JUMO safetyM TA: Flexible Safety Limiter for Demanding Industrial Applications
JUMO - The multifunctional safety limiter JUMO safetyM TA sets new standards in process reliability and plant availability. Its certified safety in accordance with SIL 2/SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and PL c/PL d (ISO 13849) makes it the ideal solution for demanding applications in thermoprocess technology, the process industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the food and beverage industry, and in dairies as well as breweries.
Schaeffler and ThunderSoft agree on strategic partnership to develop central vehicle computing platforms
Schaeffler - Schaeffler and ThunderSoft have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop and market central vehicle computing platforms for future vehicle architectures. The collaboration aims to support automotive manufacturers in their transition toward software- and AI-based vehicles. The partners focus on modular and scalable solutions that reduce development outlay and system complexity and pave the way for centralized software and data architectures.
Okay, what is Agentic AI?
Industrial Productivity - Agentic AI was without any doubt the most used buzzword at the Hannover Fair this year. The term could be found on a great many boots in all sorts of big slogans. A good opportunity for us — abusing the adage that there are no stupid questions — to visit a lot of these boots and ask: what do you actually mean by that?
Packaging gets personal: machine automation innovations at Interpack 2026
B&R - Packaging requirements are increasing rapidly: more product variants, tighter timelines and shorter product lifecycles are placing growing demands for packaging operations. At Interpack 2026, ABB’s Machine Automation division is addressing these challenges by introducing new automation solutions based on B&R technology designed to enable manufacturers adapt existing packaging lines more quickly, efficiently and sustainably.
Innovative G20 Ethernet System for Flexible Control of Motorized Rollers in State-of-the-Art Material Handling Systems
Pepperl+Fuchs - With the new G20 Ethernet motor control module, Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its portfolio with a powerful and flexibly scalable solution for controlling motorized rollers in conveyor technology.
ECLASS Query Builder: Accurate data, minimal complexity
ECLASS - As the number of change requests increases every year, content development is becoming more and more complex. Anyone wanting to know which properties a group of experts is using, or how many value lists are currently in use, usually has to painstakingly comb through release files or submit manual export requests.
New Segment for Waste and Residues
ECLASS - For companies, the precise classification of waste and processing residues has long since evolved from an administrative task into a critical competitive factor. The introduction of the new segment 'Waste and processing residues' and the tremendous response in the form of new ECLASS content reflect this development.
Real-time tracking and visibility for logistics with Coriva RTLS
SICK - SICK is expanding its range of digital solutions for the logistics industry with Coriva, a real-time localisation system (RTLS) for industrial applications that determines the exact position of assets such as vehicles, workpieces, materials.
GrindingHub 2026: A source of inspiration for an industry undergoing radical changes
GrindingHub - The international grinding technology industry is gathering in Stuttgart these days: With 462 exhibitors from 28 countries, GrindingHub 2026 is once again the central meeting place for machine builders, tool manufacturers, and users in industrial manufacturing. The trade fair gets underway amid challenging economic conditions – while at the same time provides targeted impetus for efficiency, innovation, and investment security.
Industrial label printing unplugged
Brady Corporation - Brady’s new BradyPrinter i4311 is designed to bridge the gap between stationary benchtop label printer power and mobile flexibility. A well-known limitation for most mobile label printers is the maximum width of the label. Brady’s i4311 marks the new maximum label width at 101.60 mm for connected label printing systems that retain true portability.
SAP to Acquire Dremio to Unify SAP and Non-SAP Data to Power Agentic AI
SAP - SAP and Dremio today announced that SAP has agreed to acquire Dremio, an open, high-performance data lakehouse platform built to accelerate agentic AI and expand SAP Business Data Cloud’s ability to combine SAP and non-SAP data to more effectively run analytical and AI workloads in real time. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is still pending regulatory approval.
Leuze Highlights Seven Steps to Ensure Safe and Seamless Site Inspections in Automation
Leuze - What if your next site inspection were scheduled for tomorrow? Any system operators who feel nervous about this prospect should take a critical look at their internal processes. The good news is that, with the right approach, risks in industrial automation can be reliably identified and eliminated in good time before the next inspection date. Frank Bauder, Head of Safety Services at Leuze, explains how.
JUMO Presents Efficient Solutions for Water Quality Control at IFAT 2026
JUMO - The global water crisis presents operators of water and wastewater treatment facilities with growing technical and environmental challenges. As a full-service provider of sensor and automation technology, JUMO helps companies implement even complex processing and monitor processes efficiently, safely, and with digital connectivity.
Innovative FAULHABER drive system for smart logistics
Faulhaber - With its new DualGear, FAULHABER presents a high-performance drive system which combines tried-and-tested BX4 and GPT technology in a single, well thought-out unit. Developed for the demands of modern conveying systems, the DualGear provides high dynamics, robustness and precision in a compact, diameter-compliant design.
NEURA Robotics and Dassault Systèmes Announce Partnership to Scale Physical AI Through Virtual Twins and Real World Learning
Neura Robotics - NEURA Robotics (NEURA), the European pioneer in cognitive robotics and Physical AI, and Dassault Systèmes, a global leader in virtual twin technology, today announced a partnership to connect virtual worlds with real world robotics at scale. This marks a major step in positioning European technology as a global benchmark for industrial AI.
Innovations from laser technology for the industry
Arbeitskreis Lasertechnik - The prestigious Innovation Award Laser Technology 2026, which comes with a price of 10.000 €, has been awarded to Dr. Tobias Dyck, Head of the LEAF Business Unit at 4JET microtech GmbH in Alsdorf. Presented by the Arbeitskreis Lasertechnik e.V. on April 22, 2026, in Aachen’s historic Coronation Hall, the award recognizes Dr. Dyck and his team for their groundbreaking project: “LEAF Laser Riblets – Shark Skin for Greener Aviation.”
Delta Showcases Efficient, Flexible, Sustainable and Secure Industrial Automation Solutions at Hannover Messe 2026
Delta - Delta will highlight how its advanced drives, HMI panels, and controller solutions enable smarter manufacturing by improving energy efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. At the same time, Delta ensures robust protection for customers across a wide range of industries, from machinery and food and beverage to logistics, with robust, industry-leading cybersecurity.
SAP and Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Deploy Multi-Agent AI
SAP - SAP and Google Cloud today announced a new partnership that will help marketers put AI agents to work at scale. Through new integrations between the SAP Engagement Cloud, SAP Customer Experience (SAP CX) and Joule solutions and Gemini Enterprise, joint customers can now deploy agents that securely access unified data stored across both ecosystems to execute complex marketing strategies based on high-level goals defined by the user.
Siemens Industrial Edge ecosystem strengthens data and AI integration
Siemens - At Hannover Messe 2026, Siemens has announced significant expansions to its Industrial Edge ecosystem, accelerating data and AI integration and releasing enhanced cybersecurity functionalities. These enable a seamless integration of IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, optimize processes and reduce operational disruptions.
NEURA Robotics and Amazon Web Services Enter Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Physical AI at Scale
Neura Robotics - NEURA Robotics (NEURA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a strategic agreement to accelerate Physical AI at scale – bringing cognitive robots that can perceive, reason, and act alongside humans from development into global deployment. The collaboration combines NEURA’s cognitive robotics platform with AWS’s cloud and AI infrastructure to help train, validate, and deploy the next generation of intelligent robots.