INDUSTRY ROUNDUP

AGS Automation is a German company specializing in the development and production of modular Gripper Systems (EOAT – End of Arm Tooling) and automation solutions. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the company supports companies in the plastics, automotive, and general industrial sectors to optimize their production processes through… Read more: AGS AUTOMATION, AUTOMATION AND GRIPPING SOLUTIONS DEVELOPPER

Protomed is a French engineering company specialized in the development of innovative medical devices. The company supports medtech companies in turning their ideas into real, functional, and certifiable solutions. Interview with Frédéric Mouret, CEO of Protomed. A brief description of the company and its activities. Frédéric Mouret: We cover all aspects of… Read more: PROTOMED – INNOVATIVE MEDICAL DEVICE DEVELOPMENT

Atmos International was originally founded in 1995 with a primary focus to detect pipeline leaks reliably on operational pipelines. This technology has been successfully applied to over 2,000 pipelines across more than 60 countries.  As the challenges across the oil, gas, chemical, water, aviation and mining industries continue to grow, so… Read more: INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS. WHAT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS WILL ATMOS INTERNATIONAL BRING ON THE MARKET IN THE FUTURE?

XATICO is a company founded in 2006 which is focused on the distribution of mineral fillers while providing technical knowledge related to the diverse range of applications for those materials. The company is currently active in Western Europe, with locations in Benelux, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal. Within the group, XATICO… Read more: XATICO – PERFORMANCE MINERALS FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

GENAQ has been at the forefront of innovation in access to safe drinking water since 2008, when it began developing technology to create water from air.  Their atmospheric water generators offer the best water quality with high energy efficiency and low cost per liter. These generators, which operate using only air… Read more: GENAQ, GENERATING WATER FROM THE AIR

Murtfeldt Plasty is a Czech subsidiary that has been operating in the Czech and Slovak markets since 1992. Since 2008, it has had its own production plant in Měšice near Prague, functioning as a manufacturing and sales hub for Central and Eastern Europe. The company specializes in machining technical plastics for… Read more: INTERVIEW WITH MURTFELDT PLASTY

Founded in 1990 by a team of senior engineers from Hewlett Packard, INTEGRASYS has developed over 30 products designed to address customer needs in Spectrum Superiority, communications, PNT, and signal intelligence. As a leading software engineering company, the company specializes in advanced software solutions for satellite networks and space communications, driving… Read more: INTEGRASYS BUILDING SUCCESS FROM INNOVATION

ELEKS has built a reputation as a trusted technology partner for businesses tackling complex software challenges. For more than 30 years company has served clients across industries as a full-cycle technology partner, offering end-to-end product development and digital transformation services. Today, the firm counts 120+ active client accounts (including Fortune 500 companies)… Read more: ELEKS, YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER FOR GUARANTEED SOFTWARE DELIVERY

Kavo Parts is an independent car parts supplier with over 40 years of experience. Their goal is to supply high quality car parts for an affordable price, all over the world. Making sure everyone is able to drive safely in a well maintained car. Interview with Patrick Stormmesand, Sales Manager at… Read more: KAVO PARTS, LEADING SPECIALIST IN CAR PARTS

SKADEC is one of the leading suppliers of sustainable air conditioning and refrigeration technology in Germany and other European countries. The company has been developing and researching sustainable, high-quality and reliable chillers for ten years. KADEC works exclusively with future-proof low-GWP refrigerants such as the natural and environmentally friendly refrigerant propane (R290). Interview with Meda Grybauskaitė, International Sales… Read more: SKADEC, FUTURE-PROOF REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY

Motion & Strategy is a software company that has been developing VR training applications for the industrial sector since 2015. The company digitalizes safety and professional development training through immersive VR solutions that enable hands-on learning without real-world risk. From initial consulting to full implementation, they support the entire process. With… Read more: MOTION & STRATEGY, YOUR SPECIALIST FOR VIRTUAL REALITY IN INDUSTRY

Beverly Companies began in 1999 with one man and a lawn mower and a desire to help people. Over the past 26 years, they’ve grown into one of Illinois’s largest and highest‑rated full‑service landscaping and snow removal firms.  Beverly Companies offers end‑to‑end grounds care, from spring plantings and hardscape installations to… Read more: BEVERLY COMPANIES – EXPERIENCE BETTER LANDSCAPES

