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Smart automation is reshaping industrial production. Machines, control systems and service processes are becoming more connected, data-driven and flexible. To fully leverage these capabilities, manufacturers need secure and reliable access to OT across sites – for maintenance, troubleshooting and optimization. Yet in many factories, legacy systems, segmented networks and stringent security requirements still stand in the way of what has been a commodity in IT environments for many years.
Demonstrators from the Motion Control, Feeding and Handling sectors showcase components and systems for a wide range of applications from May 26 to 28.
How automated fuel polishing and PLC control protect diesel backup power from contamination and failure
The industrial group receives this coveted innovation prize in recognition of its platform for highly integrated actuators. An independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, selected the winner from among three nominated companies. The award was presented by Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, during the official opening of HANNOVER MESSE on April 19, 2026, in the presence of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
For compact direct-drive applications with high performance
The Industrial Security Harmonization Group (ISHG) will present these insights during its session at Hannover Messe 2026, offering guidance to industry stakeholders on how to effectively secure industrial communication systems in practice. Registration to take part in the event, live at the HANNOVER MESSE or online is open.
High machine availability is enabled by the integrated IO-Link interface, which provides access to sensor parameters, diagnostics and process data.
An independent jury comprising top-class experts from political and business communities, research, and the media, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, has nominated three companies selected from the numerous submissions for the HERMES AWARD. The winner will be announced at the official opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on April 19, 2026. The Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, will present the award.
Capable of providing single or dual outputs in different proportions
For advanced safety monitoring in high voltage systems
Smaller displays with free of charge designer software
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS accomplished the comprehensive relaunch of the central myNORD customer portal. The digital self-service solution focuses on an efficient and transparent procurement process.
For decentralised communication in the IO-Link Safety System
Faster engineering and runtime with advanced chatbot functionality
Connecting proprietary, customized protocols to Industrial Ethernet standard easily
In order to save costs and time, more and more industrial companies are focussing on the possibility of monitoring and controlling devices and systems remotely. Web and cloud-based services are ideal for this: an internet connection makes it possible to control and operate industrial systems as if you were on site and long journeys by service personnel are no longer necessary.
Easy to handle and operate with Supercap technology
Enabling SIL2 designs with pre-built templates for reliable performance in demanding, safety-critical applications
Precise, modular drive units with high power density
The companies are collaborating to seamlessly integrate collaborative 7th axis technology
For industrial temperature measurement versatile applications up to 1100°C
By leveraging a digital twin and the AI-powered, fully automated software solution from Factor4Solutions, Stadtwerke Karlsruhe were able to reduce the annual energy consumption of the existing refrigeration system at the GartenCarée complex by 20 percent within just the first six months of operation – significantly increasing its efficiency. And the full potential is far from reached: for an entire year of operation, the utility expects energy savings of up to 40 percent.
Optimization of space requirements and cycle times for dynamic applications
PLCs that speak native MQTT to a proprietary SCADA—this was the solution to reliable water management for outlying, rural communities.
Enabling smaller, lighter circuit breakers and power control while increasing efficiency and reliable performance
Transmission of measurement data to the cloud for safe and non-safe applications
One module for discrete I/O, safety I/O, and IO-Link
Enhanced engineering and runtime performance with fully embedded chatbot function
Digital Interfaces for Efficient Process Automation with Pyrometers or Infrared Cameras
For easier quality assurance during pressing, assembly and testing
Today, vision sensors can be used to implement first-class solutions for many sensor tasks in production, quality assurance, logistics, packaging, and beyond. Raw data sensors offer the greatest possible flexibility in terms of adaptation to special requirements and customer wishes. On the customer side, however, this is associated with a comparatively high programming effort. The SmartRunner Explorer 2-D and 3-D device family from Pepperl+Fuchs shows that this does not have to be the case.
Providing access to sensor data without the need for cables
For industry and automation applications with high demands for real-time performance
User-friendly configuration via app
Forced-air cooled supply for medical and industrial applications
Affordable connectivity for large distances of up to 1.000 m in large plants
For maximised safety in hydrogen storage and energy applications, including fuel cells
Decentralised acquisition and control of process data with less wiring efforts
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