
Why AI Agents in the SOC Don't Learn Over Time
AI agents support security operations centers, but so far they lack a permanent memory. A technical article explains the challenges facing autonomous security automation.

New Infrastructure for Photonics
Fraunhofer IMS is expanding its infrastructure for photonic chiplets. The new photonics laboratory in Duisburg enables the characterization of photonic circuits at the chip and wafer levels and supports the European APECS pilot line as part of the EU Chips Act.

Optris is expanding its "CTi" series of infrared pyrometers to include EtherCAT and IO-Link communication interfaces.

Yokogawa introduces the "EJX S" series of pressure transmitters, featuring a silicon resonant sensor, ±0.025% accuracy, IP68 rating, SIL2 compliance, and support for HART and Profinet.

Sigmatek has appointed Hans Seifert as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). His area of responsibility includes international sales, marketing, application engineering, and support.

Against the backdrop of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany, the Israel Innovation Authority and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have jointly signed a declaration on the promotion of technological...

A Hessian municipality wants to become climate-neutral by 2030 by using a digital twin for environmental modeling. The digital twin uses environmental data and 3D simulations to replicate real-life conditions.

Intelligent measured value monitoring
The joint project NiMo 4.0 is developing software systems that combine AI processes with traditional methods in order to predict the spatial distribution of nitrate in groundwater more precisely. Disy presents the results at the networking meeting...

Eduard B. Wagner, founder and Managing Director of Insys icom, appoints Florian Froschermeier as second Managing Director. This organizational change took effect on 1 April 2024.

Maintaining and managing IT and OT infrastructures remotely is no trivial matter. The security standards defined by the BSI for remote maintenance solutions in the IT and OT environment are correspondingly high. An approach.

Conta-Clip supplements its solutions for remote monitoring and control of processes and systems with the IoT portal 'Conta-Supervision'.

Digital twins instead of a flood of documents: Vertiv integrates 'SmartRun' into 'Nvidia Omniverse DSX' to accelerate the planning and implementation of AI factories.

A robotic assistance system is designed to relieve surgeons during minimally invasive procedures by taking over camera control. It is based on an industrial embedded platform designed for low latency, system stability and long-term availability.

Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation and Schwarz Digits have announced a cooperation to provide sovereign European edge-to-cloud solutions for the industry.

With 'Z14I-HG' Durabook presents an AI-ready Fully Rugged Mobile Workstation with Nvidia RTX 5000/3500 Ada graphics.

The embedded computer 'NRU-160-FT' from Neousys can be installed in dustproof or waterproof housings and uses their walls to dissipate heat.

Congatec is expanding its portfolio of Computer-on-Modules (COMs) to include variants with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors for the industrial temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C.

In a world filled with smartphones, connected cars, medical devices and smart appliances, supporting optimal electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless performance to minimize interference between electronic products is critical.

New test laboratory in Neu-Isenburg
UL Solutions has started construction of a new laboratory for electromagnetic compatibility and wireless communication in Neu-Isenburg. The facility is set to expand testing capacities for industrial systems, medical technology, consumer goods and...

Polytec has appointed Dr. Alexander Huber as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from April 2026. Together with Commercial Director Alfred Link (CFO), he forms the dual leadership of the company.

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

The Kistler Group generated sales of 424 million Swiss francs in 2025. With a currency-adjusted decline of 1 percent, or 5 percent in Swiss francs, the company was able to keep sales stable compared to the previous year.

The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement nominates three young companies for the AMA Innovation Award 2026. All three finalists are awarded the special prize 'Young Company' and are also nominated for the main prize.

Unplanned requirements in production
Production is running at full speed, the team is working to the limit, deadlines are looming - and suddenly the plant comes to a standstill. Unforeseen situations like this put everyone involved under pressure.

Machines not only produce goods but also generate large amounts of data. This data can be transformed into actionable insights through AI, revealing specific optimization opportunities for companies. Sebastian Werler, Head of Product Management...

Lufthansa Industry Solutions has had its AI Maintenance Assistant assessed by TÜV SÜD and Calvin Risk. The aim was to ensure compliance with the EU AI Act in order to maintain a high level of legal certainty.

The aim of a correct maintenance strategy is to be able to predict a fault event in order to carry out the repair before the event occurs and thus before a machine failure.

Two young stars of the AI scene are providing the Hasso Plattner Institute's most popular free online course to date. Since 14 June, the two 25-year-olds have been familiarizing laypeople with ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney and the like in an...

In addition to the technical steps of inspection, maintenance, repair and improvement, administrative aspects such as planning, evaluation and feedback are also important in maintenance management. This works efficiently with a mobile solution for...

According to a recent study by Palo Alto Networks, 80 percent of German companies have been affected by at least three successful identity-related security incidents in the past twelve months. The 'Identity Security Landscape Report 2026' sheds...

Software determines functionality in televisions, vehicles, smartphones, and increasingly in industrial automation and industrial control systems. This development has led to the emergence of virtual PLCs (vPLCs). The following article describes how...

Schmersal is launching IO-Link safety products on the market with the solenoid interlock 'AZM42' and the safety sensor 'RSS362'.

Adlon is further developing its Security Operations Center and adding another module to the existing Managed SOC for Microsoft 365 environments (based on Managed XDR): 'Managed SOC Advanced'.

Effective immediately, John Ryan is the new Vice President of Global Partner Ecosystem at Claroty, a specialist in the security of cyber-physical systems (CPS).

A report from Check Point Exposure Management on the threat landscape in the manufacturing industry shows a dramatic increase in ransomware, supply chain attacks and OT-related cyber incidents. As smart factories and connected supply chains become...

Benoît Thooris is taking over as head of UniversalAutomation.Org. The organization is also adding two new members to its Board of Directors.

In the AI lighthouse project "eki", a research team led by the University of Paderborn has been working on improving the energy efficiency of AI systems and developing methods that can reduce the energy consumption of AI by up to 90 percent. Special...

On May 15, Stephan Volgmann will take over the newly created position of Chief Sales Officer within the Group Management of Phoenix Contact.

Over the next five years, Bosch is investing around 200 million euros in its subsidiary Bosch Business Innovations. As a corporate venture builder, the unit develops new business ideas beyond the current core business and builds start-ups from the...

Mitsubishi Electric Europe, German branch, has announced a change in management: Mario Poltronieri took over as President of the German branch on April 1, 2026.

With the availability of 'Codesys Control SL' as an app on 'u-OS', Weidmüller is expanding the application possibilities of the open operating system for the Industrial IoT and industrial automation.