As a specialist in refractory technology with over 130 years of company history, RATH offers a comprehensive portfolio of refractory materials for application temperatures of up to 1800 °C. The internationally operating Austrian company, headquartered in Vienna, manufactures a wide range of innovative refractory products at eight production sites in Europe,… Read more: RATH – LEADING REFRACTORY SOLUTIONS THROUGH BEST-IN-CLASS PRODUCTS

Tecnottica Consonni is an optical manufacturing company founded in 1957 and based in Italy, 35 km far from Milan.The company has started its business producing lenses for magnification or illumination purposes mainly for the local market, but in the early 2000s has jumped into the fabrication of precision optical components for… Read more: TECNOTTICA CONSONNI – HIGH QUALITY OPTICAL MANUFACTURERS SINCE 1957

TEXIMP is an international trading company specialising in sales and service of CNC machine tools. The company provides tailored support to customers in arange of sectors via their network of technology and service centres, staffed by highly trained personnel. Interview with Leandro Bornatico, Management Associate at Teximp. A brief description of… Read more: INTERVIEW WITH TEXIMP

IPR Robotics specializes in reliable and customizable standard EOAT components, and durable 7th axis robot rails. The company specializes in higher payload and harsh environments, with the ability to customize solutions to meet client’s specific needs. In summary, IPR delivers the HANDS and FEET of robots. Interview with Anthony Leo, President… Read more: IPR ROBOTICS – MAKING ROBOTS BETTER, FASTER AND MORE FLEXIBLE

For over 40 years, Fafco is a French manufacturer of cold energy thermal storage for industrial and commercial applications (refrigeration and cooling networks).  Cold Thermal Energy Storage (CTES) is the process of capturing and storing cooling energy for later use, rather than generating it in real-time. This approach allows to: Unlike… Read more: FAFCO, ENERGY STORAGE EXPERT

CEBES is a Czech family-owned company based in Brumov-Bylnice, founded in 1999. Its roots, however, trace back to 1947 with a longstanding tradition in the production of electromechanical sliding contact components. Today, the company employs over 320 people and operate a 15,000 m² production facility that includes the own R&D center.… Read more: CEBES, SETTING THE WORLD IN MOTION

Gaia-X is a European non-profit initiative that was founded to create a secure, federated and interoperable data infrastructure, rooted in European values such as transparency, openness, data protection, and digital sovereignty. The association develops the Gaia-X Trust Framework, which enables data spaces and services to operate transparently and securely across different… Read more: INTERVIEW WITH GAIA-X

Whether in the pharmaceutical industry, electronics production, medical technology, or food production – cleanrooms play a central role wherever the highest product quality is required. They protect sensitive processes from contamination and thus ensure the functionality and safety of the products. To achieve this, all components used must meet the highest… Read more: CLEANROOM CONVEYORS ARE KEY TO FLAWLESS PRODUCTION

Whether in bag drop, security, or baggage sorting, belt conveyors play a central role in airport efficiency. But what’s important in terms of selection, integration, and maintenance? Six answers to frequently asked questions will help you decide. 1. WHICH CRITERIA ARE DECISIVE WHEN SELECTING A BELT CONVEYOR FOR AIRPORTS? Belt conveyors used… Read more: BELT CONVEYORS FOR AIRPORTS: 6 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT SELECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Astute People is a specialist recruitment partner operating in the UK and the US. The company helps employers secure high-calibre talent for technical engineering, commercial and C-suite positions. Their consultants deliver permanent hires, contract staffing and executive search, all underpinned by in-house market research and rigorous compliance. The result is a… Read more: ASTUTE PEOPLE – UK’S EXPERT TECHNICAL RECRUITER IN POWER RENEWABLE & NUCLEAR ENERGY

Venol Motor Oil is a Polish-based manufacturer of high-performance engine oils, lubricants, and automotive chemicals. With over 30 years of experience and operations in more than 85 countries, the company combines German technology with the flexibility of independent manufacturing. What sets them apart? Their agility, the power of five diverse product… Read more: ENGINEERING IN MOTION: VENOL MOTOR OIL DRIVES GLOBAL GROWTH WITH A POLISH HEART AND GERMAN PRECISION

