The LE department is exhibiting at the VW Component Corporation Days 2026 in Wolfsburg (Kopie 1)

Logistics and Travel

The team traveled to Hannover by ICE train on both days of the exhibition, April 23 and 24, 2026. The journey from Kassel to Hannover took approximately 50 minutes per trip, making the transportation very convenient, comfortable, and punctual. The same outbound travel schedule was used on both days of the visit. Traveling by ICE allowed the team to manage time efficiently and arrive at Hannover Haupt Bahnhof at approximately 8 : 3 0 AM. From the central station, the team continued by bus for around 2 0 minutes to reach the exhibition venue. The convenient transportation schedule provided enough time and flexibility to attend workshops, presentations, and explore various exhibition booths throughout the day.

Exhibition Overview When we arrived at Hannover Messe 2026, There were participants from many countries, including students, researchers, engineers, startups, and industrial companies. The exhibition area was divided into multiple halls and technology zones, making it easier to explore different topics based on our interests. Inside the exhibition, there were several main activity areas such as Interactive Formats, Center Stage, and FEMWORX. We explored the Automation & Digitalization area, which was one of the main highlights of the exhibition. This section included technologies related to Industrial AI, Robotics, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), smart factories, and industrial automation systems. Many companies demonstrated real industrial robots, automated manufacturing systems, and AI-based platforms. Some booths showed autonomous robots, robotic arms, and realtime monitoring systems used in factories. It was interesting to see how AI and automation are now being widely implemented in real industrial applications.

Industrial Technologies and Demonstrations

We visited many industrial booths and technology demons-trations from different countries and companies. Several automation company booths presented industrial automation and motion control technologies, including robotic arms, conveyor systems, and automated production lines used in smart manufacturing environments.

Examples of Industrial Technologies

One interesting booth demonstrated automatic charging contact systems for AGVs and autonomous industrial vehicles. Instead of conventional plug-in chargers, the system uses conductive charging contacts that allow automated robots and mobile platforms to recharge automatically inside smart factories and warehouse systems. We also explored an exoskeleton support system. This technology is becoming increasingly important in smart factories, healthcare, and rehabilitation applications. The system can support walking, lifting, and repetitive tasks, helping reduce worker fatigue and improve safety in industrial environments. In addition, we visited the Vayo booth, which presented Manufacturing Process Digitalization technologies for PCBA processes. The software platform helps connect hardware circuit design to factory production lines more efficiently and accurately, while also checking whether PCB designs can be manufactured according to industrial standards. Another booth was MADAM4Life, which presented ultrasoundbased battery diagnostics for lithium-ion cells. The technology can analyze battery aging and health conditions without damaging the battery, helping improve battery lifetime prediction, safety, and future recycling processes. At the Phoenix Contact booth, we observed a communicative 24V sup-ply system for industrial automation applications. Unlike conventional power supplies, the system uses an intelligent 24V DC power supply that can communicate operating data in real time. It can monitor parameters such as voltage, current, and fault conditions, helping improve system reliability, predictive maintenance, and smart factory operation. Another interesting product was the Active Harmonic Filter (AHF) SLV series, which is designed to improve power quality by reducing harmonic distortion in electrical systems. The system uses a three-level IGBTbased NPC (Neutral-Point-Clamped) topology operating at a switching frequency of 20 kHz. It can compensate harmonics up to the 51st order with a very fast response time of only 25 microseconds. In addition, the modular plug-in design makes it easy to expand the power capacity for industrial applications. And the Planar Motor booth featured a demonstration of an advanced industrial automation system utilizing magnetic levitation (maglev) technology. The system consists of modular stationary platforms that generate magnetic fields to move wireless carriers, called “movers,” freely across the surface without conventional mechanical contact. This technology enables smoother motion control, reduced mechanical wear, and more adaptable production layouts for smart manufac-turing and automated industrial processes.

FEMWORX Activities

FEMWORX was a special event focused on supporting women in engineering and industry. The program included workshops where participants could exchange experiences, ideas, and perspectives related to career development and professional growth in technical fields. There were also keynotes from female engineers and industry professionals who shared their experiences and insights about working in engineering and technology sectors. In addition, the event featured a job wall where participants could explore career opportunities, internships, and job openings from various companies interested in recruiting people in engineering and industrial fields.

City Exploration and Team Activities

In the evenings, we also spent some time exploring the city of Hannover before returning to Kassel. We visited Maschsee, which had a very relaxing atmosphere, especially with the pleasant weather during the visit. We also had dinner together and enjoyed a variety of foods, including Japanese cuisine, Vietnamese dishes, and burgers. These activities provided a good opportunity for the team to relax and spend time together after the exhibition activities.