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Industrial operations are facing mounting pressure from rising energy costs, legacy systems that slow progress, and a shrinking window to act. At Hannover Messe 2026, Schneider Electric, AVEVA, ETAP, and ProLeiT are highlighting how electrification, open software-defined automation, and AI-powered intelligence are changing the economics and competitiveness of industrial operations.
Gwenaelle Huet, Executive Vice President of Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, said that when electrification, open software-defined automation, and AI-powered intelligence converge, it “fundamentally change[s] what’s possible for industrial operations,” rather than only addressing today’s challenges.
Strategic partner co-innovation includes collaborations with Deloitte, Microsoft, Dell Technologies, HPE, and AWS. Schneider Electric is also showcasing its Industrial Copilot powered by Azure AI, which the company says reduces engineering time and enables end-to-end traceability. The demonstrations include examples where production changes that previously took weeks can be achieved in hours.
The Hannover Messe 2026 partner ecosystem also includes Red Hat, Margo, MaxGrip, Intel, UniversalAutomation.org, and Orgalim.
Schneider Electric said it is working with manufacturers to convert structural pressures into competitive advantage through electrification, automation, and AI-powered intelligence, with live results in customer operations.
Schneider Electric is showcasing solutions and live demonstrations across the fair, including:
The press and industry analyst session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CET (Schneider Electric Booth C34, Hall 13). The session will explore how AI-powered intelligence and next-generation automation translate into measurable results on the ground, with live streaming and replay options.
Schneider Electric is described as a global energy technology leader focused on efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies are said to enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, improving performance, resilience, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. Schneider Electric reports 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, and says it is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies.
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