A wide variety of systems and vehicles can be found in production and intralogistics. As AI advances, more and more autonomous vehicles are finding their way into production. In this market overview, we show who offers which systems and components.
If particularly smooth and clean surfaces are required in metal processing - a so-called superfinish - this usually requires a separate processing step and can often be costly and therefore an economic challenge.
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Igus presents the first low-cost humanoid robot for industrial applications. "Iggy Rob" is intended to offer a cost-effective alternative to systems currently available on the market.
German electrical and digital industry
Following a moderate decline in January, exports in the German electrical and digital industry more or less stagnated in February 2025. At €19.5 billion, their value was only 0.3% higher than a year earlier.
Companies can choose from a wide range of environmental containers for storing chemicals and other hazardous substances.
Two years ago, Igus presented the E6.29, the first certified energy chain for dry cleaning rooms. In order to be able to offer its customers long-term safety, the motion plastics specialist commissioned the Fraunhofer IPA to carry out a test to examine the ageing behavior of its e-chains in the dry cleaning room - with positive results. Together with the IPA, the company has now developed new certificates that confirm the suitability of the energy chains E6, e-skin flat, e-skin soft and easy chain E14 for the dry cleaning room in long-term tests.
Together with Kassow Robots, a subsidiary of Bosch Rexroth, the company CeiliX is presenting the prototype of the first mobile cobot that can move freely in all directions on the ceiling.
With the Marking Configurator marking solution from Phoenix Contact, individually labeled marking materials can be ordered for marking terminals, conductors and cables as well as devices and systems.
Streaming, 5G, artificial intelligence: digitalization is making more and more computing power necessary worldwide. This devours vast amounts of energy.
Automation solution for positioning axes
SEW-Eurodrive is expanding its portfolio with an adjustable drive system based on stepper motors. It offers machine manufacturers a resource-saving implementation of adjustment axes with both open-loop and closed-loop control.
Quantum technology is on the cusp of revolutionizing the digital world and offers the potential to solve problems that cannot be solved with conventional computers. In recent years, Germany has increasingly positioned itself as an important location for research and development in this field.
The USA's aggressive tariff policy is weighing on the global economy - the IMF is significantly lowering its forecasts for 2025 and even expects zero growth for Germany. Trade conflicts, uncertainty and high tariffs are putting the global economic system to the test.
At this year's Control trade fair, Helmut Fischer will be presenting numerous measurement solutions for coating thickness measurement, material analysis and material testing.
The cavity sealing of vehicle doors, for example, can be carried out using robots to save material and energy, making production more efficient and sustainable.
Bitkom survey on the use of AI
A recent survey by the digital association Bitkom shows that companies in Germany that use artificial intelligence (AI) predominantly rely on paid services.
Wago closed the 2024 financial year on a solid note. Despite all the global economic challenges, the decline in sales remained in line with expectations. The family-owned company posted a record level of investment.
The industrial group ABB has announced that it will spin off its robotics division as an independent listed company by 2026.
Retrofitting older machines is often significantly cheaper than buying new ones. However, when selecting components, it is important to ensure high quality - especially for safety-relevant parts such as machine safety screens.
The production of power cables follows a largely standardized process. An earthing or protective conductor, a neutral conductor and a current-carrying wire are located under a protective plastic sheath.
SmartFactory Kaiserslautern presented at the Hannover Messe how Industry 4.0 has long since arrived in practice. With innovative projects such as the digital twin and AI-controlled production systems, the research network shows how companies can save costs and optimize their production using modern technologies.
