Hannover Messe 2026

Hannover Messe 2026

Meet us at the following booth locations:

𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟭, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝟯𝟯

The Group brings together the materials science expertise of numerous Fraunhofer Institutes along the entire value chain – from materials development and processing to application. Together, we demonstrate how interdisciplinary materials research enables innovative, sustainable, and competitive solutions for industry and society.

𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟳, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝟰𝟭

The focus is on resource-efficient lightweight construction concepts, functionally integrated materials, and materials science solutions for energy-efficient applications.

𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 + 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟭, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝟭𝟮

Here we will be showcasing innovative materials and components for the hydrogen economy – from electrolysis and metal hydride storage to efficient solutions for sustainable energy systems.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟲, 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝟰𝟰

Fraunhofer IFAM in Stade offers R&D services for automated machining and assembly of large lightweight structures – e.g., for aircraft, wind turbine, commercial vehicle, rail vehicle manufacturing and agricultural sector:

- Process and system development up to 1:1 scale for the Smart Factory

- Modular automation and digitalization solutions for large lightweight structures

- Machining

- Joining and assembly

- Design and construction of plant engineering in 1:1 scale

- Development of precision robotics

- Measurement and referencing technology

- Efficient, sustainable and ergonomic large-scale structure assembly



Showcase highlights:

- Machine Tool Robot with hybrid drive | Robotics Award 2026

- Testing center for cognitive and humanoid robotics

- Automated abrasive vacuum blasting, e.g., for repair

- Automated localized chemical surface treatment, e.g., localized anodizing