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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.