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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.
read more...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.
read more...Kawasaki Robotics EMEA is presenting various new additions to its portfolio at Automatica under the title 'Experience Unmatched Reliability'. In addition to new robot models, the exhibits also include practical applications for numerous industries.
read more...The SmartFactory Kaiserslautern (SF) technology initiative is presenting the 'Production Island_Phuket' at Automatica. While it has been an exhibitor at the Hannover Messe for years, it now wants to show at Automatica that many applications can already be used in reality.
read more...Since September 2024, the start-up Botfellows, a spin-off from the Fraunhofer IWU, has been driving forward the development of innovative robotics software as an independent company. The focus is on the intelligent 'Botfellows Dynamic Safety' solution, which can be integrated directly into the robot controller.
read more...Technical University of Munich
At automatica, the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will be showcasing the diversity of its own robotics and AI research, which is also integrated into a powerful supra-regional ecosystem, not least through the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) coordinated by TUM.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The European automotive industry continues to invest heavily in production automation: With a total of 23,000 industrial robots installed, the industry has achieved its second-best result in the last five years. This is according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...Omron has announced the establishment of a global robotics organization effective April 1, 2025. It will operate in parallel with Omron's automation business so that both areas can complement and support each other.
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