More and more mobile robots are finding their way into industry. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a total of 200,000 service robots were sold worldwide in 2024. 51% of this were robots for transport and logistics. Wherever human interaction, variable processes or frequent changes of location are required, humanoid robots are seen as a promising technology. In real life, however, their use often fails due to high investment costs and complex integration.
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.
At the Bürkert Trade Press Days we spoke with Georg Stawowy, CEO of Bürkert Fluid Control Systems about the concept of a regenerative economy.
At the Hannover Preview Event on 19 February, IEN Europe Editor Kay Petermann spoke with Dr Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board, Deutsche Messe AG, about the upcoming Hannover Messe 2025. Why you shouldn't miss...
IEN Talks with Jari Jäppinen, Head of Technology, Large Motors and Generators, ABB Introducing a world-first medium voltage speed-controlled motor concept.
Are you interested in learning the basics of non-contact infrared temperature measurement? This 60-minute webinar in Spanish language will give you an overview of non-contact infrared temperature measurement...
More and more robots will appear in new places. The pandemic showed us the need for robots when labor shortages happen. The consequence of this is that more and more people will get in touch with them with two major...
When it comes to time-sensitive networking, exciting times are literally ahead of us. Connected Industries are necessary to support the aims of Industry 4.0. They rely on data and the insights that can be gained...
Manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to optimize their operations, reduce cost, and improve security and sustainability. Today, most factories leverage only a fraction of daily production data because...
What is most important in ethically harnessing the power of AI? Who is responsible for helping ensure that ethics are integrated into AI, within corporations and outside?
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role in our economy. Companies are increasingly using AI for many aspects of their competitive activities, while at the same time regulators around the world are studying...
Attackers are the first to exploit new technologies to launch sophisticated attacks at scale. Many companies experience the challenge to keep up and few are starting to take action...
