Collaboration on Open Energy Standards
Weidmüller has joined the EEBus Initiative. Together, they aim to further promote the international EEBus communication standard for smart grids and intelligent energy management.
read more...Federation Architecture | Part 2
Having introduced the principles of Federation Architecture in Part 1, this article examines their practical implications. It describes operational effects, limitations and areas of application, and situates FA within existing industrial architecture models.
read more...ebm-papst returned to a growth trajectory in fiscal year 2025/26. Air Technology, data center applications, and artificial intelligence are driving revenue and investments.
read more...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...Market Analysis: Industrial Networks
A market analysis by HMS Networks shows that Industrial Ethernet accounts for 79% of all newly installed network nodes. Fieldbus technologies continue to lose ground.
read more...Synapticon and Generative Bionics have entered into a partnership to develop propulsion systems for humanoid robots. The goal is to establish a European supply chain for the development, manufacturing, certification, and integration of the technology, as well as to reduce dependence on external suppliers.
read more...Global investment firm Carlyle has signed an agreement to sell Flender, a provider of mechanical drive technology, to Triton Fund 6, advised by Triton. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of...
read more...New approaches in drive technology
Nabtesco is working on intelligent drive systems for industrial applications. The focus here is on the use of physical AI, the combination of artificial intelligence with real physical systems.
read more...Around six months before the start of the trade fair, more than 900 companies have registered for SPS 2026 in Nuremberg. The trade fair focuses on industrial AI, cyber security and digital transformation.
read more...Teledyne Dalsa launches 'Kaleido', a hyperspectral camera for use in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) range, designed to overcome the existing integration and performance limitations of industrial sorting processes.
read more...After difficult years, the European machine vision industry is sending out the first signs of recovery: growth is expected again in 2026 - driven by global demand, AI and automation. However, uncertainties and weak investment in Europe continue to...
read more...Basler, a provider of machine vision components and solutions, and Orbbec, a specialist in 3D vision technology and robotics, have announced a strategic partnership to implement industrial 3D solutions for factory and logistics automation.
read more...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...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...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...
read more...Conrad Electronic is continuing its transformation from a traditional retailer to a B2B platform. The new managers Dr. Daniel Saga and Guy Dann strengthen the strategic focus on different customer segments.
read more...RK Rose+Krieger is presenting components and system solutions from the fields of linear technology, profile technology, connection technology and module technology at Motek. One current example is the 'RK Easymount' assembly table.
read more...IWB Industrietechnik expands the Minitrans conveyor belt program with a workpiece carrier system.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
In the U.S., sales of industrial robots rose by 11% compared to the previous year: 38,000 units were newly installed in 2025. This significant recovery is driven by robust growth in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors. However, the...
read more...Schunk is entering into a new development partnership with Robert Bosch Robotics. Their shared goal is to develop an industrial-grade robotic hand that can be integrated into various humanoid robot systems.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The 2026 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA) goes to the Swiss deep-tech company Verity for its fully autonomous indoor drone system. The flying robots support the logistics and retail sectors by...
read more...From June 9 to 11, 2026, Sensor+Test once again brought together trade visitors from the fields of sensor technology, measurement, and testing in Nuremberg. With its focus on these core technologies and the wide range of application areas, the trade...
read more...The Fraba Group, a manufacturer of sensors for industrial motion control, looks back on a successful 2025, during which both revenue and the number of employees increased.
read more...Sensors, measurement technology and artificial intelligence are merging to form intelligent systems. From June 9 to 11, 2026, Sensor+Test in Nuremberg will showcase the most important trends in a changing industry.
read more...As part of the EU project FlexBit, Fraunhofer IFF is developing an AI-powered platform to optimize energy storage systems and manage industrial energy-sharing systems. The concept is being tested in an Industrial Energy Community in Magdeburg and is...
read more...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.
read more...Marco Geiser has held the position of Vice President of Secure Power DACH since April 1, 2026. In this role, he will strategically develop the Secure Power business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, strengthen it operationally and focus it on...
read more...The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4 Alliance) is reorganizing its leadership. Michael Riester will take over the position of Managing Director from July 2026. His predecessor Ekrem Yigitdöl is leaving the organization at his own request.
read more...Schaeffler expands its Defense division
Schaeffler is making new appointments to the management of its subsidiary STech Defence GmbH. Celia Pelaz will take over the position of CEO "Defence & New Space" on October 1, 2026 and will manage the business of the Munich-based company.
read more...The analog mix module 'AM 821' from Sigmatek's S-DIAS series has eight analog differential inputs with 16-bit resolution and two analog outputs.
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