• automation, image processing, and light and laser technology in industrial environments

Automation

Uwe Ziehl is dead

The grandson of company founder Emil Ziehl passed away on June 6, 2026 at the age of 79

Automation

Schaeffler bundles Defense and New Space activities under new CEO

Celia Pelaz takes over the position on October 1, 2026

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

Preferred partner for the perfect movement

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

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.

Contributions • Machine Vision

3D laser scanning for 100 percent inspection

Modern production requires precise, fast, and fully automated inspection processes. The robot-assisted inline measurement system Flexscan meets this requirement with two 3D compact sensors

Contributions • Automation

Chatbots for Dead, Endangered, and Extinct Languages

Possibilities and Limitations of Generative AI for Continuing Education.

Contributions • Photonics

Active Alignment in Assembly and Connection Technology

Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and interconnection technology of photonics and optoelectronics systems.

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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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inspect award 2026

The jury for the 2026 inspect award has nominated ten products in each category. With your vote, you decide which product deserves the inspect award 2026.

Event

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.

Events

16June
16.06.2026 - 17.06.2026
Heilbronn, Germany

Trade Fair
Automatisierungstreff
In today's business world, digital transformation has become an integral part of industrial companies. The paths they are taking in this process are extremely diverse and still present numerous obstacles and unanswered questions. The Automation Meetup addresses these questions through a comprehensive range of practical workshops and the Innovation Café.

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New issue of inspect America available now!

Whats new in the vision market in the UNited States? The new issue of inspect America gives the answer.

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Digital Event Calendar 2026

Rosenberger supports expanded beam standards for AI data centers

Uwe Ziehl is dead

HEAG and Fraunhofer IGD establish network for research and industry

Lapp issues digital authorization seals

Slower growth in the global manufacturing industry in 2026

Frederik Schönebeck becomes Co-CEO

Lenord+Bauer founds subsidiary in Spain

Schaeffler bundles Defense and New Space activities under new CEO

ZVEI appoints Phoenix Contact manager to the board of directors

Octave launches on the Nasdaq

Balluff opens new technology center in Chengdu

Best Managed Companies Award 2026 for Schmersal

Efficient networking at the EMVA Business Conference in Stockholm

Targeted promotion of young talent

Premiere of the Control Expert Days

Optical wireless quantum security: Li-Fi and QKD in one system

Global machine vision market set to grow to 8.3 billion dollars by 2030

Market for humanoid robots set to grow to 15 billion dollars by 2035

Production capacities for assembly and testing systems expanded

Ifm and Team Malizia develop data-based sensor technology for offshore racing sailors

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The Heart of LiDAR Technology: Photosensors

Practical Information with Technical Relevance at the 2026 Control Expert Days

Compact, Cooled SWIR Camera

Image Analysis Software Denk Match AI

Optical Measuring Device QM-Fit

100GigE Cameras of the Zenith Series

Protective Windows Silwir

3D Camera Nion

Confocal High Temperature Sensors IFS2407-HT/VAC

2D/3D Vision System for Robots

Image Processing Software Dragonfly 3D World

Evocam board camera

SWIR Smart Camera Alecs

Smart Camera PV4

Optatec 2026: Photonics for the Future

Compact Powerhouses with Versatile Configurability

Integrated Lens Control with Canon RF Mount

Fixed Focal Length Lenses of the E Series

25GigE Camera Atlas 25

Ultrasound Sensor Adar

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