have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and test special robots for shipbuilding.
Lapp expands market presence in Latin America
The Lapp Group has acquired Brazilian connection technology specialist Eurocabos Materiais Elétricos
New president at Mitutoyo
Ray Penny takes the helm at Mitutoyo Europe and unveils ambitious growth plans
Siemens acquires EBM-Papst drive technology
Siemens has completed the acquisition of ebm-papst's industrial drive technology business and is integrating it under the “Mechatronic Systems” brand.
New Regional Sales Director at Omron
Stéphane Chômienne has been appointed Regional Sales Director for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France.
Europe's automotive industry is increasingly focusing on automation
The European automotive industry continues to invest heavily in the automation of its production, as preliminary figures from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) show.
Who inspects inspection systems?
Automated quality control requires self-monitoring inspection systems
Syslogic GmbH
Zebra Technologies Corp.
KNAPP AG
phil-vision GmbH
ABI Europe Inc.
Friedrich Lütze GmbH
ifm electronic gmbh
AMA Service GmbH
Phytec Messtechnik GmbH
Wika Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG
MVTec Software GmbH
IoTmaxx GmbH
Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe GmbH
iC-Haus GmbH
Kistler Instrumente AG
TQ-Systems GmbH
Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
Process Sensing Technologies PST GmbH
Maxon Motor AG
AMA Verband für Sensorik und Messtechnik e.V.
Messe München GmbH
InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
Bachmann electronic GmbH
PEAK-System Technik GmbH
Fraunhofer Institut für Photonische Mikrosysteme IPMS
KEB Automation KG
Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
VDMA Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer e.V.
Contrinex Sensor GmbH
Edmund Optics Europe
Endress + Hauser AG
Edge AI and Vision Alliance
EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH
Balluff GmbH
Sony Europe B.V., Zweigniederlassung Deutschland
EtherCAT Technology Group
Teledyne Flir
Messring GmbH
EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH
Gefran Deutschland GmbH
Senswork GmbH
E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH
RealMan Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Cognex Germany Inc.
Cincoze Germany
Schott AG
MAY Distribution GmbH & Co. KG
SpectroNet International Collaboration Cluster
Meilhaus Electronic GmbH