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.
Flexible adaptation to different user requirements and tasks
Asystom SAS, a French company specialising in industrial smart monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions is now a part of the WIKA Group.
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.
Tomohiro Yoshida is the new FA Business Unit President for Europe.
With the HP20P series Mersen launches the first range of 2,000 VDC fuses for PV systems on the market – and also the smallest in this category. JT Sheehan is part of the team at Mersen that developed the new fuses. In this interview, he explains why the product could be a real game changer.
IEN Europe spoke with Dr. Malte Köhler, Head of Technologies, about the development of the company’s nanoscale force and temperature sensor
Ensuring supply security and precision for thermal imaging systems
Confocal stainless-steel sensor for temperatures up to 200 °C and use in vacuum
Discover the affordable RFID Scan & Drive solution from Brady!
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.
Providing high accuracy with an innovative mechanical design
The annual report published by the IFR (International Federation of Robotics) highlights the most important trends for robotics and automation in 2026.
Digitally capturing environmental and machine data for proactive decision-making
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.
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.
The LAPP Exploration Center (LEC) has been officially certified as a PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) Competence Center. The certificate was presented by the chairman of the PROFINET organisation at this year's SPS trade fair in Nuremberg.
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.
High protection against dust and humidity in industrial applications
Fanless design for reliable and scalable Edge AI
At the Bürkert Trade Press Days we spoke with Georg Stawowy, CEO of Bürkert Fluid Control Systems about the concept of a regenerative economy.
High Torque, Quiet, Custom Design for Various Applications
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.
The AX-1 robot from Norwegian start-up Kilter applies herbicides to weeds with such precision that the use of chemicals is reduced by up to 95% thanks to AI and sensor technology. To ensure that the autonomous helper is also gentle on the soil, the developers rely on lightweight and lubricationfree linear technology from the igus drylin series.
Long-standing CEO Dr. Dietmar Ley is stepping down at the end of the year. His successor will be the current CCO/COO Hardy Mehl
Custom Coil Designs for Industrial and Robotics Systems
For decentralised communication in the IO-Link Safety System
Moxa showcases innovations at SPS 2025
Optical encoder for DC-Micromotors with maximum precision
Optimised fixed-focus and zoom lenses, designed to operate in the ultraviolet spectral region (200-400 nanometres)
AMA Association honors innovative developments in sensor and measurement technology
Dynamic drive solutions for machinery and systems
Connecting proprietary, customized protocols to Industrial Ethernet standard easily
In order to save costs and time, more and more industrial companies are focussing on the possibility of monitoring and controlling devices and systems remotely. Web and cloud-based services are ideal for this: an internet connection makes it possible to control and operate industrial systems as if you were on site and long journeys by service personnel are no longer necessary.
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) will mark its 25th anniversary at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg from 25th-27th November. Visitors are invited to live demonstrations on CLPA’s key technology, CC-Link IE TSN and more
Easy to handle and operate with Supercap technology
Siemens and leading machine builders agree on groundbreaking data alliance
The new class of controller from Trio combine high-performance motion control over EtherCAT with logic and I/O expansion to enable faster, simpler machine development.
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