
Hannover Messe 2026 (www.industrial-production.de)
Networked energy and automation solutions
Schneider Electric presents solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe 2026: networked energy and automation technologies, AI-supported processes, modern control systems and strategies to combat skills shortages, safety risks and energy inefficiency.

IT Partnership in the Energy Market (www.computer-automation.de)
CGI and Schneider Electric cooperate
CGI and Schneider Electric are expanding their collaboration in the DACH region. The aim is to support energy suppliers with grid modernization, digitalization and regulatory requirements. The focus is on ADMS-, GIS- and AI-based solutions.

Millions lost due to hardware-bound systems (www.industrial-production.de)
Effects of closed automation in the industry
Industrial companies can increase their competitiveness by USD 11.28 million a year by modernizing closed automation systems. This is according to a recent Omdia study.

Schneider Electric at the K 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Open platforms and AI in plastics recycling
Schneider Electric shows how digital networking and AI-based automation can make the plastics industry more efficient and sustainable. The solutions open up new ways to optimize recycling processes in real time and close loops intelligently.

Efficient plastics recycling (www.industrial-production.de)
Evonik pilot plant digitized in partnership with Schneider Electric
A new pilot plant at Evonik's Essen site is being operated with Schneider Electric's open automation solution to optimize additives for plastics recycling. The collaboration aims to use data analytics, improve scalability and support circular practices.

Efficient plastics recycling (www.polyformnext.de)
Evonik digitizes thermoplastic plant with Schneider Electric
A new pilot plant at Evonik's Essen site is being operated with Schneider Electric's open automation solution to optimize additives for plastics recycling. The collaboration aims to use data analytics, improve scalability and support circular practices.

Schneider Electric (www.industrial-production.de)
Management changes strengthen DACH organization
Schneider Electric, provider for the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the appointment of Martin Jäger as the new Vice President Home Solutions for the DACH region, effective September 1, 2025.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Management changes strengthen DACH organization
Schneider Electric, provider for the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the appointment of Martin Jäger as the new Vice President Home Solutions for the DACH region, effective September 1, 2025.

Optimize efficiencies (www.industrial-production.de)
Sustainable industry starts with efficiency
Electrification and digitalization are key levers for improving efficiency in industry. Optimizing efficiency requires an intelligent and flexible approach that makes full use of the available technical possibilities.

Schneider Electric (www.industrial-production.de)
How AI and the cloud are challenging sustainability
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is driving up the energy consumption of data centers and jeopardizing global sustainability goals. Schneider Electric presents six practical solutions to meet the new requirements.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
How AI and the cloud are challenging sustainability
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is driving up the energy consumption of data centers and jeopardizing global sustainability goals. Schneider Electric presents six practical solutions to meet the new requirements.

Schneider Electric at the Hannover Messe (www.industrial-production.de)
Shaping the future of the industry
Schneider Electric presents its progress in the field of open, software-defined automation and its latest technological innovations. The press conference was opened by the acting Federal Minister of Education and Research, Cem Özdemir.

Interview with Barbara Frei (www.industrial-production.de)
Future-proof through innovation
Schneider Electric is presenting its solutions for future-proof production at the Hannover Messe. In an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer, Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President Industrial Automation, explains what the key areas are and what role AI, energy management and sustainability play in this. Finally, she ventures a forecast of future economic developments.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Mike Hughes is Zone President DACH
On February 1, Mike Hughes took over the position of Zone President DACH at Schneider Electric. He succeeds Stefan Gierse, who has left the company.

Services in drive technology (www.industrial-production.de)
Schneider Electric and Blemo expand their partnership
Schneider Electric and Blemo deepen their partnership. Blemo, a specialist in drive technology, is now a certified "Authorized Industrial Service Reseller" (AISR) of Schneider Electric and can support its customers with a significantly expanded service portfolio.

Software platform from Schneider Electric (www.polyformnext.de)
With open automation for chemical recycling
The Swiss start-up GR3N has developed an environmentally friendly process for chemical PET recycling. The recycling plant is based on an open automation approach that was implemented with Schneider Electric.

