The world will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention in 2025. This treaty, signed in 1875, established the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and laid the foundation for global cooperation in metrology. Celebrations are planned in Paris and Versailles from May 20-22. 

The 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention in 2025 celebrates international collaboration in metrology. The Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) has adopted “Measurements for all times, for all people” as the theme, highlighting metrology’s role in driving progress and innovation.

Over the past century and a half, metrology has evolved to become more stable and reliable. A notable example is the 2019 revision of the SI Units, redefining the kilogram, Ampere, Kelvin, and mole. Metrology’s roots date back to ancient Egypt, where the standard unit of length measurement was a cubit.

Metrology has traversed a long journey, from first principles to mechanical marvels, electronics, digital, and contactless metrology. In the automotive industry, the dimensional accuracy of brake discs is critical. Industrial metrology techniques ensure the safety of drivers and passengers. This is just one example of how industrial metrology impacts our everyday lives.

Metrology is the scientific study of measurement applied to improve our lives. Recent advancements include data-driven metrology for real-time analysis and quality predictions. Non-contact measurement techniques like confocal microscopy enable high-speed, high-precision inspections.

As metrology integrates with Industry 4.0, advanced measuring instruments and IoT devices enable continuous monitoring and adaptive adjustments. Fully automated metrology systems will drive efficiency and cost savings. Mahr Metrology India Pvt Ltd is a significant player in the metrology industry in India, offering a wide range of dimensional metrology solutions.

Starting as a small family business in Esslingen, Mahr has exemplified innovative metrology for over 160 years. The founder, Carl Mahr, made one of the very first callipers in 1868. Advances in automation, data analytics, and precision engineering are expected to drive the future of dimensional metrology.

Mahr offers solutions like MahrSurf 3D, OproSurf, and Mahr Engineered Solutions. Investments in quality assurance will help India become a global manufacturing powerhouse, and Mahr supports Indian companies in their journey to quality excellence.

Since 2021, Mahr India has revamped its applications engineering team and distribution network. They’ve created SMART application centres across the country, where they provide live demos of products and services. Mahr follows the credo of the 5Cs: Co-create Solutions, Customer Engagement, Customer Closeness, Competent Sales Team, and Committed Channel Partners.

Their efforts have reaped results, with a 32% compounded annual growth in business since FY 20-21. Mahr has received peer recognition, including the award for Best Business Agility at the International Business and Education Awards 2024.

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To schedule a demo, please write to marketing.india@mahr.com.

Thriam steps higher in plastic injection moulding to meet growing customer demands, adds new 300-ton machine.

Thriam Toolroom, a plastic products manufacturer, has strengthened its production capabilities with the addition of the Haitian 300-tonne injection moulding machine at its Ahilyanagar facility. This investment enhances efficiency, enabling the company to take on larger and more complex projects while ensuring precision and quality.

Thriam Toolroom continues to advance its manufacturing capabilities. As industries increasingly demand highly complex and visually refined plastic components, the addition of the Haitian 300 Tonnenene injection moulding machine strengthens Thriam Toolroom’s existing 80 Tonnenene to 200 Tonnenene injection moulding capacity. This investment enables a wider range of moulding capabilities to cater to diverse industries.

                              
This growing demand further reinforces Thriam Toolroom’s commitment to investing in advanced manufacturing solutions to meet evolving industry needs.

The arrival of the Haitian 300 Tonne reflects Thriam Toolroom’s broader vision of becoming the preferred partner for plastic products manufacturing solutions. As industries evolve, the company continues to invest in cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of market needs.

Atlas Copco Tools has opened its first Smart Factory Innovation Centre in Pune. The centre will provide a hub for innovation, collaboration, and hands-on experience, enabling businesses across various sectors to explore next-generation automation and smart manufacturing solutions for zero-defect production.

Atlas Copco Tools has inaugurated its first Smart Factory Innovation Centre in India — a state-of-the-art facility in Pune designed to showcase cutting-edge technologies that power Smart Integrated Assembly ecosystems. This centre will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and hands-on experience, enabling businesses across automotive, aerospace, electronics, heavy machinery and manufacturing sectors to explore next-generation automation and smart manufacturing solutions for zero-defect production.

