HARTING successfully hosted its annual Trade Press Conference 2025 at the Lok-Viertel Osnabrück, presenting groundbreaking innovations that support the All Electric Society vision. The event brought together industry leaders, media representatives, and technology experts to discuss future-proof connectivity solutions and sustainable advancements in industrial automation, rail transportation, and electromobility.

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Innovation at the Heart of Connectivity

The conference kicked off with a guided tour of the Coppenrath Innovation Centre (CIC), showcasing HARTING's commitment to fostering collaborative research and development. Dr. Simon Hagen, Senior Innovation Engineer at the HARTING Innovation Hub, introduced the latest initiatives driving sustainable and digital transformation in industrial connectivity.

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Electrifying the Future: The All Electric Society

Keynote speakers Norbert Gemmeke, Managing Director of HARTING Electric, and Jörg Scheer, Managing Director of HARTING Customised Solutions & HARTING Electronics, outlined how HARTING is actively contributing to a climate-neutral future. With cutting-edge solutions enabling smart energy distribution and seamless industrial connectivity, HARTING is reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable technology.

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Circular Economy and Digitalisation: A Twin Strategy for Growth

Dr. Daniel Nordsiek, Director of the HARTING Innovation Hub Minden, emphasized the importance of circular economy principles in reducing waste and optimizing resource efficiency. The event also highlighted AI-driven digital twins, presented by Andreas Wedel and Dr. Simon Hagen, which are transforming customer collaboration and industrial process optimization.

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Revolutionizing Industry with Future-Proof Solutions

The second day of the conference focused on practical applications across key sectors, including:

• Railway Connectivity: Malte Hofmann showcased HARTING’s advancements in future-proof railway solutions, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability in modern rail networks.
• Electromobility: Christian Bohne delivered a compelling case for scalable and secure energy solutions to drive the future of electric vehicle infrastructure.
• Scalable Energy Grids: Andras Meszaros introduced innovative approaches to simplifying energy distribution, addressing the growing demand for renewable energy integration.
• Device Design and Integration: Jörg Scheer presented revolutionary plug-and-play solutions, making industrial device integration faster and more cost-effective.
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Looking Ahead: AI, Digitalisation, and Modular Engineering

The conference concluded with a forward-looking discussion on AI-driven automation, digital twins, and modularisation in mechanical and plant engineering. These emerging technologies are set to redefine efficiency, scalability, and operational intelligence across industries.

As the trade press conference wrapped up, attendees left with a clear vision of HARTING’s role in enabling a smarter, greener, and more connected world. With its strong technological leadership and strategic vision, HARTING continues to set the benchmark for industrial connectivity and sustainable innovation.