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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Material feeding is made easy with flexfeeder XQ from flexfactory. The modular feeding system has been specifically further developed to meet the requirements of modern production environments even better – from maximum flexibility and smart process control to simplified integration.

As a system integrator and value-added distributor, BRESSNER Technology has built up an extensive product and service portfolio in the field of industrial hardware solutions over the past 30 years. We supply state-of-the-art hardware solutions for almost every area of application. For example, AI Solutions, Rugged Computing, Industrial PCs, HPC Solutions, Industrial IoT, Display Solutions, and Medical Hardware.

Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2025 returns to Singapore EXPO from 15 to 17 October as the region’s most influential platform for advanced manufacturing. As the Asia-Pacific edition of Hannover Messe, ITAP convenes over 280 exhibiting brands from 21+ countries, alongside 100+ sessions with policymakers, global experts, and industry leaders.

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.

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!

To adapt better to rapidly changing markets, industrial production must become more adaptable and autonomous. Siemens is developing software-defined automation, which replaces hardware-based automation devices with software-defined functions. At last year's Hannover Messe, Siemens already presented solutions in this field. At Hannover Messe 2025, Siemens will showcase further innovations in Hall 9, Booth D53.

KUKA robots disassemble battery systems

The business of electric cars is booming – but what happens to the tons of used batteries? Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation has successfully tested how industrial battery disassembly works using the KR QUANTEC robot. The goal: make the use of electric cars even more sustainable.

DMB Technics AG stands for customised display solutions that are perfectly tailored to the needs of its customers. The company not only focuses on individual displays, but also on holistic and customised HMI solutions (HMI = Human Machine Interface) that optimally combine technology and design.

Siemens has introduced the latest version of the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal at the Smart Production Solutions (SPS) trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.

From expert to expert company DMB Technics

The person behind this groundbreaking patent is Dieter Heimgartner, co-inventor of STN technology and founder of DMB Technics AG in Hünenberg, Switzerland. With his expertise and innovative spirit, he laid the foundations for the success of this groundbreaking technology and his company.

Servo motors are ideal for realising a dynamic motion profile and are based on a closed-loop, digitally controlled system that receives speed and position information from a feedback device. DC motors are favoured in robotics and are available in brushed or brushless configurations.

ICP Germany is expanding the AFL4 series with the AFL4‑W07‑RK3566. The new All-in-One PC is one of the first 7-inch models on the market to have a Rockchip system-on-chip on board instead of an x86/x64 processor.

Turck is expanding its Fluid+ series with the only IO-Link processing unit on the market for remote flow sensors with a plain text display and IP67 protection. The FS121 enables flexible monitoring solutions through the use of different remote measuring probes and easy integration in decentralized systems

Dynetics supports engineers in the selection and design-in of small motors, linear drives, motion controllers and other mechanical and electronic components for mechatronic tasks. The company will present some highlights from these areas at SPS in Nuremberg in hall 4, booth 490.

Dynetics offers various types of rotary and linear motor solutions for innovative machines and robotics, including servo, stepper, brushless and brushed DC motors. Dynetics will be presenting some innovations from these areas at Motek in Stuttgart in Hall 7, Stand 7116.