INDUSTRY ROUNDUP

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

In today’s global technology landscape, where Artificial Intelligence is redefining economies, geopolitics, and society itself, only a few leaders are able to rise above technical excellence and become true points of reference. Giuseppe Giorgianni is widely recognized as one of them—an internationally acknowledged Tech Visionary Leader, considered among the most influential… Read more: GIUSEPPE GIORGIANNI AND INNOVATECH: A GLOBAL REFERENCE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH VISION AND HUMANITY

Rivit is an Italian company founded in 1973 in Ozzano dell’Emilia, specialising in the design, manufacture and distribution of fastening systems and tools for sheet metal assembly. The company offers an extensive catalogue of consumables (blind rivets, threaded rivet nuts, lockbolts) and professional tools for their installation: from manual riveting tools… Read more: RIVIT: ENGINEERING FASTENING SOLUTIONS SINCE 1973

The main brands in the sector all set to attend the International Construction Equipment Trade Show in Verona (6-9 May 2026): CGT and Komatsu, Hyundai and Kobelco, as well as the return by Volvo CE. 2026 welcomes top names in the construction machinery industry to Verona: leading international brands have all… Read more: TOP INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY BRANDS AT SAMOTER 2026

WasteAnt is a Bremen-based AI company specializing in real-time waste-quality monitoring for Waste-to-Energy (WtE) and Waste-Management facilities. By combining advanced sensor technology with artificial intelligence, WasteAnt automatically analyzes the composition and quality of incoming waste streams, identifies impurities and hazardous materials, and provides actionable insights for operational optimization. The company’s solutions… Read more: WASTEANT, MAKING WASTE A MORE VALUABLE RESOURCE

Over 17 years ago, CLIMATEX embarked on its ambitious mission to transform the textile industry with its innovative Circular Textile Technologies. Founded in 2008, the Swiss company was the first in the world to be awarded Cradle to Cradle certification for its LIFEGUARD technology in 2012. CLIMATEX was born out of… Read more: CLIMATEX – RETHINKING TEXTILES

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Pili is a pioneer in bio-based dyes and pigments, developing high-performance, low-carbon color solutions through fermentation and sustainable chemistry. The company’s mission is to help decarbonize the global color industry by drastically reducing reliance on fossil resources and toxic chemicals. Its pigments and dyes serve multiple sectors: textiles, inks, paints &… Read more: PILI – LOW-CARBON, BIO-BASED COLORANTS REDEFINING SUSTAINABLE COLOR FOR INDUSTRY

Farm‑ING Smart Farm Equipment is an Austrian agtech company developing smart implements for precise and sustainable weed control in row crops. Founded with the vision of transforming modern agriculture, their goal is to help farmers reduce herbicides, protect soil and water resources, and produce healthier food through high‑performance, easy‑to‑use technology.  Based… Read more: FARM-ING – SMART, AI-POWERED WEED CONTROL FOR SUSTAINABLE ROW-CROP FARMING

Comarch is a global technology company and software house that specializes in providing innovative IT solutions for business digitalization with nearly 100 offices across five continents and approximately 7,000 professionals. The company supports businesses worldwide by providing innovative IT solutions for digitalization.  With 30 years of experience, it operates in sectors… Read more: COMARCH, END-TO-END DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION POWERED BY 30 YEARS OF GLOBAL IT EXPERTISE

Walter Maschinenbau GmbH, headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, is a leading global manufacturer of CNC grinding, erosion and laser machining systems, as well as optical measuring machines for tool production. The company’s offering is complemented by automation solutions, software and comprehensive services. Walter is part of UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS, a group of… Read more: WALTER MASCHINENBAU – CNC GRINDING, EROSION, LASER AND MEASURING SOLUTIONS FOR PRECISION TOOL MANUFACTURING

TANIQ is a Dutch high-tech company specializing in automation solutions for reinforced rubber and composites design & manufacturing. The company has 20 years of experience helping manufacturers develop products and automate their production processes. TANIQ technology has been applied in a wide range of products, like hoses, rubber expansion joints, pipe… Read more: TANIQ DEVELOPING DESIGN TOOLS AND ROBOTIC WINDING MACHINES FOR RUBBER AND COMPOSIT

KELER CCP is Hungary’s EMIR-authorised central counterparty, licensed under EU Regulation 648/2012 and supervised by the Central Bank of Hungary and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). KELER CCP provides guarantee undertaking and clearing services on the capital markets for the Budapest Stock Exchange and MTS Hungary and Hungarian as well… Read more: KELER CCP – FINANCIAL SAFETY BACKBONE FOR HUNGARY’S CORE MARKETS

Norsk Tekstilgjenvinning (NTG) is based in Sandefjord, Norway, where they’ve built Norway’s first textile-to-textile recycling plant. The company officially launched operations in 2024, but the journey started back in 2021 when they realized the scale of textiles waste coming especially from sector like healthcare and hospitality. Norsk mission is to turn… Read more: NORSK TEKSTILGJENVINNING – SPECIALIST IN TEXTILE WASTE 

