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In recent years HANNOVER MESSE pioneered the Industry 4.0 era. Rarely has a technological development made such a profound impact so quickly. What previously was a vision is now a reality, ready for use in factories.

HANNOVER MESSE 2016 will give this trend further momentum - not only with new technologies, but also with the new business models that they enable.

For example: with predictive maintenance, machine and plant engineers embed sensors in machinery so that it can independently indicate that it will soon require servicing. Using this data, the machinery manufacturer can build his after-sales business by offering timely maintenance services to factory operators. Köckler:

"At the new special display ‘Predictive Maintenance 4.0' we make it clear: Discover Solutions is not only about technological solutions, but also about creating new fields of business."

With Partner Country USA, HANNOVER MESSE welcomes the world's biggest economy. Leading U.S. companies will demonstrate their solutions for Integrated Industry. Plus, the U.S.-based Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) will present itself at a special display area. IIC is a globally active organization that promotes the development of the Industrial Internet of Things.

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