At the Innovation Centre, visitors can experience first-hand the latest advancements in torquing & dispensing technologies. The visitors can experience how software-driven solutions help optimise manufacturing efficiency, build flexibility in manufacturing processes and help achieve sustainability goals at the same time.

 Chandrashekhar Pathak, General Manager, Industrial Technique, Atlas Copco India Pvt. Ltd., said, “The Innovation Centre is not just about showcasing cutting-edge solutions; it’s about fostering a future where businesses from diverse industries come together, explore new technologies, and drive growth through collaboration. The launch of our Innovation Centre in Pune marks a significant milestone in our commitment to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. By embracing smart technologies in the tightening and torquing space, we are enhancing operational efficiency and creating a more sustainable and intelligent manufacturing ecosystem.”

Automated tightening and dispensing technologies – Live demonstrations of completely automated advanced tightening and dispensing solutions that enhance precision and productivity

Error Proofing – Live demonstrations of how new-age error-proofing solutions seamlessly integrate into customers production environments and pave the way for cost savings through reduction in defects and rework

Software suite integration – Seamlessly integrated software solutions providing intelligent insights for enhanced quality control and zero-defect manufacturing

Smart Integrated Assembly – Aligned with sustainability goals, enabling customers to reduce their carbon footprint and improve operational efficiency

By creating a central hub for experimentation, testing and problem-solving, Atlas Copco Tools aims to drive the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies in India and beyond, supporting businesses in achieving enhanced productivity, sustainability and quality.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will once again be represented at HANNOVER MESSE with a joint stand in 2025. Fraunhofer institutes, groups and alliances showcasing 38 exhibits with technological highlights from the fields of production, energy, artificial intelligence and digitisation.

Every year, HANNOVER MESSE is the yardstick for the innovative strength and performance of industry in Germany and Europe. In 2025, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will be present at the world’s leading trade fair for industry with a large joint stand. Under the motto “Innovations for our Future”, 13 Fraunhofer institutes, groups and alliances are presenting their innovations and technologies. A total of 38 exhibits from the three thematic areas of AI for Industrial Innovation, Energy Solutions and Circular Economy, and Smart Systems and Materials Efficiency.

The aspects of sustainability and resource conservation

The exhibits demonstrate how forward-looking innovations are already helping companies to improve their competitiveness today – through optimised processes and innovative products or services. This is especially true in times of great upheaval and challenges in the economy, politics and society. In all of their developments and solutions, the Fraunhofer researchers consider the aspects of sustainability and resource conservation. In the field of artificial intelligence, the Fraunhofer Institutes are presenting concepts that already offer real added value today. For example, AI helps companies to accelerate processes and make them more efficient. Small and medium-sized companies also benefit from this.

Highlight exhibits

The highlight exhibits represent key technologies that mark the state of the art in terms of what is technically feasible. These exhibits, selected for each topic area, are marked by a glowing cube at the booth.

Reliable AI for production monitoring

Artificial intelligence can make production processes more efficient and error-free, but many companies are still hesitant. How safe is AI? On what basis does it make decisions? And who is liable in an emergency? Using the example of quality monitoring for the robot-based insertion of expansion nuts, Fraunhofer IEM shows how AI can be used reliably in production and what added value it creates.

3D components manufactured at high speed

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has further developed extreme high-speed laser material deposition (EHLA), which was originally designed as a coating technology, for additive manufacturing (EHLA3D). According to the researchers at ILT, the advantages are the construction of thin-walled elements and the processability of materials that are difficult to weld, as well as near-net-shape additive manufacturing and even repair.

Cyclometric: recyclable products

The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO is presenting “Cyclometric”, a software platform and methods for the sustainable and cycle-orientated development of products. These make it possible to evaluate and optimise the recyclability of a product or component right from the initial design phase.

Green hydrogen

The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT is presenting information on the topic of green hydrogen: a video table offers visitors the opportunity to interactively explore the production, use, and storage of green hydrogen.

Edge Cloud Continuum for production

In the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies (CCIT), more than 20 Fraunhofer institutes are working on technologies and infrastructures for digitised production. The Edge Cloud Continuum project combines sensor technology, edge computing and AI-supported analyses to enable resource-saving and economical production by using production data.

