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.

Optris is expanding its "CTi" series of infrared pyrometers to include EtherCAT and IO-Link communication interfaces.

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.

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 gaining additional relevance due to the new regulatory framework for energy sharing.

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 automotive industry remains the largest customer sector.

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.

Sigmatek has appointed Hans Seifert as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). His area of responsibility includes international sales, marketing, application engineering, and support.

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 continuously monitoring inventory levels without GPS or human intervention.

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 show offers a comprehensive overview of current developments and trends in the industry. The focus is on technologies that enable the collection and use of measurement data in industry, research, and development.

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.

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.

Benoît Thooris is taking over as head of UniversalAutomation.Org. The organization is also adding two new members to its Board of Directors.

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Digital twins instead of a flood of documents: Vertiv integrates 'SmartRun' into 'Nvidia Omniverse DSX' to accelerate the planning and implementation of AI factories.

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.

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 2026.

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.

Infineon Technologies integrates the hardware security module 'Optiga TPM SLB 9672' into Nvidia's 'Jetson Thor' computing platforms for robotics and autonomous systems. The module secures cryptographic keys directly at chip level and thus protects the system integrity against manipulation and unauthorized access.

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.

A new benchmark from Fraunhofer IPA is intended to enable the first standardized and neutral analysis of humanoid robots for industrial use based on six key criteria.

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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.