The annual report published by the IFR (International Federation of Robotics) highlights the most important trends for robotics and automation in 2026.
The demands on modern production facilities are increasing: safety, efficiency and sustainability must go hand in hand today. With the guiding principle "Safety. Smart. Sustainable." tec.nicum, the Schmersal Group's service division, shows how machine safety can be intelligently combined with digital technologies and practical implementation - for a sustainable industry.
For more resistant and durable aluminium drives in harsh environments
Versatile communication options & high reliability
Customizable magnetic encoders and rings for advanced industrial applications
Industrial single- and three-phase supplies with high energy efficiency
Wear-free touch-sensitive modules with high response speed for harsh environments
The HARTING Technology Group has generated sales of approximately 1.1 billion euros in the past financial year 2024/25, that ended on 30 September 2025. Adjusted for currency effects, this represents an increase of almost 17 % over the previous year
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.
Up to 100 µs cycle times for 16 axes
Linux power for demanding industrial applications
High protection against dust and humidity in industrial applications
Fanless design for reliable and scalable Edge AI
Precisely tailored to the requirements of automated industrial processes
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.
When it comes to the world of motion control, it’s easy to take your feedback device for granted. After all, it’s a small part of the system and is typically tucked inside the motor housing, out of sight and out of mind. However, the impact this seemingly minor component has on a system’s accuracy, performance, reliability, and ease of integration is hard to overstate.
IEN Europe interviewed Marco Calabrese, the Managing Director of Lika Electronic, about customization and trends in encoder development.
With design engineers across the globe constantly innovating to meet growing demand for solutions that support an increasingly digitalised environment, expediting product/ solution development times is imperative for business success at both OEMs and system integrators. Increasing numbers are turning to solutions pre-certified for cybersecurity to save time and provide confidence in robust levels of protection against online threats.
For precise object detection and collision protection
Advanced performance in small sizes
Quiet operation and high-speed performance enhances industrial machine efficiency
Precise and robust protection in compact design
Optical encoder for DC-Micromotors with maximum precision
moneo IIoT platform
The first phase of the autumn session of the Canton Fair has started, showcasing innovations until 19 October.
How to choose between a solid state relay and a solid state contactor for the start/stop control of an AC motor
Dynamic drive solutions for machinery and systems
Industrial-rated processors with optimized cooling and pre-loaded software to simplify advanced computing and integration
For reliable transmission in rotating systems
The world's largest business event in terms of scale, with over 30,000 exhibiting companies spread across 1.55 million square meters will take place in Guangzhou, China.
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.
A space-saving, robust solution with fibre-optic sensors detects seal failures, preventing greater transmission damage and enabling reliable controlled shutdowns.
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.
Functionally safe measurement in industrial applications
Ensure accurate measurements and safe processes by overcoming the challenges of precision flow metering
World Robotics 2025 Report by International Federation of Robotics released
Encapsulated supercapacitor units for industrial environments
This paper includes a summary review of three phase power systems, the characteristics of common three phase heating loads, and a comprehensive discussion of three phase SSRs and their application relative to such loads.
Structured Data for faster workflows and better decision making
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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