U.S. Innovations on Display at HANNOVER MESSE 2017
April 26, 2017Jason Lindesmith is a Communications Specialist at the International Trade Administration
Robotic arms with eyes. Glasses and helmets that revolutionize how employees on the manufacturing floor do their job. Software programs that transform old-school machines into integrated industry 4.0 solutions. These innovations are just a small sample of the U.S. technology on display this week at HANNOVER MESSE 2017.
Acting Under Secretary, Ken Hyatt speaks at Hannover Messe’s Transatlantic Forum about the strong economic ties between the U.S. & Germany.
More than 220 U.S. exhibitors from 30 states chose to showcase their manufacturing and industrial technology at this year’s Hannover fair – making this year’s group of U.S. exhibitors one of the largest contingents ever.
As the world’s largest industrial technology show, HANNOVER MESSE provides a venue to show off the latest and greatest on the world stage. HANNOVER MESSE hosts more than 200,000 visitors from more than 60 countries and spans across a hard-to-comprehend 27 conference halls.
Here is a sample of the U.S. technology on display at HANNOVER MESSE 2017:
UpSkill is a Virginia-based company specializing in augmented reality solutions. Its technology connects hands-on workers to their equipment and work environment in ways that boost productivity and greatly reduce training time. All you do is put on the glasses, then real-time instructions, pictures, and status information appear to guide you through assembly or diagnostic procedures.
Tulip’s products are all about creating smart manufacturing environments. They allow manufacturers to integrate manual and machine data with apps that provide a more holistic, real-time view of what’s happening on the shop floor.
Try on one of DAQRI’s helmets or glasses, and you’ll immediately become aware of another layer of information and data all around you. Its technology helps manufacturing employees be more productive and predictive by pushing the right data to them at the right time.
Telit’s technology allows manufacturers to transform their current equipment and processes into a smart, connected end-to-end system. It’s not feasible for most companies to replace their entire suite of machinery and equipment to upgrade it to today’s latest models. Telit’s solution works with what manufacturers are already using – that’s the key.
The “robot with eyes” mentioned earlier this this post belongs to Rethink Robotics. The Boston-based manufacturer specializes in making collaborative robots with software to ensure they are easy to train and deploy. Strategically placed sensors allow its robots to work safely next to people without a cage around them (cages oftentimes surround robots in a manufacturing environment).
These and other innovative U.S. exhibitors are just one piece of the U.S. presence at HANNOVER MESSE. The U.S. Commercial Service is also on hand to help U.S. companies find the right international partners and opportunities during their time at the fair.
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