While CEOs worldwide are driving forward the use of generative AI, many CISOs see significant security and infrastructure deficits. A new study by NTT Data reveals a clear divide within company management.
International Federation of Robotics
The European automotive industry continues to invest heavily in production automation: With a total of 23,000 industrial robots installed, the industry has achieved its second-best result in the last five years. This is according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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Digital twins and AI in industrial use
Schaeffler is cooperating with Nvidia to optimize production processes in the global plant network with the help of digital twins and AI-based simulations. The Omniverse platform plays a central role in this.
Wandelbots and Schaeffler presented a new model at the Nvidia GTC Europe that digitally maps industrial automation from simulation to production.
MVTec Software and Siemens have expanded their collaboration in the field of industrial image processing. Siemens has been an official member of the MVTec technology partner program since May 2025.
The AI platform Leo AI and the software provider Core Technologie are cooperating to automatically evaluate CAD data using artificial intelligence. The integration of the SDK 3D_Kernel_IO enables AI-supported analyses of technical data from over 40 CAD formats.
Energy-efficient real-time data transmission
Fraunhofer IPMS has presented a new testbed for Time-Sensitive Networking, or TSN for short. Particular attention is paid to the interaction of TSN with Li-Fi optical radio technology.
AI agents are revolutionizing industrial processes: As digital employees, they combine AI with autonomous functions, act independently and enable new efficiency potential. This article shows how companies can use them successfully - from network analysis to AWS-supported implementation.
Jürgen Uebbing has resigned from the Executive Board of NCTE by mutual agreement with effect from June 2, 2025 and is leaving the company. Until further notice, CEO Sebastian Müller will assume the role of sole CEO and will be responsible for the operational and strategic management of the company.
The first comparatively compact, transportable quantum computer in Saxony and one of the first in the world to work at room temperature: A new 4-qubit quantum computer has been in operation at the Dresden branch of the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU since June 11.
'TÜV Cybersecurity Study 2025'
The cyber security situation in the German economy is coming to a head: according to the new 'TÜV Cybersecurity Study 2025', 15% of companies reported at least one IT security incident in the last twelve months.
In order to produce confectionery of the highest quality, sophisticated and comprehensive protection of the production environment on a digital level is also necessary, as the networked machines must be protected against hackers and malware. For this reason, August Storck attaches great importance to security in the area of Operational Technology (OT).
The Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA) has published a new bundle of AAS specifications which, with the specification part "Part 4: Security", provides a comprehensive, standardized 'Access Control Model' for the first time.
Trumpf has opened a new Smart Factory at its Farmington, Connecticut, site. The investment of 40 million US Dollars expands the existing production capacity by 5,200 m².
Janitza, provider of intelligent solutions for energy measurement, power quality and energy management, is expanding its management team: Michael Kadziela has taken over the newly created position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) as of May 1, 2025.
The Hima Group, a provider of safety-related automation solutions, grew significantly in the 2024 financial year, driven in part by international expansion and an increasing focus on digital solutions.
The 'I/O-Connection Manager' in the 'Lasal' automation software from Sigmatek enables flexible and scalable communication between the controller and connected I/Os.
According to the manufacturer, the 'Acuro AM34' absolute encoder from Hengstler is the most compact encoder in its class and even fits into driverless transport vehicles and cobots.
Technical University of Munich
A new type of AI chip developed at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) works without the otherwise necessary connection to the internet or cloud servers. The 'AI Pro' chip is modeled on the human brain. Its neuromorphic architecture helps it to make calculations on site and therefore cyber-secure. It also consumes up to ten times less energy.
Fraunhofer IPMS has signed a partnership agreement with the TSN Lab to promote the development and dissemination of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology in South Korea.