From plastic waste to 3D printing

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research IFAM, together with the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen, have developed a process for using recycled plastics for 3D printing. The plastic granulate obtained in this way has a purity level of almost 100 per percent and can be used in a 3D printer to manufacture components.

Wind turbine made of wood: Wind of change tower

The “Wind of Change Tower” in the northern Swedish city of Skara is 150 metres high and thus the tallest wooden tower for wind turbines in the world. It consists of modules that are glued together on site. Compared to concrete or steel structures, the wooden construction enables CO₂ savings of up to 90 per percent. The Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI, supervised the bonding of the wooden tower. The exhibit shows a replica of the wooden tower.

Exhibit for citizens: future energy

This interactively designed exhibit takes laymen on a journey around the topic of hydrogen. Visitors follow a molecule on its way through the various stages – water, hydrogen and energy. The exhibit represents an important part of the Fraunhofer mission: the transfer of knowledge to society.

Hydrogen solutions in hall 13

In the special topic area “Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE” in Hall 13, nine other Fraunhofer institutes and facilities are presenting solutions related to hydrogen and the hydrogen economy.

LED and lighting technology, LED Expo Mumbai, opened today at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. It brightened up the venue with ground-breaking displays of lighting solutions. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, the 29th edition factored in a unique amalgamation of LED lighting products, components and solutions, including smart lights, LEDs for design and décor, LEDs for atmospheric lighting and wellness and problem-solving innovations such as biomimicry in lighting applications from more than 233 exhibitors.

Illuminating the industry with lighting innovations for the future, LED Expo Mumbai was inaugurated today. Esteemed dignitaries gracing the ceremony included:

• Chief Guest – Dominic Romell, President, Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry & Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (MCHI-CREDAI) & Managing Director, Romell Group
• Surbhi Jindal, Founder & CEO, DaLight Hub & Ambassador, Women in Lighting India 
• Urmila Rajadhyaksha, President, Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) 
• Ketan Thakkar, President, Electric Merchants Association
• Kunal Shah, Member – Chair, Lighting Designers Association of India (LiDAI)
• Mukesh Gandhi, President, Luminaires Accessories Components Manufacturers Association (LACMA)
• Winston Pereira, Executive Director, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd

During the inauguration ceremony, Dominic Romell, President, Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry & Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (MCHI-CREDAI), expressed: “I am very happy to be here at the LED Expo Mumbai. I request all the developers to come and see what the products are. These products can help add a premium rating to their real estate projects and add value to their flat sales. There are wonderful products here, nearly 6,000 products, and I have seen about 1,000 products, and these are worth watching. Every exhibitor has a different aspect of it right from nature to biomimicry. So, you have everything under one roof.” 

Day one of the event presents a power-packed panel discussion – ‘CXO Power Panel – Balancing Design, Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence in the Lighting Industry’ hosted by Women in Lighting, India. The discussion explored the evolving dynamics between cutting-edge lighting design and the practicalities of large-scale manufacturing. CXOs from leading lighting design firms and manufacturing from India will debate how to strike the right balance between aesthetics, functionality, cost, and sustainability. 

Day two will engage visitors in three technical workshops on the topic: 

– ‘Acoustic Lights’ by Silence Acoustics

– Biomimicry Designs & their Impact on the environment by Studio Black Canvas

– Understanding Lighting Control – Systems, Protocols & Automation by Brightworks Lighting Solution

– Panel Discussion – Landscape Lighting for Safety, Security, & Sustainability  

The event has garnered support from prestigious industry bodies and associations including Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) – a unit of the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), The Electric Merchants Association (EMA) and Women in Lighting India (WIL). 

Honeywell has launched TrackWise Manufacturing, an AI-assisted cloud-native platform designed to revolutionise life sciences companies’ workflow management. The platform aims to bridge the gap between digital and physical manufacturing environments, enabling faster and safer drug introduction.

Honeywell introduced TrackWise Manufacturing, an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted, cloud-native platform designed to transform how life sciences companies manage, automate and digitalise operations. Trackwise Manufacturing is one of the first in the life sciences industry to offer a revolutionary new approach to workflow management that bridges the gap between the digital and physical manufacturing environments.