UniversalAutomation.Org (www.computer-automation.de)
Raquel Torres is the new President
Raquel Torres succeeds John Conway as President of UniversalAutomation.Org.

Capgemini and Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Cooperation in the field of energy management
As the first result of their strategic cooperation in the field of energy management, Capgemini and Schneider Electric are presenting the 'Energy Command Center', a management platform for monitoring and controlling energy systems

For the metal and mineral industry (www.computer-automation.de)
Schneider supports the reduction of Scope 3 emissions
With the "Materialize" programme, Schneider Electric is supporting the metals and minerals industry as a supplier to the digital industry in reducing so-called "Scope 3" emissions along its entire value chain.

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Model-based reporting for data center sustainability indicators
Schneider Electric's DCIM solution 'EcoStruxure IT' is being expanded to include automated, model-based sustainability reporting for data centers.

Sustainability report (www.industrial-production.de)
Schneider Electric exceeds its own targets for 2023
Schneider Electric has published its latest report on the progress of the company's sustainability measures. The report for 2023 shows that in the past year alone, the tech group's digital solutions and services have helped customers save around 112 tons ofCO2 and a total of 553 tons ofCO2 since 2018.

Management change at Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Stefan Gierse becomes new Zone President DACH
As the new Zone President DACH, Stefan Gierse will succeed Christophe de Maistre in April 2024. His task will be to further develop the regional business strategy, expertise and market access in line with Schneider Electric's corporate philosophy.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Plant honored as Sustainability Lighthouse
Schneider Electric's plant in Hyderabad, India - one of India's most important technology locations - has been recognized as a Sustainability Lighthouse by the Davos World Economic Forum. This is the third award of this kind for Schneider Electric.

Acquisition (www.computer-automation.de)
Schneider Electric takes over climate protection consultant EcoAct
With the acquisition of EcoAct from Atos, Schneider Electric is further expanding its range of sustainability consulting services.

Schneider Electric at the SPS (www.industrial-production.de)
Focus on the integrative IoT approach
At the SPS 2023 trade fair, Schneider Electric will be demonstrating the corporate sustainability effect in Hall 1, Stand 540, and in Hall 6, Stand 230. And will show how digital IoT technologies can be used to make production smarter, more climate-friendly and more economical.

Interview with Barbara Frei (www.computer-automation.de)
"The skills shortage is definitely real"
Digitalization in companies is bringing about change in terms of work organization and design. But what about the coveted skilled workers? Barbara Frei from Schneider Electric assesses the situation.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Data server for intelligent energy distribution
The Ethernet gateway 'EcoStruxure Panel Server' from Schneider Electric is a data server for the control cabinet that connects intelligent components with each other regardless of the manufacturer.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Cooperation with Intel and Applied Materials
Schneider Electric is supporting partners from the semiconductor industry in climate-friendly business with a new program. 'Catalyze' aims to reduce CO₂ emissions along the entire supply chain of participating companies.

Anniversary edition (www.computer-automation.de)
25 years of Computer&Automation - The e-paper
For 25 years, Computer&Automation has accompanied the growing influence of IT in automation technology. Ultimately, IT and automation can no longer be clearly separated. In this anniversary issue, you can read about the importance that automation could have in the future.

Interview with Barbara Frei (www.industrial-production.de)
A critical look at the last 10 years
Ten years ago, Acatech issued a final declaration with clear implementation recommendations for Industry 4.0. At this year's Hannover Messe, Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President for Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, took a reflective look back at the past decade.

Hanover Fair (www.computer-automation.de)
E-Paper: HANNOVER MESSE DAILY Day 4
The top news from the fourth issue: Robert Habeck at the Hannover Messe +++ First virtual Simatic controller +++ 75th anniversary at Pilz +++ Interview with Schneider Electric +++ The long road to the App Store +++ 20 years of Optris +++ Sustainable automation with WAGO +++

Sustainability report for 2022 (www.industrial-production.de)
Schneider Electric presents progress in sustainability
Schneider Electric has published the latest figures on the progress of its sustainability measures. The report for 2022 states that digital solutions and services made it possible to save around 90 million tons ofCO2 last year.

