ebm-papst is growing again thanks to AI and data centers
ebm-papst returned to a growth trajectory in fiscal year 2025/26. Air Technology, data center applications, and artificial intelligence are driving revenue and investment.
Virtual PLCs in practice: How vPLCs make production systems more flexible and scalable
The increasing networking of IT and OT is fundamentally changing industrial automation. The IT/OT Integration Summit shows how modern technologies can make production environments more efficient, flexible and future-proof. The event will focus on specific practical examples, innovative automation concepts and strategies for integrating IT and production systems.
read more...Sales growth in a turbulent market environment
Thanks to innovations and a focus on strategic industrial markets, Sick was able to moderately increase its sales in the 2025 financial year. In a turbulent market environment, the company was able to maintain its position and gain market share with sensor solutions. Profitability remains at a low level.
read more...Siemens presents new AI agent
Siemens is launching 'Eigen Engineering Agent', an AI for automation technology. The solution is integrated into the TIA Portal, has been tested with over 100 companies and is designed to significantly accelerate engineering processes.
read more...Schaeffler keeps sales almost stable
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.
read more...Advancing artificial intelligence together
Helukabel is stepping up its activities in the field of artificial intelligence and is now a member of the IPAI. The innovation and collaboration platform for companies, research facilities, institutions and administration has set itself the goal of advancing applied AI through joint projects and intensive exchange.
read more...New impetus for ifm sales
Two new positions were filled at ifm at the start of 2026: Markus Wolf becomes Managing Director Sales Germany, Sven Quant takes over the position of Central Managing Director in the Process Sensors division within the ifm Group.
read more...Digital twin meets product passport
Future-proof end-to-end solution at SPS 2025
At SPS, conplement and R. STAHL will present how the digital twin works end-to-end along the entire value chain: from creation and provision to productive use.
read more...Changes in the management of Endress+Hauser
Endress+Hauser strengthens its management team: Mirko Lehmann, Katja Windt and Helena Svensson take on central management roles. What is changing in technology, production and personnel.
read more...Interview with Wasilis Alvanidis from Heitec
Mobile robotics for the cleanroom
With 'HUGS', Heitec presents a mobile, GMP-compliant robotics platform that automates manual activities in the cleanroom. Modular in design, validatable and IT-integrable, it offers scalable solutions for tasks such as sampling, disinfection and material handling. Wasilis Alvanidis on the details.
read more...SPS 2025 with strong visitor response
With around 56,000 visitors and a clear increase on the previous year, SPS 2025 presented itself as a well-used platform for smart automation.
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