Siemens continued its successful growth trajectory in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 and recorded significant increases in almost all key performance indicators. Against the backdrop of this business development, the Group confirms its outlook for fiscal year 2025.
Siemens quarterly figures Q2/2025
Turnover and profits are up, the forecast is holding. And even in the problem child of automation, the wind is changing for the better thanks to China.
The first Industrial Technology Summit brings together experts, innovators and decision-makers from industry, IT and manufacturing to discuss the current status and future potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
IDS Imaging Development Systems is expanding its range of AI cameras with the 'IDS NXT oslo'. The model combines artificial intelligence with video streaming and recording functions in a compact, industrial-grade housing.
The issue highlights developments in industry and technology with a focus on AI and digitalization - from political demands, studies and practical examples to start-up innovations. It also presents solutions and products that increase efficiency, sustainability and safety in industrial applications.
A digital twin is more than just a two- or three-dimensional digital copy. It combines precise data with intelligent analysis and solves complex challenges. With locations in Paderborn and other cities, Eviden relies on the combination of artificial intelligence and geoinformation systems to develop digital twins.
Unit4 has launched 'Advanced Virtual Agent (Ava)', a proactive, dialog-driven agent that acts as a central interface for artificial intelligence (AI) and coordinates and automates ERP workflows.
EPAM Systems announces the figures from its AI research report "From Hype to Impact: How Enterprises Can Unlock Real Business Value with AI". A key message of the study: AI is already having a massive impact on value creation in Germany.
For every ten vacancies in Germany, only three are currently filled via job advertisements and seven via the so-called hidden job market or networks. But what is the hidden job market and how can it be used?
Jungheinrich and Merantix have announced a strategic partnership. The aim of the cooperation is to promote applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry.
Reesink Logistic Solutions and Sereact
Reesink Logistic Solutions (RLS), a provider of automated warehouse solutions, and Stuttgart-based technology company Sereact have entered into a strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to take robot-assisted article handling to a new level using artificial intelligence.
SAS, provider of solutions for data and AI, is launching a new generation of digital twins on the market. The combination of SAS Analytics and 3D visualization in real time ensures photorealistic simulations in production.
The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an overall increase in orders of 4% - the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with an increase in orders of 4%.
The Kistler Group, supplier of dynamic measurement technology, is intensifying its long-standing collaboration with Keller Pressure, manufacturer of piezoresistive pressure sensors.
International Federation of Robotics
The US automotive industry is investing more heavily in robotics and automation: the number of installations rose to a total of 13,700 units in 2024 - an increase of 10.7 %. This is according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement has honored two development teams with the AMA Innovation Award 2025, one established and one start-up.
Honeywell has introduced a new sensor for Hydrogen Leak Detection (HLD) that can detect the smallest leaks from 50 ppm in real time using Thermal Conductivity Detection technology.
Ti5 and Ti7 from Fotric are portable thermal imaging cameras for professional thermography. With their robust design, an IR resolution of 384x288 or 640x480, a sensitivity of <30 mK or <40 mK and a user-friendly interface, they are an intuitive solution for industrial inspections.
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated...
More and more electrical and electronic products are not being disposed of properly and end up in the yellow bag together with plastic waste, for example. In the 'DangerSort' project, researchers at Fraunhofer IIS want to remove risky objects and make recycling plants safer - thanks to a sensor-based sorting system.
Omron has announced the establishment of a global robotics organization effective April 1, 2025. It will operate in parallel with Omron's automation business so that both areas can complement and support each other.
