Hannover Messe 2025: Critical Manufacturing to demonstrate how MES can deliver measurable, transformative outcomes

Critical Manufacturing - Critical Manufacturing, a leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, will once again be present at Hannover Messe to show how its products can Make Industry 4.0 a Reality for all manufacturers of discrete products.

Hannover Messe presents IT/OT security solutions

Hannover Messe - HANNOVER MESSE 2025 is set to put a focus on the topic of IT/OT security, with leading developers in the field showcasing solutions to address both current and future cyber threats. As the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continues to expand across global industry, the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) also entails escalating cyber risks, however.

Nan Ya Plastics and Taiwan Mitsui Chemicals Launch Market Development Efforts Focused on Biomass-Based Plastic Products

Mitsui Chemicals - Taiwan Mitsui Chemicals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, and Nan Ya Plastics (NPC) today announced that they have embarked on efforts to develop the market for biomass-based plastic products. Under this initiative, NPC will procure biomass-based acetone produced by Mitsui Chemicals and use it to manufacture biomass-derived bisphenol A (BPA) in Taiwan.

78 Million New Job Opportunities by 2030 but Urgent Upskilling Needed to Prepare Workforces

World Economic Forum - The Future of Jobs Report 2025, published today by the World Economic Forum, reveals that job disruption will equate to 22% of jobs by 2030, with 170 million new roles set to be created and 92 million displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs. Technological advancements, demographic shifts, geoeconomic tensions and economic pressures are the key drivers of these changes, reshaping industries and professions worldwide.

Extended voltage range and additional braking option

Beckhoff - The AMP8620 supply module and the AMP8805 distribution module are now also available with an extended voltage range for the AMP8000 distributed servo drive system from Beckhoff. There is also an additional option for controlling the holding brake for the AMP80xx distributed servo drive.

Application Park shows off diverse robotics applications

Hannover Messe - Modern robots are increasingly taking on high-precision tasks that require maximum accuracy. Thanks to the use of artificial intelligence, they are becoming increasingly flexible and intelligent, and can handle far more complicated tasks than just a few years ago. Around 30 companies will be presenting exciting and modern applications at the Application Park.

Siemens unveils breakthrough innovations in industrial AI and digital twin technology at CES 2025

Siemens - Siemens is showcasing its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens' presence at CES 2025. Siemens – the global leader in industrial software –demonstrated how its technologies are empowering customers to take bold leaps in industrial innovation.

Complex regulation is hindering long-term investment in the European industry, according to new Deloitte scorecard

Deloitte - Almost one in three European companies (32%) considers regulation a major barrier to long-term investment. That is one of the conclusions of Deloitte's recent research. The research has been structured in a scorecard, which provides an overview of several priority areas. It reveals that the complexities of the European industry are posing significant challenges, which is also reflected in Belgium.

Starter flag for the H2Eco Award

Hannover Messe - In the run-up to HANNOVER MESSE 2025, Deutsche Messe AG and the German Hydrogen Association (DWV) are now jointly inviting entries for the H2Eco Award. This is set for presentation on 1 April 2025 on the stage of the Public Forum Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE during the world's leading trade fair for industry. The closing date for companies and institutions to submit their entries for this prestigious award is 10 February 2025.