The 2026 Hannover Messe showcased how industrial companies are responding to economic and technological challenges. The focus was on applications related to artificial intelligence, automation, and energy infrastructure. The trade fair demonstrated that many technologies are already ready for use and are increasingly being integrated into real-world production environments. At the same time, it...
ABB is enhancing its digital portfolio for industrial maintenance by integrating AI-driven functionalities into its solution “My Measurement Assistant+”. The latest update focuses on simplifying maintenance processes, improving device transparency, and enabling predictive approaches. As industrial environments become increasingly data-driven, the solution addresses key challenges such as downtime...
Collaborative robots are increasingly moving into applications that were previously reserved for traditional industrial robots. Higher payload requirements, combined with flexible deployment, are driving this shift. New developments show how collaborative robotics can handle more demanding tasks while maintaining ease of integration and operation.
As industrial environments evolve toward interconnected systems, consistent data integration becomes a central requirement. The IIoT framework within "PLCnext Technology" addresses this challenge by enabling structured data acquisition, harmonization, and transmission across heterogeneous infrastructures. New connectors and the "Telegraf" app extend the framework with scalable data pipelines and...
Condition monitoring of drives is becoming increasingly important for industrial applications. With “Drivetrain Analyzer Onsite,” Siemens is introducing a solution that analyzes drive data locally, thereby meeting data sovereignty requirements. The integrated monitoring function enables continuous monitoring and early detection of operational deviations.
At this year’s Hannover Messe, Critical Manufacturing will demonstrate how manufacturers can transform complex production processes into secure and intelligent workflows. The company will showcase more than just MES at the trade show. As the centerpiece of the solution, the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) forms the foundation of a more comprehensive platform for industrial manufacturing, in...
Hannover Messe 2026 will transform Center Stage into the central hub for future-oriented industrial topics. International decision-makers will gather there to discuss artificial intelligence, energy, automation, and security. With high-profile speakers, clearly structured thematic sessions, and practical insights, the stage will provide guidance for strategic decisions and demonstrate how...
The integration of artificial intelligence and machine control marks a new milestone in automation. At the 2026 Hannover Messe, Beckhoff will demonstrate how Physical AI enables language models to directly access real-world motion sequences. The combination of AI, control technology, and standardized interfaces gives rise to new operating concepts that simplify complex processes and redefine human...
Three companies have been nominated for the 2026 Hermes Award. An independent jury led by Fraunhofer President Holger Hanselka selected Festo, Schaeffler, and Ziehl-Abegg. The prestigious industry award is traditionally presented at the opening of the Hannover Messe. The nominated innovations range from microfluidic platforms and actuators for humanoid robotics to elevator drives that do not...
Hannover Messe is getting a new organizational structure within Deutsche Messe: since March 2026, a separate business division has been bundling all activities related to the world's leading industrial trade fair. With this organizational realignment, Deutsche Messe aims to drive forward the strategic development of Hannover Messe in a targeted manner and further strengthen its international...
