With the Codian SR, B&R is expanding its portfolio of open robot modules and integrated, machine-oriented robotics solutions in the Codian series to include Scara kinematics.

3D printing, CNC manufacturing or injection molding? When designers are looking for the most suitable manufacturing process for an individual component, they often lose time and also quickly lose track. Igus is changing this with the Triboteile service: a free online tool that enables designers to find out which manufacturing process - in terms of cost, delivery time and service life - is most efficient for the required component.

Weidmüller looks back on two milestones: 175 years of company history and 40 years of the W terminal block family. Weidmüller's screw terminal blocks are durable and reliable and help to ensure efficient and safe electrical connections.

SPS - Smart Production Solutions - continues to expand its international presence. With expos and stages in China, Italy, the USA, Thailand and Malaysia, it offers the industry international platforms for innovation and networking.

Incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany developed positively in May with real growth of 9%.

From 2026, the trade fair duo Motek/Bondexpo, the international trade fair for production and assembly automation together with the international trade fair for adhesive bonding technology, will be held every two years. The next traditional industry gathering will take place in Stuttgart from October 6 to 8, 2026.

Siemens has completed the takeover of ebm-papst's industrial drive technology business. In future, it will be managed by Siemens under the name "Mechatronic Systems".

Resource-conserving production, fewer emissions and a circular economy protect the environment and climate. Companies that act sustainably not only secure their competitiveness, but also assume responsibility for future generations. Sustainability is therefore also one of the focus topics at EMO Hannover 2025.

From June 24 to 27, Automatica 2025 in Munich demonstrated the solutions that intelligent automation and robotics offer for the challenges of the future. A total of around 47,500 visitors from more than 90 nations gathered information from around 800 exhibitors from 40 countries.

Dassault Systèmes has appointed Florence Verzelen as Executive Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). She will report directly to Pascal Daloz, CEO of Dassault Systèmes.

Automatica 2025 was once again well attended. A turbulent week with many exciting innovations and interesting discussions lies behind us. In Munich, robotics and automation specialists met, the latest models and technologies were presented and contacts were made and intensified. At the end of Automatica, we have put together a picture gallery with impressions of the trade fair. Have fun clicking through.

By simulating and testing applications before they are physically implemented, errors can be detected at an early stage. The packaging machine that SEW-Eurodrive is presenting at Automatica also underwent virtual commissioning using a digital twin.

Efficiency, process stability and energy savings are important parameters for modern production, especially in applications for sensitive goods. This requires an intelligent control concept that regulates pressure and flow precisely, energy-efficiently and flexibly.

Making process chains in additive manufacturing more resource-efficient - that is the goal of the new CZS Center for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency using Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Center KRAFt).

ABB Robotics is expanding its range of large robots with the introduction of the new IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760 models. With a total of eleven robot families and 60 variants, the portfolio offers great flexibility and choice as well as high performance and sustainability.

Automated processes have long been a decisive aspect in almost every industry in terms of increasing efficiency and quality. In order to further optimize industrial production lines, Stäubli focuses on the development of innovative tool changing systems for robots and offers configurable and individual solutions for all payload ranges.

With the '4NE1' (pronounced 'For Anyone'), Neura Robotics is launching the third generation of its autonomously operating humanoid robots onto the market. The first deliveries of the humanoid are planned for this year.

At this year's Automatica, everything at Yaskawa revolves around AI-based robotics solutions for the smart factory and beyond. As a trade fair highlight, the manufacturer is presenting its new Motoman Next product concept.

The European automotive industry is facing upheaval: the EU Council of Ministers has agreed on a new end-of-life vehicle regulation. The aim is to anchor the reusability and recyclability of vehicles in the development process and reduce dependence on critical raw materials.

The newly founded Eisenmann Robotics division develops new robotics concepts to increase the level of automation in modern production facilities.