EMO Hannover 2025: AI and Sustainable Technologies Revolutionizing Industrial Production

Automation gaining ground EMO celebrates current trends and topics in metalworking

2025-12-12 Source: VDW 2 min Reading Time

EMO Hannover 2025 demonstrated how artificial intelligence, digitalization and sustainable technologies are reshaping industrial production — from autonomous manufacturing systems and AI-supported process optimization to energy-efficient, data-driven factories.

EMO Hannover 2025 showcased how automation, artificial intelligence and sustainability are increasingly converging in metalworking.(Source: VDW) — EMO Hannover 2025 showcased how automation, artificial intelligence and sustainability are increasingly converging in metalworking.
(Source: VDW)

Featuring around 1600 international exhibitors from 45 countries, EMO Hannover 2025 provided a global showcase for innovation in production technology from September 22 to 26. 50 years after the premiere of the world's leading trade fair for production technology in Paris, the focus was on forward-looking aspects, such as artificial intelligence and digitalization, automation and sustainability. The exhibitors impressively demonstrated how modern production technologies are now more networked, intelligent and resource-saving than ever before. The technologies include everything from smart machines and IoT-based applications through to AI-supported production processes and systems for data-driven analysis. EMO Hannover 2025 offered an 360° overview of the current state of industrial manufacturing and its future.

The developments — especially in the field of automation — were on show in numerous areas at the trade fair. Visitors were given an insight into the current state-of-the-art. The latest systems showed how it is increasingly possible to operate production lines without human intervention. The solutions presented help to minimize error rates, improve product quality and increase production speed. Flexibility is also being optimized in production, which is opening up new customization and scaling opportunities for companies.

Another key topic at the event was sustainability in industrial production. The concepts and technologies on display were not only aimed at improving the ecological credentials of companies, but also demonstrated concrete ways of raising the efficiency levels of machines. There was a particular spotlight on developments aimed at reducing energy consumption.

"We are delighted to have arrived at a decision which represents a viable solution for the future,” said EMO General Commissioner Carl Martin Welcker. (Source: Uwe Noelke/ VDW)

A further focus was on the use of artificial intelligence in industrial production. Various AI applications were presented at EMO Hannover 2025 which have the potential to change production processes on a permanent basis. These included intelligent chatbots that can be used as digital assistants in machine operation, maintenance and production planning. Such systems enable intuitive human-machine interaction, assist operating personnel and reduce the amount of training required. In addition, various advanced AI models for process optimization were presented. These analyze large volumes of production environment data, identify patterns and deviations, and adapt processes autonomously.

Have a look at some of EMO’s highlights again:

A two-turret configuration of the new Spinner TTS 85 / 125 series CNC turn-mill centre. (Source: Spinner)

Filtermist’s new F Save system automatically controls oil mist collectors, cutting energy use by up to 80% without compromising operator safety. (Source: Filtermist)

On the Hurco stand at EMO 2025, a Profeeder Easy Desk 30 with a UR30 Pro Cobot having a 30 kg load capacity was exhibited for the first time in Europe. (Source: Hurco)

Twin 36-tool stockers positioned either side of the 28-tool turret magazine bring the total number of cutters available to 100. (Source: Brother)

Superalloy machining tools (AP010S) with an ultrafine-grain carbide substrate and new PVD coating for improved wear and oxidation resistance (Source: Achteck)

Module Works GPU Simulation will be presented at EMO 2025 in Hanover, September 22–26, with hands-on demonstrations and interviews with Sandvik, Cimatron and Mastercam. (Source: Module Works)

The Integrex j-200S NEO is one of the highlights on the Mazak stand at EMO 2025. (Source: Mazak)

Renishaw's third-generation NC4+ Blue laser tool setter F100 model on machine measuring tool with laser beam (Source: Renishaw)

The 5-axis turning-milling center Kellenberger TM300 will make its debut at EMO. (Source: Kellenberger)

The new compact and universal Picomax 550 PRO CNC machine is designed for modern 5-axis machining and can be combined with a modular, flexible automation solution. (Source: Fehlmann)

Stark.intelligence digital zero-point clamping technology is a sensor-based system that allows digital status monitoring and recording of clamping elements, providing transparency in production and enabling predictive maintenance. (Source: Roemheld)

The DMG Mori stand at the last EMO exhibition in 2023. (Source: DMG Mori)

On its 580 square metre EMO stand in Hannover, Horn will be demonstrating its cutting tools on two lathes and two machining centres. (Source: Horn)

The CPX blank machining machine can now also grind non-round shapes and process raw material with sinter skin. (Source: Anca)

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