The digitalization of production is no longer a topic for the future - it happens exactly where IT and OT meet. But how can this integration succeed in practice? The IT/OT Integration Summit on June 24, 2026 in Augsburg will provide a clear answer to this question.

Predictive maintenance pays off. This is because early detection of impending failures means that systems can be serviced in a targeted manner before production downtime occurs. But how complex is it to integrate such a maintenance concept into an existing system? Siemens tested this with a test plant.

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At Hannover Messe 2026, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will be presenting solutions for a resilient industry: from AI and data rooms to hydrogen technologies and material and recycling innovations.

At the Hannover Messe, a research team led by Matthias Nienhaus from Saarland University will be demonstrating just how far intelligent drive wheels have come. The systems make it easier to maneuver a wide variety of loads and, depending on the application, can now manage with or even without a sensor handle.

ifm group se increases its turnover by 10 percent to EUR 1.47 billion in 2025. Strong international business compensates for the weak German market.

At Hannover Messe 2026, Bosch will be showing how agentic AI, digital twins and new production technologies are transforming industry. The focus will be on efficiency, automation and battery recycling.

Adlon is further developing its Security Operations Center and adding another module to the existing Managed SOC for Microsoft 365 environments (based on Managed XDR): Managed SOC Advanced.

Fruitcore Robotics is launching two new 6-axis industrial robots, the Horst600 G2 and Horst800 G2. The second generation of the Horst platform achieves up to 40 percent shorter cycle times, a doubled payload and a larger workspace.

Reliability has become a rare commodity in recent years. As soon as things start to pick up, the next setback comes. It is striking how selectively we react to uncertainty. Scarce supply increases the price. We experience this in many places and usually accept it. In Germany, the mood is reliably measured by the price of petrol. If it rises, so does the political pulse - we now even have a task force.

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The protection of design data is becoming increasingly important in cross-company exchange. Today, modern software solutions offer a wide range of technologies to effectively protect 3D CAD data from unauthorized access and reverse engineering.

From microplastic detection to robotic e-waste sorters: at IFAT Munich, start-ups will be demonstrating how AI, sensor technology and biotechnology are making industrial processes more efficient, safer and more sustainable.

Autonomous AI agents, industrialized cybercrime and attacks on critical infrastructures are rapidly changing the threat situation. Why cybersecurity will only work at machine speed in 2026.

By combining proven industrial gas springs and electromechanical actuators, heavy covers can be moved more comfortably, quietly and efficiently: an international supplier is optimizing the ergonomics of its production facilities.

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ABB Robotics has appointed Marc-Oliver Nandy as Cluster Manager for the DACH region. Nandy took up his new role on April 1, 2026 and succeeds Martin Kullmann, who held this position ad interim and will in future concentrate fully on his role as Customer Service Manager for the DACH region.

Universal Robots (UR) presented the 'UR AI Trainer' at GTC 2026 in Silicon Valley. The solution was developed together with Scale AI and, according to the company, marks a turning point: robots are evolving from rigidly programmed systems to flexibly learning, AI-controlled applications.

At Hannover Messe 2026, Autodesk will show how connected, learning factories are becoming a reality with Fusion, Autodesk AI and digital twins.

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At Hannover Messe 2026, SmartFactory-KL will be demonstrating how an open architecture can make the growing complexity of modern production systems manageable.

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The specialist associations for drive technology and fluid technology will be showcasing their contributions to Industry 4.0, automation, digitalization and defence-related manufacturing technologies at the Hannover Messe.

Schneider Electric presents solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe 2026: networked energy and automation technologies, AI-supported processes, modern control systems and strategies to combat skills shortages, safety risks and energy inefficiency.

At Hannover Messe 2026, Rittal and Eplan will be demonstrating how integrated software, hardware and automation solutions promote speed, data consistency and scaling in industry - from engineering and production to IT infrastructure.