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On 8–9 June 2026, Frankfurt will serve as the focal point for the European Industrial Automation and MRO ecosystem. Bringing together manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, integrators, service providers, and software developers, ANEXPO 2026 marks the fifth edition of a forum that has evolved from a niche component-sourcing meet-up into one of Europe’s most specialised B2B strategic platforms.

On 8–9 June 2026, Frankfurt will serve as the focal point for the European Industrial Automation and MRO ecosystem. Bringing together manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, integrators, service providers, and software developers, ANEXPO 2026 marks the fifth edition of a forum that has evolved from a niche component-sourcing meet-up into one of Europe’s most specialised B2B strategic platforms.

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ANEXPO 2026: the strategic decision-making hub for European industry

March 6, 2026

Make UK CEO calls for new national strategy for resilience

Make UK CEO calls for new national strategy for resilience

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Make UK CEO calls for new national strategy for resilience

March 4, 2026

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Industrial organisations overestimate remote access security

March 4, 2026

Brazil is seeking to position itself as a global hub for technology and industrial innovation, with its Ambassador to Germany, HE Rodrigo Baena Soares, highlighting the country’s efforts during a press preview of the Hannover Messe on Tuesday. Soares framed the 2026 Hannover Messe as a platform to showcase Brazil’s growing digital, AI, and renewable energy sectors, while deepening industrial and technological cooperation with Germany and the wider European Union.

Brazil is seeking to position itself as a global hub for technology and industrial innovation, with its Ambassador to Germany, HE Rodrigo Baena Soares, highlighting the country’s efforts during a press preview of the Hannover Messe on Tuesday. Soares framed the 2026 Hannover Messe as a platform to showcase Brazil’s growing digital, AI, and renewable energy sectors, while deepening industrial and technological cooperation with Germany and the wider European Union.

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‘An awful lot more than coffee in Brazil’ hears Hannover Messe preview

February 25, 2026

Europe’s manufacturers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to address workforce shortages, rising costs, and operational complexity, industry leaders said at the Hannover Messe Press Preview today. The annual trade fair, taking place from 20–24 April, will showcase how AI is transforming factories—from SMEs to large corporations—through robotics, data platforms, and integrated production solutions.

Europe’s manufacturers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to address workforce shortages, rising costs, and operational complexity, industry leaders said at the Hannover Messe Press Preview today. The annual trade fair, taking place from 20–24 April, will showcase how AI is transforming factories—from SMEs to large corporations—through robotics, data platforms, and integrated production solutions.

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Europe’s manufacturers seek AI to tackle workforce and cost pressures

February 25, 2026

Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial trade fair, is set to become a platform not just for industrial innovation but for high‑level political engagement on defence and security as European capitals accelerate military spending.

Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial trade fair, is set to become a platform not just for industrial innovation but for high‑level political engagement on defence and security as European capitals accelerate military spending.

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Hannover Messe 2026 spotlights defence amid growing pressure on European leaders to raise funding

February 25, 2026

Interactive robot challenges launched at Make UK National Manufacturing conference 2026

Interactive robot challenges launched at Make UK National Manufacturing conference 2026

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Interactive robot challenges launched at Make UK National Manufacturing conference 2026

February 24, 2026

Mouser expands industrial automation portfolio with advanced networking, Motion Control, and Safety Solutions

Mouser expands industrial automation portfolio with advanced networking, Motion Control, and Safety Solutions

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Mouser expands industrial automation portfolio

February 20, 2026

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ANEXPO

February 19, 2026

More than 11,000 logistics, warehousing and supply chain professionals are expected to attend IntraLogisteX 2026 when it returns to the NEC Birmingham on 18-19 March 2026.

More than 11,000 logistics, warehousing and supply chain professionals are expected to attend IntraLogisteX 2026 when it returns to the NEC Birmingham on 18-19 March 2026.

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IntraLogisteX 2026: the UK’s largest and leading showcase of intralogistics innovation

February 18, 2026

LINX to upgrade lunar digital data centre to full resilient PoP

LINX to upgrade lunar digital data centre to full resilient PoP

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LINX to upgrade lunar digital data centre to full resilient PoP

February 17, 2026

Shape the connected future at Industrial Ethernet Week 2026

Shape the connected future at Industrial Ethernet Week 2026

Shape the connected future at Industrial Ethernet Week 2026

February 16, 2026

Breakthrough for world-first house building technology

Breakthrough for world-first house building technology

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Breakthrough for world-first house building technology

February 14, 2026

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ABB is urging employers to treat inclusion in STEM as a core focus

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ABB is urging employers to treat inclusion in STEM as a core focus

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Futureproofing the grid by empowering today’s STEM talent

February 12, 2026

Automation News will be launching its inaugural print magazine at the Hannover Messe trade show in April.

Automation News will be launching its inaugural print magazine at the Hannover Messe trade show in April.

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Automation News to launch print magazine at Hannover Messe 2026

February 11, 2026

The rapid rise of AI workloads is forcing data centre operators to rethink the way they design, power, and cool their facilities, industry experts told a webinar hosted by Automation News this week.

The rapid rise of AI workloads is forcing data centre operators to rethink the way they design, power, and cool their facilities, industry experts told a webinar hosted by Automation News this week.

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Automation News Webinar: AI boom drives data centres from megawatts to gigawatts

February 11, 2026

Vesiro raises €1.6M euros to cut server costs and energy use

Vesiro raises €1.6M euros to cut server costs and energy use

Vesiro raises €1.6M to cut server costs and energy use

February 10, 2026

Advantech expands Edge AI partner ecosystem with DEEPX

Advantech expands Edge AI partner ecosystem with DEEPX

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Advantech expands Edge AI partner ecosystem with DEEPX

February 10, 2026

Make UK calls for Skills Investment Pledge

Make UK calls for Skills Investment Pledge

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Make UK calls for Skills Investment Pledge to reverse plummeting apprenticeship numbers

February 9, 2026

Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of data centre construction in the UK with its newest facility in Acton, west London, designed to operate entirely without backup diesel generators.

Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of data centre construction in the UK with its newest facility in Acton, west London, designed to operate entirely without backup diesel generators.

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London Tech Expo: inside Microsoft’s new ‘zero generator’ data centre and its AI power demands

February 6, 2026