Cooperation on machine vision applications expanded
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.
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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.

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 Lapp Group has acquired Cableforce Electronics with effect from June 1, 2025. By merging with the Chinese specialist for circular connectors, Lapp intends to strengthen its global market presence and production capacities for industrial connectors.

Electrical and digital industry
Despite the growing importance of security policy, the involvement of the electrical and digital industry in the German security and defense industry (SVI) remains limited. This is shown by a recent member survey conducted by the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI).

Omron Corporation, headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, and Cognizant have entered into a strategic partnership to drive the integration of information and operational technology (IT and OT) in the industry.

As artificial intelligence is increasingly used in sectors such as healthcare, autonomous driving and smart cities, conventional computer architectures are reaching significant limits in terms of processing speed and energy efficiency. The 'Vitfox' project aims to advance AI through the development of energy-efficient neuromorphic computing systems.

Spectra, a provider in the industrial PC and automation sector, has acquired the Munich-based company Compmall. With the integration of the industrial PC specialist, which has been established on the market since 1993, the company is expanding its portfolio in a targeted manner.

Softing Industrial Automation has acquired 100% of the shares in Delta Logic Automatisierungstechnik in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

New board member of the SmartFactory KL (SmartFactory Kaiserslautern) technology initiative Marco Wanner from the Augsburg-based software company Xitaso. The new board was elected as scheduled.