The leading international associations in the robotics and automation sector have met to sign a joint declaration marking a milestone in global cooperation. The "Barcelona Declaration on Robotics and Automation" was signed during the 40th anniversary celebrations of AER Automation, at an event held at DFactory Barcelona, the epicenter of industrial innovation in Southern Europe.
Indra, Audi of America, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have launched a joint project to advance the next generation of toll payment systems using connected vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology. In an initial deployment phase, they will demonstrate how C-V2X-equipped vehicles can help alleviate highway congestion, standardize toll payments across the country where the system is implemented, and improve the overall driver experience.
Avnet Abacus, one of Europe’s leading distributors of interconnection, passive, electromechanical and complementary technologies, and a regional business unit of Avnet, announced today that Mario Merino will be appointed President of Avnet Abacus, effective July 1, 2025. He will succeed Rudy Van Parijs, who will retire at the end of Avnet’s 2025 fiscal year, after more than three decades with the company.
Hong Kong's advanced manufacturing and microelectronics sector has received a significant boost from the three-year strategic partnership between the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Würth Elektronik. As part of this collaboration, Würth Elektronik, a global electronics manufacturer with R&D facilities in the Hong Kong Science Park, will launch the first pilot engineering services program at InnoPark.
After approximately two and a half years of construction, the Jenoptik Group has completed the largest single investment in its recent history and officially opened its new factory (or "fab") in Dresden. By expanding its production capabilities and research and development of innovative micro-optics, Jenoptik supports the production of cutting-edge, high-precision sensors for high-performance chips, for example, for AI applications.
EPowerlabs has been awarded the contract to manage Mubil, Europe's largest testing center for electric vehicle components and a unique infrastructure in Spain, for the next 15 years. This mobility hub represents an investment of €25 million and features 9,700 m² of testing facilities on a 48,000 m² plot, where 400 people are expected to work in the first phase.
A new AI chip developed at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) operates without the cloud server and internet connections required by existing chips. The AI Pro, designed by Professor Hussam Amrouch, draws inspiration from the human brain. Its innovative neuromorphic architecture enables it to perform calculations on the fly, ensuring complete cybersecurity. Furthermore, it is up to ten times more energy efficient.
Arrow Electronics, in collaboration with Prime Batteries and NXP Semiconductors, launches a next-generation battery energy storage system (BESS) platform.
With the support of Arrow and NXP, and extensive experience in creating lithium-ion batteries, Prime Batteries has developed this solution to advance the energy industry and energy-saving technologies, aimed at addressing the growing global demand for greater efficiency.
Nokia and Celesta Capital today announced that Astranu, a company transforming hearing care through cutting-edge imaging technology, has officially spun off from Nokia as part of a collaboration to accelerate the commercialization of innovative technologies. This is the first company created through the partnership between Nokia and Celesta Capital.
Moresco brings over 25 years of international experience in sales leadership, strategy and operations, having recently served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Central and Southern Europe at Dell Technologies.
This executive appointment reaffirms Electro Rent's ongoing commitment to providing cost-effective, flexible, and scalable technology access through its unique end-to-end model, encompassing rental, flexible financing, sales of new and used equipment, and asset optimization services.
Lockheed Martin and Grupo Oesía have signed a research agreement with the aim of exploring how new technologies can overcome the limitations of Integrated Photonic Circuits (PICs), used to transmit, process or capture information in both the commercial and defense sectors.
Kontron and congatec GmbH have signed an agreement to cooperate in the manufacture of COM modules (Computer On Modules), whereby Kontron will manufacture congatec's COM modules. The cooperation is expected to expand to other areas in the near future.
The Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation (AER Automation), a founding member of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and its sole representative in Spain, has presented the official data for the industrial and service robotics market for 2024. The figures—collected in separate studies by IFR and AER—reflect the consolidation of the sector in the country, with a total of 5,160 industrial robots installed, the second-best historical record, only surpassed by the pre-pandemic peak reached in 2018.
While GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd was attending the EES Europe trade fair in Munich (Europe's largest and most international trade fair dedicated to batteries and energy storage systems) last week, its parent company, GS Yuasa Corporation, announced a major breakthrough in the field of sustainable energy: a GS Yuasa lithium-ion battery energy storage system, including a 2 MWh power conversion system (PCS), has become operational at Honda Motor Co.'s outboard motor plant in Hosoe, Japan
The distribution of European components fell 14.3% to €3.92 billion. Semiconductors declined 19.64% to €2.37 billion.
