Hima, provider of safety-related automation solutions, and Deuta, provider of certified display and safety technology, are jointly launching a solution that includes Hima safety systems and function block libraries as well as a safety-related human-machine interface (HMI) panel based on 'IconTrust' technology.
Industrial robots are central elements of digital and networked production. It is therefore important that robots can communicate smoothly with each other and with other systems, regardless of the manufacturer. The VDMA OPC Robotics Initiative has now taken a significant step in this direction.
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VDMA economic survey 3rd quarter 2025
Axel Schwerdtfeger has been responsible for the Wika Group's Process Solutions division as Executive Vice President since October 1, 2025. As a member of the Executive Board, he is also involved in the development and implementation of the global corporate strategy.
Molex has signed an agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect. Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of UK-based Smiths Group plc, is a provider of interconnect products and solutions for the aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor test and industrial markets.
According to preliminary calculations, the Lapp Group generated revenue of over EUR 1.9 billion in the 2025 financial year (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025) (2024 financial year: EUR 1.8 billion), thus continuing its revenue level of 2023 despite challenges in the domestic market.
Basler, supplier of image processing components for computer vision solutions, has acquired 76% of the Indian sales partner Alpha TechSys Automation.
Sensors and measurement technology
The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement (AMA) is inviting scientists and developers from industry and research to apply for the AMA Innovation Award 2026. We are looking for research and development results in sensor and measurement technology with recognizable market relevance.
The Augsburg-based BMK Group and the Swedish company HANZA AB are joining forces. The aim is to create a Europe-wide integrated manufacturing network that combines electronics and mechanical expertise and strengthens industrial cooperation in Europe.
A new Dynatrace study shows: German companies are increasingly relying on AI, but trust in automated decisions is limited. 69% of AI-based decisions are still reviewed by humans. Safety and efficiency are considered the most important goals when using AI.
RS has expanded its automation range to include products from Leuze electronic Germany. The company specializes in sensor solutions for industrial applications.
SEW-Eurodrive opens training center
SEW-EURODRIVE opens "DriveEducation" training center. SEW-EURODRIVE is thus investing over 30 million euros in the specialists of tomorrow. The new training center in Graben-Neudorf combines the promotion of young talent, training and further education under one roof and is also intended to give new impetus to the region.
'Motoman Next' from Yaskawa is a coordinated system of robot and control hardware and software. The robot controller RCU (Robot Control Unit) is supplemented by an ACU (Autonomous Control Unit), which is based on an Nvidia Jetson Orin NX Edge device with integrated CPU and GPU.
VDMA economic survey 3rd quarter 2025
The mood in the mechanical and plant engineering sector continues to deteriorate. According to the new VDMA economic survey, less than a quarter of the total of 877 companies (23%) rate the current situation as "very good" or "good" (July: 26%).
DigiKey has announced the launch of the new 'Arduino UNO Q' development board. The dual-processor system combines a Linux-capable computing unit with a microcontroller for real-time applications and is aimed at developers, trainers and start-ups alike.
Forrester has published AI and Europe forecasts for 2026. After the hype year of 2025, disillusionment is returning to the world of artificial intelligence. In 2026, topics such as AI governance, skills development and the practical use of agents for routine tasks will come to the fore.
Siemens cooperates with Envalior
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new series of coupling relays whose plastic housing consists of 70 percent bio-based material obtained from biomass waste.
ABB has agreed to sell its Robotics division to the Japanese SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of 5.375 billion US dollars. Closing is expected mid to late 2026. The transaction is expected to deliver short-term value to shareholders, while ABB intends to deploy the proceeds in accordance with its capital guidelines.
New release and virtualization
Bosch Rexroth presents new functions and variants of its Linux-based operating system 'ctrlX OS'. In addition to a virtualized version, the system offers extended diagnostic, network and security functions with the LTS release 3.6. Three versions cover different integration requirements.
AkYtec has new controllers, process displays and cloud services for industrial and building technology applications in its portfolio. The focus is on compact devices with integrated visualization and extended communication functions.
Open standards in intralogistics
Bosch Rexroth and Synaos have integrated the autonomous mobile robot 'A-Mate Lite' from K.Hartwall into the 'Synaos Intralogistics Platform'. This is based on the open communication standard VDA 5050, which facilitates the control of mixed fleets