Most organisations in the life sciences manufacturing sector still rely on paper-based methods for workflow management, leading to errors and inefficiencies that cause data to go unused and can delay the introduction of new drugs, resulting in profit loss per drug. To address these challenges, TrackWise Manufacturing enables organisations to digitise operations and automate workflows through AI-assisted processes that can help companies to bring drugs to market faster and safer.

The solution is built on a new containerised platform that allows software applications to run consistently across different computing environments, eliminating the need for complex, siloed integrations. As a result, manufacturers can achieve greater flexibility and efficiency, allowing them to respond quicker to business needs and regulatory changes.

Pramesh Maheshwari, President of Honeywell Process Solutions, said, “TrackWise Manufacturing is designed to advance the industry’s inefficient systems by leveraging Honeywell’s extensive expertise in automation technologies and life science compliance. By embedding AI-assisted workflows, we are leveraging automation to help life science manufacturers reduce technology transfer times and get products to patients faster.”

By harnessing the capabilities of TrackWise Manufacturing, organisations can optimise process execution and safeguard operational continuity. The platform’s containerised architecture supports flexibility and adaptability, empowering manufacturers to adjust swiftly to evolving market demands while staying compliant with regulatory requirements.

Daniel R. Matlis, President and Founder at Axendia, Inc., said, “In the face of economic pressures, shifting market demands, and evolving regulatory requirements, the life sciences industry is at an inflection point. Industry leaders must seize the opportunity to transform and leverage technological advancements to unify digital quality and manufacturing. Embracing modern technologies, industry can significantly enhance operational effectiveness, improve product quality, streamline regulatory compliance, and accelerate time to market.”

The platform leverages Honeywell’s established Unit Operations OperationsController (UOC) for critical control functions while seamlessly embedding an industry-first quality framework that promotes true quality-by-design manufacturing. By embedding quality metrics into the manufacturing process, this framework changes how manufacturers handle production and compliance, which can ultimately result in faster time to market for products.

TrackWise Manufacturing expands on Honeywell’s TrackWise platform and its 30-year quality management legacy that has helped life sciences organisations get safe products to market in a timely manner. The platform’s launch marks a significant leap forward in the evolution of manufacturing technology, unifying various operational functions to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate product time-to-market.

Synthetic machine lubricants offer superior performance, including better viscosity stability, protection against wear and tear, and enhanced oxidation resistance. Trent Richardson, Area Manager at Tulco Oils, emphasises the importance of using high-performance lubricants in industrial applications.

The advantages of synthetic machine lubricants

As a Machinery Lubrication Consultant for Tulco Oils, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact of using high-performance lubricants in industrial applications. In today’s competitive landscape, the right lubrication strategy isn’t just about keeping machines running—it’s about maximising efficiency, reducing downtime, and extending equipment life. That’s where synthetic machine lubricants make all the difference.

At Tulco Oils, the Lubsoil® brand is engineered to deliver top-tier performance. We focus on cutting-edge fluid technologies designed to enable operations to run efficiently. Let’s explore why switching to synthetic lubricants can be a game-changer for your operations.   

Synthetic machine lubricants

Synthetic machine lubricants have gained prominence in various industries due to their superior performance and numerous advantages over conventional mineral oils. These lubricants are engineered for high performance, offering better viscosity stability, protection against wear and tear, and enhanced oxidation resistance.

Extended equipment life and reduced wear

Synthetic lubricants provide superior wear protection, reducing friction and minimising component damage. This results in fewer breakdowns and longer service life for critical machinery.

Thermal stability and oxidation resistance

High temperatures can quickly degrade conventional oils, leading to sludge and varnish buildup. Synthetic lubricants offer exceptional resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown, keeping systems clean and efficient for extended periods.

Superior low-temperature performance

In colder environments, synthetic lubricants maintain excellent fluidity at low temperatures, ensuring smooth startup and minimising wear during cold conditions. Their ability to perform well in extreme cold helps reduce the risk of equipment damage, improve reliability, and extend the lifespan of machinery operating in harsh climates.

Energy efficiency and cost savings

Synthetic lubricants improve energy efficiency by reducing friction and heat dissipation, which leads to lower power consumption and operational costs. Their extended drain intervals result in fewer oil changes, minimising downtime and maintenance expenses. This combination of benefits helps businesses reduce overall operational costs while improving performance and reliability. With longer-lasting lubrication, synthetic oils offer a more cost-effective and efficient solution for equipment maintenance.

