Sigmatek has appointed Hans Seifert as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). His area of responsibility includes international sales, marketing, application engineering, and support.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The 2026 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA) goes to the Swiss deep-tech company Verity for its fully autonomous indoor drone system. The flying robots support the logistics and retail sectors by continuously monitoring inventory levels without GPS or human intervention.
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From June 9 to 11, 2026, Sensor+Test once again brought together trade visitors from the fields of sensor technology, measurement, and testing in Nuremberg. With its focus on these core technologies and the wide range of application areas, the trade show offers a comprehensive overview of current developments and trends in the industry. The focus is on technologies that enable the collection and use of measurement data in industry, research, and development.
read more...The Fraba Group, a manufacturer of sensors for industrial motion control, looks back on a successful 2025, during which both revenue and the number of employees increased.
read more...Rosenberger has joined the newly formed Expanded Beam Optical Multi-Source Agreement (EBO MSA). This industry initiative is developing open and interoperable standards for optical connectivity in next-generation AI data centers.
read more...Benoît Thooris is taking over as head of UniversalAutomation.Org. The organization is also adding two new members to its Board of Directors.
read more...Digital twins instead of a flood of documents: Vertiv integrates 'SmartRun' into 'Nvidia Omniverse DSX' to accelerate the planning and implementation of AI factories.
read more...The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4 Alliance) is reorganizing its leadership. Michael Riester will take over the position of Managing Director from July 2026. His predecessor Ekrem Yigitdöl is leaving the organization at his own request.
read more...Global investment firm Carlyle has signed an agreement to sell Flender, a provider of mechanical drive technology, to Triton Fund 6, advised by Triton. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
read more...Siemens has appointed Markus Grabmeier as CEO of the Electrical Products (EP) business unit at Smart Infrastructure as of June 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Matthé, who has led the business since 2010 and will retire at the end of September 2026.
read more...Infineon Technologies integrates the hardware security module 'Optiga TPM SLB 9672' into Nvidia's 'Jetson Thor' computing platforms for robotics and autonomous systems. The module secures cryptographic keys directly at chip level and thus protects the system integrity against manipulation and unauthorized access.
read more...Schaeffler expands its Defense division
Schaeffler is making new appointments to the management of its subsidiary STech Defence GmbH. Celia Pelaz will take over the position of CEO "Defence & New Space" on October 1, 2026 and will manage the business of the Munich-based company.
read more...A new benchmark from Fraunhofer IPA is intended to enable the first standardized and neutral analysis of humanoid robots for industrial use based on six key criteria.
read more...Lapp is expanding its digital service portfolio and is the first B2B industrial company to provide its authorized distributors with a verifiable online seal from authorized.by. The company aims to create more transparency and security for buyers and at the same time strengthen trust along the entire supply chain.
read more...Sensors, measurement technology and artificial intelligence are merging to form intelligent systems. From June 9 to 11, 2026, Sensor+Test in Nuremberg will showcase the most important trends in a changing industry.
read more...The analog mix module 'AM 821' from Sigmatek's S-DIAS series has eight analog differential inputs with 16-bit resolution and two analog outputs.
read more...Paderborn University is one of the founding members of the new research unit 'ELLIS Unit NRW'. The European network bundles AI research in North Rhine-Westphalia with a focus on machine learning and explainable AI.
read more...With 'CheckMate', the University of Klagenfurt has developed an AI system that independently creates algorithms for complex combinatorics and optimization problems. The technology is designed to make industrial planning and logistics processes more...
read more...Research on data and governance
A research project at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg is analyzing historical data practices in China over more than 2000 years. The focus is on early administrative and information systems and their significance for today's debates on AI, big data and...
read more...The Wago Group is further expanding its building automation business and has acquired the 'Zaphire' building management system (BMS) from the Scandinavian group Granitor.
read more...Real-world laboratory for AI compliance
The new real-world laboratory for legally compliant AI and robotics has started its work at the AI Progress Center in Stuttgart. It primarily supports small and medium-sized companies with technology development, regulatory issues and the...
read more...According to a global SAS survey of 500 managers, the productive use of quantum technology currently remains unclear for many companies. At the same time, experts expect quantum hardware to be more widely available in the early 2030s.
read more...In a world filled with smartphones, connected cars, medical devices and smart appliances, supporting optimal electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless performance to minimize interference between electronic products is critical.
read more...A robotic assistance system is designed to relieve surgeons during minimally invasive procedures by taking over camera control. It is based on an industrial embedded platform designed for low latency, system stability and long-term availability.
read more...According to a recent study by Palo Alto Networks, 80 percent of German companies have been affected by at least three successful identity-related security incidents in the past twelve months. The 'Identity Security Landscape Report 2026' sheds...
read more...Software determines functionality in televisions, vehicles, smartphones, and increasingly in industrial automation and industrial control systems. This development has led to the emergence of virtual PLCs (vPLCs). The following article describes how...
read more...Schmersal is launching IO-Link safety products on the market with the solenoid interlock 'AZM42' and the safety sensor 'RSS362'.
read more...Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation and Schwarz Digits have announced a cooperation to provide sovereign European edge-to-cloud solutions for the industry.
read more...Ionos and Q.ANT want to jointly advance photonic processor technologies for AI and high-performance computers. The aim of the partnership is to build energy-efficient and sovereign AI infrastructures in Europe.
read more...Ledvance, provider of innovative lighting solutions, was named "Winner" in the Excellence in Business to Consumer Lighting category at the German Innovation Awards 2026. With the AI Companion Lighting Robot 'Elix', the company presents an...
read more...New approaches in drive technology
Nabtesco is working on intelligent drive systems for industrial applications. The focus here is on the use of physical AI, the combination of artificial intelligence with real physical systems.
read more...QNX has published the study "Inside the Robot: Architecture Benchmark Report". The results of the global survey of 1000 robotics developers show that software and safety requirements are increasingly becoming the central bottleneck for innovations...
read more...Robco, a company for autonomous industrial robotics, is further expanding its management team. As the company's first Chief Operating Officer, Michael Ardelt will assume responsibility for structuring and scaling Robco's growth in operational terms.
read more...Balluff has opened a technology and innovation center at its production site in Chengdu, China. The aim is to provide even more targeted support to local and international customers with solutions and expertise.
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