The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act introduces stricter cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements, mandating protective measures throughout their entire lifecycle. Given the complexity of the new regulatory framework, this article provides a clear and structured overview of the main obligations and implications for businesses.

From 13 to 15 May 2025, SPS Italia, the leading trade fair for the Italian manufacturing industry, will return to Parma. The event is dedicated to technological innovation, process digitalization, and the transition toward a more sustainable industrial model. Among the main themes anticipated for the 2025 edition are artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and solutions for increasingly connected and efficient production systems.

Esa Automation & Robotics celebrates its 50th birthday and what better way to do it than by presenting a range of new innovative hardware and software solutions? Technological innovation has always been the driving force of the company, as demonstrated by the latest products launched on the market.

The pace of manufacturing evolution has accelerated to an unprecedented level, with collaborative robots (cobots) emerging as a central catalyst. As industries pursue greater flexibility, safety, and cost-efficiency, cobots have become integral to contemporary automation strategies.

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is significantly reshaping the smart manufacturing sector and is becoming a key driver of Industry 5.0. Its ability to speed up design processes and scale production is helping to boost productivity, enhance customer service, and create an environment ripe for innovation. This enables businesses to quickly adapt and succeed in a rapidly changing market.

Kreo Connect is the IoT platform designed for remote support on Lumia products. Quick, user-friendly, and secure, it enables connection and access to the facility, allowing for actions on both machine control and the ESA edge device to minimize machine downtime and enhance operational costs. In this article, we will explore some of its key features.

To meet the growing challenges of a rapidly changing global economy, it is essential to revolutionize manufacturing processes and make them lean, reliable, and smart. Quantum computing in in production is among the most promising solutions to dramatically alter the nature of manufacturing.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape and transforming the way industries operate. The integration of machine learning, robotics, and intelligent systems is poised to deliver substantial benefits in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and industrial automation. This article explores the key AI trends to watch in 2025, highlighting the transformative impact these advancements will have on the future of industry.

On 5 February 2025, ESA Automation & Robotics is among the protagonists at the Forum Industria Digitale at the Brixia Forum in Brescia. We present our most innovative solutions in motion control, machine learning, and digital twins, to demonstrate how these technologies can revolutionize production processes and make them more efficient, intelligent and flexible.

2025 marks a tangible step forward in the evolution towards Industry 5.0. Moving beyond the emphasis on digitalization, connectivity, and Big Data, Industry 5.0 focuses on creating a synergy between human ingenuity and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The primary goal is to develop human-centric, sustainable, and resilient production systems that balance efficiency with environmental responsibility.