Dirt, moisture, and vibrations were once considered the natural enemies of fiber optics. Despite their undeniable added value, many applications in the defense sector were reserved for copper cabling. However, equipped with robust connectors from Rosenberger, this fast, lightweight technology can now demonstrate its advantages in extreme environments without compromising the safety or reliability of the connections.

Extreme weather events such as intense hailstorms have increased significantly in recent years, resulting in mass damage. The AI-based hail scanner from HaSt GmbH supports the work of hail damage appraisers so that car owners can get their claims settled more quickly. Equipped with powerful Single Board Computers from Kontron, the scanner relieves experts of the tedious task of counting dents and provides reliable and reproducible AI results within half a minute.

The ongoing shift toward decentralized automation driven by Industry 4.0 concepts places high demands on modern electrical connectivity. What’s needed are flexible, robust, and customizable solutions that ensure reliable transmission of signals, data, and power directly at the machine and in the field. To meet these requirements, CONEC offers a comprehensive portfolio of accessories and connectivity solutions designed for today’s advanced automation environments.

An example of this product group is the Spectra WS-6000-PRO-28, a 4U workstation with seven slots and expansion options for PCIe cards and I/O brackets. Typical applications of the rack workstation include central data aggregation in control rooms, training complex AI models, big data analysis, and simulations.

Displays are sophisticated components. Not only in terms of hardware and software, but above all in terms of soft skills such as readability, size and brightness, they require careful planning and implementation. Paying attention to a few details now can save you a lot of trouble and additional costs later on. This article from DISPLAY VISIONS will help you make the right choices when selecting a display, so you can avoid potential problems down the line.

RECOM now offers the RACPRO family of universal industrial AC/DC power supplies for DIN rails in single-phase versions. The RACPRO1-S series power supplies are available in models with output power ratings of 120 W, 240 W, and 480 W, featuring widths of 28 mm, 39 mm, and 52 mm, respectively.

Humanoid robots form the transition between artificial intelligence and the real world. Their hands are not just tools but means of expression and interaction. In order to be able to move the fingers of a robotic or prosthetic hand individually, each finger is driven by one or more actuators. The DC motors from the FAULHABER SXR family and their diverse combination options of high-precision planetary gearheads are particularly suitable for this demanding application.

Buildings are becoming smarter. Whether office complexes, hospitals, residential complexes, or educational institutions, modern building services are now based on networked sensor technology, smart control systems and demand-oriented visualization. Information displays are becoming increasingly important: they must be energy-efficient, durable, and intuitive to use, ideally even in sunlight or during power failures. This is exactly where e-paper technology comes into play.

FAULHABER drive systems enable powerful handling with finesse. Positioning, transporting, order picking – autonomously driving and self-contained logistics robots are a critical component of Intralogistics 4.0. Due to global competition in industry combined with booming online trade, transport structures are facing new challenges. The answer to this: automation.

Anyone who develops, builds, or operates machines is familiar with the problem: many tools, many data sources – but no consistent process. This is exactly where the TURCK Automation Suite (TAS) comes in. It connects engineering and operation into a digital lifecycle that extends from the first test setup to service deployment in the field. With its four modules – Desktop, Cloud, Edge, and Mobile – TAS creates a data and process flow without media breaks, making IIoT tangible in practice.

Your desired display. Our solution

Do you need a customized display developed specifically for your application? Then contact us, we will be happy to advise you on your new display project. We can provide you with individual display solutions for the industry: from LCD modules to TFT to embedded HMI products.

Representing Spectra’s range of compact industrial PCs, the Spectra PowerBox 54F stands out as a prime example. Typical areas of application include machine control with AI support, process optimization directly at the plant, and edge data preprocessing.

The AI camera TIV (TURCK Intelligent Vision) brings artificial intelligence to production and logistics. Modern manufacturing is dynamic, diverse, and characterized by high quality standards. This poses challenges for classic, rule-based image processing. Each new variant requires new rules, and each deviation requires additional programming. TURCK Intelligent Vision (TIV) heralds the dawn of a new era. The focus is no longer on programming, but on training. This enables image processing that adapts to changing requirements and combines robustness, precision, and speed.

Power supplies are the unsung heroes of industrial automation. At SPS 2025, RECOM will showcase its latest innovations in Hall 10, Booth 541. These include the RACPRO1 series and the new REFIN series that address the evolving demand for energy-efficient, reliable automation in harsh industrial environments.

With the new MD-3000, Cincoze introduces an embedded computer designed specifically for the machine level in intelligent manufacturing. It combines four key advantages: high computing performance, modular scalability, compact design, and DIN-rail mounting.

Whether it's M8, M12 or many other connector variants – at CONEC you'll find the right solution for your connectivity needs. As a full-range supplier, CONEC offers a broad portfolio tailored to a wide variety of industrial requirements. Being a complete provider in the field of sensor-actuator cabling (SAL), CONEC offers everything needed for reliable transmission of signals, data, and power.

Rugged computing with new MIL-STD-certified edge AI systems. BRESSNER Technology, a system integrator and value-added distributor of industrial hardware solutions, announces the availability of the new SEMIL-2200 and SEMIL-2200GC series from its long-term partner Neousys Technology.

Integrated in the powerful brushless motors of the FAULHABER BX4 family, the new Integrated Motion Controller BX4 IMC, impresses users with its extensive range of functions and outstanding performance. Extension in length compared to the motor alone is 18 mm only including a full featured servo controller and a 12-bit encoder. To top this, the full performance of the motors can be used in all different executions.

Habia, a global supplier of customized high-performance cables, will be presenting innovative cable and connection solutions for industrial automation at this year's SPS in Nuremberg (Hall 2, Booth 420). The focus will be on applications where reliability, data integrity, and resistance to extreme environments are crucial.

The Kontron KBox A-251-AML/ADN features a particularly compact design, powerful processors, and high flexibility. With dimensions of only 137 x 50 x 95 mm, the device is particularly suitable for applications where space is limited, without compromising on performance.

TDK Corporation announces the addition of 1200 W rated models to the TDK-Lambda CUS-M series of 30 W to 1500 W AC-DC power supplies. These latest products have a 187 x 93 mm footprint and a low 42.5 mm profile. The CUS1200M features a variable speed fan with audible noise as low as 30 dBA at 20 percent load and 42 dBA at full load. The power supplies can be used in a wide range of applications, including medical, dental, test and measurement, broadcast, and industrial equipment.

High density, fully programmable, and easy to use: The programmable AC power sources in the GENESYS™ AC series from TDK-Lambda with 2-3 kVA and 6-9 kVA have a very high power density, output voltages from 0-350 Vac and ±500 Vdc (GAC PRO), and frequencies from 16 Hz up to 5 kHz.

Spectra LV-6717: Mini-ITX Board with Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors and AI Boost NPU. In modern automation and machine vision applications, the demands on computing power, energy efficiency, and flexibility continue to rise. AI-based algorithms, high-resolution image data, and complex control tasks must be processed in real time. Developers and system integrators therefore face the challenge of finding platforms that can reliably meet both current and future requirements.

At SPS 2025 in Hall 9, Booth 330, Rosenberger will showcase a broad portfolio of connectors and system solutions for reliable data and power transmission in automated production environments. The focus will be on contactless technologies, Single Pair Ethernet, and optical interfaces.