Espelkamp, 26 February 2026 - The HARTING Technology Group welcomed journalists from around the world to its trade press conference in Espelkamp. During the event, HARTING showcased its solutions for resilient energy infrastructure, industrial production, robotics, automation and digital development processes - while also offering a glimpse of what awaits visitors to HARTING's stand at the HANNOVER MESSE.
Keynote speeches from figures including Jörg Scheer, Senior Vice President Market, and Norbert Gemmeke, Senior Vice President Global Product Development, Project Management & Innovation, outlined technological solutions to the ever-growing demand for energy from industrial society. "Data and energy/power are the essential lifelines of modern systems," said Gemmeke. "Our connection technology ensures that both can be transmitted reliably and securely.
Intelligently networked automation solutions are expected to transmit ever-higher volumes of energy and data. As a result, components are subject to intensifying requirements. Grid operators rely on manufacturers that supply stable, scalable grid systems and integrated energy storage systems. Modular infrastructure and new connectors and cabling solutions are helping to future-proof energy systems and manage varying load situations in an efficient and reliable manner.
Another focus topic at the event was the continuing advances in robotics and industrial production. Alongside conventional industrial solutions, mobile, collaborative and increasingly autonomous systems are taking on greater significance. Modular machine concepts that offer the highest possible level of flexibility facilitate the industrial transformation to the factories of the future, thanks to their ability to adapt to future production requirements.
The event also shone a spotlight on automation, with discussion of current trends, higher data rates, increasingly varied devices and networked production environments. In this context, modern shielding concepts, hybrid connection technology and modular design are now opening the door to flexible machine concepts. Furthermore, digital tools such as configurators and data services support planning and procurement processes, enabling companies to identify and integrate technical solutions more swiftly.
Product experts presented exhibits and demonstrators to explain the potential applications of various innovations. Live displays created the feeling of visiting a trade fair stand and offered a sneak peek of HARTING's appearance at the HANNOVER MESSE. These specific examples demonstrated how connection technology is contributing to the emergence of electrified and digitally assisted industry. "In many applications, whether a system operates reliably ultimately depends on having the right interface. That's why we place an emphasis on high quality standards and reliable products," explained Danny Hörig, Industry Segment Manager Robotics at HARTING.
A few days later, the HANNOVER MESSE preview took place. Once again, media representatives from around the world gained advance insights into HARTING's focus areas at this year's trade fair - along with an early impression of the technologies set to shape industrial connectivity in years to come.