Never miss anything again: The industrial-production-worldwide.com newsletter regularly presents the global highlights of industrial production worldwide, Yes, I would like to subscribe to the industrial-production-worldwide.com newsletter - revocable:



Please confirm your newsletter subscription in the email you will receive shortly. We handle your data in accordance with the current General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time with a click of the mouse (= withdrawal of consent).
Energy
 
PV hybrid systems combine generation, storage, and grid integration
PV hybrid systems are considered a key component of the next phase of solar energy expansion. By combining photovoltaics with battery storage, surplus electricity can be stored, the strain on the grid can be reduced, and the power supply can be made more flexible. In light of rising electricity demand and the growing share of renewable energy, hybrid systems are increasingly becoming a focus of...
Read more
Alliance for Competitive Electrical Infrastructure: Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Loh, owner and CEO of the Friedhelm Loh Group (incl. Rittal), and Giampiero Frisio, President of ABB Electrification (center, from left)
ABB and Rittal are further expanding their collaboration in the field of power distribution. The focus is on a technology partnership designed to accelerate the expansion of electrical infrastructure. Both companies are combining their expertise in switchgear technology and platform solutions to develop standardized and scalable systems. The goal is to make the planning, installation, and...
Read more
At the 2026 Hannover Messe, 110,000 visitors engaged with exhibitors on topics such as AI and Physical AI, safety, cybersecurity, humanoid robots, defense technology, and energy solutions
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...
Read more
Center Stage at the 2026 Hannover Messe will focus on the transformation of industrial production. It will bring together leading figures from business, politics, academia, and civil society with decision-makers from global industry to discuss challenges, strategies, and solutions
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...
Read more
The application phase for “The smarter E AWARD 2026” has begun
With the start of the application phase for “The smarter E AWARD 2026,” a series of technological innovations is once again coming into focus in the energy industry. The smarter E competition recognizes developments that advance photovoltaics, energy storage, mobility, and intelligent energy management. This article explains the award's objectives, how the categories are structured, and which...
Read more
Panel discussion on the All Electric Society at “The smarter E Europe 2025”
The All Electric Society is more than just a strategic vision. It requires concrete technical solutions. In the first part of our highlight talk with Klaus Pflüger from Wöhner, Jörg Scheer from Harting, and Joel Stratemann from Phoenix Contact, we discussed strategic objectives and political framework conditions. Now the focus is on technical implementation. Using practical examples, the three...
Read more
All Electric Society in focus with Susanne Woggon, Joel Stratemann, Jörg Scheer, Klaus Pflüger, and Ronny Schumann
The vision of the All Electric Society stands for a comprehensively electrified, digitally networked, and sustainable energy supply. At “The smarter E Europe 2025,” Joel Stratemann from Phoenix Contact, Jörg Scheer from Harting, and Klaus Pflüger from Wöhner discussed how their companies are implementing the AES concept in concrete terms and what steps still need to be taken to achieve this. Their...
Read more
Exclusive highlight talk with Tobias Bangert (2nd from left) from Janitza and Raphael Görner (3rd from left) from Rittal on energy management and networked energy solutions of tomorrow with editor-in-chief Susanne Woggon and Ronny Schumann from Tropal Media
The transformation of energy systems in Europe is at a turning point. With the ongoing expansion of renewable energies, the electrification of industrial processes, and the emergence of new consumers such as charging infrastructure for electric mobility and data centers, the requirements for a stable, flexible, and networked power grid are growing. Energy management is developing into a key...
Read more
Exclusive highlight talk with Mark Zimpfer (center) from Hager on intelligent, decentralized energy systems and distribution
The energy transition is progressing, and with it, decentralized energy supply is gaining importance. In contrast to centralized power generation, where energy is produced in a few large power plants and distributed over long distances, decentralized systems generate energy close to the consumer. Photovoltaic or biogas plants and wind or combined heat and power plants are increasingly being...
Read more
Around 107,000 visitors came to the trade fair alliance “The smarter E Europe 2025” in Munich
The trade fair alliance “The smarter E Europe 2025” for the energy industry once again made Munich the epicenter of the global energy industry. Over three days, 2,737 exhibitors from 57 countries presented their technologies, business models and market-ready solutions for a smart, connected and fully renewable energy system. Around 107,000 trade visitors from 157 countries took the opportunity to...
Read more