Trend Micro has tested more than 100 AI models and warns of legal, financial and reputational risks associated with the unregulated use of large language models. The results show some strong regional and temporal deviations in the issues.
Fujitsu has announced the launch of a dedicated AI platform that will enable organizations to independently manage the entire lifecycle of generative AI - from optimal model development, operations and incremental learning to continuous improvement of models and agents. The platform will be rolled out gradually in Japan and Europe, with pre-registration for trial versions set to begin in February 2026.
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VDMA economic survey 3rd quarter 2025
After three weak years, the German electrical and digital industry expects real production growth of 2% again in 2026. Exports to Europe are stabilizing business, while customs duties, network expansion and AI regulation remain key challenges.
House of Digital Transformation (HoDT)
The vision of the planned innovation center for artificial intelligence and quantum computing in Frankfurt is to bring future technologies into commercial application. Following the pre-opening of the center in collaboration with the start-up factory Futury, a further step has now been taken on the way to the planned opening in spring 2026: the appointment of Robin Schmidt as Managing Director by the House of Digital Transformation (HoDT), which is in charge of the project.
VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic...
Change at the top of one of Europe's largest technology organizations: Prof. Dr. Christoph Kutter replaces the previous VDE President Alf Hendryk Wulf as VDE President. His presidency will focus on young people and the microelectronics of the future.
Technical University of Munich
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a new assistant robot. Robotics researchers from the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) and designers from the Munich Design Institute (MDI) worked closely together to achieve this.
Schunk is bundling its activities in humanoid robotics by founding its own spin-off at the beginning of January. The aim of the new company is to develop modular humanoid robot hands for industrial applications.
The jury of the 'Robotics Award 2026' has announced the nominees for this year's award. The award recognizes companies that provide significant impetus for industrial development with innovative robot-assisted automation and logistics solutions. Three companies have made it onto the shortlist.
Weidmüller has received the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) certificate for its modular I/O system 'u-remote'. This makes u-remote the first modular I/O system with official CC-Link IE safety certification for CC-Link IE TSN.
James Love is the new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Claroty, a specialist in the security of cyber-physical systems (CPS).
A recent report by IDTechEx analyzes the global market for service robots and examines key applications such as delivery and logistics robots, cleaning and disinfection robots, social robots, agricultural robots, kitchen and restaurant robots, underwater robots, search and rescue robots and construction and demolition robots.
Profibus & Profinet International
Profibus & Profinet International (PI) announces the official release of the Module Type Package (MTP) Specification 2.0. The MTP 2.0 standard creates the basis for true cross-industry interoperability as well as more flexibility and efficiency in the planning, integration and operation of modular systems.
Semiconductors and industrial robots
Yamaha Robotics Corporation has integrated its European office, the "Apic Yamada German Liaison Office (AGL)", into the European subsidiary of Yamaha Motor as of January 1, 2026. The new organizational model now combines the AGL with the "Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. German Branch Office, Robotics Business (YME)".
The World Economic Forum has recognized the Siemens plant in Nanjing as a Lighthouse Factory. The factory was recognized for its AI-supported, fully digitalized production and significant improvements in productivity, quality and sustainability.
The founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, David Reger, is a new member of the board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.
Instrument Systems, supplier of high-precision light measurement technology and part of the Konica Minolta Group, has appointed Dr. Marc Lünnemann as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Lünnemann took over the position on January 1, 2026.
Infineon Technologies and HTEC have presented the jointly developed '360° Awareness Humanoid Robotic Head'. The technology is the result of close cooperation in the fields of embedded engineering, sensor fusion and AI integration.
The Supervisory Board of Jungheinrich has appointed Dr. Tobias Harzer (50) as the Group's new Board of Management member for Automation & Warehouse Equipment with effect from February 1, 2026. The appointment is for a period of three years.
The robotics industry is developing faster than ever. According to Anders Billesø Beck, Vice President AI Robotics Products at Universal Robots, four key trends are emerging that will fundamentally change how robots create value from 2026.
SPS - Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou has recorded a high level of exhibitor participation just a few months before the start of the trade fair. The trade fair showcases new solutions for automation, robotics and industrial digitalization.
