Press release – March 16, 2026
CONTACT Software at Hannover Messe 2026
At Hannover Messe 2026, CONTACT Software will showcase how companies can accelerate their digital transformation with CONTACT Elements and strategically deploy AI as a driving force for sustainable innovation.
Companies face the challenge of harnessing the full potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their digital transformation. At Hannover Messe, CONTACT Software will demonstrate how CONTACT Elements makes this possible: The platform connects PLM and IoT with CONTACT’s integrated AI infrastructure, Fourier AI, creating a seamless end-to-end system – from product idea to service. At booth H24 in hall 17, visitors will experience the transformative power of Engineering & Manufacturing Intelligence firsthand.
Under the theme “Industrial AI – From top floor to shop floor,” the experts will showcase CONTACT’s solutions at various demo stations. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a digitally networked racecar workshop that demonstrates how industrial data can be transformed into a decisive competitive advantage: Based on historical racing and simulation data, correlations between speed, steering, and G-forces are analyzed using AI, and improved components – from flow-optimized flap systems to track-specific front and rear wings – are automatically suggested. Interested visitors can climb into the racing cockpit themselves and steer the electric race car around a virtual track.
Another highlight at the booth is the robot dog “Spot,” which automatically inspects the race car after each run with its cameras and sensors. The collected data flows directly back into CONTACT Elements, providing valuable insights for material and design improvements and, if necessary, automatically initiating a service case. All relevant information from development, simulation, and manufacturing is consolidated within project management. Here, AI assists with automatic document summarization and 3Dsimilarity search to enable faster, more informed decisions.
In addition to the live demos, visitors can receive individual advice on how to best implement PLM, IoT, and AI in their own companies – both on-premises and in the cloud.
Visitors can find CONTACT Software from April 20th to 24th, 2026, in hall 17, booth H24. They receive a free personalized trade fair ticket on CONTACT’s website, where appointments for expert consultations or live demos can also be booked directly.
