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.
Reliable level detection, control, and alarms for a wide range of conductive liquids.
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.
Reliable connections for accurate measurement
For stable, high-speed 3D data under changing light conditions or motion
How automated fuel polishing and PLC control protect diesel backup power from contamination and failure
Ultrasonic Sensor with IO-Link for IIoT Applications
For easy installation with high accuracy and repeatability for safe processes
Precision welding for sensor manufacture
We spoke to Travis Cox (Chief Technology Evangelist, Inductive Automation). He has been with the company since 2004, connecting industry experts, promoting innovation and open standards, and showcasing the capabilities of the Ignition platform.
HANNOVER MESSE and the "Made for Germany" initiative send a strong signal for industrial AI in Germany and Europe
Part 2: Selecting the Right Replacement Compressor. Author: Rodrigo Varela, Senior Director – Aftermarket, ElGi
Force measurement with vibration and gyroscope detection using vulcanised sensor technology. Author: Robin Ellinger, Product Manager Angst & Pfister
3D printing in companies is booming. Design engineers are printing special components and wear-resistant parts themselves without further ado. However, the projects stand or fall on the quality of the printing material, warns Jonas Burk, Head of Additive Manufacturing at igus. The fact that 3D printing with high-performance polymers from igus is worthwhile is not only proven by the service life tests. Customers can also manufacture their products more economically and faster than injection moulding.
High machine availability is enabled by the integrated IO-Link interface, which provides access to sensor parameters, diagnostics and process data.
Assembly, installation and unlocking without special tools
Reliable object detection up to 3 m distance, regardless of angle and colour
IO-Link Sensor with high switching frequency for precise results
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.
Integrated module offers comprehensive safety functions up to SIL 3 level
Fast and reliable measurement over wide temperature ranges
Collaboration to develop future-proof and highly efficient power distribution solutions
Offering secure connections for industrial automation
Measuring shape and tolerances of rotating components
Space-saving Standard Components, Modular Design
Why Redfish-Inside PLCs Are Reshaping Cooling, Control, and DCIM Integration
Easy-to-mount single axis sensor for simple switching tasks
Current/OS and Open DC Alliance sign a strategic partnership on DC emergence
Compact controllers for higher-level building and industrial automation requirements
Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) telescope optics for high precision surveillance applications
If you require a professional image processing system to meet specific needs it is essential that the lens also meets all the necessary criteria to ensure long-term functionality. We spoke to Rob Watkinson from Resolve Optics about overcoming the limitations of off-the-shelf products and achieving the best results.
High-performance thermal management for high-airflow electrical cabinets
Hydrogen can be used in many ways as an energy source for industry and heavy goods transport, making it a key factor in transforming the energy supply. In addition to being produced from renewable energies, its availability is also crucial. IO-Link sensors from JUMO enable the rapid implementation and safe operation of a modular concept for hydrogen production. Author: Alexander Hof, Senior Product Manager Connectivity, JUMO
For four days, from March 30 to April 2, 2026, Global Industrie transforms the fairground in Paris Nord Villepinte into the largest factory in France.
We spoke with Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG, about the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE (April 20–24).
Versatile communication options & high reliability
With HANNOVER MESSE 2026, fron April 20 to 24, artificial intelligence (AI) in industry becomes tangible. In a practical and application-oriented way, the trade fair demonstrates how manufacturing companies can profitably use AI. With a consistent AI focus, the fair shows how today’s challenges can be transformed into concrete competitive advantages – while offering companies and visitors even greater orientation and value.
Optical and magnetic encoders with integrated energy harvesting
As the largest foreign exhibitor at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg from March 10 to 12, Taiwan will present a broad range of AI-driven innovations in electronics and computing.
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