Industrial development is entering a new era: modular drive systems and platform-based thinking are fundamentally transforming how modern machines are built. By relying on intelligent, scalable foundations, a wide range of applications—from mobile machinery to robotics—can now be developed faster, more flexibly, and more efficiently. But what does this mean in practice, and why is it becoming one of the key competitive advantages in the industry?
Industrial automation is entering a new era. With the rise of Industry 5.0 and Physical AI, machines no longer just execute tasks – they adapt, learn, and collaborate with humans. But what does this mean in practice for manufacturers and machine builders? In this article, we explore the key changes and how to prepare for the next level of automation.
In 2026, BIBUS France celebrates 25 years of belonging to the BIBUS group. An important anniversary, of course, but above all a milestone of sustainability that is worth celebrating. In industry, solidity cannot be decreed, it is built over time, in technical requirements, in the quality of technological partnerships and in the ability to support customers over long cycles. Since its integration into the BIBUS group in 2001, BIBUS France has relied on the strength of an international group and the solidity of its field expertise to respond to the concrete realities of French manufacturers and support their challenges in terms of performance, reliability and growth.
This year again, Budapest hosted one of the key professional events of the BIBUS Hydraulic Group, the three-day Hydraulics Training, held between March 23–25. The event once again highlighted the importance of knowledge sharing and international collaboration within the BIBUS network.
Industrial automation is no longer about implementing individual technologies, but about how these technologies fit together into a cohesive, future-proof system. The parallel evolution of artificial intelligence, IIoT, digital twins, and robotics is fundamentally reshaping manufacturing environments.
During the development of the Flaar 24 sailboat, the objective was to create a trailerable performance boat that combines shallow draft capability, high stability, and outstanding sailing performance. A central element of this concept is the electric swing keel system, driven by a Thomson linear actuator.
The use of industrial robots is no longer a competitive advantage on its own, but rather a basic requirement in modern manufacturing. The real difference lies in how flexible a robotic investment is, how efficiently it can be utilized, and how quickly it delivers return on investment. These factors are not determined solely by the type of robot, but also by the system in which it operates.
Since February 1, 2026, our LVS verifier business has seen significant changes. We have decided to sell our LVS barcode verifier business, as well as our label printing and quality inspection systems, to CIPAM in order to ensure optimal service continuity.
In industrial automation, precision is the foundation of every decision. Whether in dispensing, bonding, welding or other robotic processes, the exact tool center point and reliable material level monitoring directly impact quality, cycle time and operational safety.
In 2026, BIBUS HYDRAULIK has once again been certified as an Elite Solution Selling Partner in the Danfoss Power Solutions Premier Partner Program. As an official Danfoss partner in Switzerland, we continue to operate at the highest partner level.
