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From Assistance to Agentic AI in Automation
Automation Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence Expo Channel: Sps 2026

From Assistance to Agentic AI in Automation

The ctrlX AUTOMATION platform is AI-ready by design. A central AI agent accesses automation knowledge, data, and functions, using the required tools for each task. Users can define the objective, while the agent executes the necessary actions.

  • November 5, 2026
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Ultra-Low-Power Optical Data Link for Embedded Applications

Ultra-Low-Power Optical Data Link for Embedded Applications

Fraunhofer IPMS presents a miniaturized, energy-efficient optical transceiver for wireless data communication in applications with limited power supply, such as sensors, wearables, and embedded devices. The transceiver supports bidirectional full-duplex communication at data rates of up to 20 Mbps over distances from a few centimeters to several meters.

  • October 12, 2026
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