Summit Agenda

FANUC is a global leader in factory automation, supplying CNC systems, robots, cobots, ROBODRILL, ROBOCUT, and ROBOSHOT. Since 1955, FANUC has helped manufacturers worldwide improve efficiency and productivity. More than 10,000 employees across over 280 locations in more than 100 countries provide a strong network for sales, support, R&D, logistics, and service.

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During a guided visit to FANUC Germany in Neuhausen, you will experience exciting live applications, gain insights into the FANUC Academy, and attend short presentations. The focus will be on scalable, intelligent robotics, exciting application examples, and real-world AI solutions that can be experienced first-hand.

Festo is a global leader in automation technology and technical education. Founded in 1925 in Esslingen, Germany, the family-owned company helps shape industrial automation worldwide. With around 20,600 employees and its own companies in more than 60 countries, Festo combines global expertise with a strong local presence to drive innovation and keep industry moving.

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During a guided visit to the Festo plant in Scharnhausen, you will experience the PUMA digital shopfloor platform, providing real-time insights into production processes and data-driven manufacturing. You will explore SMAP (Smart Modular Automation Program), a flexible manufacturing system, discover how Festo AX combines automation technology with data analytics, machine learning, and digital services, and gain insights into Festo’s latest developments in humanoid robotics.

GESSMANN has been developing and manufacturing technically sophisticated HMI solutions for over 95 years. For around a decade, automation and robotics solutions have complemented the company’s portfolio. With nearly 1,000 employees, an international presence, and extensive engineering expertise, GESSMANN successfully serves customers across a wide range of industries worldwide.

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Experience autonomous material flows live in GESSMANN’s established production environment. This is where our mobile robotics originated. From the GESSbot AMR and smart intralogistics with AutoStore to autonomous pallet transport and mobile manipulators with cobots for handling and machine tending.

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OMRON is a leading automation company. Since its establishment in 1933, OMRON has been developing innovative technologies and solutions that help address industrial and societal challenges. With about 26,000 employees worldwide and products and services in more than 130 countries, OMRON builds on its core technology “Sensing & Control + Think” to contribute to the creation of a better society.

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Visit the OMRON Automation Center and experience modern automation and robotics along a realistic production line. Discover how AI, digitalization, connectivity, and robotics are shaping the future of manufacturing – practical, concise, and in direct exchange with our experts.

SCHUNK is a global technology leader in toolholding, workholding, gripping, and automation technology. Founded in 1945, the family-owned company develops high-tech components and intelligent solutions for robotics and industrial automation. With around 3,700 employees, 10 production sites, and a presence in more than 75 countries, SCHUNK supports manufacturers worldwide in making production more efficient, flexible, and future-ready.

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Gain practical insights into the world of advanced robotics and gripping technology. The tour includes a factory visit and live demonstrations at our CoLab robot application center. Discover AI-powered entry solutions, flexible gripper systems, and innovative robot hands designed for humanoid applications. In addition, we will showcase an adaptive AI-driven gripper, robot control via interfaces such as ROS2, and virtual commissioning and simulation of robotic applications using NVIDIA Isaac Sim.

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The high-tech company TRUMPF offers manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. TRUMPF is the technology and market leader in machine tools for flexible sheet metal processing and in industrial lasers. In fiscal year 2024/25, the company generated revenue of 4,329 million euros with 18,303 employees.

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At TRUMPF, you’ll see how AI is transforming robotics for sheet metal processing: Cameras detect workpieces, software plans movements in real time, and robots sort, bend, and weld flexibly and autonomously. Mobile robots - and, in the future, humanoid robots - connect the production process. Following an inspiring presentation and discussion, you’ll see several solutions in action at the TRUMPF Customer Center.

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