Competitive advantages through scalable AI capabilities

The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), Accenture, and Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering ISST publish joint white paper “AI in product development: Connecting data & tapping into knowledge.”

The zero must stand

To implement Munich Airport's “Net Zero 2035” project, GP JOULE is creating an integrated supply concept for electricity, heating, cooling, and mobility.

From hand wheel to high technology

At the Chair of Machine Tools and Control Systems in Kaiserslautern (WSKL), there is a milling machine that at first glance appears unspectacular: green cast iron, cast steel plates, clean lines in the style of the economic miracle years.

Agents don't die alone

With its “Agentic Enterprise Fabrics” initiative, adesso supports the development of strategies for the economically successful use of AI agents that can then be implemented. From the outset, the IT service provider ensures seamless integration into existing IT landscapes from a wide range of manufacturers.

How quantum computers are becoming even more reliable

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are investigating disruptive quantum transitions during measurements and developing strategies for error prevention.

AI radar for undiscovered market potential

Account-based marketing (ABM) is the gold standard in B2B go-to-market. But for manufacturers of versatile technical components in particular, selecting the right target accounts is often a guessing game. We show how generative AI acts as a strategic radar: Through “semantic matching,” AI validates the product-market fit for thousands of industries simultaneously – and delivers a data-driven shortlist for your ABM campaigns.

Access to advanced technologies for smaller companies too

In the HOLMES-AEM project, the Center for Fuel Cell Technology (ZBT), the University of Duisburg-Essen, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS are jointly developing a novel process for the production and characterization of precious metal-free catalysts for alkaline membrane water electrolysis.

We keep your industry alive

LAPP: this name stands for innovative connection solutions like no other. Our brand stands for quality, customer service and a deep understanding of the industries and applications in which our products are used. We are the world market leader, supplying everything from cable, connectors and accessories to fully integrated connection solutions.

Physical Guardrails for AI

Researchers at the University of Jena are developing reliable AI (early warning) systems for a rapidly changing environment.

Adds color to process monitoring

With HELULIGHT SMART PROCESS, HELUKABEL presents a versatile signal light that quickly and clearly visualizes process statuses on machines and systems. The intelligent running light made up of individually controllable RGB LEDs enables operators to see operating parameters at a glance—directly on or in the machine housing.

AI chat helps SMEs solve industrial problems

A team at Bielefeld University, together with experts from Fraunhofer IOSB-INA, Databay AG, Digital Twin Factory GmbH, and OPTANO GmbH, is currently developing an interface tailored to the vocabulary of German industry as part of the “OptimizationChat” project. The new system is designed to understand typical terms from production, logistics, and planning and, in particular, to open up optimization potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) without prior mathematical knowledge.

New studies focus on the potential of industrial AI

The McKinsey report “The State of AI in 2025,” published a few weeks ago, is now followed by the ZVEI survey on industrial AI, conducted by the Civey Institute. Taken together, the latest findings paint a nuanced but fundamentally optimistic picture for industry decision-makers: The path to broad industrial transformation through AI has begun – but it is challenging and requires more than pure technology investments.

Europe wakes up: AI computing power as a basic commodity

If media reports are confirmed, one of Europe's most ambitious infrastructure projects will be created in Germany: Deutsche Telekom and the Schwarz Group are said to be working on a joint “AI data factory.” According to Handelsblatt, talks are at an advanced stage and aim to secure EU funding for the construction of large-scale AI data centers.

Comprehensively secure automation

Safety and efficiency go hand in hand: Integrated automation solutions minimize downtime, reduce interface risks, and protect people, machines, and the environment—for stable, productive, and sustainable industrial processes.

Saves time, money, and stress

ASi-5 modules from Bihl+Wiedemann simplify the connection of many IO-Link devices, significantly reduce module and wiring costs, and baundle all data centrally thanks to OPC UA/REST API. Planning and parameterization are greatly simplified.

President Lula da Silva and “The Industry of Today”

Brazil is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2026. With a population of 216 million, extensive raw material reserves and a growing industry, Brazil is Latin America's largest economy and one of the world's leading economic nations. Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will officially open HANNOVER MESSE on 19 April with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

A strong partner for challenging times

In challenging times, strong partners are needed, and Bayern Innovativ GmbH is one such partner. As the central innovation agency of the Free State of Bavaria, it connects business, science, and politics, advises companies on funding, technology transfer, and patents, and systematically develops ideas to market maturity.

Visit to the “Factory of the Year 2025”

The HANNOVER MESSE team had the opportunity to see the “Factory of the Year 2025” for themselves – the Rittal plant in Haiger.

AI wants to swim with dolphins

With the help of AI-supported analysis platforms and state-of-the-art sensor technology, Huawei is supporting research initiatives that better protect the endangered Chinese white dolphin and monitor its habitat more sustainably.

Spain is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2027

From 5 to 9 April 2027, Spain takes center stage as Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading trade fair for manufacturing.

Chilled equipment – indoors and outdoors

With the expansion of its portfolio in the field of liquid cooling for industrial and IT applications, Rittal now offers F-gas regulation-compliant cooling solutions for almost every area of application – from mechanical engineering and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to IT.

In a nutshell

They haven't changed externally, but the feature profile of the fundamentally redesigned RF IS FL radio inductive sensors, which steute has now introduced for flush mounting, offers new functions with high utility value for users in mechanical and plant engineering as well as in industrial production.

Brazil as a Green Power: Energy, Industry and Innovation

Brazil has established itself as a green powerhouse in renewable energy, circular economy and low-carbon fuels. With robust GDP growth of 3.4% in 2024, it remains the largest economy in Latin America and one of the ten largest in the world, standing out for its sustainable innovation, climate leadership and ability to attract strategic investments in the clean energy sector.

They go all out with semiconductors

There is hardly any other industry in which processes are as complex as in semiconductor manufacturing. With its new automation offering, Beckhoff shows how modern control concepts, flexible communication standards, and precisely coordinated systems can be used to make semiconductor production not only more efficient but also future-proof.

It works without rare earths

Ziehl-Abegg from Künzelsau has developed an elevator machine with ferrite magnets that does not require rare earths. Among other things, this secures the company's technological independence in times of geopolitical uncertainty.