SurFunction, headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, with locations in Dresden and Düren, is a leading green-tech system provider for contactless surface modification. The company is a full-service provider of functional surface solutions. The portfolio includes full-spectrum analytics and surface characterization, laser-based structuring using the patented DLIP (Direct Laser Interference Patterning) technology, and… Read more: SURFUNCTION, PIONEER OF RESPONSIBLE SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES

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According to the AI Index 2025 report, the computational efficiency of large language models (LLMs) has increased hundreds of times in just two years. Microsoft’s Phi-3-mini model, with only 3.8 billion parameters, surpassed 60% accuracy on the MMLU test in 2024, a threshold that in 2022 was only achieved by models like… Read more: POST-TRAINING LLMS: FROM BASIC GENERATORS TO INTELLIGENT ASSISTANTS

Datacolor’s color management solutions include software, instruments and services to assure accurate color of materials, products and images. The company offers solutions for color measurement, matching, quality control and communication for industries where accurate color management is crucial. For photographers and creative professionals, they offer calibration tools to ensure accurate color… Read more: DATACOLOR, GLOBAL LEADER IN COLOR MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Since their beginnings in 1986, T&D has been committed to being the most trusted name in the data logger industry. The company remains at the forefront of innovation, which now includes meeting customer’s demand for “anytime anywhere access” to data.  Interview with Minoru Ito from T&D Corporation, Head of the European… Read more: WIRELESS PRECISION: INNOVATIVE DATA LOGGER SOLUTIONS ADAPT TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

SIBA System Integration stands for customized system solutions in the field of intralogistics. Their services cover the entire system engineering process – from planning, manufacturing, installation and commissioning to after-sales service. As an independent system partner, SIBA develops efficient, environmentally friendly and durable solutions for automated storage and transport systems. The… Read more: SIBA SYSTEM INTEGRATION -AUTOMATED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

InnoVites is a strategic partner for digital transformation in the wire and cable industry. They work closely with cable manufacturers and distributors to modernize their operations, break down silos, and create more connected, data-driven businesses.  With over 25 years of deep industry expertise and a sharp focus on real-world outcomes, InnoVites… Read more: INNOVITES, YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN THE WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRY

Airports around the world are under increasing pressure to manage passenger flows efficiently while maintaining a high level of service. With its sophisticated solutions, Montech AG offers a powerful response to these challenges and contributes to optimized logistics processes at airports. For over 60 years, Montech AG has specialized in standardized and highly… Read more: INNOVATIVE CONVEYOR TECHNOLOGY FOR THE AIRPORT INDUSTRY. MONTECH OPTIMIZES BAGGAGE HANDLING AND SECURITY PROCESSES AT AIRPORTS

“I like to remember how I used to inspect Montech’s belts built in 1998 on our systems. They are still running today – that speaks volumes about Montech’s quality. –  Jonas Egli, Managing Director of Asytec AG The challenge For more than 30 years, the integrator Asytec AG has been developing and… Read more: CUSTOM-TAILORED AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS FOR INTEGRATORS – WITH THE LTE TRANSFER SYSTEM

FAM STUMABO specialises in in-house engineering and assembly of high-capacity mechanical cutting equipment and the design and production of premium precision blades for food processing. The company is part of the Hifferman Group, an investment holding with a global presence and the personality of a family business. Their unique combination of knowledge, technologies… Read more: FAM STUMABO: UNITED BY EXCELLENCE

With over 20 years of experience, PAVE Industriservice can ensure that your machines maintain their performance. The company’s base is in Köping, in the middle of Sweden, but they are happy to help companies all over Europe. PAVE has a dedicated team that is passionate about solving the problems and needs… Read more: PAVE INDUSTRISERVICE, YOUR PARTNER IN INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

Frenetic is a software technology company that is redefining the way engineers design magnetic components and power converters. Since 2015, they’ve specialized in high-frequency magnetic design, combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, and lab-validated simulation to deliver a new standard of speed, accuracy, and usability. The company’s tools are used by engineers… Read more: FRENETIC – A UNIFIED PLATFORM FOR MAGNETIC DESIGN EXCELLENCE

LANCO is widely recognized for its industry-leading production of fully integrated deployable solutions, including soft walled shelters, generators, heaters, air filtration devices and flexible tanks, currently used by defense agencies worldwide, as well as civilian governments, international organizations / agencies, and commercial customers. In the long run, the company’s portfolio has… Read more: LANCO, 70 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE