The Bundeswehr has awarded a major contract in the field of unmanned weapons systems. Rheinmetall AG was awarded the contract for so-called loitering ammunition of the type FV-014.

Gedore presents the R39002020 VDE interchangeable blade set from the Gedore red product line - a 20-piece tool set for electrical work with insulated slim blades, ergonomic handles and a robust case for mobile use.

Dassault Systèmes and Neura Robotics combine virtual twin technologies and cognitive robotics to scale physical AI. The partnership combines virtual planning, AI training and real automation in a continuous end-to-end pipeline.

To mark Earth Day, Nagarro is calling for a rethink: sustainability should no longer be documented, but actively managed - with artificial intelligence as a central lever. Because AI brings light into the darkness of global supply chains.

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Sieb & Meyer AG is expanding its production space in Lüneburg by 1,800 m² in response to continued high demand in the wake of strong sales growth in the 2025 financial year and increasing investment in AI infrastructure.

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Siemens is launching 'Eigen Engineering Agent', an AI for automation technology. The solution is integrated into the TIA Portal, has been tested with over 100 companies and is designed to significantly accelerate engineering processes.

Infineon is participating in three European quantum pilot lines. The aim is to transfer research into industrial production more quickly. A total of six projects are to accelerate the development of quantum chips in Europe over the next seven years.

In the copyright dispute between Teradyne Robotics and Elite Robots Germany, the Hamburg Regional Court has issued an interim injunction. The distribution of the software and products concerned is prohibited, and there is also a comprehensive obligation to provide information.

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The Munich-based startup Linexa raises 2 million euros in pre-seed funding. The company structures manufacturer-independent control technology in factories and aims to create a basis for the use of AI in production.

Delta is showcasing at Hannover Messe how its AI-powered smart manufacturing, digital twin technologies and integrated energy infrastructure solutions are accelerating the transformation of industrial operations. At its press conference, the company demonstrated the seamless integration of its DIATwin systems based on Nvidia Omniverse in its own AI-driven smart production lines, where real production data is fed directly into digital models.

VDMA and Innovalia are jointly developing a data room portal for mechanical and plant engineering. It is intended to facilitate the secure exchange of data and accelerate the use of data-based applications in industry.

The Federation of German Industries (BDI) believes that German industry remains under pressure and expects stagnation instead of growth. At the same time, the association is emphasizing the industry's innovative strength at the Hannover Messe.

Schaeffler has been awarded the German Innovation Award 2026. The prize was awarded for an industrial metaverse approach that links real production processes with digital simulations and enables AI-supported manufacturing.

Beckhoff Automation is showcasing the integration of AI in machine control systems at Hannover Messe 2026. Physical AI enables autonomous processes directly in the machine - without a cloud connection.

Beckhoff increased its global turnover by 6% to 1.24 billion euros in the 2025 financial year. The company invested 80 million euros in research and development and employs 5450 people worldwide.

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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits the ZVEI stand at the Hannover Messe and talks to pupils from the David Roentgen School. A smart factory and an AI-supported co-robot are presented as part of Industry 4.0 projects and the promotion of young talent.

Topics such as digitalization and sustainable production will shape Hannover Messe 2026, and a number of prizes will also be awarded during the trade fair.

RobCo is presenting a new industrial robotics system for dynamic tasks in industry at the Hannover Messe. With 'Autonomous Alfie', the company is opening up a new category of robotic solutions. This allows tasks in which processes, objects and environmental conditions vary to be increasingly automated.

Schaeffler was honored with the Hermes Award 2026 at the Hannover Messe. The award-winning actuator platform reduces installation space, increases torque and lowers system costs in service robotics.