Maryannick Dauba appointed Head of Avnet Silica
Avnet Silica has appointed Maryannick Dauba as president. The long-time executive will take over leadership of the company in the EMEA region effective July 1, 2026.
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read more...Rosenberger joins the EBO MSA initiative
Rosenberger has joined the newly formed Expanded Beam Optical Multi-Source Agreement (EBO MSA). This industry initiative is developing open and interoperable standards for optical connectivity in next-generation AI data centers.
read more...Markus Grabmeier becomes CEO Electrical Products
Siemens has appointed Markus Grabmeier as CEO of the Electrical Products (EP) business unit at Smart Infrastructure as of June 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Matthé, who has led the business since 2010 and will retire at the end of September 2026.
read more...Authorized distributors made visible online
Lapp is expanding its digital service portfolio and is the first B2B industrial company to provide its authorized distributors with a verifiable online seal from authorized.by. The company aims to create more transparency and security for buyers and at the same time strengthen trust along the entire supply chain.
read more...Rittal wins Electrifying Ideas Award 2026
The ZVEI has chosen Rittal as the winner of the Electrifying Ideas Award 2026. With this award, the German electrical and digital industry honors innovations and solutions that use energy efficiently, conserve resources and have an economic and social impact.
read more...Computer&Automation International May 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industrial automation across procurement, production, and cybersecurity. Its relevance lies not in the technology itself, but in its ability to create faster, more resilient, and more efficient operations. Read more in the e-paper of Computer&Automation International.
read more...PVC control cables for industrial applications
Lütze is expanding its cable and wire portfolio to include PVC control cables for fixed installation and flexible applications in industrial environments.
read more...Nominations for Electrifying Ideas Award have been announced
An independent jury of top-class experts from business, research and society has nominated three companies for the Electrifying Ideas Award 2026: Ideas from Philips, Rittal and ZeMA - Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology convinced the jury.
read more...Robust M12 power circular connectors for industrial applications
Lütze is launching a series of robust 'M12 Power' circular connectors for manual assembly with sturdy nickel-plated brass housing material.
read more...Axel Barnekow Widmark becomes CEO
Habia, a global supplier of customized high-performance cables, announces changes in the company's management: On April 1, Axel Barnekow Widmark took over the position of Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Carl Modigh, who will remain with the company as a member of the Advisory Board.
read more...Sales growth and future investments in anniversary year
In the past 2025 financial year, the Wago Group achieved an eight percent increase in turnover compared to the previous year. The company is also expanding its product portfolio and entering the smart home market.
read more...Jens Hunecke becomes a member of the Wago Management Board
Jens Hunecke will join the Management Board of the Wago Group as Chief Business Officer (CBO) of the Interconnection division on May 1, 2026.
read more...Automated wiring: how to build efficient control cabinets
Pressure and complexity are increasing in enclosure manufacturing. Automated wire assembly, digital production control and smart wire logistics from Rittal Automation Systems and Eplan reduce the workload on skilled workers, increase quality and optimize processes - from engineering to production.
read more...Signal Light with Segmented Light Function
Following the development of 'LineLight Fusion' as a fully integrable signaling solution from Werma, the next development stage now follows with 'LineLight Fusion Segment'.
read more...Asia strong, Europe weak
The Lapp Group achieved sales of 1.93 billion euros in the past 2025 financial year (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025). Driven by growth in Asia and America, the Stuttgart-based family-owned company is thus compensating for its decline in sales from the previous year and growing by around six percent.
read more...Avoid wear and tear
Tsubaki Kabelschlepp has added a new function to its condition monitoring system so that wear can also be monitored outside the chain without the need for additional cables in the cable carrier. The system also monitors the push/pull forces during long travel distances and protects systems from damage and unplanned downtime.
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Christoph Kutter is the new President of the VDE
Change at the top of one of Europe's largest technology organizations: Prof. Dr. Christoph Kutter replaces the previous VDE President Alf Hendryk Wulf as VDE President. His presidency will focus on young people and the microelectronics of the future.
read more...CC-Link certification for modular I/O system
Weidmüller has received the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) certificate for its modular I/O system 'u-remote'. This makes u-remote the first modular I/O system with official CC-Link IE safety certification for CC-Link IE TSN.
read more...Ad van de Noort takes over management of EMEA sales
On January 1, 2026, Ad van de Noort officially took over the role of CSO EMEA at the Lapp Group. He had been in charge of sales in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) on an interim basis since June 2025.
read more...Lapp founds company in Taiwan
On January 1, 2026, the Lapp Group assumed operational responsibility for the cable business, which was previously managed by the DKSH Business Unit Technology, Taiwan. With this strategic agreement, Lapp establishes its own company in Taiwan.
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