The HARTING Technology Group recently hosted its annual trade press conference, offering selected journalists a live, hands-on experience of the latest innovations ahead of the HANNOVER MESSE Preview. Held at the HARTING Innovation Hub in Osnabrück, the event attracted around 30 journalists from around the world and provided them with an exclusive look at the company’s cutting-edge products and technologies.
During the event, attendees could interact with new technologies, discover their functionalities, and engage with HARTING experts in insightful discussions. The event’s trade fair atmosphere allowed guests to immerse themselves in the innovations on display fully. At the following HANNOVER MESSE Preview, HARTING introduced its product highlights to around 100 media representatives, focusing on the central theme for this year’s event: “Shaping the Future with Technology.”
With an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability in industry, HARTING believes the All Electric Society—a vision where all energy needs are met through renewable electricity—is key to achieving a sustainable future. This vision hinges on the seamless integration and networking of four key sectors: industry, energy, mobility, and infrastructure. HARTING’s connectivity solutions play a crucial role in facilitating the flow of energy and data between these sectors.
HARTING’s presentation at the event highlighted its innovative contributions across key sectors, emphasizing advanced connectivity solutions for energy, mobility, industry, and AI-driven technologies. The company showcased its latest developments to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and performance in various applications. These solutions enable seamless integration and optimized functionality across different industries.
In the energy sector, HARTING presented its cutting-edge connectivity solutions for generating, transmitting, storing, and utilising electrical energy. A primary focus was the role of green hydrogen in the energy transition and its potential to drive decarbonization. HARTING’s robust high-pole outdoor solutions were designed for demanding industrial applications, including containerized and offshore energy systems, ensuring reliability in harsh environmental conditions.
For mobility and rolling stock, HARTING highlighted its expanding role in electrified transportation, catering to construction, transport, agriculture, mining, and shipping industries. The company’s pre-assembled cable solutions and charging systems are designed to support the growing shift toward electrified drive systems. By offering efficient, space-saving, and user-friendly connectivity, HARTING actively advances electric mobility and sustainable transportation solutions.
In the industrial sector, HARTING focused on M12 cabling solutions with inner and outer push-pull interlocking, enabling seamless connectivity for machinery and robotics. These solutions significantly reduce assembly time, enhance flexibility, and streamline production processes, making them a valuable asset in industrial automation. By offering efficient plug-and-play solutions, HARTING continues to support modern manufacturing and high-performance industrial environments.
Additionally, HARTING showcased its integration of generative AI into design and sales processes. The company introduced AI-powered tools such as the Han configurator, cable-to-PCB configurator, and generative engineering demo, accelerating product development, minimising errors, and enhancing overall design efficiency. These advancements reflect HARTING’s commitment to leveraging AI for smarter, faster, and more optimized industrial solutions, reinforcing its role as a leader in connectivity innovation.
HARTING Technology Group, a leading global provider of industrial connectivity, operates across 42 sales companies, 14 production facilities, and seven development centers. With 6,000 employees worldwide, the company generated EUR 940 million in sales for the 2023/24 business year.