Siemens and several mechanical engineering partners are pooling their machine data to use generative AI for automated NC programs and adaptive manufacturing processes - the basis for a new, industry-specific AI model.

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With the QCRC sensor generation, EBE sensors + motion is expanding the 'Cortec' product family with a compact solution for the non-contact detection of fluid properties for OEM and process applications.

Bressner is expanding its embedded portfolio with the 'Nuvo-11531' series from Neousys Technology.

Weidmüller and Fortinet have agreed a partnership to provide cyber security solutions for OT environments. The aim is to better secure industrial networks against attacks and at the same time meet regulatory requirements such as NIS2 or the Cyber Resilience Act.

Gil Gur Ari is the new Chief Product Officer of Claroty, a specialist in the security of cyber-physical systems (CPS). In this position, he leads the company's product strategy and development.

The Proalpha Group, provider of business applications for SMEs, acquires Insiders Technologies and significantly expands its 'Industrial AI Platform' with AI applications and services for digital document processing.

Hikmicro, a subsidiary of Hikvision, has officially introduced Coriolis and ultrasonic flowmeters to the global metering market. The strategic expansion is a step towards the company's goal of offering an industrial platform that combines process control, predictive maintenance and safety in production in a single solution.

The Wika Group has taken over AB Svenska Industri Instrument SINI as a wholly-owned subsidiary as of August 1. This strengthens the global measurement technology manufacturer's presence in Sweden.

Endress+Hauser is one of the three finalists for the German Sustainability Award (DNP) in the measurement and control technology sector.

Belden, a provider of connectivity solutions, has announced a partnership with the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), a center for quantum science and engineering. The aim is to prepare network infrastructures for the challenges of the quantum age.

Agile Robots has acquired the remaining shares in the BMW Group spin-off Idealworks and now holds 100%. The BMW Group remains a long-term partner. The aim is to expand the area of industrial automation and make wider use of AI-supported robotics.

The sensor supplier Baumer is expanding its position in force and strain measurement and acquiring the Swiss company X-Sensors.

From automated code generation to smart saw blade sharpening: Bosch Rexroth is making AI applicable in industry. In the interview, Steffen Winkler talks about concrete benefits, pilot projects, and why openness is decisive for the success of Industrial AI.

Connor Doherty from DigiKey explains why Europe will be a pioneer of the AI revolution, how digital twins, edge AI, and AI-powered sensors are transforming manufacturing, and why integration, data quality, and cybersecurity remain the biggest hurdles.

True to the motto "Smart data instead of big data", Turck relies on 'edge AI' instead of cloud load. Managing Director Christian Wolf explains why industrial image processing with AI directly in the field is setting new standards for efficiency and robustness.

For the first time in almost 20 years, the Lenze Group's owner family is returning to the operational side of the business. Lena Günther and Dr. Moritz Belling take on management roles and are to help shape the automation specialist's future program.

Whether in robotics, predictive maintenance, or shipping, ABB uses AI across industries to enhance efficiency and safety. CTO Panu Virolainen talks about ecosystem approaches, generative AI, and the role of traditional technologies in the age of AI.

Making machines smarter, more efficient and more reliable - that is the goal of Baumüller Nuremberg. In this interview, Markus Jaksch explains how AI is already being used in servo drives, what role digital twins play and why humans remain indispensable.

Functional Safety, comprehensive evidence, automated tests: Parasoft supports companies in complying with complex standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or the new Cyber Resilience Act. In an interview, Ricardo Camacho explains the role of coding guidelines like MISRA and why it is crucial to combine human expertise with automation.

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Europe is at risk of falling behind in the field of microelectronics, warns the VDE in its new position paper 'Hidden Electronics IV'. While the USA and Asia are investing massively, Europe is still busy catching up.