
Increased revenue and expanded production capacity
The Fraba Group, a manufacturer of sensors for industrial motion control, looks back on a successful 2025, during which both revenue and the number of employees increased.

The sense of touch is one of robots' greatest weaknesses. Researchers have now developed a miniaturized tactile sensor that could give robots something much closer to the human sense of touch.

With the 'QCRC' series, EBE sensors + motion presents a new solution for process monitoring that is particularly suitable for sensitive production environments. The sensors in the series work through closed vessel and hose walls and enable clear differentiation between air, foam and liquid completely contact-free.

RS has expanded its automation range to include products from Leuze electronic Germany. The company specializes in sensor solutions for industrial applications.

With the QCRC sensor generation, EBE sensors + motion is expanding the 'Cortec' product family with a compact solution for the non-contact detection of fluid properties for OEM and process applications.

The sensor supplier Baumer is expanding its position in force and strain measurement and acquiring the Swiss company X-Sensors.

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.

Honeywell has introduced a new sensor for Hydrogen Leak Detection (HLD) that can detect the smallest leaks from 50 ppm in real time using Thermal Conductivity Detection technology.

Deutsche Messe is once again inviting entries for the Hermes Award for Hannover Messe 2025. Companies and institutions participating in the trade fair can apply until January 31, 2025. The Hermes Startup Award is also being announced again.

The smart inductive 'Full Inox' sensors from Contrinex inspect steel, aluminum and stainless steel sheets (other alloys on request) before they are fed into a forming press.

AT - Automation Technology becomes AT Sensors. The rebranding is intended to reflect the strategic decision to withdraw from the systems business.