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Explore how you can benefit from what EIT Manufacturing has to offer at one of the world’s largest industrial trade fairs, HANNOVER MESSE 2025 – visit us at the joint booth with our network partner hannoverimpuls!
What you can expect
– New perspectives through innovative startups
– Find new opportunities and partnerships with focused matchmaking
– Food for thought from impulse talks in our own speaker’s area
What we do
EIT Manufacturing supports companies looking for innovative solutions to their challenges, provides start-ups with opportunities to pilot their solutions in production environments, opens doors to new markets or market segments and attracts financing. Additionally, EIT Manufacturing publishes its own calls for proposals and also takes part in funded projects as a project partner.
Forging new partnerships
Discover the most innovative startups at HANNOVER MESSE, where industry leaders, investors and potential customers connect with emerging talent. Experience ground-breaking solutions, explore new partnerships and stay ahead of industry trends. Enjoy lasting impressions and get involved with the future of manufacturing.
Don’t miss their pitches in the speaker’s area in Hall 16, Booth F09!
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Alloy Additive tackles inefficiencies in traditional manufacturing through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology, enabling the manufacturing, repair and reverse engineering of large-scale metal parts. Their solutions maximise resource efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, lower costs and speed up production, supporting industries such as aerospace, energy and oil & gas in achieving sustainable and cost-effective operations.
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ANTACON pioneers next-generation, ultra-resistant diamond-like coatings (DLC 2.0) for industrial tools and components, setting new benchmarks in performance and durability. Their advanced coatings minimise wear and friction, boost efficiency and ensure superior production quality and process stability. As trusted job coater and technology provider, they help reduce costs, extend tool life and unlock new applications for a lasting competitive edge.
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Augmented Industries helps manufacturers to reach their quality and productivity goals with AI-powered operations excellence software for connected workers; offering 8x faster AI training creation from existing documentation, automated qualification management and 29% faster time-to-productivity. Their ISO27001-certified FLOW TOOL can be securely deployed across global factory networks.
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CERPRO revolutionises quality management in manufacturing with AI-driven automation. By analysing 2D drawings and 3D models, their intelligent agents streamline the entire Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process – from feasibility and risk analysis to inspection and documentation. They replace manual workflows with real-time, data-driven decisions, making quality predictive, not reactive. CERPRO says, they don’t just offer a tool, but they offer a future of manufacturing quality.
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The ExoMatter Materials R&D Platform generates a personalized shortlist of the most suitable materials for your application. Drawing on materials data from numerous scientific sources and utilizing AI, ExoMatter enriches the data and allows you to apply a wide range of multidimensional physical, chemical and engineering criteria as well as sustainability attributes and anticipated cost.
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Metalonn specialises in design and manufacturing of ultralight high-frequency (HF) waveguide components for aviation, space and ground communication systems. Their technology reduces weight by 15x, enables single-piece fabrication of complex geometries and ensures superior high-frequency performance with scalable, cost-efficient production – overcoming the limitations of traditional manufacturing. Through strategic collaborations with leading R&D and industry partners, Metalonn is driving the transformation of the aerospace communication market of the New Space Era.
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Novo AI enables manufacturing companies to digitalise machines or processes using our AVA sensor and AI-driven analytics on the WatchMen platform. Their retrofit solution provides real-time transparency, reduces downtime and boosts efficiency by up to 35%. With a fast, non-intrusive setup and a scalable edge-computing approach, they empower factories to optimise operations, cut costs and transition to data-driven production.
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Plasmotion revolutionises metal finishing with the power of plasma. Manufacturing precision parts is heavily constrained by the need for manual deburring and polishing – until now. With JETPEP, plasmotion breaks this barrier, achieving the same quality and flexibility for the first time in an automated process. Their machines and electrolytes impress where quality is top priority – from semicon to medtech.
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Prio Optics GmbH has developed a groundbreaking technology to fabricate optical filters. Instead of using conventional vacuum deposition methods, Prio Optics GmbH utilizes nanometer-resolution controlled inkjet printing. This innovative and additive manufacturing approach reshapes the manufacturing process: higher throughput at lower costs and highly sustainable. The goal is to further improve optics and photonics production while minimizing environmental impact.
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By automating quality control, RESONIKS reduces reliance on skilled labour, offering immediate feedback and easy integration into manufacturing processes. Using advanced acoustic testing and AI, it detects structural defects often missed by traditional methods. Automation enhances efficiency, cuts costs and supports high-volume production for sustainable quality control.
