automation
Nestlé plans to expand its nutrition and health production in Brazil with an investment of CHF 310 million through 2028. The program includes a new infant formula facility in Ituiutaba and upgrades at the company’s existing site in Araçatuba. Additional whey capacity is also planned to support growing demand for infant nutrition products in the Brazilian market.
Siemens is restructuring its automation business and consolidating four previously independent business units into a single organization. Starting in October 2026, Rainer Brehm will take over as head of the newly created Automation unit. Within this unit, the technology group is consolidating Customer Services, Factory Automation, Motion Control, and Process Automation. With this organizational...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
