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Three companies have been nominated for the 2026 Hermes Award. An independent jury led by Fraunhofer President Holger Hanselka selected Festo, Schaeffler, and Ziehl-Abegg. The prestigious industry award is traditionally presented at the opening of the Hannover Messe. The nominated innovations range from microfluidic platforms and actuators for humanoid robotics to elevator drives that do not contain rare earth elements.Read more
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At Interpack 2026, Gerhard Schubert will present a revised portfolio with a clearly structured product strategy centered around “TLM,” “lightline,” and “tog.” The focus will be on the premiere of a new “TLM” generation with an optimized machine and control structure. The trade fair presentation will be complemented by standardized packaging cells, economical entry-level models, and service concepts for long-term high system availability.Read more
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Digitalization in the pharmaceutical industry continues to advance: Pharmaceutical manufacturer Rovi has introduced a digital batch execution system in collaboration with Rockwell Automation and Adasoft. At the heart of the system is the MES “FactoryTalk PharmaSuite,” which replaces paper-based processes and enables the integration of ERP and LIMS systems. The goal is to increase transparency, data integrity, and efficiency in production while laying the groundwork for the scalable digitalization of additional...Read more
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The next Hannover Messe will take place from March 20 to 24, 2026. At the upcoming industrial trade fair, international companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries, as well as the energy sector, will present solutions for resource-efficient, climate-neutral, and resilient production. With its appointment as partner country, Brazil is reaffirming its commitment to driving industrial change toward a sustainable economy. The country wants to further expand its role as a global player...
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