Tap-proof communication is of central importance for a networked society. Quantum physics provides the basis for this: it enables practical technologies such as quantum key distribution.

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Companies in Germany are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence in 2025. According to a study by IBM, organizations are focusing on AI in the long term despite the limited return on investment to date and are prioritizing innovation and productivity increases over traditional financial savings.

Device Insight and MakinaRocks are combining their expertise in the fields of Industrial IoT, data analytics and industrial AI to support companies in the digitalization and optimization of their production processes.

Swedish companies are to bring green technologies to Germany. The German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce has selected companies in the cleantech sector and assessed them as particularly suitable for the needs of the German market. Eight companies are now ready to meet German business partners and transform the energy market.

Digikey renews its annual platinum sponsorship of WE United (Women in Electronics), a community of leaders committed to expanding opportunities for women in the electronics industry.

Sophos X-Ops has investigated an active threat campaign in which two different threat actor groups are infiltrating organizations. The cybercriminals are abusing the functionality of the Office 365 platform.

Automation technologies are a cornerstone of modern industrial production – a field in which Germany plays a pivotal role. We are excited to announce the expansion of our editorial offering: Our magazine will now be available internationally with an Englishlanguage website and an e-paper.

Lapp and Heilbronn University have agreed to cooperate: The 'Ursula Ida Lapp Doctoral Scholarship', named after the founder of the family business, supports female PhD students with a total funding amount of 80,000 to 100,000 euros.

Stefan Brock has been appointed head of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) newly established »AI Center of Excellence« in Central Europe. Brock's team will help customers to advance value-adding AI applications.

The final figures for SPS 2024 are now available: A total of 51,291 trade visitors came to Nuremberg to gather information from 1114 exhibiting companies on 125,000 m².

The international »TSN/A Conference - Summit on Converged Networks, Compute, and Applications« is taking place for the 10th time - and you can be part of it! Submit your presentation, demo or workshop by March 28.

From June 24 to 27, 2025, Automatica, the trade fair for smart automation and robotics, will bring industry and research together in six exhibition halls. Preparations are in full swing.

Bihl+Wiedemann introduces its first ASi-5 Safety Multi I/O module in IP20, the BWU4277.

The Electroflux motor series from Maccon is designed for applications that demand maximum performance, including collaborative robots (cobots), surgical robotics, exosuits, and aerospace technology.

According to the manufacturer, the integrated BX4 IMC motion controller, which is already integrated into the brushless motors of the Faulhaber ‚BX4‘ family, provides extensive functions and high performance.

The market value of installed industrial robots has reached an all-time high of 16.5 billion US dollars worldwide. The International Federation of Robotics specifies the trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2025.

Alibaba Cloud presents innovations that are intended to take AI development to a new level. Highlights include improved large language models such as Qwen2.5, tools for more efficient coding and an optimized cloud infrastructure. The new GenAI Empowerment Program also specifically supports start-ups in the implementation of AI projects.

US companies are much more convinced of their business models than companies in the DACH region. Every second German industrial company is considering closures or relocations, according to the new industry study by Staufen.

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"The German machine tool industry considers itself to be very well positioned in international competition, despite the numerous challenges," reported Franz-Xaver Bernhard, Chairman of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main, at the association's annual press conference.

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The Baumer Group, manufacturer of sensors, encoders, measuring instruments and components for automatic image processing, has opened a new subsidiary in Mexico.