The 'Heluchain' system from Helukabel is a modular system that is available in three expansion stages and combines cable drag chains, highly flexible cables, individual assemblies and matching accessories.

Balluff has integrated the three SWIR sensors IMX990, IMX992 and IMX993 from Sony into the portfolio of the 5GigE camera family 'BVS CA-GV'.

New from IC-Haus is the 'iC-RT2624' system-on-chip (SoC) for optical encoders with contamination-tolerant scanning.

Igus wants to tap into the stage technology market and has developed a plainly colored series of highly flexible 'Chainflex' cables.

Grossenbacher is responding to the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and is expanding the 'Universal Controller' as well as the smart and web panels with future-oriented software modules based on Linux/Yocto and, if required, with support for TMP chips (Trusted Platform Module).

Plan your trade fair visit easily with our interactive hall plan - perfectly oriented with just one click! The compact exhibition planner is also available daily as a print supplement in the official exhibition newspaper THE OFFICIAL DAILY directly at the SPS in Nuremberg.

Twelve companies, including Dassault Systèmes, are founding the European Sovereign Tech Industry Alliance (ESTIA). The initiative aims to strengthen Europe's technological independence and define requirements for sovereign cloud services. The start is 2026.

Contrinex inductive Weld-Immune sensors are coated with a durable, anti-adhesive 'Activestone' ceramic coating that allows weld spatter to slide right off the surface.

With the 'PMC-0424' capacitive DC UPS modules, Block Transformatoren-Elektronik presents a solution for reliable 24 V (DC) buffering without batteries.

The 'zenon' software platform from Copa-Data supports companies in making their production safe, efficient and future-proof, regardless of machine age, manufacturer or industry boundaries.

At SPS in Nuremberg, over a dozen start-ups and young technology companies will be presenting their own stands in Hall 6 over the three days of the trade fair.

The automation industry is counting down the days until the SPS - and we make sure that every visit is twice as worthwhile. Stop by the Pelemedia stand and spin the wheel of fortune: every spin wins and guarantees you an attractive prize.

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In future, a user and visitor committee will shape the formats of the 'SPS Automation Hub' in a practical way. The aim is a continuous exchange between users and suppliers of automation technology in order to align content and events more closely with the needs of the community.

A Red Hat survey shows: German companies prioritize digital sovereignty, rely heavily on open source and are planning significant increases in investment in artificial intelligence - despite a shortage of skilled workers and limited customer benefits.

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HMS Networks is acquiring significant parts of Molex's Industrial Communications division. The acquisition includes IP rights, development sites and an existing product portfolio in industrial communications. Closing is expected in January 2026.

According to a recent analysis by the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE), Amazon's website causes the most emissions of the 200 most visited websites in Germany, at around 1,753 tons of CO₂ per year.

The global markets for electronic components and assemblies are experiencing strong growth. After a challenging 2023, the latest figures from the ZVEI show a clear recovery for 2024 and 2025: double-digit sales growth is expected worldwide.

The 'Award for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Robotics & Automation' (IERA) 2025 goes to Otto from Rockwell Automation, an autonomous mobile robot (AMR). Otto is the first AMR built to handle heavy loads in factories in robot fleets of more than 100 units.

SPS 2025 exceeds the expected number of exhibitors and clearly focuses on Industrial AI. Visitors will gain in-depth insights into the latest developments in automation on several stages and tours.

The Industry 4.0 initiative SEF Smart Electronic Factory e.V. confirms Gerd Ohl, Prof. Dr. Gerrit Sames and Ulrike Peter on the Board of Directors. Uwe Jörk was newly appointed. Focus: practical digitalization, use of AI and automation for SMEs.