Artificial intelligence (AI) at the Hannover Messe

Geopolitical tensions, climate change, stagnating growth, high energy prices and a shortage of skilled workers mean that cost discipline and efficiency are currently the dominant themes in companies. At the same time, artificial intelligence means that the world of work in industry will change profoundly. In addition, business leaders and trade associations are warning of a deindustrialization of Europe," says Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG, describing the environment at this year's Hannover Messe. "This year's Hannover Messe is more important than ever, because the economic and political environment has rarely been so volatile. In Hannover, technologies and solutions are presented that enable industry to produce competitively and sustainably. At the trade fair, everything revolves around intelligent and CO2-neutral production, AI, hydrogen and cross-sector energy solutions. For European companies in particular, the Hannover Messe will thus become a bulwark against the impending deindustrialization of Europe," says Köckler. "Our exhibitors will show that competitive industrial production is possible in Europe. However, this requires a regulatory framework that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship." The solution lies in the interplay of automation, digitalization and electrification, broad cross-industry and cross-border cooperation and a clear political course.

"Visitors to the Hannover Messe are looking for guidance on how they can use automation, artificial intelligence, renewable energies or hydrogen in a meaningful way. The exhibitors at Hannover Messe provide precisely this expertise," says Köckler. Hannover Messe has been the most important trade fair for the digitalization of industry for more than a decade. Artificial intelligence is now taking industrial digitalization to the next level. It is revolutionizing industry by making processes more efficient and enabling new value creation. By using AI, companies can shorten development times and save resources and energy. "The speed at which AI solutions are finding their way into industry is breathtaking. Companies must invest now and, above all, introduce their employees to the opportunities offered by AI, otherwise they will be left behind by the competition," emphasizes Köckler. "AI is the key to a competitive and sustainable industry." Concrete applications can be seen at the Hannover Messe: Robots that can be controlled by voice, machines that automatically detect errors or systems that reduce downtime through predictive maintenance. Köckler: "Generative AI will be able to design machines in the near future. This will lead to a fundamental change in the job profile of engineers. This will also be discussed at the Hannover Messe."