Stäubli Robotics and Wacker Neuson announce industrial advancements

Stäubli Robotics has announced the first Robotics & Automation Summit for North, Central, and East Europe, scheduled for November 19–20, 2026, at the Stäubli Welcome Center in Bayreuth, Germany. The event focuses on the future of intelligent manufacturing, covering robotics, digitalization, physical artificial intelligence, and cost-effective automation.

This summit coincides with a strategic reorganization of Stäubli Robotics' sales structure in the region. The company has consolidated its sales organization to improve synergies and simplify decision-making processes. Peter Pühringer, formerly Managing Director, will now serve as Regional Robotics Director, overseeing strategic and operational management across the region.

Separately, Wacker Neuson hosted its Universe 2026 event at its production and development site in Hörsching, Austria. The week-long event showcased new machinery, including the EW135 wheeled excavator and the WL750p and WL950p wheel loaders. The company also presented design studies and prototypes for remote-controlled and autonomous machine concepts to European customers and partners.