Digital events 2026
In 2026, we have once again prepared top events to keep you up to date in your specialist area.
Participation in our free digital events enables you to stay up to date in your specialist area. The events always consist of several presentations that can be viewed individually or as a whole.
And the best thing is: you can't miss a thing. Because every presentation is available on demand after the event. So don't hesitate and register.
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Solutions and Products for Defense
January 27, 2026
The defense industry has very specific requirements that demand special solutions. This technology day presents customized technical innovations from the fields of image processing and automation that have been specially developed for safety-critical and military applications.
Who should attend?
- Machine vision users and integrators in the aerospace and defense industry
- Automation and robotics experts who are considering becoming active in the defense industry
- Decision-makers from machine vision and automation suppliers and users who want to find out about future markets
Possible Sponsors
- Manufacturers of machine vision components or systems and accessories, such as cameras and lenses, that are (or could be) used in the defense industry
- Manufacturers of automation components, such as sensors or drives, that are (or could be) used in the defense industry
- Machine builders, integrators, and distributors of the above products and solutions
Cyber Resilience Act
January 28, 2026
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) obliges manufacturers of digital products to ensure end-to-end cyber security - from development to support. Binding EU-wide requirements will apply from 2027, and non-compliance will result in severe penalties. In our webinar, experts from VDMA and TÜV Rheinland will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss the following aspects:
- Why is the CRA relevant for machinery and plant manufacturers?
- Who and which products are affected?
- Requirements and obligations - consequences of non-compliance
- Timeline: important deadlines
Food Production
April 22, 2026
In this event, we will highlight technologies and processes that help solve the current challenges the food industry faces. This includes the following topics:
- Automation: Automated quality control through machine vision or optical measurement technology, handling using robotics
- Hygiene: Products and processes designed to meet the specific hygiene requirements of the food industry
- Efficiency: Energy-efficient drives; quality assurance systems that sustainably reduce the reject rate; systems for predictive maintenance
In addition, the Wiley Tech Talks are always supplemented by presentations from neutral speakers from research and science, such as the Fraunhofer Institutes. They present exciting extensions or experimental application scenarios for well-known technologies. Presentations by market analysts round off the Wiley Tech Talks.
Target audience
- Production and quality managers in food processing companies
- Users and integrators of image processing systems and automation technology in the food industry
- Managing directors, product managers, and researchers active in the food industry
Sponsored by:
Enabling Quantum Precision
April 28, 2026
Why Cryogenic 6-Axis Hexapods Matter – Unlocking Precision in Extreme Environments
- Speaker: Tim IJsselstein, Business Development
- Moderator: Marc Syguda
Modern quantum research and photonic applications demand alignment systems with 5 to 6 degrees of freedom that can adapt to a wide range of optical tasks, whether it’s reducing lens aberrations, steering beams with high precision mirror alignment, controlling polarization, achieving optimal fiber coupling, or positioning complex dispersive optics like gratings and prisms. What all these applications share: they operate inside cryostats and dilution refrigerators, where ultra-low temperatures and restricted space impose unique engineering demands.
Sponsored by:
Products and Solutions for Defense Applications
September 9, 2026
Reliability under extreme conditions: Automation plays a central role in modern defense systems. We show how robust products and solutions perform critical tasks safely and precisely.
Cyber Resilience Act II
September 24, 2026
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requires manufacturers of digital products to ensure end-to-end cybersecurity—from development through support. Starting in 2027, binding requirements will apply throughout the EU, and noncompliance will result in heavy fines. In our webinar, experts will be available to answer your questions and will address the following topics:
- Why is the CRA relevant for machinery and plant manufacturers?
- Who and which products are affected?
- Requirements and obligations - Consequences of non-compliance
- Timeline: key deadlines
Target Audience
- Specialists and executives in product development, IT, and compliance
- The Cyber Resilience Act affects all manufacturers of digital products and requires end-to-end cybersecurity—from development through support.
- Manufacturers and suppliers in the machinery and plant engineering sector
- Companies that offer networked components and systems are particularly affected.
- IT security officers, CISOs, and software teams
- They must implement the new obligations, such as vulnerability management, SBOM, and security-by-design.
Potential Sponsors
- Automation and mechanical engineering: Manufacturers of control and automation systems and robotics solutions
- IT and cybersecurity service providers: Providers of security solutions, testing and certification bodies (e.g. TÜV Rheinland, Fraunhofer AISEC) and software and cloud providers
- Manufacturers of connected products and components
Sponsor of this event:
Robotics, Cobots & Trends in Automation
September 30, 2026
From collaborative robots to AI-powered control systems: This webinar provides an overview of the latest developments in robotics and shows how automation can be designed to be both efficient and flexible.
Cobots – Human-Machine Collaboration
- Robots vs. Cobots: What Sets Cobots Apart from Traditional Robots?
- Safety Concepts & Standards
- Practical Examples from Assembly, Logistics, and Quality Inspection
Trends & Innovations in Automation
- AI-Powered Automation
- Mobile Robotics (AMRs)
- Flexible Automation Cells
- No-Code/Low-Code Programming for Users
Success Factors for Implementation
- ROI & Cost-Effectiveness
- Integration into Existing Processes
- Training & Change Management for Users
Sponsored by:
Do you have an exciting innovation that you would like to present to your target group? Or do you want to talk about relevant industry topics on a big stage?
Then the digital events of inspect and messtec drives Automation are just right for you. They allow you to reach over 200,000 machine vision users and integrators, engineers, automation specialists and machine builders
worldwide.
Get in touch with us:
Sylvia Heider
Media Consultant
Direct: +49 6201 606 589 | Email: sheider@wiley.com
Martin Fettig
Sales Representative
Direct: +49 721 145080-44 | Email: m.fettig@das-medienquartier.de
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