In Germany, many companies are already using generative AI in software development. However, there is a reluctance to use agent-based AI. The main reasons for this are integration problems, legacy systems and governance requirements.

Teamviewer has introduced key enhancements to its industry solutions 'Agentless Access' and 'Assist AR'. The company is thus strengthening its AI-supported offering at the interface between operational technology (OT) and IT.

With 'Z14I-HG' Durabook presents an AI-ready Fully Rugged Mobile Workstation with Nvidia RTX 5000/3500 Ada graphics.

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced 'Check Point AI Defense Plane'. This unified AI security control plane helps organizations manage the networking, deployment and operation of AI across the enterprise.

Infineon is participating in three European quantum pilot lines. The aim is to transfer research into industrial production more quickly. A total of six projects are to accelerate the development of quantum chips in Europe over the next seven years.

At Hannover Messe 2026, the Profibus User Organization (PNO) elected a new Board of Directors and Advisory Board. The focus was on technology updates, financial figures and the strategic expansion towards integrated communication and automation solutions.

Humanoid robots working in factories has long been considered a vision of the future. Siemens, Nvidia and the British start-up Humanoid have now brought this moment a little closer - with a tangible practical test under real conditions.

Bosch Rexroth, ServiceNow and the Next Level Mittelstand initiative are expanding the any.site AI network. The aim is to make industrial knowledge more readily available and support the digital transformation in manufacturing.

VDMA and Innovalia are jointly developing a data room portal for mechanical and plant engineering. It is intended to facilitate the secure exchange of data and accelerate the use of data-based applications in industry.

A survey by the ZVEI shows: Almost every second company in the electrical and digital industry is already using industrial AI productively. Many are planning increasing investments and expect rapid economic effects. The industry is forecasting growth again for 2026.

The German mechanical and plant engineering industry is under increasing pressure from regulation, high costs and geopolitical risks. According to the VDMA, many companies are considering investing abroad. At the same time, the industry remains technologically competitive.

Schaeffler has been awarded the German Innovation Award 2026. The prize was awarded for an industrial metaverse approach that links real production processes with digital simulations and enables AI-supported manufacturing.

Schaeffler has been honored with the Hermes Award. The prize was awarded for a scalable actuator platform for humanoid robotics that is designed for industrial series production and high integration.

The embedded computer 'NRU-160-FT' from Neousys can be installed in dustproof or waterproof housings and uses their walls to dissipate heat.

Germany and France have presented a joint report on industrial artificial intelligence. The document bundles priorities, technical fields of action and recommendations for the development of a European AI ecosystem.

Siemens is launching 'Eigen Engineering Agent', an AI for automation technology. The solution is integrated into the TIA Portal, has been tested with over 100 companies and is designed to significantly accelerate engineering processes.

Authorities, industry and IT were most frequently targeted by cyber criminals in 2025. Authorities remained the main target of cyber attacks, as the latest report and situation report "Anatomy of a Cyber World: Global Report by Kaspersky Security Services" from Kaspersky shows.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe, German branch, has announced a change in management: Mario Poltronieri took over as President of the German branch on April 1, 2026.

On the occasion of the strike announced by ver.di on the first two days of Hannover Messe 2026 (20 and 21 April), which will paralyze public transport in Hanover, the organizer, Deutsche Messe, is expressing clear criticism and great concern about the impact on the trade fair and business location.

RobCo is presenting a new industrial robotics system for dynamic tasks in industry at the Hannover Messe. With 'Autonomous Alfie', the company is opening up a new category of robotic solutions. This allows tasks in which processes, objects and environmental conditions vary to be increasingly automated.