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Serino is a pioneer in NIR/SWIR quantum dot photodetectors and MEMS spectrometers, offering real-time, non-invasive measurement solutions that drive cost savings, quality control and sustainability across Industrial IoT. By harnessing advanced quantum materials, our cutting-edge products address a broad range of applications – from moisture monitoring to metal analysis – serving a wide spectrum of industries, including food, smart farming, pharmaceutical, HVAC, foundries, automotive and more.
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smartFAB creates tools for the human-driven analysis of real-world manufacturing challenges. They specialise in helping manufacturers tackle operational inefficiencies, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and unlock the full potential of their data. Their AI Industrial Analytics platform delivers real-time, actionable insights that empower shop floor workers of all skill sets to optimise operations seamlessly.
Noteworthy: SmartFab won the special award of the HubAward, sponsored by EIT Manufacturing, at HubDisrupt 2024 in Dresden.
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As a joint initiative of Technical University Munich (TUM), one of the EU’s top-ranked technical universities, and UnternehmerTUM, according to them Europe’s largest entrepreneurship center, the TUM Venture Labs support science-based talents and venture teams in transforming their cutting-edge research into entrepreneurial impact, from idea generation to seed funding focussing on deep tech innovation!
Speaker’s area: New thoughts for a better future
Meet the experts in our speaking area where industry leaders and startups share innovations and new thoughts on how new materials and new connectivity will be shaping the future of manufacturing in Hall 16, Booth F09!
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10:00 – 10:30 “The innovator´s toolbox: Skills employees need to drive innovation” by Tobias Gebauer, Business Development & Innovation Manager for Education & Training at EIT Manufacturing
10:30 – 11:00 “Connectivity between OT and IT” by Bernd Ochsmann, CTO at AERASEC
11:00 – 11:30 “How to eliminate downtime: plug-and-play factory intelligence that works” by Dimitrij Lewin, Co-Founder at Novo AI
11:30 – 12:00 “The future of non-destructive testing: integrating acoustic resonance and AI into Industry 4.0” by Felix Wassmann, Co-Founder and CEO at RESONIKS
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:00 “Automating workforce excellence? AI-generated training & qualification management” by Dr. Elisa Roth, CEO at Augmented Industries
14:00 – 14:30 “Navigating NIS-2: cybersecurity compliance made simple” by Dr. Matthias Leu, CEO at AERASEC
14:30 – 15:00 “Implementing AI analytics in manufacturing: a practical approach to optimizing production” by Ann LoCicero, CEO at smartFAB
15:00 – 15:30 “From reactive to proactive: Enhancing security and visibility with strategic OT/IoT security measures” by Fréderic Auburger, Manager OT-Security at Ernst&Young
15:30 – 16:00 “How Enterprise 5G is Revolutionising Modern Manufacturing” by Thomas Höschele, CEO at CampusGenius
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10:00 – 10:30 “The future of non-destructive testing: integrating acoustic resonance and AI into Industry 4.0” by Felix Wassmann, Co-Founder and CEO at RESONIKS
10:30 – 11:00 “Navigating NIS-2: cybersecurity compliance made simple” by Matthias Leu, CEO at AERASEC
11:00 – 11:30 “The role of co-operation between regional and pan-european ecosystems” by Peter Eisenschmidt, Director of Internationalization at hannoverimpuls
11:30 – 12:00 “Implementing AI analytics in manufacturing: a practical approach to optimizing production” by Ann LoCicero, CEO at smartFAB
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:00 “How to eliminate downtime: plug-and-play factory intelligence that works” by Hemanth Mandapati, Co-Founder at Novo AI
14:00 – 14:30 “Connectivity between OT and IT” by Bernd Ochsmann, CTO at AERASEC
14:30 – 15:00 “From reactive to proactive: Enhancing security and visibility with strategic OT/IoT security measures” by Thomas Klotz, Manager OT-Security at Ernst&Young
15:00 – 15:30 “Automating workforce excellence? AI-generated training & qualification management” by Dr. Elisa Roth, CEO at Augmented Industries
15:30 – 16:00 “Benefits and added values for participants in manufacturing data ecosystems“ by Wolfgang Kniejski, Senior Project Manager at EIT Manufacturing working on EUProGigant
