German federal government and Free State of Thuringia support key project for the future of Thuringia’s microelectronics location with Euro 127.4 million
Exceptional diaphragm pump lifetime is no coincidence, it is engineered. When a pump runs for more than 11 years under defined test conditions, OEMs benefit from fewer failures, lower costs, and greater confidence in critical applications.
How Unitronics is helping cooling OEMs answer that question - with a PLC, not an IT department
Combining AC and DC fuses for applications up to 1000 V/1000 A in one housing
Monitoring of hybrid communication structures in industrial environments in a single application
An IEN Europe interview with Laurent Liou, Product Marketing Manager, Moxa, specializing in OT network security and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Smart automation is reshaping industrial production. Machines, control systems and service processes are becoming more connected, data-driven and flexible. To fully leverage these capabilities, manufacturers need secure and reliable access to OT across sites – for maintenance, troubleshooting and optimization. Yet in many factories, legacy systems, segmented networks and stringent security requirements still stand in the way of what has been a commodity in IT environments for many years.
An IEN Europe Interview with Anton Ivanov, Head of Sales and Operations at tec.nicum – Solutions & Services GmbH, a subsidiary of Schmersal.
Simplification through the reduction of external components
Energy efficiency is not a new trend in the electronics industry. However, demands are growing, driven by rising electricity prices, regulatory pressure as well as the increasing need for energy-efficient components for systems, power electronics, and IoT devices. From November 10 to 13, 2026, the international electronics industry will gather at electronica to discuss the latest trends in energy efficiency.
Integrated security functions and IIoT capability in a compact form factor
Strengthening the Innovation Process in EMEA to advance Delta´s cutting-edge power solutions for AI data centers and e-mobility
Startups gain access to the latest technologies, expertise, business coaching and a partner network of industry players and investors
Precise non-contact temperature measurement
As automation systems grow more complex, machine builders are rethinking how they design and deploy motion. Nicola Pezzolato, Application Engineering Leader EMEA at Kollmorgen, explores how a new generation of servo technology is helping manufacturers simplify design, improve flexibility, and build greater resilience into their supply chains.
Making electrical infrastructure fit for future challenges with greater safety and speed – that is the goal of the new technology partnership between ABB and Rittal. Working together to create innovations for the European and international market will significantly accelerate the development and expansion of electrical infrastructure.
IP65-protected solution for large machines and factory floors where operators need flexible visualization
Combining 3D Digital Imaging with Thermography for Stress Analysis
UL certificates confirm the EtherCAT Technology Group’s assessment and demonstrate that EtherCAT meets IEC 62443 / CRA requirements for Security Level 2 without modifications
The event demonstrated that industry is delivering concrete solutions even in challenging times. Artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization play a key role in making production processes more efficient and boosting competitiveness.
The industrial group receives this coveted innovation prize in recognition of its platform for highly integrated actuators. An independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, selected the winner from among three nominated companies. The award was presented by Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, during the official opening of HANNOVER MESSE on April 19, 2026, in the presence of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The Industrial Security Harmonization Group (ISHG) will present these insights during its session at Hannover Messe 2026, offering guidance to industry stakeholders on how to effectively secure industrial communication systems in practice. Registration to take part in the event, live at the HANNOVER MESSE or online is open.
We spoke to Travis Cox (Chief Technology Evangelist, Inductive Automation). He has been with the company since 2004, connecting industry experts, promoting innovation and open standards, and showcasing the capabilities of the Ignition platform.
Force measurement with vibration and gyroscope detection using vulcanised sensor technology. Author: Robin Ellinger, Product Manager Angst & Pfister
The conservation organization Project Seagrass and Tandem Ventures have joined forces to design, develop, build, and test an underwater harvesting machine. Onshape enables the team to collaborate in real time, even from a boat.
Brady Corporation, a worldwide specialist in industrial identification, launches a range of new industrial barcode readers that achieve 99.995% reading accuracy.
High machine availability is enabled by the integrated IO-Link interface, which provides access to sensor parameters, diagnostics and process data.
Fast and reliable measurement over wide temperature ranges
Collaboration to develop future-proof and highly efficient power distribution solutions
Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) telescope optics for high precision surveillance applications
We spoke with Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG, about the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE (April 20–24).
Eleven women honored as they are shaping the future of robotics
Fraunhofer project for better recycling processes of paper packaging
Automated identification and data capture specialist Brady Corporation lets users read and generate barcodes professionally with a smartphone - at no extra cost.
Powerful object detection in confined spaces
Go mobile and get more options with Express Labels App from Brady. It’s on-demand and always where you need it, on-site and off.
As the robotics sector steadily moves from science fiction to factory floor, a new generation of humanoid robots is emerging to reshape industry, healthcare, and daily life.
ECS Summer School Applications Open for Undergraduate STEM Students in Europe
The latest trends in robotics can be experienced at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 from April 20 to 24.
A new wave of more efficient, adaptable and intelligent plant operations is emerging as conventional control systems evolve into modern, open and modular automation ecosystems. Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President ABB Automation Technology, explains how ABB’s Automation Extended allows industrial organizations to fully embrace the opportunities of digitalization while futureproofing their operations.
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