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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At SPS 2025 (Hall 4, Booth 490), Dynetics GmbH will present its portfolio of rotary and linear technologies. Numerous demonstrations at the booth featuring products from leading manufacturers such as Nippon Pulse Motor (NPM), Nidec, KSS, TPM, and Synapticon will showcase the performance capabilities of these drives. The company supports engineers in selecting the most suitable motor for their specific mechatronic task – including for customer-specific solutions.

The technical article by TDK-Lambda clearly explains the various aspects that need to be considered for heat dissipation in power supplies. Using the CUS250M power supply, which is available in different form factors, the author presents practical approaches to finding the optimal solution for each application.

In the display world, brilliant colors and fast image changes are often in the spotlight. But for many industrial, medical, or smart applications, other values matter: low power consumption, good readability in sunlight, and high design flexibility. This is exactly where e-paper displays excel – especially as custom-tailored complete solutions developed by DMB Technics.

In this technical article, Rosenberger presents the pioneering Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology for industrial networking. After all, the standardization of SPE is on the verge of a breakthrough. This removes a major hurdle: the confusing array of connector types that has caused many companies to hesitate until now. The new universal connector standard is set to significantly simplify industrial IoT networking for digital AI services and smart factories in particular.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into automation technology. From image recognition and process optimization to autonomous control, AI applications place high demands on hardware. Industrial PCs in different form factors and performance classes provide a reliable foundation for implementing demanding AI projects successfully.

A reliable power supply is the foundation of every automation solution. The following technical article by RECOM addresses the question of which requirements power supplies must meet in industrial manufacturing. High demands such as increasingly compact control cabinets, rising ambient temperatures, shorter maintenance cycles and intelligent systems set narrow limits for conventional power supply units.

For the power supply of trains, special current collectors – so-called pantographs – are used. These components must be regularly inspected for wear and other irregularities. Data acquisition and processing are handled by Cincoze’s DX-1100 series box PCs.

Dynetics, the specialist in mechatronics, summarizes both the latest innovations and proven components it offers in the field of linear motors. As is well known, direct-drive linear motors produce a linear, that is, straight-line (translational) motion. Due to their high performance, flexibility, and efficiency—in terms of thrust, speed, acceleration, and positioning accuracy—linear motors are suitable for a wide range of applications. They enable rapid movements in confined spaces and are particularly well-suited for complex motion sequences.

Robots are being used successfully in more and more industries, including construction. The Cartesius urban district is currently under construction in Utrecht, Netherlands. As part of the project, around 3,000 new apartments will be built by 2030. By using two fischer BauBot construction robots, approximately 4,800 holes were automatically drilled into the ceiling of a residential building under construction.

The world of industrial automation is facing profound challenges. A fully connected production environment is now widely recognized as key to maintaining competitiveness. However, increased connectivity also brings greater exposure to cyber threats. Learn how MB connect line solutions can help defending operational infrastructure (OT) against cyber threats.

The goal of customized projects is to translate complex requirements into intuitive, powerful, and easy-to-use systems. DMB Technics takes a holistic approach: with innovation, high quality, and close collaboration, the company develops solutions that go far beyond traditional displays – and turns its customers' visions into reality.

DISPLAY VISIONS has many years of experience in product development and production. Its core expertise lies in displays, which are used in a wide range of industries, from process automation and mechanical engineering to medical technology. However, there are not only displays that need to be technically perfect, but also the overall implementation, especially in the HMI environment. Read what DISPLAY VISIONS has to say about emotions in selection and acceptance – especially in displays – in neuromarketing.

From e-mobility to communication and from medical technology to smart tools and household appliances, industry needs more and more battery cells. However, their production in gigafactories consumes enormous amounts of energy. In addition, the large production lines are very inflexible. A possible alternative has now been successfully trialed at the wbk Institute of Production Engineering at KIT. The approach: process containment in mini-environments. Robots from KUKA fill one of the main roles!

Kontron's network platforms offer scalable switching (L2) and routing (L3) functions for different hardware platforms. The EN50155-compliant Ethernet switches KSwitch R20, KSwitch R16, and the Ethernet switch module KSwitch M20 provide solution building blocks for secure communication.

In an era where efficiency, speed, and cost savings are key success factors in connection technology, CONEC sets a new benchmark with its M12 Bayonet System. The innovative quick-locking mechanism can be used in industrial applications, agricultural engineering, and railway technology, for example.

Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik, one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-frequency, fiber-optic and high-voltage interconnect solutions, presents Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) as a pioneering solution for industrial networking.