Early Access Program for AI Features
PTC has launched an early-access program with Onshape Labs for AI features on the Onshape cloud-based CAD platform. Users will receive early access to new tools for product development.
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read more...Valtech Identifies Shortcomings in Agent-Based AI
The Valtech study “The Agentic Age” shows that skilled workers are open to agentic AI, while many companies have not yet established integrated AI-supported work processes.
read more...EDAG and Framence Partner Up
EDAG Production Solutions and Framence have entered into a strategic partnership. Together, the companies are developing solutions for digital twins, engineering, and the digitization of industrial production environments.
read more...AI Tool for Safety Engineering
AI Tool for Safety Engineering
Neuron Automation introduces the Smart Engineer. This T3-certified development environment for functional safety combines safety engineering, DevOps, and AI support up to SIL 3.
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Siemens and IFS Bridge the Gap Between Planning and Operations
Siemens and IFS are collaborating to use industrial AI to enable a closed-loop digital twin across the entire plant lifecycle. The goal is to more closely link design data with real-world operational information and optimize industrial processes.
read more...Astra Prize for Two Female Researchers at Graz University of Technology
Bettina Könighofer and Anna Galler of Graz University of Technology have each been awarded an Astra Prize by the FWF. With one million euros in funding each, they are conducting research on trustworthy AI and two-dimensional quantum materials for future electronics and sensor applications.
read more...Four Steps Toward Greater AI Sovereignty
Following the failure of “Claude Fable 5,” the AI consulting firm Neurawork recommends a robust AI strategy focused on data sovereignty, reliability, and governance.
read more...Alibaba Expands 'Qwen' for Robotics
Alibaba is expanding its Qwen model family with a robotics suite for Physical AI. The three models support manipulation, navigation, and simulation for autonomous robotic systems
read more...Qualcomm Acquires AI Specialist Modular
Qualcomm is acquiring the AI software company Modular. The goal is to expand an open software platform for generative and agent-based AI in edge, cloud, and data center environments.
read more...Taiwan Expo Aims to Strengthen Cooperation with Europe
The Taiwan Expo Europe 2026 in Warsaw brought together more than 3,000 visitors and over 100 Taiwanese companies. The event focused on semiconductors, AI, and resilient supply chains.
read more...Paderborn University becomes part of 'ELLIS NRW'
Paderborn University is one of the founding members of the new research unit 'ELLIS Unit NRW'. The European network bundles AI research in North Rhine-Westphalia with a focus on machine learning and explainable AI.
read more...AI 'CheckMate' optimizes industrial processes
With 'CheckMate', the University of Klagenfurt has developed an AI system that independently creates algorithms for complex combinatorics and optimization problems. The technology is designed to make industrial planning and logistics processes more efficient and outperform existing methods.
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FAU investigates China's data practices
A research project at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg is analyzing historical data practices in China over more than 2000 years. The focus is on early administrative and information systems and their significance for today's debates on AI, big data and digital control.
read more...Real-world laboratory for AI compliance
New project phase launched with three focal points
The new real-world laboratory for legally compliant AI and robotics has started its work at the AI Progress Center in Stuttgart. It primarily supports small and medium-sized companies with technology development, regulatory issues and the implementation of the EU AI Act.
read more...Companies are hesitant about quantum AI
According to a global SAS survey of 500 managers, the productive use of quantum technology currently remains unclear for many companies. At the same time, experts expect quantum hardware to be more widely available in the early 2030s.
read more...Germany hesitates on AI agents
In Germany, many companies are already using generative AI in software development. However, there is a reluctance to use agent-based AI. The main reasons for this are integration problems, legacy systems and governance requirements.
read more...Infineon pushes ahead with quantum pilot lines
Infineon is participating in three European quantum pilot lines. The aim is to transfer research into industrial production more quickly. A total of six projects are to accelerate the development of quantum chips in Europe over the next seven years.
read more...Industry invests more in AI
A survey by the ZVEI shows: Almost every second company in the electrical and digital industry is already using industrial AI productively. Many are planning increasing investments and expect rapid economic effects. The industry is forecasting growth again for 2026.
read more...Siemens presents new AI agent
Siemens is launching 'Eigen Engineering Agent', an AI for automation technology. The solution is integrated into the TIA Portal, has been tested with over 100 companies and is designed to significantly accelerate engineering processes.
read more...Fraunhofer at the Hannover Messe 2026
Data, AI and material innovations for the industry of tomorrow
Under the motto "Innovations for our Future", nine Fraunhofer Institutes and Groups and the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) will be presenting concrete solutions for a resilient, digitally networked industry at Hannover Messe 2026.
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