Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new series of coupling relays whose plastic housing consists of 70 percent bio-based material obtained from biomass waste.

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ABB has agreed to sell its Robotics division to the Japanese SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of 5.375 billion US dollars. Closing is expected mid to late 2026. The transaction is expected to deliver short-term value to shareholders, while ABB intends to deploy the proceeds in accordance with its capital guidelines.

Bosch Rexroth presents new functions and variants of its Linux-based operating system 'ctrlX OS'. In addition to a virtualized version, the system offers extended diagnostic, network and security functions with the LTS release 3.6. Three versions cover different integration requirements.

AkYtec has new controllers, process displays and cloud services for industrial and building technology applications in its portfolio. The focus is on compact devices with integrated visualization and extended communication functions.

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Bosch Rexroth and Synaos have integrated the autonomous mobile robot 'A-Mate Lite' from K.Hartwall into the 'Synaos Intralogistics Platform'. This is based on the open communication standard VDA 5050, which facilitates the control of mixed fleets

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The US chip manufacturer Qualcomm wants to take over the open source specialist Arduino. This should make it easier for millions of developers to access Qualcomm's edge and AI technologies. Both companies also announced new hardware and software.

This year's prizewinners showed that quantum effects can influence not only tiny particles, but also larger systems. Their experiments in a handy electronic circuit open up new perspectives for quantum computers and sensors.

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Global sales of professional service robots have risen by 9% to almost 200,000 units, according to the annual report 'World Robotics - Service Robots' published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The shortage of qualified workers is one of the main reasons for companies to rely on robots that are specially designed for use with trained specialists.

ek robotics, manufacturer of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has found a new owner in Neura Robotics. This secures the company's long-term future.

Bosch Rexroth and Advantech are cooperating on edge solutions and offering a ready-to-use platform for industrial applications. Customers benefit from the combination of Bosch Rexroth's open and app-based operating system 'ctrlX OS' with ecosystem and Advantech's modular hardware.

Schneider Electric, provider for the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the appointment of Martin Jäger as the new Vice President Home Solutions for the DACH region, effective September 1, 2025.

Estonia is entering the German digital market with an unusual application: the Baltic EU country has submitted a "digital CV" and is thus applying to be a partner for Germany's digital transformation.

Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of everyday industrial life. But not all AI is the same. Its successful use depends much more on how well the AI functions are integrated into workflows, how practically they are used and how effectively they can be utilized. The logical consequence: companies need 'embedded AI' instead of AI clutter.

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The integrated 'ST NEMA24-310-48-T1' motor from item Industrietechnik can be connected to the supplier's Linear Units as a plug-and-play component without the need for a separate control unit or complex cabling.

Groschopp Drives & More has expanded the functionality of the 'RBD-S+' servo controller. With a second CAN interface, it now covers a wider range of applications and is therefore an alternative for applications where a classic PLC would be oversized.

The Zimmer Group continues its international growth course and establishes Zimmer Group Scandinavia AB, based in Sweden, on October 1, 2025. With this step, the company is further expanding its market presence in Scandinavia and underscoring the strategic importance of the region.

The Hima Group has appointed Carl Ramsden as CEO of Sella Controls with effect from October 1, 2025. According to Hima, this newly created position represents an important milestone in the further integration of the British company into the Group.

The Franco-German lighthouse project GreenBotAI has succeeded in making robotics more sustainable and efficient. The project shows how trustworthy AI "made in Europe" can not only speed up production processes, but also significantly reduce the energy consumption of industrial robots.

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Evotron has introduced the 'A82x82' series of diffuse monochrome and multicolored surface lighting. New features have been added to the implemented 'Lumisens' technology.

Block is expanding the 'Power Advanced' series to include three-phase switching power supplies. In addition to the single-phase power supply units already available, these variants offer a wide range of applications for industrial power supplies.