The German robotics and automation industry is looking to the current year with concern. Geopolitical uncertainty and growing international competition are causing a reluctance to invest.
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.
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The Supervisory Board of Sick has extended the contract of CEO Dr. Mats Gökstorp by 5 years. The company also announced that Feng Jiao has resigned from his position as Chief Sales Officer at his own request. Markus Scaglioso has been appointed to Sick's Management Board by the Supervisory Board and will take over the Sales & Service division.
The energy chain specialist Igus has presented its new energy chain called Glide-Chain. It has been specially developed for gliding applications and is particularly suitable for travel distances of up to 30 meters, such as those found in indoor cranes. According to the supplier, its design ensures cost savings of 30 to 40 percent.
How employees can be relieved in manual assembly with individual, stepless assistance, while at the same time increasing quality.
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.
From 2027, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will be mandatory in the EU for certain product groups. The VDMA is launching the "DPP for Machinery" initiative to support small and medium-sized companies in particular with implementation.
Lapp offers cables for countless applications - but not for all of them. From time to time, the developers have to modify a standard cable or develop a special cable.
Highly efficient three-phase AC motors are being used in more and more areas of application. Even in harsh environmental conditions with a high risk of short circuits, such as in the food industry.
The ZVEI has chosen the winners of the Electrifying Ideas Award 2025. With this award, the German electrical and digital industry honors ideas that can help us move towards a climate-neutral future.
