At a time when Industry 4.0 conversations dominate industrial trade shows and boardrooms alike, many manufacturers still miss the mark. The problem isn’t the technology. It’s how it’s being approached.Jeff Winter, a well-known voice in digital manufacturing and VP of Business Strategy at Critical Manufacturing, shared insights at Hannover Messe 2025—cutting through the jargon to […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, amid the buzz around generative AI and intelligent automation, Bernd Gross, CEO and co-founder of Cumulocity, offered a pragmatic lens into the convergence of AI and IoT—and what industrial leaders are still getting wrong.As co-founder of Cumulocity and an early architect of industrial IoT platforms, Gross has witnessed the sector’s evolution firsthand. His […]
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As the conversation shifts from Industry 4.0 to 5.0, one problem remains unsolved: most industrial environments are running on legacy infrastructure. Machines last decades. Control systems are often 30 years old. But the demands placed on manufacturing—greater flexibility, lower emissions, workforce shortages—are growing quickly.The question isn’t whether the technology exists. It’s how to implement change […]
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The manufacturing industry is at a pivotal inflection point. Amid growing complexity—geopolitical volatility, labor shortages, and a wave of technological disruption—many manufacturers are rethinking not just their systems, but their entire approach to transformation. What’s becoming increasingly clear is that technology alone isn’t enough. The companies that will thrive are those that can match innovation with […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, there’s one term on everyone’s lips: AI. But amidst the noise, Francisco Almada Lobo brings a clear, strategic voice to the table—cutting through the hype to highlight what actually matters in manufacturing today: control, visibility, and preparedness.For manufacturers navigating rising product complexity, volatile supply chains, and increased customization demands, the pressure […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, Friedrich Richter, Schneider Electric’s senior vice president of Services for Industrial Automation, didn’t just talk about digital transformation—he laid out why so many industrial players are still stuck in pilot purgatory. From small manufacturers to global enterprises, most are not struggling to start the journey; they’re struggling to scale it.The reality? Over 70% of companies […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, one theme stood out across the conversations in industrial automation: human-centric automation. Aurelien Le Sant, CTO & SVP of Innovation & Technology for Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, shared insights on this emerging approach that places people—not machines—at the center of innovation, redefining how automation systems are designed, deployed, and operated. […]
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As industrial systems grow increasingly complex, the traditional reliance on cloud-based analytics is being fundamentally challenged. What’s emerging instead is a shift toward real-time, on-site intelligence—driven by embedded AI at the edge. This transformation is not just technical; it’s strategic, offering new ways to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in environments where timing, precision, and […]
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Circularity isn’t just a sustainability buzzword—it’s a smart business strategy. Speaking from Schneider Electric’s circularity-themed booth, Hany Fouda, SVP of Process Automation, outlined how circularity can deliver resilience, profitability, and operational efficiency for industrial companies.Why Circularity Matters NowThe global business environment is shifting rapidly. Customers are demanding not just supply chain resilience but operational models […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, Ali Haj Fraj, Senior Vice President of the Digital Factory at Schneider Electric, offers a compelling perspective on one of the most pressing industrial challenges: how to balance sustainability with global competitiveness. His answer? Don’t treat them as opposing forces. Instead, treat sustainability as a core driver of performance.Rethinking the Sustainability–Competitiveness Trade-OffToo often, […]
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Hannover Messe 2025 is where manufacturers and industrial companies find practical solutions for real-world challenges. This year, InfluxData is bringing something different: an efficient, cost-effective way to handle industrial data in real time. Visit Hall 14, Booth H38, to see how InfluxDB simplifies data management, provides instant insights, and reduces storage costs.Why InfluxDB?Manufacturers deal with massive amounts of […]
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What is Open Automation?Open automation is reshaping industrial operations by allowing businesses to integrate new automation technologies at the speed of innovation. Traditionally, industrial systems have been locked into proprietary ecosystems, limiting flexibility and slowing down the adoption of new solutions. Open automation, as defined by Michael Martinez, Open Automation Solutions Offer Manager, is about […]
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