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Siemens and Capgemini are intensifying their strategic collaboration. The aim is to jointly develop AI-native manufacturing solutions that will make industrial processes more efficient, flexible and sustainable.
read more...Dr. Michael Jürgens, CEO of Kuka Robotics, is a new member of the board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.
read more...Industrial robots are central elements of digital and networked production. It is therefore important that robots can communicate smoothly with each other and with other systems, regardless of the manufacturer. The VDMA OPC Robotics Initiative has now taken a significant step in this direction.
read more...Axel Schwerdtfeger has been responsible for the Wika Group's Process Solutions division as Executive Vice President since October 1, 2025. As a member of the Executive Board, he is also involved in the development and implementation of the global corporate strategy.
read more...Molex has signed an agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect. Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of UK-based Smiths Group plc, is a provider of interconnect products and solutions for the aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor test and industrial markets.
read more...Basler, supplier of image processing components for computer vision solutions, has acquired 76% of the Indian sales partner Alpha TechSys Automation.
read more...The Augsburg-based BMK Group and the Swedish company HANZA AB are joining forces. The aim is to create a Europe-wide integrated manufacturing network that combines electronics and mechanical expertise and strengthens industrial cooperation in Europe.
read more...SEW-Eurodrive opens training center
SEW-EURODRIVE opens "DriveEducation" training center. SEW-EURODRIVE is thus investing over 30 million euros in the specialists of tomorrow. The new training center in Graben-Neudorf combines the promotion of young talent, training and further education under one roof and is also intended to give new impetus to the region.
read more...Forrester has published AI and Europe forecasts for 2026. After the hype year of 2025, disillusionment is returning to the world of artificial intelligence. In 2026, topics such as AI governance, skills development and the practical use of agents for routine tasks will come to the fore.
read more...ek robotics, manufacturer of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has found a new owner in Neura Robotics. This secures the company's long-term future.
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