Small and Lightweight Lidar Sensor for Robotics and Drone Applications
Lidar Depth Sensor Provides Precision Measurement Accuracy, Distance Resolution and Measuring Range
Mobile Automation
Transformation of EMVA 1288 into ISO 24942
Further development of an EMVA standard at ISO level
Lapp acquires Chinese cable manufacturer
Cableforce, a specialist in circular connectors based in Dongguan City, will be integrated into the company's global network as a wholly owned subsidiary.
ZVEI: Decline in electronics manufacturing threatens Europe's security
Europe now accounts for only two percent of global printed circuit board production and ten percent of electronics manufacturing.
Contract extension and management change at Sick
The Supervisory Board of Sick has extended the contract of CEO Dr. Mats Gökstorp by five years.
Success of premium efficiency engines
SEW-Eurodrive delivered its three millionth DRN.. motor in Germany in spring 2025, with over 14 million worldwide.
Strategic partnership for sustainable drive solutions
Mitsubishi Electric and European gear manufacturer Tramec have entered into a strategic partnership to develop modern gear motors based on the highly efficient EM-A series synchronous motors.
Cooperation for innovative electric motors
Lenord+Bauer and Cast Coil have signed a cooperation agreement for the development of an externally rotor electric motor manufactured in Europe with patented Cast Coils.
Paint Defect Inspection in Automotive Production
Visualization of Reflective Surfaces Using Deflectometry
Safety requirements for autonomous mobility
The TÜV Association is calling for clear rules on AI, data access, and cybersecurity to ensure that autonomous vehicles can be safely integrated into traffic.
Cybersecurity Test Center accredited
The Sick Industrial Cybersecurity Test Center in Waldkirch received accreditation from the German Accreditation Body for the IEC 62443-4-2 standard in February 2025.
Pilz presents annual report
The group generated sales of €341 million in 2024, representing a decline of 21 percent compared to the previous year.
New exclusive partnership for load measurement solutions in Europe
Since May 1, 2025, Althen Sensors & Controls and Metesco have been exclusive distribution partners of LCM Systems in selected European countries.
TQ Group hosts PCB Designer Day 2025
On May 21, 2025, PCB Designer Day will take place at Gut Delling near Seefeld, an industry gathering of electronics experts initiated by the Professional Association for Electronics Design and Manufacturing (FED).
New production site opened
Rodriguez has opened a new production site for linear technology in Eschweiler.
Increasing automation in the US automotive industry
In the US automotive industry, the installation of industrial robots rose by 10.7% to 13,700 units in 2024, according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Opportunities and challenges of renewable energies
RS recently organized a roundtable discussion with industry leaders to discuss the potential and challenges of using renewable energy.
50 years of innovation and growth in linear technology
Founded in northern Italy in 1975, the company has grown into a global player that brings together brands such as Nadella and Durbal.
Impetus for future technologies in sensor and measurement technology
A total of 348 exhibitors from 24 countries and around 8,000 participants attended Sensor + Test in Nuremberg.
New industry meeting place for the process industry
Messe Frankfurt and Dechema cooperate on new Achema Middle East
Strong growth in the Li-ion battery market thanks to energy storage systems
The global market for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries is showing strong growth, driven by energy storage deliveries.
New Sales Manager for Image Processing Solutions
Michael Alteg takes over sales at Autovimation and focuses on smart housing and mounting solutions for industrial image processing.
New guidelines strengthen Omlox standard in the industry
PI and the Fraunhofer Institute in Lemgo have published two practical guides on the Omlox localization standard, which was developed specifically for industrial applications.
Investment in AI strengthens digital transformation
Gefran acquires stake in Italian software company 40Factory, which specializes in industrial IoT and generative AI solutions
DigiKey expands product portfolio
The company added 104 new suppliers and 98,320 new product introductions (NPIs) to its portfolio in the first quarter of 2025
New plant in China
The ifm group has laid the foundation stone for a new factory in Suzhou, China, which will be built on a 40,000 square meter site.
Innovation dialogue for sensor and measurement technology
Sensor + Test 2025 in Nuremberg is set to become a central industry gathering for sensor, measurement, and testing technology
“This will be our largest Automate show ever”
Interview with Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Automate Show 2025: A Detailed Preview
From May 12 to 15, Detroit will host the Automate Show 2025, marking another edition of this pivotal event in robotics and automation. As the largest automation trade show in the Americas, it shows the latest advancements and practical applications across numerous industries
Helukabel is expanding into Australia
The company has acquired the wire and cable business of DKSH Australia
Optimized production strategy for the US market
Fortec Group is expanding its production strategy to provide European companies with customers in the US with cost-effective and efficient delivery options.
Management change at KEB Antriebstechnik
Ralf Günther has been the new Managing Director of KEB Antriebstechnik in Schneeberg since March and is responsible for sales and development
Focuslight Technologies Inc.
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co.KG
EtherCAT Technology Group
Mitutoyo Europe GmbH
Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH
Messe München GmbH
Aerotech GmbH
Lenze SE
EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH
IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH
SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG
Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Endress + Hauser AG
Vision Markets GmbH
Schaeffler Technologies
autoVimation GmbH
Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe GmbH
MVTec Software GmbH
ATEcare Service GmbH & Co. KG
SpectroNet International Collaboration Cluster
Rollon GmbH
U.I. Lapp GmbH
Wiley-VCH e-Specials
Optomotive LTD
SPECTARIS – German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technologies
Baumer GmbH
ABB Automation GmbH
jumavis GmbH
Fortec Elektronik AG
hema electronic GmbH
Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH
Baumer Group
Ametek GmbH
Wittenstein AG
K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co.KG
Basler AG
Pilz GmbH & Co. KG
Sieb & Meyer AG
Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI)
Vision & Control GmbH
Kistler Instrumente AG
Dell GmbH
ipf electronic gmbh
EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH
KUNBUS GmbH
Lucid Vision Labs, Inc.
Efinix, Inc.
Fraunhofer-Institut für Zerstörungsfreie Prüfverfahren IZFP
ABB AG
ZwickRoell GmbH & Co. KG