3D printing in companies is booming. Design engineers are printing special components and wear-resistant parts themselves without further ado. However, the projects stand or fall on the quality of the printing material, warns Jonas Burk, Head of Additive Manufacturing at igus. The fact that 3D printing with high-performance polymers from igus is worthwhile is not only proven by the service life tests. Customers can also manufacture their products more economically and faster than injection moulding.
High machine availability is enabled by the integrated IO-Link interface, which provides access to sensor parameters, diagnostics and process data.
For industrial quality control and defect detection
Assembly, installation and unlocking without special tools
A single namespace isn't a strategy - it's a risk
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.
Fast and reliable measurement over wide temperature ranges
Offering secure connections for industrial automation
Why Redfish-Inside PLCs Are Reshaping Cooling, Control, and DCIM Integration
If you require a professional image processing system to meet specific needs it is essential that the lens also meets all the necessary criteria to ensure long-term functionality. We spoke to Rob Watkinson from Resolve Optics about overcoming the limitations of off-the-shelf products and achieving the best results.
Choose a licensing model that fits your OT lifecycle.
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
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.
Danube Dynamics and Aspöck Systems automate complex lamp inspections using adaptive AI and IDS industrial cameras to ensure accuracy, flexibility and full traceability under real production conditions.
Eleven women honored as they are shaping the future of robotics
As the largest foreign exhibitor at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg from March 10 to 12, Taiwan will present a broad range of AI-driven innovations in electronics and computing.
For reliable operation in environments up to 200°C
Highly efficient drives for reduce energy and resource consumption
Advanced real-time production monitoring and digital manufacturing optimization
Robust, intelligent, precise, future-ready
Next-Generation Energy Storage Solutions
Safe Performance and Reliable System Protection
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.
For use in rugged applicactions from -40 to 75 °C
Reliable pallet and workpiece carrier positioning in automated systems
For accurate guidance of pistons and rods, while preventing metal-to-metal contact
For simple and hygienic detection of media levels and foam in the process
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.
How an easy-to-use sensor module can bring flow intelligence to consumer and industrial equipment
ECS Summer School Applications Open for Undergraduate STEM Students in Europe
The strategic partnership expands Softing Industrial’s portfolio for secure industrial networking, VPN-based remote access, and OT/IT integration in Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT applications.
EPC's GaN technology strengthens Renesas' market presence in high-volume consumer and AI power.
AI EdgeLabs selected as Primary Runtime Security and Governance Platform for Edge and Industrial Systems
Capable of providing single or dual outputs in different proportions
Available in three frame sizes with a wide gear ratio range
Efficient energy buffering for modern electronics
The latest trends in robotics can be experienced at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 from April 20 to 24.
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.
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