Interconnection, passive, and electromechanical products fell to €1.55 billion (-4.63%). Outlook for 2025: A turbulent year is ahead, and hopes for 2025 depend on macroeconomic factors.
CISSOID and EDAG Group have announced a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) traction inverters for electric mobility applications.
This collaboration combines CISSOID's cutting-edge expertise in SiC power semiconductor modules and control solutions with EDAG's deep engineering knowledge in the design, integration, and validation of electric propulsion systems.
DigiKey has announced its private-label product line, DigiKey Standard. These quality-engineered products are designed to provide reliable solutions and tools for everyday design and construction needs. Following the launch of the first DigiKey Standard product in 2022, the portfolio now includes a range of workbench clamps, from kits and soldering stations to power solutions and precision tools.
Anritsu Corporation announces that its board of directors has approved the acquisition of 100% of the shares of DEWETRON GmbH, an Austrian supplier of power measurement and data collection instruments based in Grambach, Austria, on April 25, 2025. The share transfer agreement was signed with shareholder TKH Group NV on April 26, 2025.
It is highly unlikely that the EU will achieve its target of a 20% share of the global microchip market by 2030, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors. The 2022 European Chip Act has given a new impetus to the microchip sector in Europe, but the investments it has spurred are unlikely to substantially improve the EU's position on the ground.
On March 27, 2025, Panasonic inaugurated the first German proof-of-concept for its Panasonic HX, a sustainable energy solution powered by locally sourced green hydrogen, at its Ottobrunn campus near Munich. For this pilot project, five 10 kW hydrogen fuel cells and a photovoltaic system have been seamlessly integrated to provide the Customer Experience Center (CXC) in Ottobrunn, near Munich, with 100% green electricity.
Bosch and Arrow Electronics have signed a distribution agreement. Arrow will now distribute Bosch's automotive semiconductor range in the European market. The two companies have previously collaborated in North America.
Arrow distributes semiconductors from nearly all leading suppliers. “We are convinced that automotive manufacturers and suppliers in Europe will benefit from our cooperation. In the future, Arrow will offer its customers an even wider selection of high-quality semiconductor components.”.
Festo celebrated its 100th anniversary at Advanced Factories (Barcelona) with a focus on the future. The company, which closed 2024 with a turnover of €3.45 billion and allocates 8.8% of its sales to R&D, used the occasion to reaffirm innovation, the development of technical talent, and sustainability as essential parts of its DNA.
A new chapter in European semiconductor independence has begun in Brno with the inauguration of the Czech Semiconductor Center (CSC). Located in one of Europe's strongest regions for chip design, the center will focus on boosting innovation, prototyping, and growth for factory-free European companies. As the Czech national center of competence under the European Chip Act, the CSC aims to strengthen European semiconductor independence.
Siemens Digital Industries Software has completed the acquisition of DownStream Technologies, a provider of manufacturing data preparation solutions for printed circuit board (PCB) design. This acquisition strengthens Siemens' PCB design portfolio and expands its presence in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) electronics market.
Mecter SL, official distributor of GigaDevice in Spain and Portugal, announces the official incorporation of GigaDevice into the Zephyr® project, one of the leading open source real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded devices.
Aratas Corporation has commenced operations under a new management structure following the completion of the planned share transfer after the separation of OMRON's Device & Module Solutions (DMS) business.
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enesal Energy has appointed Pedro Pablo Laina Marco as director of the Data Center Business Unit for Iberia, where he will be responsible for developing the company's activity related to energy infrastructure for data centers in Spain and Portugal.
The maxon Group will make a change in its executive leadership in March 2027. Eugen Elmiger will step down as CEO after 15 years at the helm of the company and will be replaced by Andreas Richter, currently Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Deputy CEO.
The European Union surpassed 700,000 industrial robots in operation in 2025 and reached an installed base of 712,000 units, according to data from the *World Robotics 2026 Industrial Robots* report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
The number of industrial robots in operation in factories around the world reached five million units in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 9%, according to data from the *World Robotics 2026* report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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