INDUSTRY ROUNDUP

Menta is a semiconductor IP company addressing a fundamental challenge of modern computing systems: how to reconcile long silicon lifecycles with rapidly evolving requirements. Interview with Vincent Markus, President & CEO of Menta. A brief description of the company and its activities. Vincent Markus: We develop standard-cell embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP that… Read more: MENTA ADVANCES EMBEDDED FPGA TECHNOLOGY FOR EDGE COMPUTING

Jupiter Aluminum Industries, JUPALCO, has ordered two additional Vortex furnaces for aluminum coil annealing from SECO/WARWICK. These units are equipped with the efficient, patented Vortex 2.0 system. The Vortex 2.0 furnaces are designed specifically for annealing aluminum coils in multi-zone chambers with a precise temperature control system for each zone. The Vortex system ensures excellent temperature… Read more: TWO VORTEX FURNACES FOR ALUMINUM COIL ANNEALING FOR THE JUPITER GROUP

It took just four weeks from the moment the order was placed for SECO/WARWICK to deliver one of its most versatile products, the single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace, to the Turkish service hardening plant, More Heat Treatment A.S. This device will not only expand the range of heat treatment services offered but will also… Read more: SECO/WARWICK PROVIDES EXPRESS DELIVERY TO THE MORE HEAT TREATMENT A.S. HARDENING PLANT IN TURKEY

SECO/WARWICK will supply a Vector vacuum furnace to the Marle Group, a global manufacturer of orthopedic prosthetics headquartered in Europe. The equipment will be installed in France at Marle Nowak’s facility, which specializes in the production of orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, spinal devices, and OEM manufacturing for the medical sector. The single-chamber furnace will… Read more: ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT MANUFACTURER ACQUIRES THIRD SECO/WARWICK FURNACE

Qualinx is a high-tech fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power wireless positioning, tracking and connectivity solutions for consumer products. Founded in 2015, the company pioneers Digital RF, a technology that enables their architecture to address frequency bands between the range of sub 100MHz to sub 8GHz. A brief description of… Read more: QUALINX, REDEFINING THE CONNECTED EDGE

Kabeltronik Arthur Volland GmbH is a Germany-based solution provider for high-quality cable systems “made in Germany”. Founded in 1983, the company develops and distributes reliable cable solutions from its headquarters in Denkendorf for a wide range of applications. Today, the portfolio comprises more than 2,500 products, ranging from electronic and industrial… Read more: KABELTRONIK – PROVIDER OF SPECIAL CABLE SOLUTIONS

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Aluminum framing systems by Montech: Common questions, areas of application, and benefits – explained using the MPS aluminum framing system Aluminum framing systems are a mainstay of modern designs, as they combine lightweight construction, stability, and great design freedom.  As a manufacturer of modular conveyor and framing systems, Montech AG has been developing aluminum solutions… Read more: FAQ MPS ALUMINUM FRAMING SYSTEM ANSWERED BY MONTECH

The cost-effectiveness of a conveyor belt depends entirely on the length of its working life along with a minimal need for stoppages to carry out running repairs. Thanks almost entirely to one or two leading European and North American manufacturers, conveyor belt construction and rubber technology has advanced enormously in recent years with… Read more: WORN OUT BEFORE THEIR TIME

UNIOR d.d. is a European industrial manufacturing group with more than 100 years of forging tradition (founded in 1919) and the parent company of the UNIOR Group. The company’s strategic core is the development and industrial production of high-performance forged components for demanding applications. UNIOR combines in-house engineering, advanced process know-how,… Read more: UNIOR – EXPERTS IN EXCELLENCE IN THE METAL PROCESSING INDUSTRY

Founded in 1998, ECM is now a certification, inspection, and testing laboratory recognized at European and international level. As Luca Bedonni points out, the company has been operating for over twenty-five years as a technical partner of choice for companies that place machinery, equipment, devices, and industrial products on the market,… Read more: ENTE CERTIFICAZIONE MACCHINE – ENGAGE SAFETY

Wirtek is a Danish tech company with more than 25 years of experience, specialising in three core domains: energy, connectivity & automation and digital engineering. The company’s offering includes software development, IoT, quality assurance and products. What core problem or operational challenge do your products/solutions solve that directly strengthens your clients’… Read more: SOLAR TECH BY WIRTEK: MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE FOR SOLAR PV AND EV CHARGING OPERATIONS