D.med Software specializes in the development of secure, compliant, and scalable software for the medical device industry. With over a decade of experience, the company supports the full product lifecycle – from embedded firmware and desktop applications to web platforms and cloud-connected systems. Their multidisciplinary team combines expertise in software engineering,… Read more: D.MED SOFTWARE, YOUR TRUSTED END TO END PARTNER FOR YOUR MEDTECH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Stern Energy is an Italian company headquartered in Parma, specializing in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale photovoltaic plants. Since 2008, the company has provided integrated technical services covering the full lifecycle of solar assets — from engineering and installation to monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimization.  Active across several… Read more: STERN ENERGY – SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL PARTNER FOR BUILDING, MANAGING AND MAINTAINING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

Sonnenerde is a European leader in the field of product development using compost and biochar. In its own compost and soil plant, around 30 different peat-free soils and substrates based on compost have been developed, as well as 10 different products based on biochar. In 2025, the development of a completely… Read more: SONNENERDE, HEALTHY SOIL FOR YOUR GARDEN

Fylde has 60+ years’ experience in delivering test, measurement and signal condition solutions to a range of industries. The company has developed a very diverse portfolio of past and present clients from many industries. Whether that be linking movement of the leaning tower of Pisa and the phases of the moon… Read more: FYLDE – WORLD-LEADING ANALOGUE TESTING AND MEASURING TECHNOLOGIES

Force Technologies has been working in the obsolescence space for more than four decades, and their role has always been very clear. The company supports customers who operate long-life systems in sectors like aerospace, defence, industrial control and transport, where equipment may be in service for several decades and where the… Read more: FORCE TECHNOLOGIES – SOLVING OBSOLESCENCE PROBLEMS IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY

Wittenstein high integrity systems (WHIS) are experts in embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) technology with a specialisation in safety certified software. WHIS supplies advanced RTOS and Middleware components across a broad range of market sectors and applications, from basic embedded designs, up to complex safety systems demanding the highest levels… Read more: WITTENSTEIN SAFETY-CERTIFIED RTOS SOLUTIONS FOR THE MOST DEMANDING EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

Smart Material Corp. was founded in 2000 and its affiliate Smart Material GmbH at Dresden in 2002, and since then they’ve grown to serve customers in numerous countries over the world. The company’s core focus is on innovative piezo ceramic composites, all designed and manufactured right here in Dresden, Germany. These… Read more: SMART MATERIAL, GLOBAL LEADERS IN PRECISION PIEZO COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY

The global shift towards automation is impossible to ignore – rising demand for uncrewed technologies in modern defence operations has driven significant growth in the unmanned market in recent years. ABRIS Design Group is emerging in the European defence sector as an innovative OEM of unmanned solutions, supported by an advanced… Read more: ABRIS DESIGN GROUP STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION IN THE GLOBAL UNMANNED MARKET WITH THE UNEX UGV

Scaldopack was first established in 2009 and has been constantly evolving ever since into the company it is today. At the production site in Belgium, the company has an in-house engineering department constantly working and designing on the next generation machinery and a reliable technical team assembling the packaging machinery.  All… Read more: SCALDOPACK – NEXT-GENERATION SPOUTED-POUCH SYSTEMS BUILT FOR PRECISION, SPEED AND EFFICIENCY

Sensory Robotics believes the future of automation should be powerful and safe. Legacy safety systems—like light curtains, fencing, and area scanners—weren’t built for modern factories, where robots and humans share space and tasks. Their flagship product, the SR-1, uses cutting-edge 3D sensing and intelligent software to provide 100% human detection coverage—making any… Read more: COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: HOW SENSORY ROBOTICS HELPS CLIENTS STAY AHEAD

QD Laser, Inc. is a Japan-based company, offering cutting-edge technology in semiconductor lasers and epitaxial wafers. The company has been in the semiconductor laser market for nearly 20 years, and they succeeded in the commercialization of quantum dot laser for optical communications for the first time in the world. With core… Read more: QD LASER PIONEERS DRIVING THE NEXT ERA OF OPTICAL INNOVATION

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CETA offers leak detectors, flow testers, mass flow testers and the appropriate accessories. Therefore, the company is able to work out the best solution for the industrial test application. Due to different test device technologies and a wide scope of pressure and measurement ranges nearly every test requirement can be fulfilled. An integrated… Read more: CETA – SOLUTION PARTNERS FOR INDUSTRIAL LEAK TESTING AND FLOW MEASUREMENT

Valvetight is a company that supplies its self-developed DBB-SAVER technology, which enables safe work behind otherwise passing valves by mitigating any leakage. By achieving a zero leak rate, the technology allows activities to be performed on isolated equipment without shutting down a plant, platform, or pipeline, thereby avoiding the need for… Read more: DBB-SAVER VACUUM-LOCK TECHNOLOGY FOR ACHIEVING TRUE ZERO-LEAK VALVE ISOLATION