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UL Solutions has started construction of a new laboratory for electromagnetic compatibility and wireless communication in Neu-Isenburg. The facility is set to expand testing capacities for industrial systems, medical technology, consumer goods and automotive technology in Europe from mid-2027.

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After difficult years, the European machine vision industry is sending out the first signs of recovery: growth is expected again in 2026 - driven by global demand, AI and automation. However, uncertainties and weak investment in Europe continue to slow down the momentum.

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Thanks to innovations and a focus on strategic industrial markets, Sick was able to moderately increase its sales in the 2025 financial year. In a turbulent market environment, the company was able to maintain its position and gain market share with sensor solutions. Profitability remains at a low level.

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Over the next five years, Bosch is investing around 200 million euros in its subsidiary Bosch Business Innovations. As a corporate venture builder, the unit develops new business ideas beyond the current core business and builds start-ups from the early stages onwards. The aim is to systematically bring these to market maturity.

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An independent jury of top-class experts from business, research and society has nominated three companies for the Electrifying Ideas Award 2026: Ideas from Philips, Rittal and ZeMA - Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology convinced the jury.

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In the 2025 financial year, Bosch Rexroth generated sales of around 6.5 billion euros. The company thus succeeded in maintaining its business at the previous year's level despite the persistently difficult environment. Order intake recorded significant growth.

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In the past 2025 financial year, the Wago Group achieved an eight percent increase in turnover compared to the previous year. The company is also expanding its product portfolio and entering the smart home market.

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At Hannover Messe 2026, the Profibus User Organization (PNO) elected a new Board of Directors and Advisory Board. The focus was on technology updates, financial figures and the strategic expansion towards integrated communication and automation solutions.

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Bosch Rexroth, ServiceNow and the Next Level Mittelstand initiative are expanding the any.site AI network. The aim is to make industrial knowledge more readily available and support the digital transformation in manufacturing.

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VDMA and Innovalia are jointly developing a data room portal for mechanical and plant engineering. It is intended to facilitate the secure exchange of data and accelerate the use of data-based applications in industry.

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