Sustainability has long been more than just a buzzword. It is a driver of growth, competitiveness and long-term success. "Companies that prioritize sustainability are positioning themselves for long-term success," writes Eryn Devola, Head of Sustainability at Siemens Digital Industries.
ABB has agreed to sell its Robotics division to the Japanese SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of 5.375 billion US dollars. Closing is expected mid to late 2026. The transaction is expected to deliver short-term value to shareholders, while ABB intends to deploy the proceeds in accordance with its capital guidelines.
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New release and virtualization
Bosch Rexroth presents new functions and variants of its Linux-based operating system 'ctrlX OS'. In addition to a virtualized version, the system offers extended diagnostic, network and security functions with the LTS release 3.6. Three versions cover different integration requirements.
Open standards in intralogistics
Bosch Rexroth and Synaos have integrated the autonomous mobile robot 'A-Mate Lite' from K.Hartwall into the 'Synaos Intralogistics Platform'. This is based on the open communication standard VDA 5050, which facilitates the control of mixed fleets
Producing complexly shaped bodies of consistent quality from ceramic bodies is a science. A special machine manufacturer produces high-performance extruders for this purpose. The company is now using new, space-saving planetary gear units from SEW-Eurodrive, which optimize the adjustment of the extruders to the respective process.
International Federation of Robotics
Global sales of professional service robots have risen by 9% to almost 200,000 units, according to the annual report 'World Robotics - Service Robots' published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The shortage of qualified workers is one of the main reasons for companies to rely on robots that are specially designed for use with trained specialists.
With the new SX6 safety module, Stöber is expanding its sixth-generation drive controllers with extensive safety functions for use in complex multi-axis applications.
In the Kikerp project, researchers at Fraunhofer IPK are developing an AI assistance system that evaluates disused appliances for refurbishment: are they suitable for repair or do they need to be recycled? Integrated into a cloud-based management platform, the system for image-based identification of household appliances helps to determine their quality and price.
ek robotics, manufacturer of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has found a new owner in Neura Robotics. This secures the company's long-term future.
Bosch Rexroth and Advantech are cooperating on edge solutions and offering a ready-to-use platform for industrial applications. Customers benefit from the combination of Bosch Rexroth's open and app-based operating system 'ctrlX OS' with ecosystem and Advantech's modular hardware.
Schneider Electric, provider for the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the appointment of Martin Jäger as the new Vice President Home Solutions for the DACH region, effective September 1, 2025.
Phoenix Contact at the SPS 2025
Phoenix Contact will be presenting pioneering technologies for industrial automation at this year's SPS - Smart Production Solutions from November 25 to 27 in Nuremberg.
British packaging machine manufacturer Spiraltech has doubled the speed of its pick-and-place machines from 70 to 140 parts per minute with the help of servo drives, motors and PLC controls from Inovance. The solution was supplied by Capss, a UK distributor of automation products.
The new Sigma-X high-end servo system from Yaskawa meets the technical requirements of modern semiconductor production with smart features such as automatic load adjustment, vibration suppression and synchronized axis control.
The Zimmer Group continues its international growth course and founds Zimmer Group Scandinavia AB, based in Sweden, on October 1, 2025.
In addition to high-quality coatings, Cemecon also offers tool manufacturers comprehensive advice, modern tools such as order tracking, coating app, web catalog and perfectly coordinated order processing.
With 121 exhibitors, Taiwan is one of the four largest international participants at EMO Hannover 2025, the world's leading trade fair for production technology.
The whole world of metalworking - for five days, Hannover was the venue for EMO, the world's leading trade fair for production technology. With around 80,000 trade visitors from all over the world, more than half of them from abroad, the exhibition grounds provided important innovative impetus for greater competitiveness in the industry.
Ideally, industrial companies should set up integrated IT platforms, known as AI factories, for the widespread use of artificial intelligence. However, these must reconcile the requirements of different application classes. Dell Technologies explains what these are and how the platform achieves this.
International Federation of Robotics IFR
The manufacturing industry installed a total of 542,000 new industrial robots in factories worldwide in 2024 - more than twice as many as ten years ago. This exceeded the 500,000 unit mark for the fourth year in a row, according to the World Robotics 2025 yearbook published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
