IMTS 2026 repositions itself
IMTS 2026 presents a revised trade fair concept with over 92,900 square meters of exhibition space
Mobile Automation
Sick relies on industrial AI and innovative strength
The company achieved solid results despite a difficult financial year 2024
Ziehl-Abegg is optimistic about 2025
After a difficult year in 2024, in which sales fell by 7 percent to 893 million euros, Ziehl-Abegg starts 2025 with positive prospects.
Steady growth of PI technologies despite economic challenges
PI technologies, including Profibus and Profinet, are showing moderate growth despite global economic uncertainties.
EtherCAT records 88 million nodes
The increase will be 11 million nodes in 2024, despite economic challenges and chip overstocking
Decline in sales and focus on innovation at Beckhoff
The company reported sales of EUR 1.17 billion for 2024, which corresponds to a decrease of 33% compared to 2023
New video series highlights green technologies
DigiKey has launched the new “Sustainable Futures” video series, which focuses on environmentally friendly technologies
China is investing 1 trillion yuan in robotics and high-tech
The country has announced the creation of a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, AI and innovation.
Schmersal founds subsidiary in South Korea
Uwe Seeger, Director Asia-Pacific & Middle East at Schmersal, heads the company
ABB launches RoboMasters app for flexible robotics training
The company has launched the app, which enables beginners and advanced users to complete robotics training courses online
New AMA/VDI study now available online
The recently published study “Sensor Trends 2030” by the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement and the VDI highlights key developments in sensor technology
Knapp's Aerobot wins “Best Product” at Logimat 2025
Specially developed for standard building heights, Aerobot offers a high storage density
Qualcomm Technologies acquires Edge Impulse
Edge Impulse offers a platform that automates and simplifies the development process of Edge AI models
Marco Altherr appointed CFO at Ziehl-Abegg
In addition to traditional CFO tasks, he will also be responsible for IT and HR and will complement the Executive Board team led by Joachim Ley (CEO) and Wolfgang Mayer (CTO)
Control 2025: Focus on AI and quality assurance
The trade fair expects around 35 percent international exhibitors
Fisba appoints Dr. Martin Forrer as CTO
In this role, Forrer will lead project execution for customer and development initiatives and ensure that R&D efforts meet market demands.
Robotics: Europe's employment rate reaches an all-time high
According to a study by the IFR, the gender gap in the industry is also closing. Women in robotics have been honored
Logimat 2025 with extensive supporting program
Forums and live events at the trade fair are presented
Bachmann achieves record sales
The company is making strides in renewable energies and maritime applications
Susana Gonzalez has been appointed Chief Sales Officer at B&R
She takes over the management of the global sales organization
Phytec and Vision Components are working together
The two companies have entered into a partnership for the integration of MIPI cameras in embedded systems.
Top 5 robotics trends worldwide in 2025
These are the most important trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2025
MVTec opens sales office in the Benelux region
The office is managed by the experienced experts Harm Hanekamp and Roderik Weijenberg
World Robotics R&D Programs published
Robotics research: how are Asia, Europe and America investing?
EMVA Young Professional Award 2025: Applications now being accepted
The winner receives 1,500 euros and can present his work at the EMVA Business Conference in Rome.
“We want to be the first choice for all engineers”
In conversation with Eric J. Halvorson, Senior Marketing Technology Manager – Automation and Control at DigiKey
RS employees build manual washing machines for refugees
More than 60 volunteers came together at the Bad Hersfeld distribution center to build manual washing machines with TWMP representatives.
On the track of corrosion using machine learning
Evaluate corrosion test panels rapidly and objectively
Do I Really Need Machine Vision?
Selecting Vision Systems for Cobot-Based Quality Applications
Gobo technology improves 3D metrology
Ultra-fast and -robust 3D sensing
Manufacturing Data Platform Showcases Smart Factory Automation
Increasing Efficiency in Production
AI and Optics: Working Hand in Hand for Enhanced Quality Control
Potential of artificial intelligence in machine vision
Deep OCR on the Edge: No buzzword bingo, but real customer benefit
Optical character recognition with AI support
Precise measurement and analysis of the smallest details
Diverse 2D/3D machine vision in macro- and microscopy
Imago Technologies GmbH
Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
KUNBUS GmbH
Lenord, Bauer & Co. GmbH
ifm electronic gmbh
Process Sensing Technologies PST GmbH
Visometry GmbH
CCS Europe N.V.
ESCHA GmbH & Co. KG
Hikmicro c/o HIKVISION Deutschland GmbH
AMA Service GmbH
Evident Europe GmbH
Dr. Fritz Faulhaber GmbH & Co. KG
K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co.KG
ATEcare Service GmbH & Co. KG
AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology
TKH Group NV
E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH
EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH
NürnbergMesse GmbH
Pilz GmbH & Co. KG
Synostik GmbH
Keysight Technologies GmbH
Siemens AG
Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
AMA Verband für Sensorik und Messtechnik e.V.
ZwickRoell GmbH & Co. KG
autoVimation GmbH
Interact Analysis Group Holdings Ltd.
Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH
Phytec Messtechnik GmbH
Michael Koch GmbH
Deutsche Messe AG
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co.KG
Basler AG
Beckhoff Automation GmbH
B&R Industrie-Elektronik GmbH
SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG
Neugart GmbH
Dell GmbH
Stöber Antriebstechnik GmbH + Co. KG
Vision & Control GmbH
NEURA Robotics GmbH
Messe München GmbH
ABI Europe Inc.
Zimmer Group
EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH
imec
VDMA Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer e.V.
Senswork GmbH