Fraunhofer IPMS presents a miniaturized, energy-efficient optical transceiver for wireless data communication in applications with limited power supply, such as sensors, wearables, and embedded devices. The transceiver supports bidirectional full-duplex communication at data rates of up to 20 Mbps over distances from a few centimeters to several meters.
Specialist technology innovators have joined forces under a single global brand to create a one-stop shop for reliable components in the field of industrial image processing.
Timo Köchel will take up the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) EMEA at LAPP on October 1, 2026. As such, he will be responsible for production, logistics and procurement in LAPP’s largest region EMEA. He succeeds Michael Seddig, who previously held a dual role as CEO and COO.
Running parallel to HANNOVER MESSE 2027 from April 5 to 8, NexGeM is a new platform dedicated to bringing these developments together for the machine tool industry and its value chain. The focus is on digital technologies and solutions that increase manufacturing productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.
PROFIBUS & PROFINET International strengthens the foundation for safe, flexible, and productive machines and systems in manufacturing and process automation with the updated PROFIsafe specification, a now-available comprehensive test infrastructure, and new and revised application profiles.
From 24 to 26 November 2026, the international automation industry will gather in Nuremberg for SPS – Smart Production Solutions. As the leading trade fair for industrial automation, it offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and highlights the technologies that will shape tomorrow’s industry.
driving adoption, implementation of SPE technology is showcased on different shows this fall
ABB’s Machine Automation Division (B&R) announced the appointment of its new Division President. Christian Strahberger succeeds Florian Schneeberger, who tragically passed away in an accident in April.
The opening of the new premises near Munich will strengthen the collaboration between Tonghui and T&M eVision Instruments, as well as improving direct customer support.
With a new European organizational structure and a unified brand identity, the TSUBAKI Group is realigning its operations in Europe. Since July 1, the newly established TSUBAKI EUROPE HOLDINGS B.V. in Dordrecht, the Netherlands.
Renewal of certificates for secure product development processes and extension to new production sites demonstrates commitment to cybersecurity
Bringing cryogenic cooling and vacuum technologies together in one integrated portfolio for customers worldwide
As of 1 October 2026, four business units within the automation division will be grouped together under one roof
Leuze advises manufacturers and operators to prepare early for the implementation of the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
In the project ApeiroRA, the Fraunhofer Institutes for Software and Systems Engineering ISST and for Applied and Integrated Security AISEC are supporting software company SAP in safeguarding Europe’s technological and economic independence in the cloud and edge computing sector. The partners are developing an open-source blueprint for a European, vendor-neutral cloud-edge infrastructure that guarantees interoperability between different providers.
Omdia study confirms PROFINET as leading Industrial Ethernet Protocol
From the first ASM 4 leak detector to the new ASM HVM, Pfeiffer looks back on decades of technological advancement in leak detection and celebrates a Milestone
The combination will expand engineering resources and application expertise while maintaining continuity for AW-Lake customers
Synapticon GmbH, a specialist in integrated drive technology and functional safety in robotics, and Stabilus SE, global manufacturer and provider of motion control solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership. Together, the two companies will develop and manufacture a joint product line of integrated actuators for humanoid robots and other robotics applications.
The combination further strengthens ADI’s position as a leading strategic, system-level grid-to-core power partner across the entire AI ecosystem
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