Weidmüller Builds Asian Headquarters in Suzhou
Weidmüller is investing in a new corporate headquarters in Suzhou. The facility will bring together development, manufacturing, and logistics, and production capacity is expected to more than triple.
Industrial AI and Manufacturing
Siemens and IFS Bridge the Gap Between Planning and Operations
Siemens and IFS are collaborating to use industrial AI to enable a closed-loop digital twin across the entire plant lifecycle. The goal is to more closely link design data with real-world operational information and optimize industrial processes.
read more...Collaboration on Open Energy Standards
Weidmüller Joins the EEBus Initiative
Weidmüller has joined the EEBus Initiative. Together, they aim to further promote the international EEBus communication standard for smart grids and intelligent energy management.
read more...ebm-papst is growing again thanks to AI and data centers
ebm-papst returned to a growth trajectory in fiscal year 2025/26. Air Technology, data center applications, and artificial intelligence are driving revenue and investments.
read more...Keysight Acquires VPIphotonics
With the acquisition of VPIphotonics, Keysight Technologies is expanding its software portfolio for photonics development. Going forward, these solutions will cover the entire design process, from component physics to the simulation of complete optical systems.
read more...Qualcomm Acquires AI Specialist Modular
Qualcomm is acquiring the AI software company Modular. The goal is to expand an open software platform for generative and agent-based AI in edge, cloud, and data center environments.
read more...Taiwan Expo Aims to Strengthen Cooperation with Europe
The Taiwan Expo Europe 2026 in Warsaw brought together more than 3,000 visitors and over 100 Taiwanese companies. The event focused on semiconductors, AI, and resilient supply chains.
read more...Synapticon and Generative Bionics Partner Up
Synapticon and Generative Bionics have entered into a partnership to develop propulsion systems for humanoid robots. The goal is to establish a European supply chain for the development, manufacturing, certification, and integration of the technology, as well as to reduce dependence on external suppliers.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
U.S. Robotics Industry Sees Double-Digit Growth
In the U.S., sales of industrial robots rose by 11% compared to the previous year: 38,000 units were newly installed in 2025. This significant recovery is driven by robust growth in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors. However, the automotive industry remains the largest customer sector.
read more...Hans Seifert to Become Chief Sales Officer
Sigmatek has appointed Hans Seifert as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). His area of responsibility includes international sales, marketing, application engineering, and support.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The 2026 IERA Award was presented
The 2026 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA) goes to the Swiss deep-tech company Verity for its fully autonomous indoor drone system. The flying robots support the logistics and retail sectors by continuously monitoring inventory levels without GPS or human intervention.
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