Embedded Park – new developments around embedded systems

Industry is rapidly moving away from the days when a single machine, standing on its own on the factory floor, processed a workpiece in the same way, time after time. More than ever, the systems that are in demand are those with coordinated hardware and software that process data reliably – fully embedded in a higher-level technical context.

HANNOVER MESSE spotlights artificial intelligence

HANNOVER MESSE opens its doors on 31 March 2025, this year spotlighting the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in industry. The event will showcase how AI technologies can optimize production processes, boost efficiency and sustainably advance companies' competitiveness. With the digital transformation now in full swing, AI is increasingly becoming a crucial success factor in industry.

6th Lightweighting Summit - innovations and competitiveness

The 6th Lightweighting Summit under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will be held on April 1, 2025, as part of HANNOVER MESSE. It will offer companies, scientists, and experts from all sectors the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in lightweight construction, as well as discussing future-oriented technologies.

Battery cell and pack production for electric mobility

At the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE, 11 companies will jointly present the "Battery Cell Production" project. Bosch Rexroth, DBR77, EDAG, FANUC, Fraunhofer FFB, IBG, KEYENCE, LENZE, Mybotshop, SCHUNK and Vision Lasertechnik will use a model production process to demonstrate how to scale and optimize robot-assisted production of battery cells and battery packs for electric vehicles.

Jury nominates outstanding STEM Talents for the Engineer Woman Awards

The independent jury of the FEMWORX Congress Advisory Board has selected the nominees for the Engineer Woman Awards 2025. These awards, presented by Deutsche Messe AG as part of HANNOVER MESSE, honor outstanding women in STEM professions. The awards will be presented on April 3 and 4 during the FEMWORX Career Congress.

HERMES AWARD 2025 – Jury nominates three tech innovations

Headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, an independent jury comprised of high-caliber experts from the spheres of politics, business, research and the media has nominated three companies for the HERMES AWARD from among the numerous submissions: igus, Schaeffler and Siemens (listed in alphabetical order).

Canadian company wins ROBOTICS AWARD 2025

The ROBOTICS AWARD 2025, one of the most coveted awards in the international robotics community, was presented to Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics on 19 February 2025 at the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview. The award-winning MARI AARS project is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast and code-free programming.

"Current economic and geopolitical realities demand decisive action"

Competition among the leading industrial nations is intensifying, while breakthrough technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) offer unprecedented opportunities for rapid productivity gains. Companies must urgently integrate these technological innovations and strategically reposition themselves, while at the same time the current geopolitical realities demand decisive political action. Against this backdrop, a visit to HANNOVER MESSE is becoming a crucial success factor.

HANNOVER MESSE presents IT/OT security solutions

HANNOVER MESSE 2025 is set to put a focus on the topic of IT/OT security, with leading developers in the field showcasing solutions to address both current and future cyber threats. As the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continues to expand across global industry, the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) also entails escalating cyber risks, however.

International CEO Panel Compressed Air & Vacuum enters second round

At HANNOVER MESSE, leading companies demonstrate how compressed air and vacuum technology can optimize high-precision manufacturing processes. The international "CEO Panel Compressed Air & Vacuum" on the first day of the show features industry experts discussing how advanced technologies and materials ensure energy-efficient production processes.

Power transmission and fluid power pave the way for industry

The world's leading trade fair for industry will open its doors on March 31, 2025. With more than 4,000 exhibitors from all over the world, HANNOVER MESSE is the central platform for future-oriented solutions in industrial production. Drive technology and fluid power will play a special role this year.

Three companies nominated for their groundbreaking innovations

A high-caliber jury of experts in robotics has announced the list of nominees for the coveted ROBOTICS AWARD 2025. The award honors companies that are driving pioneering developments in industry with their robot-assisted automation and logistics solutions. This year, three companies have made it onto the shortlist. The winner will be announced on 19 February during the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview.

HYPE – the new hydrogen trade show in Italy

Hannover Fairs International GmbH (HFI), a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe AG, is set to launch a new hydrogen trade show under the name HYPE, the Hydrogen Power Expo, in Rimini from March 5 to 7, 2025, in collaboration with Italian Exhibition Group (IEG). The event will take place as part of the KEY Energy trade fair, enhancing Italy's role in the hydrogen market.

