Industrial Production: Which technologies do you focus on?

Adrian Matenia: One focus is on intelligent protection and switching devices such as the new "ABB SACE Emax 3", which guarantees cyber security in accordance with IEC 62443-4-2. This is complemented by digital tools for commissioning, cloud-based energy management solutions and solutions in the area of production data acquisition and connectivity.

Hardware, software and data analysis go hand in hand: We present solutions that make energy flows transparent, increase operational reliability and take cybersecurity and regulatory requirements into account from the outset.

Where do you see the biggest challenges for your industry in the next two to three years?

The biggest challenge is to make the increasing complexity manageable. Networked systems, cloud solutions and AI offer enormous opportunities, but require investment and expertise. At the same time, companies need to adapt their processes to new safety and sustainability standards - without jeopardizing availability. This can be achieved with solutions that connect all levels of energy distribution and make data securely usable.

Which industry trend is currently the most relevant for your company?

The increasing connectivity of electrical systems is a decisive lever for efficiency and competitiveness. It creates the basis for end-to-end data transparency, which makes processes more efficient and actively optimizes energy flows. Networked systems are the key to reducing operating costs, increasing system availability and achieving climate targets at the same time.

At the same time, cybersecurity and sustainability are moving more into focus - not just as an image factor, but as a regulatory obligation. Requirements such as the EU Machinery Regulation and the Cyber Resilience Act are making them mandatory. Companies need to rethink safety and security and at the same time make the ecological footprint of their products transparent. With EcoSolutions™ - a program that makes sustainability measurable over the entire life cycle - we are creating the basis today for future requirements such as the digital product passport.

And on a personal note: What is the highlight of SPS 2025 for you?

For me, the highlight is the direct dialog with experts and customers. SPS shows how much the industry is on the move and how theory is being transformed into practice: from sustainable products to intelligent energy distribution and cybersecurity. The trade fair is an opportunity for us to understand our customers' specific challenges and develop solutions together - solutions that make the industry future-proof and increase efficiency.

Thank you very much for the interview.

The questions were asked by Melanie Steinbeck.