Introduction: Embracing Industry 5.0 for Competitive Advantage
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is set to showcase groundbreaking technologies at Hannover Messe 2025. By integrating automation, energy management, and digital technologies, Schneider Electric aims to help industries achieve greater resilience, sustainability, and competitiveness in the face of growing global challenges.
Automation at the Core: Unlocking Efficiency with AI and Open, Software-Defined Systems
One of the highlights at the event will be Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Automation Expert. This open, software-defined automation platform empowers industries to adapt quickly to technological changes while reducing costs and boosting operational efficiency. By incorporating AI-infused solutions, this system optimizes supply chains and fosters resilience, ultimately allowing manufacturers to enhance competitiveness in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Innovative Platform for Unified Automation
Schneider Electric also introduces the EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform. This comprehensive solution provides an integrated approach to controlling and managing applications, such as control logic, motion, safety, and simulation. It streamlines engineering processes, enables multiple users to collaborate on the same project, and speeds up development and deployment, all while improving maintenance practices across industries.
Revolutionizing Motion Control: Next-Gen Industrial PC and Motion Systems
At Hannover Messe, Schneider Electric will showcase its cutting-edge Modicon M660 Industrial PC controller and the Modicon Edge I/O NTS system. Together, these solutions deliver unparalleled motion control performance by leveraging edge computing, AI, and advanced control algorithms. Their integration with Meurer Verpackungssysteme GmbH's paper banding machine, which uses paper instead of plastic, showcases a real-world example of sustainability in packaging.
AI-Enhanced Visual Inspection: Boosting Accuracy and Efficiency
In another exciting demonstration, Schneider Electric's AI-driven cameras, integrated with the EcoStruxure Automation Expert, will illustrate how industries can enhance their visual inspection processes. This technology reduces complexity and time spent on inspections while improving accuracy, ultimately benefiting manufacturers through better quality control and productivity.
Next-Gen Motor Control: TeSys Deca Advanced
The TeSys Deca Advanced toolless contactor is a game-changer in motor management. With its innovative SNAP IN technology, it simplifies installation by eliminating the need for tools and crimping. This system enables faster, error-free connections, cutting installation time by up to 75% while ensuring precise, ready-to-robot wiring for various industrial applications.
Energy Efficiency in Lighting: Harmony XVB7 Tower Lights
Schneider Electric will also present the Harmony XVB7 Tower Lights, designed to optimize power consumption and improve energy efficiency by up to 40%. The integrated LED technology offers four times improved brightness, while the modular design reduces installation time by 90%. These lights help streamline operations while contributing to sustainability goals.
Next-Generation Power Protection: Galaxy VXL UPS
The Galaxy VXL Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system will be featured as a next-generation power protection solution. With its ultra-compact design and fault-tolerant architecture, the Galaxy VXL delivers up to 99% efficiency, ensuring the availability of critical infrastructure. Ideal for AI-ready data centers and industrial facilities, it ensures seamless operations even in the most demanding environments.
Data-Driven Innovation in Oat Milk Production
Schneider Electric, in collaboration with Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen Lippe (OWL) University, is also demonstrating an innovative oat milk production system. This groundbreaking technology harnesses EcoStruxure Automation Expert and AI to test new processes and technologies, highlighting the potential of data-driven solutions in the food and beverage industry.
Conclusion: Empowering Industries with Innovation
Schneider Electric’s innovations at Hannover Messe 2025 underscore the company's commitment to driving industrial transformation. Through open, software-defined automation, AI-driven solutions, and sustainable technologies, Schneider Electric is empowering industries to meet today’s challenges while securing a more efficient, competitive, and resilient future.