For many years REYHER has provided reliable c-part supplies and customer oriented services. The company was founded in 1887 originally as a trader of ironware, ships items and tools located directly in the Port of Hamburg. For around 70 years the family-run company has specialised in fasteners and fixing technology. A… Read more: REYHER – RELIABLE C-PART SOLUTIONS SINCE 1887

Flexa is an Italian engineering company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in finishing equipment and solutions for the digital printing industry. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers advanced machines that help print service providers (PSPs) optimize production, improve quality, and reduce waste. In addition, Flexa supports the industrial sector… Read more: FLEXA – FROM IDEA TO REALITY

Since 1996, Aqualine has distributed its products and equipment to numerous airports, refineries, and fuel storage depots. Drawing on its experience and continuous feedback from field professionals, Aqualine has developed a comprehensive offering specifically adapted to the operational realities of bunkering activities. The company’s history began with products that are absolutely… Read more: AQUALINE – AIRCRAFT REFUELING EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

In highly regulated industries, productivity is no longer defined solely by output volumes or cycle times. It increasingly depends on the ability to measure, document, and control critical environmental parameters with precision and reliability. Temperature, humidity, and process-related signals have become decisive variables for quality assurance, compliance, and operational efficiency. For… Read more: FROM PROBLEM TO SOLUTION. HOW T&D DATA LOGGERS TURN MEASUREMENT CHALLENGES INTO MEASURABLE PRODUCTIVITY

In 2026, the interaction between machines and visual information – known as computer vision – will only continue to develop rapidly. This trend is underscored by significant economic growth in the computer vision market. This is evidenced by a study commissioned by IBM, which showed that 59% of the surveyed enterprises are… Read more: WHAT’S NEXT FOR AI IN 2026: THE YEAR COMPUTER VISION BECAME TRULY INTELLIGENT

ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Perplexity are already used by over 1.2 billion people worldwide, but the main thing is not the number of users, but how quickly the role of these models is changing. In business, up to 30–40% of office tasks can be automated using LLM in the coming years.  That is why… Read more: INSIDE THE ARCHITECTURE OF AI AGENT: FUNCTION AND APPLICATION 

Hi-Tech engineering is an Italian company specialized in the design and construction of turnkey and tailored heat treatment plants. The company’s main portfolio includes tunnel and roller continuous furnaces, modular type of furnaces, different types of quench (water quench, air quench, oil quench, polymer quench, direct submersion, spray etc), car-bottom furnaces,… Read more: HI-TECH ENGINEERING, QUALITY AS A CHOICE AND WORKING SYSTEM

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, LLA Instruments GmbH specializes in advanced optical sensor technologies for industrial sorting and real-time material analysis. The company develops customized hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) systems that deliver precise material identification in demanding industrial environments. What are the main areas of activity of the company? LLA’s comprehensive… Read more: LLA INSTRUMENTS – ADVANCED OPTICAL SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDUSTRIAL SORTING

A Chinese car parts manufacturer ordered a fully electric furnace for brazing aluminum in a protective atmosphere from SECO/WARWICK. This partner specializes in the production of radiators and air conditioning systems for automobiles. The furnace is designed for the production of tubular and plate-fin heat exchangers. A key element of this production is uniform temperature distribution across… Read more: A CHINESE MANUFACTURER OF RADIATORS AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMOBILES ADDS AN EV/CAB LINE FROM SECO/WARWICK

In modern intralogistics, competitive advantage is increasingly defined by how efficiently operational data is captured and used. As industrial companies focus on warehouse efficiency, process optimization and data-driven decision-making, integrated weighing solutions are becoming a strategic asset rather than a standalone function. By embedding weighing technology directly into material handling equipment,… Read more: WHY INTEGRATED WEIGHING IS BECOMING A STRATEGIC ASSET IN INTRALOGISTICS

Today’s food industry operates in a reality where hygiene is no longer merely a component of sanitary procedures, but one of the fundamental pillars of overall business safety. A single incident of microbiological contamination—even if it causes no direct harm to consumers—can lead to a sudden collapse in revenue and, within a few months, to the… Read more: AGATT – ACTIVE HYGIENE IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Trans.eu Group, established in 2004, is a European leader in freight tech and fintech for the transport sector. With a strong focus on trust, safety, and automation, Trans.eu is positioning itself for the next phase of the market evolution: leading the way to AI-driven logistics marketplaces and increasingly autonomous workflows that can serve… Read more: TRANS.EU GROUP: TWO DECADES OF TRUST, NOW POWERING THE AI ERA OF LOGISTICS

