At WFCS Conference 2026, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), together with partners AGILOX and Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, demonstrated the strength of collaborative research in industrial communication technologies.

A major highlight of the conference was the Best Paper Award, presented to Tim Johansson, Fjolla Ademaj-Berisha, Roya Khanzadeh, Andreas Springer, Damir Hamidović, Bernhard Etzlinger, Leon Horn and Hans-Peter Bernhard. The award recognizes outstanding scientific contribution and innovation in the field.

In addition to this achievement, SAL contributed to the conference with:

  • Three peer-reviewed paper presentations
  • A live demonstration developed in collaboration with Infineon Technologies and AGILOX, showcasing applied research in action
  • An industry session fostering exchange between academia and industry
  • A technical tutorial delivered in collaboration with University of Stuttgart

These activities underline SAL’s commitment to bridging cutting-edge research and real-world industrial applications.

WFCS 2026 once again highlighted the importance of strong partnerships in driving innovation and shaping the future of industrial communication systems.