Comau and Reis Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at jointly developing and providing advanced automation products and solutions for various industries based on a coordinated technical and commercial approach.
Syncore (formerly known as Reesink Logistic Solutions) and Stuttgart-based AI robotics company Sereact are deepening their partnership. At Logimat, the companies signed a letter of intent to expand their partnership with the aim of introducing more than 100 robot systems in the coming years.
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Beumer Group and Fraunhofer IML
At the end of 2025, the Beumer Group entered into a strategic innovation partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML. The core of the collaboration is a three-year joint "Enterprise Lab" for the development of mobile robots.
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 growth.
The "Edge AI Platform" project is entering its third round of funding: three Fraunhofer Institutes are further developing the platform to version 3.0 in order to provide companies with even more efficient access to embedded artificial intelligence (AI) and significantly accelerate the integration of intelligent functions into products.
The latest "Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey" from ABB Robotics shows that cyber security has become the most important focus for automotive manufacturers around the world. This indicates a clear change in the perception of digital risks.
Omron has appointed Virendra Shelar as Executive Officer, President and CEO of Omron Europe B.V., effective April 1, 2026. He will be based at Omron's European headquarters in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.
According to Red Hat's "State of Cloud-native Security" Report 2026, 97% of the companies surveyed with hybrid cloud environments reported security incidents within a year. This is based on data from around 600 IT specialists.
TÜV Rheinland has audited the "CRA Guide for Powerlink" from B&R. The guide is one of the first independently audited technical documentations for the implementation of the EU Cyber Resilience Act in automation.
Nota AI and SiMa.ai have agreed on a strategic collaboration to develop AI solutions for industrial applications. The aim is to optimize AI models for use directly on devices at the network edge, where high computing power and energy efficiency are required simultaneously.
Hilscher presents the 'cifX PCIE90-RE' and the 'cifX LPCIE90-RE', two new PC cards for secure industrial communication.
With the 'MIC-785', BMC Solutions is expanding its portfolio with a compact industrial PC for demanding edge computing applications. The platform is designed for data-intensive scenarios such as machine vision, industrial control and automation and is based on the latest AMD AM5 architecture.
ABB Robotics has appointed Marc-Oliver Nandy as Cluster Manager for the DACH region. He took up his new role on April 1, 2026.
March 31 is 'World Backup Day' and serves as a reminder to back up your own data. This is because data can be lost not only through cyber attacks, but also through technical defects, theft or carelessness.
The majority of companies recognize the potential of quantum computing, but hardly invest in it. The reasons for this are a lack of personnel, unclear applications and high barriers to accessing the technology.
Logimat 2026, the international trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management, ended after three days with new highs in all key figures.
Modular Robot Hands for Industry
Schunk and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are expanding their collaboration in humanoid robotics. The aim is to improve the fine motor skills of humanoid robot hands for industrial applications and to translate research into practical solutions more quickly.
German companies believe they are inadequately prepared for hybrid threats. According to a Bitkom survey, they would only be able to continue working for an average of 20 hours in the event of an internet outage. 83% of respondents expect a serious crisis as a result of hybrid attacks.
Flir has developed a thermal imaging camera for perimeter surveillance that expands the manufacturer's range of mid-range infrared security products.
In addition to hydrostatic level probes, pressure transmitters and screw-in probes from BD|Sensors have been officially confirmed by DVGW CERT as compliant with UBA hygiene standards for drinking water for the first time.