Lubrication strategy

All these factors decrease the overall costs of running your operations. Switching to synthetic lubricants is a logical step to enhance equipment’s reliability, efficiency, and longevity. By lowering power consumption, extending oil-drain intervals, and reducing maintenance expenses, synthetic oils provide a cost-effective solution for businesses. At Tulco Oils, we are committed to helping companies like yours find the ideal lubrication solutions tailored to your needs. At Tulco Oils, we’re dedicated to helping businesses like yours find the perfect lubrication solutions that deliver real results. 

Delta Electronics showcases its latest innovations in AI-based robotics and automation at HANNOVER MESSE 2025. The company’s D-Bot series (cobots) have been awarded the Red Dot Award and the German Design Award and are integrated into the NVIDIA Omniverse.

Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based intelligent and green solutions, showcases its latest innovations in AI-based robotics and automation and its intelligent energy and data centre infrastructure solutions at HANNOVER MESSE 2025. A special highlight is Delta’s collaborative robots of the D-Bot series (cobots), which have been awarded the Red Dot Award and the German Design Award, as well as their integration into the NVIDIA Omniverse.

For a more sustainable and intelligent future

Dalip Sharma, President and General Manager, Delta Electronics EMEA, said, “At this year’s HANNOVER MESSE, we showcase transformative solutions that are driving progress towards a sustainable and intelligent future in the EMEA region and beyond. Intelligent manufacturing and logistics, e-mobility, smart energy grids and data centres are all key topics and industrial sectors in which we look forward to forming even closer partnerships with customers in the future.”

The possibilities of NVIDIA Omniverse

One of the key innovations at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 is Delta’s cobots, which are seamlessly integrating with artificial intelligence and smart machine vision systems, demonstrating improved precision and adaptability for higher productivity and safety in a variety of manufacturing environments. Visitors to the stand are also seeing how Delta is using the NVIDIA Omniverse to create digital twins, improve production processes, increase efficiency, and test and validate cobots before introducing them into the real world.

Solutions for tomorrow’s logistics

Delta also provides the technologies needed to optimise tomorrow’s logistics, for example, its MOOVair wireless charging systems, designed to streamline logistics with seamless, automated charging of AGVs, forklifts, and tow tractors in all types of factories and warehouses.

Advancing the energy transition

Delta is actively committing to the global transition to clean energy and e-mobility and is therefore also showcasing a comprehensive range of solutions for commercial and industrial applications and sustainable energy generation facilities. These solutions include the integration of new technologies within sustainable energy production and focusing on increasing the efficiency and utilisation of such energy. In addition, Delta is offering advanced technologies to ensure grid stability and optimisation – which are becoming particularly important with the integration of renewable energies into the electricity mix. In line with this, the company is also presenting a variety of battery storage systems for different scales and applications, from commercial buildings to large-scale grid support.

AI-powered energy management platform orchestrates energy resources

Delta is showcasing its next-generation EV charging solutions, ranging from high-power DC fast chargers for public charging stations and commercial fleets to smart AC chargers for home and workplace charging. Delta Grid, the intelligent energy management platform, is orchestrating these diverse energy resources, including battery storage at the megawatt scale, to optimise performance and sustainability. This AI-powered platform is actively monitoring, controlling, and optimising energy infrastructure, enabling businesses and utilities to maximise efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

Data centre solutions for critical applications

Delta’s Xubus Edge data centre solutions are providing a reliable and highly available infrastructure for mission-critical applications. The series, including the robust outdoor unit, is ensuring business continuity and is supporting the demanding requirements of networked industrial environments. Delta is also introducing its high-end Power Shelves, which are providing optimised efficiency and reliable power for AI data centres and NVIDIA servers.

ICONICS announces its official name change to Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions (MEIDS), marking a bold step in its evolution. Backed by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, MEIDS continues to lead in SCADA automation, digitalisation, and smart, sustainable buildings with expanded resources and global reach. 

ICONICS, a SCADA industrial automation, digitalisation, and smart buildings software provider, changes to Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions (MEIDS). This milestone is a step forward in the company’s integration into the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation family and helps showcase its continued evolution into a global leader in digital solutions and transformation. 