Application Park shows off diverse robotics applications

With new and exciting robotics applications, the Application Park will be one of the highlights of HANNOVER MESSE this year too. There, it will be possible to view intelligent robot systems, autonomous driving devices in operation, the latest AI applications in robotics, image recognition tools and virtual platforms.

Starter flag for the H2Eco Award

In the run-up to HANNOVER MESSE 2025, Deutsche Messe AG and the German Hydrogen Association (DWV) are now jointly inviting entries for the H2Eco Award. This is set for presentation on 1 April 2025 on the stage of the Public Forum Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE during the world's leading trade fair for industry. The closing date for companies and institutions to submit their entries for this prestigious award is 10 February 2025.

Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: The future’s here

Canada is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 under the theme “The future’s here”. At the world’s leading industry show, Canada will highlight its industrial strength in areas such as automation, energy, digital transformation, and green technology. More than 200 companies will showcase the nation’s talent, innovation and commitment to sustainable solutions.

Call for Applications: Engineer Woman and Young Engineer Woman Award

Deutsche Messe is now inviting applications for the third editions of two prestigious prizes for female professionals in STEM disciplines, to be awarded during the FEMWORX career congress at HANNOVER MESSE. The Engineer Woman Award honors an expert who stands out through her innovative prowess, her strong commitment, or through noteworthy achievements in the technical domain.

Compressed air and vacuum technology increases efficiency in industry

Compressed air and vacuum technology will be back at HANNOVER MESSE in 2025, underlining its importance for industry. As an important cross-sectional technology, it complements the key themes of automation and energy supply. The focus will be on efficiency and sustainability for a future-oriented industrial transformation.

HANNOVER MESSE launches Call for Papers

All companies and partners participating in the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE are invited to submit their contributions to the forum program by 31 January 2025. These should relate to the trending topics at HANNOVER MESSE and include innovative and forward-looking ideas. The topics: Industrie 4.0, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Energy for Industry, CO2-neutral Production or Hydrogen and Fuel Cells.

HANNOVER MESSE 2025 presents digital ecosystems

The Digital Ecosystems exhibition area at HANNOVER MESSE offers visitors first-hand insights into the future of digitally networked industry. Over 600 companies will present sample applications and use cases, from intelligent machine networking to the digitalization of supply chains, right through to innovative business models based on big data or AI. New features for exhibitors and visitors at HANNOVER MESSE are the Digital Transformation Conference Stage and the Masterclasses.

HANNOVER MESSE showcases solutions for industrial energy supply

HANNOVER MESSE 2025 will shape the future of industrial energy supply. The lead theme "Energizing a Sustainable Industry" brings together numerous manufacturers and solution providers from the fields of hydrogen and fuel cells, Energy 4.0 and power engineering. Visitors from industry, science and politics gain an in-depth understanding of topics such as digitalization, decarbonization, energy efficiency, electricity self-generation, cost reduction, price volatility, and resilience.

Advancing to the next level of automation with artificial intelligence

The Smart Manufacturing exhibition area at HANNOVER MESSE is all about intelligent and sustainable production. In seven halls, companies from all over the world will showcase how state-of-the-art technologies, components, integrated Industrie 4.0 solutions, and artificial intelligence help make production processes even more effective and sustainable in order to stay competitive globally.

HANNOVER MESSE presents AI conference with high-caliber program

AI will revolutionize industrial processes. Most companies agree on this, yet a large number are still reluctant to actually adopt AI technologies. This is where the AI conference presented by HANNOVER MESSE on 22 January in Frankfurt comes in. The event shows how companies can put AI technologies successfully to use and significantly boost their competitiveness in doing so.

Deutsche Messe invites entries for the HERMES AWARD

Deutsche Messe is once again inviting entries for the HERMES AWARD, the next edition of which will feature at HANNOVER MESSE 2025. This is one of the world's most important industrial prizes, and will be presented during the festive opening of the HANNOVER MESSE on March 30, 2025. The deadline for companies and institutions taking part in HANNOVER MESSE to submit their entries for this prestigious award is January 31, 2025.

Investment needed in digitalization, automation, and electrification

Reindustrialization in the U.S. Export subsidies in China. The transition to a sustainable and digital industrial sector in Europe. The competition between industrial companies and nations is intensifying. Those making the right decisions now will secure a position at the forefront for the future – and HANNOVER MESSE next April will be providing crucial impetus in this context.