Hannover Messe, the global trade fair for industrial technology and innovation, kicks off today and until April 26, 2024. What can we expect from the fair? Here are a few trends and products that will be showcased this week. Hannover Messe, scheduled to take place from April 22-26, 2024, will focus on three main drivers: Automation: This includes generative artificial intelligence (AI) and aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in industrial processes. Digitalization: Hannover Messe will explore digital transformation trends, enabling companies to adapt to the changing landscape. Sustai ..read more

We spoke with Mirko Bromberger, Marketing Director at software provider Altair about what machine learning and AI can bring to businesses, especially for sustainability purposes. The company will exhibit at Hannover Messe some of their solutions  What are you showcasing this year at Hannover Messe? Mirko Bromberger: "At this year's Hannover Messe, we are highlighting simulation-driven design and AI-powered engineering as key elements. We want to show how machine learning contributes to the development process and discuss the widespread application of the digital twin. Digital twin still ..read more

DirectIndustry spoke with Global Industrie Director Sébastien Gillet, as the French industry fair opens its doors today near Paris. From 5G to machine tools, 3D printing, nearshoring, and even sports in this Olympic year, Gillet highlights the key themes of the fair. Global Industrie takes place annually either in Paris or Lyon. This year's Paris edition will gather 2,300 exhibitors, with 25% of them being foreign exhibitors and 40,000 visitors. In this Olympic year, Sébastien Gillet, the fair's director, answered our questions about this new edition, which promises to be both sporty and refl ..read more

The German SmartFactoryKL network stands at the forefront of revolutionizing manufacturing processes. But what exactly is it, and how does it impact the future of production? We spoke with Teresa Petzche, Researcher at SmartFactory. The SmartFactoryKL is a non-profit organization that was established in 2005. It is based at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Kaiserslautern. Its objective is to work with industry specialists to develop the manufacturing and the factory of tomorrow. It currently consists of 45 members including Siemens, Stäubli, B&R, Fujitsu, Rex ..read more

Last Saturday, CES 2024 closed its doors after a successful and busy edition, with more than 4000 exhibitors participating and more than 135.000 attendees from over 150 countries. While the acronym CES, short for Consumer Electronics Show, might suggest a strong focus on consumer-oriented products and services, the event has moved more and more towards showing innovations relevant to B2B and the industrial sector.  In an interview just before the start of the show, CTA Senior Vice President Kinsey Fabrizio confirmed this trend:  “Many people think that, because of our name, only co ..read more

ChatGPT has reached the one-year milestone and has already disrupted our lives at an unprecedented pace. Its advent has also unfolded new possibilities for industry. How have industrial players incorporated this technology over the past year? How have they translated its benefits into tangible outcomes for their operations? Does generative AI hold a genuine interest in industry? In this article, we explore insights from experts and observations at industrial trade shows. We also delve into the strategies envisioned by major corporations to leverage generative AI tools in an industrial context ..read more

Private 5G networks are being increasingly used by manufacturers who require improved connectivity for effective communication, as well as enhanced security features necessary for handling complex data transfers. Regardless of the industry, IoT has become an essential tool for monitoring data and streamlining processes within companies. As Industry 5.0 continues to emerge as a new era of innovation, the question arises: how can this next generation of industry rely on 5G to create a fully interconnected industrial ecosystem? Content provided by Bernardo Cabrera, Director of the Objenious Busi ..read more

Driven by the sense of production efficiency and cost control, REP continues to invest in R&D and technology to increase the competitiveness of its customers' production lines. The latest addition to REP solutions is the EPG machines: a range of compact electric horizontal presses suitable for the injection of all elastomers! More user-friendly, more precise, and more competitive, they can be specifically configured to meet and exceed the needs of each customer’s application. By Mr. Gérald SERERO, Deputy Sales Director at REP For over 70 years, REP International has been the world leader ..read more

The emergence of Industry 4.0 marks a significant shift as businesses seamlessly integrate the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and extended reality (XR) into their operational landscape. This technological convergence is reshaping industries, enabling a new era of efficiency, productivity, and innovation. As the wave of Industry 4.0 gains momentum across Europe, both people and machines are learning to adapt, and there are some early lessons that can help businesses make the most of this digital transformation. As companies adopt Industry 4.0 technologies for their processes to in ..read more

As we navigate through the year 2023, remarkable industrial innovations from across the globe have continued to shape and redefine various sectors. These pioneering strides span a multitude of industries, mirroring the ever-evolving terrain of technology, sustainability, and efficiency. Embark on a compelling journey to uncover 10 trailblazing industrial innovations that have emerged from every corner of the world! Andrea Nepori, Abigail Saltmarsh, Daniel Allen, Mark Andrews and Camille Rustici contributed to these articles. 1/ INDIA: Industry Looks Forward to a Record-Breaking Future Present ..read more