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New software for electrical planning
Siemens is expanding the TIA Selection Tool Cloud to include the 'Electrical Designer'. The new software automates central work steps in electrical planning, checks conformity with IEC 60204-1 standards and enables collaborative work in the cloud.
read more...Partnership for humanoid robotics
Schaeffler and Neura Robotics will work together in the future to develop and supply key components for humanoid robots. The systems will also be integrated into Schaeffler's global production network.
read more...Interview with Stefan Bergstein, Red Hat
AI-supported automation is already a reality in mechanical and plant engineering. From predictive maintenance to visual quality control to agent-based control, AI is transforming the industry. In an interview, Stefan Bergstein, Chief Architect Manufacturing at Red Hat, demonstrates how AI is redefining efficiency, safety, and resilience in production.
read more...Industrial AI at SPS | DigiKey
Connor Doherty from DigiKey explains why Europe will be a pioneer of the AI revolution, how digital twins, edge AI, and AI-powered sensors are transforming manufacturing, and why integration, data quality, and cybersecurity remain the biggest hurdles.
read more...For the first time in almost 20 years, the Lenze Group's owner family is returning to the operational side of the business. Lena Günther and Dr. Moritz Belling take on management roles and are to help shape the automation specialist's future program.
read more...Industrial AI at SPS | ABB Motion
Whether in robotics, predictive maintenance, or shipping, ABB uses AI across industries to enhance efficiency and safety. CTO Panu Virolainen talks about ecosystem approaches, generative AI, and the role of traditional technologies in the age of AI.
read more...Industrial AI at SPS | Baumüller
Making machines smarter, more efficient and more reliable - that is the goal of Baumüller Nuremberg. In this interview, Markus Jaksch explains how AI is already being used in servo drives, what role digital twins play and why humans remain indispensable.
read more...Orientation for Industry and Automation
From November 25 to 27, 2025, the automation industry will meet at SPS in Nuremberg. Around 1150 exhibitors will present technologies and solutions for smart production, with a focus on industrial AI, digitalization and safety.
read more...Linking Shop Floor and IT Data
Siemens and Snowflake are working together to combine data from production with IT data such as financial or supply chain information. The aim is to provide companies with a uniform database for analyses, artificial intelligence (AI) and process optimization.
read more...Industrial AI at SPS | Phoenix Contact
For Phoenix Contact, AI is not a vision of the future but a reality: it optimizes processes, increases energy efficiency, and supports developers. COO Ulrich Leidecker discusses practical projects, security, and the path toward scalable AI solutions.
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