As Dr. Jochen Köckler, a member of the managing board of Deutsche Messe stated, “to remain competitive, companies need to make their manufacturing processes more efficient, and that means greater investment in state-of-the-art automation technology. Their competitiveness also hinges on access to a reliable, sustainable energy supply. The world’s leading providers of automation solutions and energy technology will be showcasing solutions to precisely these challenges at HANNOVER MESSE 2014.”
The HANNOVER MESSE 2014 Preview event reinforced Köckler’s statement. 
HANNOVER MESSE 2014 is coming up soon – running April 7-11, 2014 – and after event organizers hosted the Preview Day in Berlin, Germany, it is clear this is must-attend show. With more than 40 key exhibitors offering one-on-one visits, the theme reverberated from company to company: Integrates Industry – NEXT STEPS. Focusing on integration as a pivotal role for the future of industry, and mapping out the steps along the way is possible as many of the technologies to achieve efficiency and flexibility are already available.
Last year the theme was Integrated Industry so the logical progression is now to promote “Integrated Industry – NEXT STEPS.” Making industrial production more efficient – smarter – is not far off. Attendees at the show will learn about the steps required to get a smart-factory vision to a real-life solution. There are challenges along the road to achieving this reality, as it requires information sharing, investment, and coordination.
Köckler sums it up stating that, “Under the banner of ‘Integrate Industry – NEXT STEPS,’ HANNOVER MESSE 2014 will present the latest solutions to the challenges of Industry 4.0.”
With a large shift toward automation in industrial manufacturing, the invent boasts industrial automation & IT, energy & environmental technology, industrial supply, and R&D as its keynote themes. Decision makers in the manufacturing sector will have their choice of exhibitors to meet and with whom they wish to connect – as the event is broken down into multiple pavilions – all emphasizing connecting to the future.
As the place to learn how to integrate knowledge into a smooth, productive operation, plan your trip now by visiting www.hannovermesse.de.