Technische Universität München
If autonomous robots are to interact with humans and perform tasks independently, the sensitivity of the robots is crucial. So far, however, there is no standardized method for determining this sensitivity and thus the suitability ('fitness') for physical interactions of individual robots. A TUM evaluation scheme aims to change this.
The two leading Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) networks are joining forces. The SPE Industrial Partner Network and the SPE System Alliance aim to shape the future of industrial communication together and drive the development of standards forward.
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International Federation of Robotics
Delta, a provider of energy management and intelligent green solutions, is expanding its presence in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). A state-of-the-art regional headquarters will be built in Hoofddorp near Amsterdam by the end of 2026.
Stefan Becker has been appointed Managing Director of Eckelmann Automation Technology in Shanghai and will manage the subsidiary together with Zhongwei Huang.
A new IBM study shows that companies no longer see AI agents as an experiment, but want to use them on a large scale for core business processes.
The consistent implementation of the circular economy is economically advantageous and ecologically necessary. It also helps to comply with legal requirements. Ultimately, all of this leads to differentiation from the competition. The basic prerequisite for the circular economy to work: Companies must systematically measure their environmental impact and create full access to products.
Humanoid robots are still in their infancy. Nikolayi Ensslen (Synapticon) and Michael Mayer-Rosa (Delta Electronics) explain why transparency is now more important than PR, what real progress is being made - and how the industry needs to build trust.
On July 1, 2025, Sascha Niederhagen took over the position of Executive Vice President EMEAI in the Wika Group.
The digital transformation of German industry is making tangible progress - but it is not onlylarge corporations that are focusing on future technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and autonomous robots. A new analysis shows: Medium-sized companies are also making targeted investments in modern technologies and are even taking on a pioneering role in key areas of Industry 4.0.
The Nuvo-9531-FT box PC from Neousys belongs to a new category of fanless computers that use a flat heat sink for passive heat dissipation.
Weidmüller is expanding the 'u-OS' operating system with the 'Data Hub'. It networks applications installed on u-OS with each other, making it easier for users to make variables from one application visible to another and to use them.
The 'IS1+' remote I/O system from R. Stahl ensures reliable data transmission even in Zone 1 hazardous areas with end-to-end digital access to all process and asset management-relevant data from sensors and actuators.
The targeted use of frequency converters could save up to 140 terawatt-hours of electricity per year in the EU. Researchers at Fraunhofer see significant potential especially for pumps, fans, and compressors with variable loads.
Dresden-based start-up Fünfeinhalb Funksysteme presents 'Blitzfunk', a 5G alternative for industrial applications.
Many industrial machines are technologically outdated, even though mechanically they are still in good condition. Retrofitting enables cost-effective modernization of existing equipment—conserving resources, improving energy efficiency, and enabling companies to keep pace with digital advancements.
Omron has appointed Stéphane Chômienne as Regional Sales Director for the Central region effective July 1, 2025. Chômienne will lead the sales activities in the region, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH region) as well as France.
Christian Zeidlhack is the new Chief Market Officer at Wittenstein. The industrial engineering and economics graduate became a member of the company's Executive Board on July 1, 2025.
In January, Kontron bundled its Computer-on-Modules (CoM) business in its subsidiary JUMPtec, thereby reviving a traditional brand. Congatec has now announced its majority stake in Kontron's module business.
With QUAIDAL, the BSI has published a catalog for the quality assurance of training data in AI applications, which supports compliance with regulatory requirements such as the European AI Regulation.
SPS - Smart Production Solutions is further expanding its international presence. With expos and stages in China, Italy, the USA, Thailand and Malaysia, it offers the industry international platforms for innovation and networking.
