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Hannover Messe 2023: Future solutions from NRW

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At this year’s Hannover Messe from April 17 to 21, the focus will be on the trends CO2-neutral production, energy management, Industry 4.0, AI & machine learning, and hydrogen & fuel cells. The partner country of the Hannover Messe is Indonesia, which is by far the largest economy in the ASEAN region.

The state of NRW is represented with a 500 m² joint stand in Hall 7 Stand D09, offering its exhibitors a suitable setting to showcase solutions for industry. The exhibitors include

  • @-yet Industrial IT Security GmbH: www.add-yet-iis.de
    @-yet Industrial IT Security GmbH combines many years of experience in OT security and data protection with knowledge of the technology and requirements of automation and Industry 4.0 in companies. This makes us an important partner for securely shaping your path into the digital future.
  • a.p. microelectronic GmbH: www.ap-micro.de
    a.p. microelectronic GmbH is a modern electronics development and production company for sophisticated automotive and industrial electronics, control modules, sensor applications, LED applications as well as actuator and motor controls. a.p. micro has been active since 1984 and is also certified according to IATF 16949.
  • ATR Industrie-Elektronik GmbH: www.atrie.de
    Specialist for switchgear cabinet and control system construction:since 1970 ATR Industrie-Elektronik has been developing and producing electronic assemblies for measurement, control and regulation technology for almost all branches of industry.
  • bwh Spezialkoffer GmbH: www.bwh-koffer.de
    We make ideas portable. For 40 years, the case experts at bwh have been developing and manufacturing sophisticated special cases for industry. As the market leader, bwh Koffer offers its customers complete solutions – from the initial idea to the product ready for series production.
  • Competence Center 5G.NRW: www.5g.nrw
    ​​​​​​​The Competence Center 5G.NRW (CC5G.NRW for short) is helping to develop North Rhine-Westphalia into the lead market for 5G: It reduces technical entry barriers for companies, develops the economic potential for vertical markets – such as automotive and mobility, energy, food and agriculture, smart cities, healthcare and production, and many more – and accelerates innovation diffusion.
  • Enlyze GmbH: www.enlyze.com
    ENLYZE sammelt Maschinendaten selbst ältester, heterogener Maschinenparks und ermöglicht damit datengesteuertes Produktivitätsmanagement basierend auf der gefertigten Realität und belastbaren Kennzahlen, wie einem vollautomatischen OEE, statt auf manueller Datenerfassung und Bauchgefühl.
  • F.H. Papenmeier GmbH & Co. KG: www.papenmeier.de
    Papenmeier is an owner-managed family company and is represented worldwide with the product areas Lumiglas, RehaTechnik and Electronics. The company is strongly committed to research and development. Customer-specific solutions are produced in the internal manufacturing facilities. The company employs around 110 people and provides training.
  • Dortmund University of Applied Sciences: www.fh-dortmund.de
    Students on the master’s degree courses in mechanical engineering and vehicle development at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences develop and manufacture the “Nuevo 35” hybrid. The focus is on the life cycle balance of CO2 emissions. The entire life cycle, including production of the vehicle, electricity and fuel, and disposal, should not exceed 35 g CO2/km. Other relevant factors are safety, sustainability, technical feasibility.
  • Forschungsgemeinschaft Werkzeuge und Werkstoffe e.V.: www.fgw.de
  • Güth & Wolf GmbH: www.gueth-wolf.de
    Güth & Wolf GmbH, established in 1887, is manufacturer of textile tapes and webbings made from all common types of cellulose and synthetic fibres, available in widths from 3 mm to 600 mm and designed for loads up to 87 tonnes. We produce more than 1 million metres every day.
  • Heuel & Löher GmbH & Co. KG: www.localino.net
    Localino is a partner for the optimization and digitalization of indoor and outdoor processes and provides support in all aspects of localization, machine connections, customizing and development of products, and process consulting.
  • Hotset GmbH: www.hotset.com
    Highly efficient cutting-edge technology for all areas of industrial temperature control technology, innovative product and system solutions for thermodynamic applications and a wide range of holistic outsourcing services – that’s hotset!
  • IANUS Simulation GmbH: www.ianus-simulation.de
    IANUS is a DeepTech software company that provides individual solutions in the field of flow simulation as Simulation-as-a-Service or as a customized AI module. Our technology supports industrial companies from various industries. Industries to solve highly complex challenges.
  • infodas GmbH: www.infodas.com
  • InterRed GmbH: www.interred.de
    InterRed GmbH, one of the leading providers in the field of digital asset management, content management and editorial systems, is presenting the InterRed ContentHub at the Hannover Messe. This enables companies to manage their content jointly, centrally and intelligently, to find it easily and to use it in a targeted manner in all media channels.
  • ROLLAX GmbH & Co. KG: www.rollax.com
    Papenmeier is an owner-managed family company and is represented worldwide with the product areas Lumiglas, RehaTechnik and Electronics. The company is strongly committed to research and development. Customer-specific solutions are produced in the internal manufacturing facilities. The company employs around 110 people and provides training.
  • SuperOffice GmbH: www.superoffice.de
  • University of Siegen: www.uni-siegen.de/zew/athena
    The University of Siegen is a member of the European university alliance ATHENA. ATHENA offers an excellent international network for R&D and the promotion of innovation. At Hannover Messe 2023, five ATHENA partners will present various exhibits on the topics of IoT, robotics and smart sensing.
  • Networks
    – Bergische Struktur- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH : www.bergische-gesellschaft.de
    – Exzellenzcluster Internet of Production (IoP)/PROTECA: www.iop.rwth-aachen.de und www.proteca.rwth-aachen.de
    – Netzwerk Maschinenbau Südwestfalen / c/o GWS im MK mbH: www.nemas-sw.de
    – OWL Maschinenbau e.V.: www.owl-maschinenbau.de
    – ProduktionNRW c/o VDMA NRW:  www.produktion.nrw.de​​​​​​​​​​​

Visitors can expect interesting exhibits at the booth. Among them is Pepper, a humanoid robot that is used, for example, in nursing and geriatric care. The robot will tell visitors about its activities and answer questions. In addition to its perception and communication capabilities, Pepper can also move and thus motivate people to exercise. At the trade fair, Pepper will also provide information about the European Higher Education Alliance ATHENA, which will be presented at the stand of the University of Siegen.

  • With almost 190,000 employees in more than 1,600 companies, mechanical engineering is the largest industrial employer in North Rhine-Westphalia. Its turnover in 2022 was approximately 46.6 billion euros. North Rhine-Westphalia is home to major world-class industrial companies as well as dozens of smaller “hidden champions” that are leaders in their fields of business.
  • Every fifth German machine is produced in North Rhine-Westphalia, with drive technology and fittings among the specialist sectors with the greatest production values. Mechanical and plant engineering provides impetus and at the same time is an “enabler” for many other branches of industry. It enables the digital transformation of industry and, in terms of sustainability, ensures the necessary savings in energy and CO2.

Mechanical and plant engineering in NRW

With almost 190,000 employees in more than 1,600 companies, mechanical engineering is the largest industrial employer in North Rhine-Westphalia. Its turnover in 2022 was approximately 46.6 billion euros. North Rhine-Westphalia is home to major world-class industrial companies as well as dozens of smaller “hidden champions” that are leaders in their fields of business. Every fifth German machine is produced in North Rhine-Westphalia, with drive technology and fittings among the specialist sectors with the greatest production values. Mechanical and plant engineering provides impetus and at the same time is an “enabler” for many other branches of industry. It enables the digital transformation of industry and, in terms of sustainability, ensures the necessary savings in energy and CO2.

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