Schunk and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are expanding their collaboration in humanoid robotics. The aim is to improve the fine motor skills of humanoid robot hands for industrial applications and to translate research into practical solutions more quickly.

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German companies believe they are inadequately prepared for hybrid threats. According to a Bitkom survey, they would only be able to continue working for an average of 20 hours in the event of an internet outage. 83% of respondents expect a serious crisis as a result of hybrid attacks.

Flir has developed a thermal imaging camera for perimeter surveillance that expands the manufacturer's range of mid-range infrared security products.

In addition to hydrostatic level probes, pressure transmitters and screw-in probes from BD|Sensors have been officially confirmed by DVGW CERT as compliant with UBA hygiene standards for drinking water for the first time.

With the 'cExpress-R8' module from Adlink, Rutronik offers a high-performance solution for AI-supported edge computing systems.

As AI drives unprecedented demand for data center capacity, the industry faces the growing challenge of balancing rapidly expanding computing infrastructure with available power. To address this, Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its data center ecosystem through a strategic investment in and partnership with Emerald AI, complemented by the integration of Fluence battery storage solutions and the incorporation of collaborative, physics-based AI modeling with PhysicsX.

With 'EMS modular with ASi-5', SEW-Eurodrive is expanding its 'Movi-C' modular automation system to include an automation solution for electrified monorail systems.

The 'STARK' research project has been launched at the Produktionstechnisches Zentrum Berlin. The aim is to develop an AI-supported system that secures and makes experience-based knowledge in companies accessible - particularly against the backdrop of demographic change.

NXP Semiconductors has introduced innovative robotics solutions for reliable, secure real-time data processing and transmission as well as advanced networking. These enable sensor fusion, machine vision and precise motor control.

automatica is expanding its global brand strategy and will take place in China for the first time in 2027. automatica Shanghai 2027, organized by Messe München Shanghai and the VDMA Representative Office in Shanghai, will celebrate its premiere from 8 to 10 March 2027 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

The compact AGV drive system 'cyber iTAS system 2' from Wittenstein consists of a servo controller from the 'cyber simco drive2' series with integrated, SIL3 and PLe-certified safe torque-off safety function and a space-saving, heavy-duty wheel actuator 'cyber TAS actuator 2'.

The Cognex 'Solutions Experience (SLX)' product range comprises application-specific solutions for critical automation tasks in key industrial sectors.

More than 1600 exhibitors will be presenting technological developments for intralogistics at Logimat in Stuttgart. The focus will be on AI-supported control systems, autonomous mobile robotics and alternative drive concepts designed to increase efficiency, scalability and operational reliability.

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After two years of noticeable investment restraint, the German machine tool industry is showing the first signs of stabilization. Overall, however, incoming orders in 2025 remained slightly below the previous year's level.

Companies must meet CRA requirements in a transparent and verifiable way. Lars Jaeger from Moxa explains how compliance, documentation, and conformity assessment can be implemented pragmatically.

Current/OS and the Open Direct Current Alliance (ODCA) have agreed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the creation of a coherent and interoperable ecosystem for direct current (DC). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by both organizations.

On March 10, innovative developments in the embedded industry were honored at embedded world. The jury selected the winners from 27 nominated products in nine award categories.

On March 12, embedded world in Nuremberg ended with a 13% increase in visitors compared to the previous year. As a new location, the trade fair will also be held in India in future.

The Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA) and the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) have agreed to cooperate in order to link digital twins and data spaces more closely in future. The aim is to strengthen interoperability, secure data usage and data sovereignty in industrial value creation networks and thus create the basis for new data-based applications and business models.

IDS and Prophesee are intensifying their partnership for the next generation of event-based industrial cameras. Together they want to explore new sensor architectures that combine classic imaging with Prophesee's event-based 'Metavision' technology.