Mitsubishi Electric has supported ICONICS’ growth for over a decade, culminating in a full acquisition in 2019 and continued collaboration as part of the Mitsubishi Electric Group. This name change is a recognition of our technological excellence, customer commitment, and position as Mitsubishi Electric’s global SCADA automation and digitalisation platform. 

The Meaning Behind the Name 

The name unites the global strength of Mitsubishi Electric—a trusted leader in industrial and digital innovation; the legacy of ICONICS as a pioneer in SCADA automation and digitalisation software; and a growing portfolio of digital solutions for industrial operations, infrastructure, and smart, sustainable buildings. These elements combine to deliver the software, services, and next-generation technologies that drive performance and long-term impact.

This foundation enables MEIDS to set the gold standard in SCADA automation and digitalisation, reinforcing our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer success by empowering industries worldwide. 

A Strong Heritage, A Stronger Future 

While the name has changed, the mission and entrepreneurial spirit of the company remain steadfast, delivering groundbreaking SCADA automation, smart buildings software, and digitalisation solutions with exceptional customer service. Major innovations across core product families, in particular GENESIS (also referred to as GENESIS version 11), are underway. By retaining “Iconics,” the company honors its rich legacy of innovation, while “Digital Solutions” reflects expansion into advanced services, intelligent technologies, and the future of industrial digitalisation. 

Ted Hill, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions, emphasises the significance of this transition, “This is more than a name change—it’s a declaration of who we are and where we’re headed. With the backing of Mitsubishi Electric and the agility of ICONICS, we are uniquely positioned to drive the future of industrial automation and smart, sustainable infrastructure. Our customers can expect the same cutting-edge solutions and world-class support, now with even greater resources and opportunities.” 

The Best of Both Worlds: Innovation with Global Strength 

Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions brings together the innovation and agility of a tech pioneer with the strength and scale of a 100-year-old global leader. The customers can benefit from deep integration within Mitsubishi Electric’s ecosystem—spanning industrial automation and digitalization, intelligent infrastructure, and smart building and energy management solutions. With Mitsubishi Electric ranked among Forbes’ Top 200 World’s Best Employers and Top 400 World’s Largest Companies, this alignment strengthens their ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions worldwide. 

Continued Bold New Steps 

This transformation cements our role as Mitsubishi Electric’s global platform for SCADA industrial automation, digitalisation, and smart building and workplace solutions—reaffirming our commitment to customers, partners, and employees. Aligned with this vision, MEIDS recently launched our flagship GENESIS platform and continues to release quarterly updates to our Intelligent Building Software Stack (IBSS). This is more than a new name—it’s the next chapter of innovation, integration, and industry leadership. 

This year, the Salzgitter Group is once again putting its green steel brand SALCOS at the centre of its appearance at HANNOVER MESSE. But personnel recruitment will also play a role.

This year, the steelmakers of Salzgitter AG are presenting themselves at HANNOVER MESSE under the motto “A new way of thinking for a new industry – #hierpassierts”. The aim is to emphasise the company’s leading role in the circular economy and in the sustainable restructuring of the economy.

At the Salzgitter AG stand C62 in hall 13, everything will once again revolve around the group’s own green steel brand SALCOS. With the SALCOS transformation programme of the same name, the Salzgitter Group is in the process of gradually converting its steel production to hydrogen-based processes in order to establish almost CO₂-free steel production. In addition to a wealth of information about Salzgitter AG, the products of its individual subsidiaries and the SALCOS transformation programme, this year’s trade fair stand will also be hosting a presentation by the Hydrogen Campus Salzgitter e.V., which is committed to promoting and developing pioneering hydrogen technologies.

In addition, the Salzgitter AG Human Resources department will be represented throughout the entire trade fair to provide interested visitors with information about the numerous career opportunities in the Salzgitter Group.

Frank Seinsche, responsible for trade fairs at the Salzgitter Group: “As pioneers in the industry, we are demonstrating at our trade fair stand how hydrogen-based steel production will enable the production of virtually CO2-free steel in the future. In addition, steel plays an important role in the development of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany. The group will use large quantities of hydrogen for production in the future, is currently building its own large electrolyser and offers suitable pipes for the development of hydrogen networks.”