Compliant with the latest requirements of the robotics safety standard ISO 10218:2025
In industrial applications, a stable and reliable power supply is crucial to the availability of entire systems.
Areas subject to radiation
With Integrated error image memory, for 1-D, 2-D, DPM, and High-Speed Reading
An IEN Europe Interview with Anton Ivanov, Head of Sales and Operations at tec.nicum – Solutions & Services GmbH, a subsidiary of Schmersal.
Greater efficiency and easier handling for safety gate system
Integrated security functions and IIoT capability in a compact form factor
Minimising cyber risks and ensuring firmware security throughout the entire product lifecycle.
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.
Pulse and filtering capabilities in a compact package
Measurement of flow and temperature with flexible configuration
Versatile communication options & high reliability
An independent jury comprising top-class experts from political and business communities, research, and the media, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, has nominated three companies selected from the numerous submissions for the HERMES AWARD. The winner will be announced at the official opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on April 19, 2026. The Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, will present the award.
Integrated module offers comprehensive safety functions up to SIL 3 level
Offering secure connections for industrial automation
Compact controllers for higher-level building and industrial automation requirements
Hydrogen can be used in many ways as an energy source for industry and heavy goods transport, making it a key factor in transforming the energy supply. In addition to being produced from renewable energies, its availability is also crucial. IO-Link sensors from JUMO enable the rapid implementation and safe operation of a modular concept for hydrogen production. Author: Alexander Hof, Senior Product Manager Connectivity, JUMO
Reliable pallet and workpiece carrier positioning in automated systems
For precise detection of small and irregularly shaped objects
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.
A high-caliber panel of robotics experts has announced the nominees for the coveted ROBOTICS AWARD 2026. The award honors companies driving groundbreaking advances in industrial development with their innovative robot assisted solutions in the fields of automation and logistics. Three companies particularly impressed the jury and made it onto the shortlist.
Long detection range combined with short blind zone and fast response time
Versatile universal display for use with incremental and absolute encoders
Electronics exposed to radiation can be prone to failure. Satellites and medical devices such as CT scanners are especially sensitive. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Dresden are working on an open-source tool that can be used to better prevent radiation-related loss of function.
Wear-free touch-sensitive modules with high response speed for harsh environments
The Essen-based company Greenflash, in collaboration with STABL Energy, has implemented an intelligent energy system for their joint customer, the duo Giga Coating and System Trailers in the Emsland region. The combination of photovoltaics and energy storage using recycled electric car batteries is controlled by the new AI-based software Greencore AI from Greenflash. This offers advantages to energy-intensive industrial enterprises such as Giga Coating and System Trailers that were hardly viable on this scale in the past.
At the first Linde Automation Summit, which took place in Aschaffenburg, on 12 and 13 November, the company and its partners shared insights on the transformation of the intralogistics sector with pan-European customers, consultants, & trade press
Compact footprint with full liquid cooling and integration option to third-party EMS
Our Custom-made Product RFS-5
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS accomplished the comprehensive relaunch of the central myNORD customer portal. The digital self-service solution focuses on an efficient and transparent procurement process.
For decentralised communication in the IO-Link Safety System
Enabling flexible automation functions in virtualized IT environments
Faster engineering and runtime with advanced chatbot functionality
Optimised fixed-focus and zoom lenses, designed to operate in the ultraviolet spectral region (200-400 nanometres)
Connecting proprietary, customized protocols to Industrial Ethernet standard easily
Industrial-rated processors with optimized cooling and pre-loaded software to simplify advanced computing and integration
Bosch Rexroth and Advantech combine modular industrial PCs and a secure, open operating system to create a turnkey edge platform
Canton Fair is a key symbol of China's opening-up and a core platform for international trade cooperation, honored as "China's Top Expo". It will open in Guangzhou on October 15, 2025, with a total exhibition area of about 1.55 million square meters.
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