HANNOVER, Germany — Three leading companies, igus, Schaeffler, and Siemens, have been selected as finalists for the prestigious HERMES AWARD, one of the most esteemed recognitions in the industrial sector. The announcement was made by an independent jury of prominent figures from politics, business, academia, and media. The winner will be revealed at the opening ceremony of the HANNOVER MESSE on March 30, 2025.
The HERMES AWARD annually honors breakthrough innovations in the industry presented at HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. The criteria for this accolade include the technological novelty, market potential, and cost-effectiveness of the product or solution.
Jury chairman, Prof. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, emphasized the significance of innovation in today’s global economy. He noted the remarkable quality of submissions this year, demonstrating cutting-edge technological solutions to current real-world challenges, thus showing a path to competitive advantages through innovative development.
In detail, Cologne-based igus was nominated for its Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO). This system offers a mobile, flexible power supply solution for ports, capable of extending up to 400 meters to provide electricity to docked ships efficiently. The design supports sustainability by reducing the reliance on diesel generators, thus cutting emissions, as well as decreasing operational costs through enhanced durability and low maintenance requirements.
From Herzogenaurach, Schaeffler earned its finalist spot with the innovative XZU rolling bearing. The design improves tilt stiffness by 30%, lowers friction resistance by 20%, and enhances raceway accuracy by 40% compared to standard market offerings. These enhancements boost the productivity and efficiency of applications across robotics, assembly automation, and machine tools, remarkably impacting energy consumption and operational efficiency.
Siemens, headquartered in Munich, was highlighted for its AI-supported ‘Industrial Copilots.’ This solution aids engineers across various industries, from design to operations, by improving efficiency through the automation of repetitive tasks. Siemens’ TIA Portal now incorporates these AI capabilities, benefiting over 120,000 users worldwide by allowing faster, more reliable engineering solutions. This is accessible both via cloud and on-premises versions, ensuring flexibility to meet diverse industrial needs.
HANNOVER MESSE is not just a platform for innovation awards but also a key global trade fair for the industry, expecting to host about 4,000 companies from the engineering, electrical, digital, and energy sectors in 2025. The upcoming fair, themed “Industrial Transformation,” will showcase advanced solutions in smart manufacturing, digital ecosystems, and energy, among other sectors, from March 31 to April 4. Canada will be featured as the partner country for this edition, highlighting international trade and investment opportunities.
This annual fair typically has a comprehensive conference program with around 1,600 speakers that complement the extensive showcasing of industrial solutions and technologies designed for both current and future applications.
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