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Trends, Technology, and Expertise: The XPONENTIAL Europe Magazine on Autonomous Systems

With in-depth articles and exclusive background stories on drones, robotics, AI, and autonomous systems across air, ground, maritime and space.

Overview: Articles

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Crossfair Insights: The future of retail is autonomous

10/03/2026

Rising operating costs, fragile supply chains and a growing shortage of skilled workers are now shaping everyday life for many companies. The retail sector is also affected. At the same time, customer expectations regarding availability, speed and convenience are increasing. Against this backdrop, autonomous technologies are becoming increasingly important.

Symbolic image: A conversation with Global Airspace Radar © Global Airspace Radar

Redefining the Skies: A Conversation with Global Airspace Radar

09/03/2026

Autonomous aviation takes off: In conversation with Global Airspace Radar, we examine how eVTOLs, digital airspace infrastructure and UTM/ATM integration are shaping the future of advanced air mobility. Why Europe is leading the way, where it needs to catch up – and why international cooperation is the key to scalable, secure ecosystems.

IVAM Teaching Factory Competence Center in Patras, Greece

IVAM Teaching Factory: From research to the factory

07/03/2026

In Patras, the Teaching Factory combines research, further education and industrial practice: real-life application scenarios for robotics, AI and digital twins are being developed on 2,000 m² – in collaboration with companies and universities. The competence centre is now looking for partners in German-speaking countries at XPONENTIAL Europe.

Interview with Vodafone – Connectivity Partner of XPONENTIAL Europe

Vodafone Automotive: 5G as the backbone for automated and autonomous driving

06/03/2026

How can vehicles be connected securely, efficiently and in real time? Vodafone demonstrates the role that 5G, edge computing and V2X play in automated and autonomous driving – from the 5G Mobility Lab in the Aldenhoven Testing Centre to scaling up to series production. A discussion about connectivity as a key technology for the mobility of tomorrow.

The Mandrill unmanned ground vehicle from Quantum Systems has a modular design, allowing it to be equipped and deployed for different mission profiles (photo: Quantum Systems)

Mandrill unveiled: Quantum Systems presents first unmanned ground vehicle

26/02/2026

A drone equipped with a special sensor from manufacturer Beagle Systems (photo: Schleswig-Holstein Netz)

In search of methane

24/02/2026

Vodafone on its role as Connectivity Partner of XPONENTIAL Europe

23/02/2026

Interview with Vodafone about its role as connectivity partner for XPONENTIAL Europe 2026, focusing on private 5G networks, mission-critical networks, and autonomous systems.

Concept image of C-UAS: drone near building and secured airport illustrating a layered counter-drone defense strategy. © unmannedsystemstechnology.com

Rapid Development of C-UAS and the Significance of a Layered Approach

11/02/2026

ARX Robotics uncrewed tracked ground vehicle on an industrial production line with automated assembly tools overhead.

Strategic partnership between Deutz AG and ARX Robotics

02/02/2026

Visual representation of denied GNSS navigation showing a drone, sensor systems and electronic components supporting autonomous operations.

The Use of Denied GNSS Technology in Unmanned Systems

30/01/2026