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Forecast: Significant Growth in Industrial Robotics by 2030; Cobots Are Growing the Fastest
Automation

Forecast: Significant Growth in Industrial Robotics by 2030; Cobots Are Growing the Fastest

Global sales of industrial robots are expected to rise to just over 760,000 units in 2030

Igus Expands Its Bicycle Line with an Electric Model
Automation

Igus Expands Its Bicycle Line with an Electric Model

The new e-bike features a 60 Nm rear-wheel motor and a battery with a range of up to 120 kilometers

USB Data Acquisition and Digital Control System
Sponsored • Automation

USB Data Acquisition and Digital Control System

FEMTO offers LUCI-M, a compact, universal, and high-resolution USB system for data acquisition and device control

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Preferred partner for the perfect movement

The perfect movement is smooth, fast, precise and reliable.

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Humanoid Robotics: German Industry Calls for Faster Development

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Forecast: Significant Growth in Industrial Robotics by 2030; Cobots Are Growing the Fastest

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DigiKey Launches the Second Season of “A Sustainable Future”

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Keysight Acquires VPIphotonics

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Edmund Optics Receives the “2026 Private Company Boards of the Year Award”

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Mitutoyo Opens New Center of Excellence in Dresden

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Igus Expands Its Bicycle Line with an Electric Model

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Growth of the U.S. Robotics Industry and New National Robotics Strategies

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Marcel Lewke Receives the 2026 Eugen Hartmann Prize

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27th VDI Automation Congress: Laying the Groundwork for Industrial AI and Automation

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Humanoid Robotics in Industry: Advanced Humanoid Forum 2027

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Keysight Expands the Siemens Teamcenter Ecosystem with AI-Based Test Automation

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Realignment of the Supply Chain Software Business: ifm Strengthens the Gib Brand

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New Research and Business Center in Drammen Focuses on Sustainable Building Technology

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Control 2027 Focuses on Modern Quality Assurance and AI-Powered Measurement Technology

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Logimat 2027 Focuses on the Interaction Between People and Technology

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New Jumo advertising tower with LED technology and a rotating logo in Fulda

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Hummel Expands Its Plant in Denzlingen with a Focus on Resource Efficiency

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SMT-compatible Lumenflow optics simplify LED integration on printed circuit boards

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ifm Strengthens Its Environmental Management with EMAS Validation and ISO 14001 Certifications

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AutomationsBest Award

AutomationsBest Award

The AutomationsBest Award is now entering its 4rd round. The award will be presented at SPS - Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg.

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AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

From April 22 to 24, 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT invites you to AKL'26. The photonics congress with over 500 participants is taking place for the 15th time, this year with a significantly expanded program, over 80 presentations, and 54 exhibitor booths.

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netRapd 90IC: Embedded module redefines industrial communication in field devices

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Comprehensive Protection for Military Electronics

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The Heart of LiDAR Technology: Photosensors

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Practical Information with Technical Relevance at the 2026 Control Expert Days

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Compact, Cooled SWIR Camera

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Image Analysis Software Denk Match AI

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Optical Measuring Device QM-Fit

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100GigE Cameras of the Zenith Series

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Protective Windows Silwir

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3D Camera Nion

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Confocal High Temperature Sensors IFS2407-HT/VAC

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2D/3D Vision System for Robots

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Image Processing Software Dragonfly 3D World

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Evocam board camera

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SWIR Smart Camera Alecs

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Smart Camera PV4

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Optatec 2026: Photonics for the Future

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Compact Powerhouses with Versatile Configurability

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Integrated Lens Control with Canon RF Mount

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Fixed Focal Length Lenses of the E Series

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It Does Not Always Have to Be a Humanoid Robot
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It Does Not Always Have to Be a Humanoid Robot

Mythomorphic design adds a distinct perspective to social robotics. Inspired by myths and fantasy rather than humans or animals, the article classifies examples and examines related opportunities and risks.

TPL Vision joins EMVA
News • Automation

TPL Vision joins EMVA

The company is looking forward to working together and sharing knowledge within the industry

Sick increases sales in 2025
News • Automation

Sick increases sales in 2025

In the 2025 financial year, the company increased its turnover to 1.85 billion euros, an increase of 6.5% compared to the previous year.

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