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10:00 – 10:30 “Never manually deburr again? The revolution of plasma electrolytic surface” by Vincent Stepputat, CEO at plasmotion
10:30 – 11:00 “INLEAP® FASTLIGHT® – the future of laser-based manufacturing” by Dr.-Ing. Marius Lammers, Founder and CEO at INLEAP Photonics GmbH
11:00 – 11:30 “Nanometer-thin layers by additive manufacturing: First-of-a-kind inkjet-printed optical filters” by Dr. Qihao Jin, CTO at Prio Optics GmbH
11:30 – 12:00 “Ultralight high frequency components for aerospace” by Dr. Arshad Mehmood, Co-founder/CTO at Metalonn
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:00 “Hallo, ich bin KIM, wie kann ich helfen? – Wie Voicebots den Customer Service verändern” by René Schibol, Geschäftsleitung und Vertrieb at T.D.M. Telefon-Direkt-Marketing GmbH
14:00 – 14:30 “Empowering the next generation of manufacturing startups: showcasing the EIT Manufacturing Venture Building Programme 2025” by Dr. Sascha Schwarz, CTO at TUM Venture Labs
14:30 – 15:00 “Applications of large-scale metal additive manufacturing” by Mehmet Emre Çetinkaya, Founder/CEO at Alloy Additive
15:00 – 15:30 “Next-gen diamond-like carbon coatings for diverse applications” by Hagen Grüttner, CEO at ANTACON GmbH
15:30 – 16:00 “Product Mining” by Ephraim Triemer, Shareholder & Advisor Enterprise Accounts at Soley GmbH
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10:00 – 10:30 “Next-gen diamond-like carbon coatings for diverse applications” by Hagen Grüttner, CEO at ANTACON GmbH
10:30 – 11:00 hannoverimpuls
11:00 – 11:30 hannoverimpuls
11:30 – 12:00 “How to create circular business” by Peter Fischer Brown, Project Partner at Innoboost
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:00 “Applications of large-scale metal additive manufacturing” by Mehmet Emre Çetinkaya, Founder/CEO at Alloy Additive
14:00 – 14:30 “Never manually deburr again? The revolution of plasma electrolytic surface” by Vincent Stepputat, CEO at plasmotion
14:30 – 15:00 “From lab to market: how corporates can fuel deep tech innovation” by Negar Shamoradi, Senior Project Manager at TUM Venture Labs
15:00 – 15:30 “Ultralight high frequency components for aerospace” by Dr. Arshad Mehmood, Co-founder/CTO at Metalonn
15:30 – 16:00 “Quality 4.0: How AI agents are revolutionizing manufacturing” by Frederik Frei, CEO at CERPRO
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10:00 – 10:30 “Next-gen diamond-like carbon coatings for diverse applications” by Hagen Grüttner, CEO at ANTACON GmbH
10:30 – 11:00 “Saving the World with New Materials – Powered by Digital R&D and AI” by Daniel Vorwerk & Anton Fuchs, Sales Manager at ExoMatter
11:00 – 11:30 “Tying up loose ends: how additive manufacturing merges sustainability and material innovation” by Nick Marlon Loth, TUM Venture Labs
11:30 – 12:00 “Never manually deburr again? The revolution of plasma electrolytic surface” by Vincent Stepputat, CEO at plasmotion
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:00 “Campus 5G backbone for Industry 4.0 revolutions” by Nicole Jezabek, Head of Sales Germany at Firecell
14:00 – 14:30 “Applications of large-scale metal additive manufacturing” by Mehmet Emre Çetinkaya, Founder/CEO at Alloy Additive
14:30 – 15:00 “How to drive Innovation Projects with EIT Manufacturing Funded Calls” by Robert Ermisch, EIT Manufacturing
15:00 – 15:30 TBD
15:30 – 16:00 TBD
Spot on: Matchmaking of Industry and Startups
HANNOVER MESSE is vast. Preparation is of the essence – but takes time not everybody has. We can help you make best use of your time in Hanover with our Industrial Startup Matchmaking.
Are you looking for innovative solutions to your industry challenges? Then don’t miss the Industrial Startup Matchmaking at Hannover Messe, brought to you by EIT Manufacturing and VDMA, organised by Ambivation in collaboration with Deutsche Messe.
Meet startups and industry 1:1
Collaboration with hannoverimpuls
As a pan-European innovation network for manufacturing, EIT Manufacturing creates synergies by combining regional expertise of hannoverimpuls, the joint business development agency of the state capital and Hanover region, and the pan-European reach. As partners we drive innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth at both local and European levels.
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F09 from 31 March to 4 April 2025!
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