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.
read more...Production and Distribution Capacities
Yaskawa has opened a new robotics distribution center and an assembly hall in Kočevje. The 32-million-euro investment strengthens production and logistics for the EMEA region.
read more...Current TOP 3
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.
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...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...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 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...With the acquisition of VPIphotonics, Keysight Technologies is expanding its software portfolio for photonics development. Going forward, these solutions will cover the entire design process, from component physics to the simulation of complete optical 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...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...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...IT Security and Quantum Research
Fraunhofer IPMS is introducing Q-Dice, a quantum random number generator that produces truly random numbers at a rate of 4.1 Gbit/s for cryptographic and security-critical applications.
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...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.
read more...Optris is expanding its "CTi" series of infrared pyrometers to include EtherCAT and IO-Link communication interfaces.
read more...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...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...
read more...Research on data and governance
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...
read more...The Wago Group is further expanding its building automation business and has acquired the 'Zaphire' building management system (BMS) from the Scandinavian group Granitor.
read more...Real-world laboratory for AI compliance
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...
read more...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...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.
read more...Sigmatek has appointed Hans Seifert as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). His area of responsibility includes international sales, marketing, application engineering, and support.
read more...Benoît Thooris is taking over as head of UniversalAutomation.Org. The organization is also adding two new members to its Board of Directors.
read more...Digital twins instead of a flood of documents: Vertiv integrates 'SmartRun' into 'Nvidia Omniverse DSX' to accelerate the planning and implementation of AI factories.
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...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.
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...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.
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