On January 1, 2026, LAPP Group has assumed operational responsibility for the cable business previously managed by DKSH Business Unit Technology, Taiwan. With this strategic agreement, LAPP Group establishes its own local subsidiary in Taiwan.
The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) makes its debut in Casablanca from 20 to 22 January, positioning itself as the region’s first Industry 4.0–focused platform dedicated to advanced and intelligent manufacturing
Enhancing localised services with more proximity to customers
The annual report published by the IFR (International Federation of Robotics) highlights the most important trends for robotics and automation in 2026.
Intrinsically safe copper-based Ethernet to ATEX Zone 1
Single-sided I/O layout for cabinet installation
Versatile communication options & high reliability
Agricultural autonomy isn’t just about removing the driver; it’s about creating intelligent machines capable of locating themselves, interpreting their surroundings, and acting in real-time, even under challenging conditions.
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
Reliable switches for mission-critical operations in harsh environments
At the press conference for the international trade press at SPS in Nuremberg, Ulrich Leidecker announced changes to company policy to ensure continued innovation and competitiveness in the market.
Powerful AI tools bring artificial intelligence directly to the line – robust, flexible, and fast
The SPS in Nuremberg from 25 to 27 November 2025 once again demonstrated its appeal to the international automation community with 1,175 exhibitors presenting their solutions for smart and digital automation in 15 exhibition halls.
Linux power for demanding industrial applications
Softing Industrial at SPS 2025
Fanless design for reliable and scalable Edge AI
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
Smaller displays with free of charge designer software
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.
At the Bürkert Trade Press Days we spoke with Georg Stawowy, CEO of Bürkert Fluid Control Systems about the concept of a regenerative economy.
LAPP is among the winners of the Allianz Industry 4.0 Award with a digital cable inventory management solution. The LAPP eKanban was developed under the leadership of Dominik Schmalzried, Global Business Process Owner Digital Innovation, and his team.
Ideal for mobile machines with CANopen
Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation
Precisely tailored to the requirements of automated industrial processes
Detection of volume, dimensions and position with one picture
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.
Siemens launches a one-stop security platform for managing communication connections in OT networks. With virtualized network structures it protects shop floor devices from targeted attacks and unauthorized access.
Automated packaging, which increases machine speed, helps to address labour shortages in packaging lines.
IEN Europe interviewed Marco Calabrese, the Managing Director of Lika Electronic, about customization and trends in encoder development.
PLC Control Meets IIoT Cloud
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.
The Future of Fault Analysis in Electronics
For precise object detection and collision protection
For decentralised communication in the IO-Link Safety System
Enabling flexible automation functions in virtualized IT environments
Moxa showcases innovations at SPS 2025
Optical encoder for DC-Micromotors with maximum precision
Faster engineering and runtime with advanced chatbot functionality
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