Whether sensors, cameras or displays - metasurfaces have the potential to fundamentally improve optical systems in our everyday lives. By controlling light more precisely, they enable compact and multifunctional solutions.
The Smart Manufacturing exhibition area at Hannover Messe is all about intelligent and sustainable production.
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With new and exciting robotics applications, the Application Park is once again one of the highlights of this year's Hannover Messe. On display will be intelligent robot systems, autonomously driving devices in use, the latest AI applications in robotics, image recognition tools and virtual platforms.
Together with VisCheck, Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme relies on AI-supported image processing to automate the quality control of tool blades. By using a collaborative robot, the inspection runs around the clock, while a digital twin saves all measurement results.
This year, Phoenix Contact is focusing on the three topics of direct current technology, efficiency in control cabinet construction and the digital factory.
MES manufacturer Industrie Informatik believes that sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes are the key to a successful future in industry. With the further development of the Cronetworld manufacturing platform, it provides networked and highly flexible software solutions.
Despite global crises, Hannover Messe 2025 is focusing on innovation: AI, automation and hydrogen are driving the industrial transformation. Together with over 4,000 exhibitors, partner country Canada is presenting pioneering technologies for a sustainable and competitive future.
To optimize material logistics for assembly, KEB Automation uses RFID technology on the conveyor line and AGVs. The solution from Turck supports the automation of logistics processes and enables end-to-end transparency in the material flow of frequency inverter production.
Keba Industrial Automation has been accepted as an official member of euRobotics. Through this membership, the automation expert based in Linz is actively contributing to the European robotics strategy and promoting innovation in research and industry.
Industrial DC grids are not a dream of the future. Companies can already implement and operate them today - and benefit from their efficiency.
Many German companies are currently feeling the effects of the shortage of spare parts. This is also confirmed by a recent survey conducted by reichelt elektronik on the topic of supply chain challenges.
The State Development and Reform Commission of China has announced that it will set up a publicly supported venture capital fund for robotics, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge innovations. A total of around 128 billion euros is to be raised over a period of twenty years.
With 277 motion plastics innovations, igus is presenting a record number of lubrication-free plastic innovations in 2025 under the motto "Go Zero Lubrication": from PTFE-free materials and a complete energy chain series made of recycled material to a new type of dry cleaning room certificate and a humanoid robot.
"Pioneering innovation and productivity - empowering your success!" is Schunk's motto for this year's Hannover Messe. Visitors can experience how productivity can be increased with the help of digital, AI-supported services using the example of advanced automation concepts.
Helukabel is bringing electrical connection technology and solutions for reliable energy and data transmission to Hanover, as well as a modular system for drag chain cables.
Schneider Electric is presenting its solutions for future-proof production at the Hannover Messe. In an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer, Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President Industrial Automation, explains what the key areas are and what role AI, energy management and sustainability play in this. Finally, she ventures a forecast of future economic developments.
At the Hannover Messe, Simus Systems is presenting the new version of Simus Classmate, a comprehensive digitization solution for manufacturers and suppliers in mechanical and plant engineering. It integrates drawing information with 3D models using artificial intelligence and transports it to all connected CAD, ERP and PDM systems.
As a supplier of engineering plastics, Ensinger develops solutions for a wide range of industries, including medical technology and biopharmaceuticals. At the Cham site, Ensinger uses the Hänel Multi-Space as a central dispatch warehouse for finished parts, which are stored after final inspection and picked for further packaging or direct dispatch to customers.
Large-scale and series production
Bosch invests almost six million euros in metal 3D printing center. This makes the company the first tier 1 supplier in Europe to have a facility in this performance class. Series production of highly complex shapes from housings to engine blocks is planned.
The company's first high-speed sintering system has gone into operation at FKM Sintertechnik. This enables the 3D printing service provider to provide larger quantities of production-ready molded parts made of polyamide and other engineering plastics faster and more cost-effectively than was previously possible.