With the new RB4020 and RB5025 gravity roller conveyors, Montech AG is expanding its portfolio to include a fully configurable conveyor system. It is specifically designed for applications requiring high flexibility, precision, and rapid delivery. The roller conveyors can be adapted to different products, process requirements, and plant layouts with great precision, covering… Read more: MONTECH’S NEW ROLLER CONVEYOR SYSTEMS – MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY FOR MODERN CONVEYING PROCESSES

Sunseeker is a global leading expert in smart gardening equipment, specializing in the research, development, and commercialization of advanced robotic lawn mowers for both residential and professional applications. Founded with the vision of redefining modern lawn care, Sunseeker integrates cutting-edge technologies including RTK positioning, AI vision, V-SLAM, LiDAR, IoT connectivity, electric… Read more: SUNSEEKER – ECO-FRIENDLY MOWING ROBOTS

INKO Cocinas is a Spanish firm dedicated to the design and manufacture of kitchen furniture, headquartered in Coín (Málaga). The company creates kitchens designed to accompany real life. Since their inception, INKO has worked with a very clear idea: the kitchen is not just another room; it is the heart of the home. For them, designing a kitchen means… Read more: INKO – CUSTOM DESIGNS CREATED TO INHABIT YOUR LIFE

Calpech is a spin-off from the University of Alicante that manufactures carbon-encapsulated iron nanoparticles, an innovative technology patented at European level. This technology also enables the manufacture of liquid additives that increase biogas yield and eliminate H₂S from digesters. Calpech is also focused on circular economy and waste valorization providing technical… Read more: CALPECH, MAKING SUSTAINABILITY ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

Based in the US and Italy, Axtra3D is a global company specializing in Hi-Speed SLA systems that eliminates tradeoffs between print throughput, accuracy, feature resolution, and surface finish, typically found in traditional SLA or DLP systems. Interview with Rajeev Kulkarni, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Axtra3D. A brief description of… Read more: AXTRA3D – BUILT FOR PRECISION

EEA stands as a leading Italian company specialized in the design and manufacture of intrusion detectors for alarm systems.  Founded in Italy in 2008, EEA has established itself as a trusted player in the anti-intrusion technology market, developing high-quality products that combine reliable detection, flexible installation, and solutions tailored to the… Read more: EEA: DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF INTRUSION DETECTION FROM THE HEART OF ITALY

The 5,000th technological solution has just rolled off SECO/WARWICK’s production line, confirming the Group’s ongoing growth and global standing as one of the leading names in metal heat treatment. The Power of Numbers SECO/WARWICK is a global organization, comprised of seven companies across three continents, employing over 900 people, of whom as… Read more: THE 5,000TH SOLUTION FROM SECO/WARWICK DELIVERED TO ALLEIMA

The modern era of autonomous driving began in the early 2000s with a series of experimental initiatives organized by DARPA, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, a government-funded research agency best known for catalyzing breakthrough technologies. Early autonomous vehicle testing was conducted primarily in the favorable climates of California and Arizona, where… Read more: INSIDE THE WINTER LABS OF AUTONOMOUS DRIVING

VibroCut is a technology-focused company specialising in hybrid machining solutions based on both ultrasonic and low-frequency oscillation tool holder systems. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from Fraunhofer IWU, the company combines long-standing development expertise with extensive experience in industrial implementation. Their systems are designed for use on new and existing… Read more: VIBROCUT, YOUR PARTNER FOR HYBRID MACHINING

OrderOn.com, developed by VDL Group, brings over 70 years of craftsmanship online. The company delivers advanced metalworking solutions such as laser cutting and CNC-bending through an innovative digital platform. From design to production and delivery, they combine cutting-edge technology with proven expertise to guarantee speed, precision and reliability. What are the… Read more: ORDERON.COM – MAKING METALWORKING EASY

Senseven is an austrian DeepTech startup based in Vienna. The company developed the first smart and mobile inspection system for leak detection and quantification in valves. Senseven combines acoustic emission technology with software and AI to support standardized, data-driven inspection processes in industrial plants.  Interview with Anna Grausgruber, Co-Founder and CGO… Read more: SENSEVEN, EMPOWERING EVERYONE TO INSPECT INDUSTRIAL ASSETS

The potential of Industry 4.0 hinges on the ability to convert sensor and process data into reliable, actionable insights. However, conventional machine learning (ML) models often fall short because they are primarily correlation-based and do not capture underlying causal mechanisms. To address this analytical limitation, Xplain Data, a German deep tech… Read more: FROM PREDICTION TO EXPLANATION: HOW CAUSAL AI IS UNLOCKING THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND INDUSTRIAL FAILURES