With embedded AI, artificial intelligence is moving from the cloud directly to where it is needed - to the devices at the edge of the network. This development is being driven by the following factors: Embedded hardware with low power consumption ensures cost and energy savings.

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Schaeffler generated revenue of EUR 23.5 billion in 2025 and increased EBIT before special items to EUR 936 million. At 266 million euros, free cash flow was significantly above the prior year and forecast. Net income remained negative due to high one-off expenses.

Is the embedded industry ready for the next technological leap? At embedded world 2026, experts will be discussing RISC V in cars, new cybersecurity regulations and the role of AI - in five high-caliber panels.

A research team from Heidelberg is developing a 3D-printed "connector" for photonic microchips. The solution promises a low-loss, standardized coupling of glass fibre and chip - and could fundamentally simplify the production of photonic integrated circuits.

At Hannover Messe 2026, Beckhoff will be demonstrating how artificial intelligence and conventional control technology can be combined to create a new system approach. In hall 27 at stand G56, it's about more than just new functions - it's about the question of how automation changes when Large Language Models (LLMs) have a direct influence on real motion sequences via standardized interfaces.

Over 500 exhibitors, a packed program with presentations, special areas and guided tours: all about automation in Friedrichshafen (10 + 11 March 2026) stands for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization - and for direct dialogue. Three halls, short distances, clear answers. A trade fair preview.

Bluhm Systeme will be presenting marking systems with labels, ink and lasers for industrial automation at all about automation in Friedrichshafen from March 10 to 11, 2026. Hall B2, Stand 112.

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Industry 4.0 places new demands on qualification and process understanding. An industry-oriented production simulation illustrates agile production and networked automation and enables complex processes to be analyzed and optimized in a practical manner.

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Steute's Leantec division is presenting an enhanced version of the nexy wireless network with improved connectivity and additional cybersecurity functions. The background to the further development is the increasing use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in intralogistics.

Electronics production in the automotive industry is facing increasing quantities and ever more complex product variants.

Horn (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd. moves into a new 850 m² office in Shanghai. The move creates space for further growth and a targeted doubling in the Chinese market.

The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement opens up new markets for German companies. Chemical and mechanical engineering associations see growing export opportunities and are calling for the dismantling of trade barriers - an important step for Europe's competitiveness.

The World Economic Forum has recognized the Siemens plant in Nanjing as a Lighthouse Factory. The factory was recognized for its AI-supported, fully digitalized production and significant improvements in productivity, quality and sustainability.

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The founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, David Reger, is a new member of the board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.

Instead of using traditional malware, attackers use legitimate programs and system tools within their victims' IT environments. Malicious behavior can hardly be distinguished from normal user behavior. For companies, this means that security strategies that rely primarily on detection and reaction are reaching their limits.

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Change at the top of one of Europe's largest technology organizations: Prof. Dr. Christoph Kutter replaces the previous VDE President Alf Hendryk Wulf as VDE President. His presidency will focus on young people and the microelectronics of the future.

Faulhaber is expanding its portfolio with new DC motors from the SXR and GXR family, a 16 mm planetary gearbox and the IEX3 magnetic encoder for compact drive solutions.

The EU-funded "RoboSAPIENS" project aims to develop self-adaptive industrial robots for safe human-robot collaboration. Initial results from the Fraunhofer IFF show successful tests with digital twins in real production environments.

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In the user report, the guest author describes the use of a process for chemical-free water treatment in injection molding cooling circuits as well as the experiences with corrosion protection, pH control and maintenance at Michael Kunststofftechnik in Eppingen.

Rohde & Schwarz and NVIDIA present an AI-supported test system for 5G-Advanced and 6G at MWC 2026 Hardware-in-the-loop, ray tracing and a digital twin enable realistic radio tests in the lab.