The Hima Group, a provider of safety-related automation solutions, grew significantly in the 2024 financial year, driven in part by international expansion and an increasing focus on digital solutions.

Robots have significantly advanced the industry in recent years - for example in terms of efficiency, reducing the workload of employees and the precise execution of monotonous tasks. The use of artificial intelligence is now taking the performance of robots to a new level.

At Automatica, Kassow Robots will be presenting a wide range of industrial applications for production and logistics tasks that provide new impetus for efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation.

Pagani has announced the signing of a six-year contract with Conflux to integrate Conflux heat exchangers into the transmission of its latest exclusive model, the Pagani Utopia, further advancing additive manufacturing in the hypercar industry.

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At Automatica, Weiss will be focusing on linear workpiece transport. With the automation specialist's linear transfer systems, a large number of process stations can be accommodated in a very small space. At the same time, the linear transfer systems serve as functional subsystems in combination with the other automation components.

Ideal C-parts management is important for companies that want to speed up their processes, make optimum use of resources and increase productivity.

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In liquid or air circuits, filter housings and silencers protect measuring devices, ensure particle-free vacuum and pneumatic systems, keep cooling circuits clean and reduce noise.

The Lapp Group has acquired Cableforce Electronics with effect from June 1, 2025. By merging with the Chinese specialist for circular connectors, Lapp aims to strengthen its global market presence and production capacities for industrial connectors.

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The Bott Group, manufacturer of vehicle and factory equipment as well as workstation systems, was present at this year's LogiMat with a stand measuring just under 100 square meters.

Stöber Antriebstechnik is responding to increasing geopolitical risks with a strategic focus on the global economic areas of the USA, Europe and East Asia. The aim is a solid, broad-based business model - supported by technical expertise and global customer proximity.

The German robotics and automation industry is looking to the current year with concern. Geopolitical uncertainty and growing international competition are causing a reluctance to invest.

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Deutsche Messe's Robotics Award is entering a new round: the search is on for innovative, market-ready robotics solutions with potential for the industry. Applications can be submitted until November 1, 2025 - regardless of participation in the trade fair.

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The Supervisory Board of Sick has extended the contract of CEO Dr. Mats Gökstorp by 5 years. The company also announced that Feng Jiao has resigned from his position as Chief Sales Officer at his own request. Markus Scaglioso has been appointed to Sick's Management Board by the Supervisory Board and will take over the Sales & Service division.

The energy chain specialist Igus has presented its new energy chain called Glide-Chain. It has been specially developed for gliding applications and is particularly suitable for travel distances of up to 30 meters, such as those found in indoor cranes. According to the supplier, its design ensures cost savings of 30 to 40 percent.

How employees can be relieved in manual assembly with individual, stepless assistance, while at the same time increasing quality.

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The development of humanoid robots has made massive progress and they are already being tested by large companies. However, SMEs have hardly had any access to the technology to date. The Fraunhofer IPA's 'KMUmanoid' project aims to change this.

From 2027, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will be mandatory in the EU for certain product groups. The VDMA is launching the "DPP for Machinery" initiative to support small and medium-sized companies in particular with implementation.

Lapp offers cables for countless applications - but not for all of them. From time to time, the developers have to modify a standard cable or develop a special cable.

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Highly efficient three-phase AC motors are being used in more and more areas of application. Even in harsh environmental conditions with a high risk of short circuits, such as in the food industry.

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The ZVEI has chosen the winners of the Electrifying Ideas Award 2025. With this award, the German electrical and digital industry honors ideas that can help us move towards a climate-neutral future.