Hannover Messe 2025 – Driving Innovations, Impacting Industries

By Staff Report April 9, 2025 5:47 pm IST

Hannover Messe 2025, held in the historic city of Hannover, Germany, has once again set the stage for showcasing the latest advancements in industrial technology. Spanning across 5 days, from March 31 to April 04, this year’s theme focused on “Shaping the Future with Technology”, reflecting the urgent trends towards sustainability, carbon neutrality, digital transformation and technological integration in the industrial world. 

The Hannover Messe 2025, the biggest event in the smart manufacturing world, attracted 4,000 exhibitors from 65 countries and welcomed 127,000 visitors to the German city of Hannover last week. According to the organisers, these figures are similar to last year’s, although they remain significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. While this might represent a new normal for trade shows, many serious commercial prospects still appreciate the chance to see live demonstrations and take advantage of extensive networking opportunities.

As the partner country for 2025, Canada was notably represented with 250 exhibitors showcasing its expertise in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, electric vehicles, and clean energy.

Hannover Messe 2025 showcased several key highlights that emphasised the evolving landscape of industry and technology. There was a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and Industry 4.0, highlighting the integration of advanced technologies into manufacturing processes. Additionally, the event spotlighted innovative solutions related to green hydrogen and clean energy, underscoring the importance of sustainability in industrial practices. The focus on digital platforms and smart manufacturing illustrated the growing trend of automation and connectivity in production processes. Lastly, Hannover Messe 2025 provided a dedicated platform for startups, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the industry.

Dr Gunther Kegel, President of the ZVEI quoted “HANNOVER MESSE has once again shown that it is the most important platform for industrial innovation. AI in industrial applications was of particular interest to visitors, especially those from abroad. This shows that German industry can continue to offer a global orientation in times of technological change. Our companies are leaders in Industrie 4.0, and we are convinced we can further expand this starting position. Industrial AI is a new growth area that will continue to drive the automation and digitalisation of industry. HANNOVER MESSE will reflect this development in the coming years.”

Thilo Brodtmann, Managing Director of the VDMA, mentioned, “This year’s HANNOVER MESSE has shown how important good partnerships and open markets are for an export and innovation-driven industry such as machine building and plant engineering. The willingness of host country Canada to deepen trade with Europe is welcome and encouraging news in a world increasingly characterised by trade disputes. To master the major tasks ahead of us, we need innovations such as those impressively demonstrated in all halls at the event. This year, HANNOVER MESSE also sent a strong economic policy signal to Berlin: The industrial sector urgently needs a location upgrade to continue demonstrating its innovative strength here in the country.”

India@Hannover2025

This year, Indian participation at Hannover Messe was coordinated and widely visible. The India Pavilion was a significant hub for business inquiries, technical demonstrations, and policy discussions. Supported by the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC) and the Government of India, Indian exhibitors aimed to position the country as a global manufacturing partner and technology collaborator, rather than merely a cost-efficient destination.

According to sources from the EEPC, approximately 61 companies participated in the event. Of these, 21 companies were backed by the EEPC, while 40 operated independently.

Indian companies showcased their capabilities in the following areas:

– Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

– Precision Engineering

– Digital Twins and IIoT

– Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS)

– Electrical Equipment

– Factories of the Future

– Green and Clean Energy

– Aerospace and Defense

– Automobiles and more.

Voices from India

While speaking with OEM Update magazine, Arun Ramu, CEO of MachineMaze, shares, “Platforms like HANNOVER MESSE truly enable companies to connect with global customers where the actual markets are. In India, while the country has made significant strides in manufacturing, we are still in the process of catching up in developing high intellectual property (IP) value products. This makes HANNOVER MESSE an ideal platform for customer outreach, exploring engineering complexity, discovering core technology solutions, and showcasing the value we can bring to customers globally.”  

Smit Patel, International Sales, Deep Sheet Metal Components Pvt. Ltd. , highlighted that European markets place a higher premium on quality, precision, and process integrity over price competitiveness. To succeed in this environment, it’s crucial to uphold exceptional standards in our products, operations and how we treat our workforce. Long-term success in Europe hinges on building a reputation rooted in reliability, consistency, and ethical business practices. These values are not just appreciated—they’re expected.  

Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India underlined that German companies already present in India are now sourcing from India to further strengthen their partnership. This provides a great opportunity for Indian companies to explore European markets.

Conclusion:

Hannover Messe remains a hub of technology, setting benchmarks that enable industries to adopt innovations to make LIFE SIMPLE and the PLANET GREENER.