Compliant with the latest requirements of the robotics safety standard ISO 10218:2025
HANNOVER MESSE has announced the start of its renowned annual ROBOTICS AWARD competition. From 23 June, companies and institutions can submit their robot-based automation and logistics solutions for consideration. The deadline to apply is 1 November 2026.
For lightweight Edge AI Inference with industrial reliability and long-term availability
An IEN Europe Interview with Anton Ivanov, Head of Sales and Operations at tec.nicum – Solutions & Services GmbH, a subsidiary of Schmersal.
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Startups gain access to the latest technologies, expertise, business coaching and a partner network of industry players and investors
IP65-protected solution for large machines and factory floors where operators need flexible visualization
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.
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Rugged 60 and 80 Amp modules with efficiencies up to 99.5 %
Improved sealing and greater precision for mechanical engineering and robotics
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.
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.
For compact direct-drive applications with high performance
For stable, high-speed 3D data under changing light conditions or motion
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.
We spoke with Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG, about the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE (April 20–24).
With HANNOVER MESSE 2026, fron April 20 to 24, artificial intelligence (AI) in industry becomes tangible. In a practical and application-oriented way, the trade fair demonstrates how manufacturing companies can profitably use AI. With a consistent AI focus, the fair shows how today’s challenges can be transformed into concrete competitive advantages – while offering companies and visitors even greater orientation and value.
Eleven women honored as they are shaping the future of robotics
Reactive robotics has delivered enormous efficiency gains for industry. But the technology is reaching its economic limits: systems that only respond to the current state scale speed – but not stability. As process complexity grows, small misjudgements lead to costly downtime. Sereact is now introducing Cortex 2.0, a new generation of AI that evaluates the consequences of actions in advance and eliminates errors before they occur. The economic potential is immense.
HANNOVER MESSE 2026 (April 20 to 24) starts with a new, clearly structured thematic and site concept. The main exhibition areas are Automation & Digitalization, Energy & Industrial Infrastructure, and Research & Technology Transfer. The topic of artificial intelligence is a common thread running through all exhibition areas.
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.
The latest trends in robotics can be experienced at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 from April 20 to 24.
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.
The annual report published by the IFR (International Federation of Robotics) highlights the most important trends for robotics and automation in 2026.
Industrial single- and three-phase supplies with high energy efficiency
With just a week to go, the SPS – Smart Production Solutions is set to showcase the industry's innovative strength, with around 1,170 exhibitors ready to present their products and services.
Quiet, Low Noise Design, Customizable Coreless Motor
High Torque, Quiet, Custom Design for Various Applications
Achieve High Resolution with CITIZEN Coreless Motors
Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation
Beyond the data-driven efficiencies of Industry 4.0, a new paradigm is emerging for manufacturers across every industry: Industry 5.0. This next evolution emphasizes a human-centric, resilient, and sustainable approach, calling for a more symbiotic relationship between human workers and intelligent machines.
IEN Europe interviewed Marco Calabrese, the Managing Director of Lika Electronic, about customization and trends in encoder development.
Custom Coil Designs for Industrial and Robotics Systems
Optical encoder for DC-Micromotors with maximum precision
They walk, grip, balance - and fascinate with their human-like appearance: humanoid robots.
Flexible, modular workpiece transport can bring valuable extra speed to automated assembly with free pallets. Scalability is also enhanced, while built-in tracking provides traceability data to meet the requirements of demanding industries such as automotive.
World Robotics 2025 Report by International Federation of Robotics released
Flexible industrial robots with PC-based control platform
The deployment of robots in factories worldwide reached and passed 4 million last year, representing a doubling of robot density over the past seven years. Author: Amy Taylor, Director, Marketing – Industrial, SiTime
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