Hannover Messe 2026

Visit us from 20 to 24 April 2026!

Automation – Do it.

Hannover Messe 2026 – navigate the industrial transformation successfully with Rittal and Eplan!

Industrial and IT environments are facing growing demands: processes are becoming more complex, projects must be completed faster, and both energy and data workloads continue to rise. What organisations need are structured data, reliable standards and automated workflows that genuinely simplify daytoday work and enable better, faster decisions.

At Hannover Messe, Hall 27, Booth D50, Rittal and Eplan demonstrate how end to end engineering, standardised infrastructure and intelligent automation streamline planning, production, operation and service – helping companies save time, reduce errors and ensure their systems are ready for Industry 4.0 and AI driven applications.

The core message: continuous data and intelligent systems are the key to faster, safer processes.

Automation – Do it. 

End-to-end engineering data for precise planning and reliable decisions 

 20% shorter project cycles

End-to-end engineering data has become a crucial driver of speed and quality in machinery, plant and control panel engineering. When planning, procurement, production and operations are based on a consistent and structured data foundation, processes can be automated, errors reduced and projects delivered significantly faster. This is precisely where Eplan provides value – with a nextgeneration platform that unifies engineering disciplines, simplifies workflows and leverages the digital twin as a central source of truth

To make AI supported engineering usable from the very first click, the following solutions are available: 

  • Determines cable lengths early and accurately using the digital model 
  • Avoids errors and rework through virtual routing and installation paths
  • Ensures smooth, fast installation thanks to complete and precise data 
  • Simplifies engineering through integrated workflows and standardised functions
  • Provides a central, consistent data backbone for all disciplines 
  • Accelerates projects through increased automation and seamless data continuity 

Experience how the digital twin can help you reduce time-to-market and enhance product quality. Do it. Smart. 

Automation for efficient panel building 

 75 % less wiring effort

Rising order volumes, skills shortages and time pressure are major challenges for panel builders and system integrators. Automated processes can reduce wiring time by up to 75%, significantly speeding up assembly. 

To make wiring noticeably faster and more reliable, the following solutions support you step by step: 

 

  • Fully automatic wire processing 
  • Far fewer manual steps and improved planning reliability 
  • Consistently high quality, even for large production batches 
  • Automated justintime wire provisioning in the correct sequence 
  • Seamless digital workflow with Eplan Smart Production 
  • Fully integrated into the Wire Terminal for maximum efficiency 

Experience the complete workflow – from the digital twin to the fully wired panel. Do it. Efficient. 

Safe, scalable power distribution – for industrial plants and AI infrastructures

30% faster power engineering

Operators, maintenance teams and system integrators require solutions that are easy to plan, quick to implement and scalable to standards.

To implement safe, futureready power distribution, these solutions are available: 

  • Standardscompliant, partially automated system design with minimal risk of error 
  • Faster project planning through intelligent queries and consistent data 
  • Fieldspecific assembly instructions for simplified installation 
  • Open power distribution platform for all major components 
  • Futureproof for both AC and DC applications 
  • Up to 30% faster in engineering and 75% faster in assembly 
  • Tested safety and compliance for lowvoltage switchgear 
  • Spacesaving, efficient design for compact power distribution 
  • Modular field design for safe, tailored configurations 

Discover how to design power distribution safely, scalably and ready for DC – from engineering through to installation. Do it. Strong. 

System platforms for Industry & IT – the foundation for efficient operations and service processes

100% system compatibility 

Machine builders, integrators and operators benefit from standardised industrial and IT platforms that simplify service and maintenance, reduce downtime and provide transparency throughout the entire lifecycle

To ensure standardised infrastructure delivers real operational value, the following solutions come into play: 

  • Instant access to the digital twin via QR code 
  • Paperless review, maintenance and service workflows 
  • Faster component identification through clear visual navigation 
  • Digital monitoring of cooling units and infrastructure 
  • Predictive insights reduce downtime 
  • Lower operating costs and improved availability 

Maximum energy efficiency for Industry, IT and AI

75% energy savings

Cooling is becoming a key technology. Visitors experience scalable, energyefficient solutions for industrial environments, data centres and AI clusters – including F-gas compliant cooling with the R-1234yf refrigerant

To help companies manage rising thermal loads, reduce energy consumption and stay compliant, the following solutions are showcased: 

  • Up to 75% energy savings thanks to unique hybrid technology 
  • Around 1 ton CO₂ savings per unit per year 
  • Longlasting components and global applicability 

Experience nextgeneration cooling live: AIready, energyefficient and futureproof. Do it. Sustainable. 

Strong partnerships for scalable industrial and IT solutions

Innovation thrives where strong partners work together. At Hannover Messe, Rittal and Eplan present solutions developed in close collaboration with leading companies from industry and IT. Their expertise helps make our infrastructure, energy and automation solutions even more powerful, scalable and practical. 

Rittal and Siemens – Strategic energy and infrastructure partnership for AI data centres

This strategic partnership provides organisations with futureproof answers to rapidly rising power densities in AI and HPC data centres. Together, new standardised, highly scalable power distribution concepts accelerate infrastructure rollout, reduce time to compute, and ensure reliable operation even above 100 kW per rack.

A key milestone is the new Sidecar Power Application, providing fast, efficient and standardscompliant power distribution directly in the white space – ideal for operators preparing for nextgeneration AI workloads reaching megawatt levels.

Do it. Together. 

Rittal, Eplan and Rittal Automation Systems – Impressions from Hannover Messe 2025