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New Asian headquarters of Weidmüller in Suzhou, China
Weidmüller is expanding its presence in Asia and has laid the cornerstone for a new corporate headquarters in Suzhou, China. With the largest overseas investment in the company’s history to date, the manufacturer will consolidate R&D, production, logistics, and engineering at a single location. The project is intended to strengthen local value creation and further enhance Weidmüller’s...
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Jane Heffner is taking over from Takayuki Ito in Chicago; Photo: International Federation of Robotics
The International Federation of Robotics has elected a new leadership team. Jane Heffner will assume the position of president of the International Federation of Robotics as scheduled, succeeding Takayuki Ito. Together with the newly elected vice president, Adrien Brouillard, she intends to advance the federation’s work during a period characterized by artificial intelligence, automation, and a...
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Ucaneo’s first industrial facility for direct air capture based in Berlin
Direct Air Capture is increasingly seen as a key technology for decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries while providing sustainable CO2 as an industrial feedstock. Siemens and Berlin-based climate technology company Ucaneo have partnered to scale electrochemical Direct Air Capture technology from pilot operation to commercial deployment. By combining Siemens’ automation and digitalization portfolio...
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At Interpack 2026, SEW-Eurodrive will showcase drive and automation components for packaging machines
Drive and automation components are becoming increasingly important in the packaging industry. At Interpack 2026, SEW-Eurodrive will demonstrate how software, drive technology, and mobile systems can be combined into integrated solutions. The focus is on modular concepts that enable flexible adaptation of packaging machines and processes. At the same time, approaches will be presented that reduce...
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At the 2026 Hannover Messe, 110,000 visitors engaged with exhibitors on topics such as AI and Physical AI, safety, cybersecurity, humanoid robots, defense technology, and energy solutions
The 2026 Hannover Messe showcased how industrial companies are responding to economic and technological challenges. The focus was on applications related to artificial intelligence, automation, and energy infrastructure. The trade fair demonstrated that many technologies are already ready for use and are increasingly being integrated into real-world production environments. At the same time, it...
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Robot density is increasing rapidly in Europe, Asia, and the Americas
Robot density is considered a key indicator of the level of automation in industry. Current data shows that Europe, North America, and Asia are continuing to expand their robotics infrastructure. While Western Europe currently has the highest robot density in the manufacturing sector, Asian markets are catching up significantly. This trend underscores the growing importance of automation for...
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At Interpack 2026, suppliers will showcase solutions for the confectionery and bakery industry across the entire value chain
Interpack 2026 showcases solutions for the confectionery and bakery industry across the entire value chain. Rising costs, regulatory requirements, and changing markets are increasing the pressure to adapt. At the same time, automation, flexibility, and sustainable production are becoming increasingly important. The trade show offers an overview of technologies and strategies to inform future...
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Packaging automation: Automated vial handling solution for regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing
Packaging automation is key to efficiency, flexibility, and quality in modern production environments. There is a need for integrated solutions that combine different technologies and can be adapted to changing requirements. This article demonstrates how packaging automation contributes to stable and scalable processes through modular machine designs, intelligent sensor technology, and image...
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Center Stage at the 2026 Hannover Messe will focus on the transformation of industrial production. It will bring together leading figures from business, politics, academia, and civil society with decision-makers from global industry to discuss challenges, strategies, and solutions
Hannover Messe 2026 will transform Center Stage into the central hub for future-oriented industrial topics. International decision-makers will gather there to discuss artificial intelligence, energy, automation, and security. With high-profile speakers, clearly structured thematic sessions, and practical insights, the stage will provide guidance for strategic decisions and demonstrate how...
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Physical AI in practice: “TwinCAT CoAgent” from Beckhoff translates natural language into machine commands and enables the intuitive control of complex mechatronic systems
The integration of artificial intelligence and machine control marks a new milestone in automation. At the 2026 Hannover Messe, Beckhoff will demonstrate how Physical AI enables language models to directly access real-world motion sequences. The combination of AI, control technology, and standardized interfaces gives rise to new operating concepts that simplify complex processes and redefine human...
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