The certification of the IO-Link Safety specification by Tüv Süd is an important step for the industrial application of the safety standard. It marks the transition from development to market maturity and creates the basis for certified products. The following article shows what this means for manufacturers, integrators, and users.
Siemens Digital Industries Software has introduced the “PartQuest Design Enablement” portfolio, a connected digital environment aimed at electronic component manufacturers. The platform is designed to enable more targeted, continuous engagement with customers while improving operational efficiency. The solution integrates product discovery, interactive content, bill-of-material intelligence...
The IO-Link Community has published its first Security Deployment Guideline to help end users assess and implement security measures for IO-Link systems. The document is aimed at operators of IO-Link infrastructures. The Security Deployment Guideline provides detailed instructions and best practices for deploying secure IO-Link systems. Topics include authentication, encryption, network...
The two leading networks promoting Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) in industrial communications, the SPE Industrial Partner Network and the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance, have announced a close cooperation. The aim is to further advance the spread of SPE technology by pooling resources and expertise. In view of the increasing market relevance of Single Pair Ethernet, the networks have been...
The French Eram Group is relying on Dematic technology for its new logistics center. An "AutoStore" system featuring 84 robots and integrated control software is designed to centralize and automate processes. The group, known for brands such as Gémo, Eram, Bocage, and Mellow Yellow, is consolidating its logistics operations at a new distribution center located in Chemillé-en-Anjou, western France...
Mitsubishi Electric has entered into a strategic partnership with European gear manufacturer Tramec to improve the performance of gearboxes. The aim of the collaboration is to jointly develop complete gear motor drive systems based on the highly efficient EM-A series synchronous motors. The agreement, signed in May 2025, covers both technical development and the supply of high-performance gear...
Kuka has performed well in the highly competitive robotics and automation market despite the difficult overall economic environment. The company proved robust compared to the mechanical engineering and automotive industries, increasing its order intake by 1.3 percent to around €4.1 billion in the past financial year. The ratio of order intake to sales rose to 1.09, signaling a positive trend...
Beckhoff Automation has recorded sales of €1.17 billion in the 2024 financial year. This represents a significant decline of 33 percent compared to the 2023 annual result of €1.75 billion. At the Hannover Messe, company founder Hans Beckhoff emphasized that this decline in sales was expected, as an exaggerated 'boom' development was observed in previous years. For example, cumulative growth of...
Global technology, software and engineering leader Emerson will demonstrate how it’s transforming the future of factory automation through its proven Floor to Cloud approach and comprehensive portfolio at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on March 31 to April 4, 2025. Visitors to the Emerson booth will learn how companies of any size can apply a "Floor to Cloud" approach to drive sustainable...
At the Hannover Messe, Bosch Rexroth is using a combination of real exhibits and a virtual Gigafactory to show selected process steps in high-performance battery production. Under the premise of maximizing throughput, the complex value streams can be experienced using the example of the assembly of a round cell module from the virtual warehouse, cell preparation, module and pack assembly, to...