Review (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in February 2023
In addition to annual trends and new developments, the topic of security and how to maintain it played a key role in our most-read articles of the past month. Find out which negative headlines also made it into the ranking here.

Robotics (www.computer-automation.de)
First cobot from Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has developed a collaborative robot for safe cooperation between man and machine. 'Lexium Cobot' is available in five model variants.

OT/IT security (www.computer-automation.de)
Schneider Electric and BitSight cooperate
Schneider Electric and BitSight are pooling their expertise to make OT systems more resilient to cyber risks. Other OT providers are also invited to take part in the project.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Modular data center solution in four variants
The Easy Modular all-in-one data centers from Schneider Electric in four standardized form factors with additional configurable options combine power supply, cooling and IT equipment in a preconfigured solution.

Schneider Electric (www.industrial-production.de)
Paving the way for a sustainably transformed industry
Schneider Electric is presenting an encouraging message at this year's Hannover Messe: Even though climate change, the energy crisis, a shortage of skilled workers and supply bottlenecks pose enormous challenges for the industry, the technological possibilities for overcoming them have long been available and tried and tested.

Circuit breaker (www.industrial-production.de)
Thermal monitoring functions
Schneider Electric has added thermal monitoring systems to its EasyPacT EXE vacuum circuit-breaker series.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Philippe Delorme becomes Executive Vice President Europe Operations
Effective April 1, Schneider Electric appoints Philippe Delorme as the new Executive Vice President Europe Operations. He will retain his role as a member of the company's Executive Committee.

Merten by Schneider Electric (www.polyformnext.de)
Switches and sockets made from ocean plastic
Turning ocean waste into high-quality products: Schneider Electric manufactures switches and sockets from ocean plastic. The Merten Ocean Plastic series was presented at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and received the "CES 2022 Innovation Award for Sustainability" in advance.

Transportation system (www.industrial-production.de)
New multi-carrier
Schneider Electric has developed Lexium MC12, a new multi-carrier for transporting, positioning and grouping objects.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
New appointments to management positions
Schneider Electric has appointed Barbara Frei as the new Executive Vice President of the global Industrial Automation business unit. With immediate effect, the manager will take over the position from Peter Herweck, who was appointed CEO of Aveva on May 1.

Barbara Frei and Christel Heydemann (www.industrial-production.de)
Schneider Electric fills new management positions
The new Executive Vice President Industrial Automation is Barbara Frei, her successor in the position of Executive Vice President Europe Operations is Christel Heydemann.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Available with up to 600 kW UPS capacity
Schneider Electric is expanding its range of 3-phase UPS systems: The Easy UPS 3L series supports the operation of external battery cabinets and is available in various power sizes from 250 to 600 kVA (400 V).

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Automation of complex machines
With PacDrive 3, Schneider Electric has developed a technology platform for the automation of very complex machine applications.

Schneider Electric (www.computer-automation.de)
Material flow automated with mobile robotics
Schneider Electric has implemented a 'MiR500' from Mobile Industrial Robots at its plant in Bukowno, Poland. The autonomous robot autonomously transports finished products between the warehouse and production.

SPS Connect (www.computer-automation.de)
Highlights of the digital event available
SPS Connect is over, but you can still access the highlights from the presentation program on demand until the end of the year. Follow exciting roundtables and specialist presentations once again!

Schneider Electric at SPS Connect (www.computer-automation.de)
Designed for smaller IT environments
Schneider Electric announces the launch of an 'Edge in a Box' solution. The pre-configurable edge solution was developed in collaboration with technology partners StorMagic and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).

SPS Connect 24.11. - 15:50 - 16:35 (www.computer-automation.de)
The digital twin - the heart of Industry 4.0
The industrial digital twin is becoming marketable. It promises interoperability across domain boundaries and the availability of all relevant data over the entire life cycle.

SPS Connect 25.11. - 14:30 - 14:50 (www.computer-automation.de)
Future Automation with IEC 61499 - EcoStruxure Automation Expert
Find out in this presentation how you can save time and costs through hardware-independent programming, realize time-to-market faster through event-based programming and connect your IT systems more easily through high IT proximity in the design.
