Hannover Messe 2025
Hannover Messe stands as the beacon of innovation in industrial technology. This year, the event emphasizes themes such as energizing a sustainable industry, intelligence with responsibility, smart manufacturing, and digital ecosystems. These interconnected themes highlight the challenges and opportunities in the digital transformation of industrial manufacturing. Companies face the need to transition toward greener operations, integrate ethical AI, adopt smarter production processes, and build collaborative digital platforms – all critical steps on their journey to a sustainable and intelligent industrial future. These focus areas resonate with the growing demand for transformative solutions across sectors.
Wibu-Systems: Empowering Smart Industry with Innovative Protection and Licensing Solutions
Wibu-Systems’ CodeMeter technology is at the forefront of safeguarding and optimizing intelligent automation processes. Designed for the dynamic needs of the industrial world, CodeMeter integrates protection, licensing, and security into the very fabric of smart manufacturing and digital ecosystems.
This year, we are proud to showcase our latest innovations to the broad public attending Hannover Messe. Attendees are invited to explore the highlights of our cutting-edge solutions, connect with our team of experts, and share their project specifications to discover tailored fits for their unique needs.
CodeMeter License Portal
CodeMeter License Portal revolutionizes how businesses handle license management by offering an intuitive and highly secure online platform. This cutting-edge technology empowers manufacturers to centralize their license operations, streamlining workflows and eliminating redundancies. By reducing administrative overhead, it minimizes downtime and ensures that licenses are always accessible to the right teams, no matter where they are in the world. The scalability of the solution enables businesses to seamlessly expand their operations, adapting to fluctuating demands and complex global supply chains. In an industry where every second counts, CodeMeter License Portal delivers unparalleled reliability and efficiency, directly addressing the unique needs of modern automation.
CodeMeter License Reporting
CodeMeter License Reporting provides industrial businesses with an advanced analytical toolset to gain deep insights into their license usage. By aggregating and visualizing data from diverse sources, this innovative feature enables companies to understand their licensing patterns and make informed decisions. It helps organizations optimize resource allocation, avoid over-licensing or under-licensing, and achieve full compliance with software agreements. This level of transparency is essential for maintaining operational efficiency in the fast-paced automation industry. Moreover, its integration with existing systems ensures seamless adoption, giving businesses the confidence to enhance their digital ecosystems without disruption.
Protection and Licensing for AI
CodeMeter delivers unparalleled IP protection and advanced licensing frameworks designed specifically for the complex needs of AI applications. This technology enables developers and manufacturers to safeguard their AI algorithms and models from unauthorized access and tampering. By embedding robust encryption and licensing mechanisms, CodeMeter ensures that intellectual property is not only protected but also effectively monetized. Furthermore, its modular architecture supports flexible deployment options, allowing businesses to adapt their AI-driven solutions to diverse industrial environments. This level of security and adaptability is essential for fostering trust and innovation in industrial automation. With CodeMeter, companies can confidently advance their AI initiatives, ensuring ethical and responsible intelligence integration into manufacturing workflows.
Protection and Licensing for Virtual PLCs
CodeMeter provides comprehensive security and licensing solutions specifically tailored for virtual PLCs, ensuring that these critical components of industrial automation are both protected and efficiently managed. With its advanced encryption technologies, CodeMeter shields sensitive operational data and system configurations from unauthorized access, tampering, and cyber threats. Its versatile licensing framework allows manufacturers to adopt flexible business models, including subscription-based or pay-per-use options, enabling seamless scalability and cost management. Furthermore, the integration of CodeMeter into virtual PLC environments supports the shift toward more adaptable and decentralized manufacturing systems, enhancing operational resilience and enabling rapid deployment across global facilities. This ensures that companies can harness the full potential of virtualized automation while maintaining robust security and operational efficiency.
CmReady
CmReady represents a significant leap forward in extending CodeMeter’s functionality to third-party storage devices, enabling highly efficient and adaptable deployments in industrial environments. By leveraging CmReady, manufacturers can transform standard storage solutions into secure licensing platforms, reducing the need for dedicated hardware and streamlining operations. This innovation unlocks new avenues for scalability, allowing businesses to scale their systems seamlessly to meet the growing demands of automation. Additionally, CmReady supports cost-efficient deployment strategies, empowering companies to optimize resource allocation while maintaining robust security standards. Its plug-and-play design simplifies integration into existing infrastructure, ensuring that industrial manufacturers can accelerate their journey toward smarter, more flexible production systems.
CmCloud
CmCloud brings the future of licensing to the cloud, ensuring continuous and secure access to essential licenses for businesses operating in the highly interconnected world of smart manufacturing. By leveraging cloud technology, CmCloud eliminates the geographical and infrastructural barriers that often disrupt operations, enabling seamless global collaboration. This cutting-edge solution simplifies license management, offering unparalleled scalability and flexibility to adapt to evolving industrial demands. Additionally, CmCloud integrates robust security protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with global standards, making it a reliable backbone for mission-critical applications. By streamlining operations and reducing overhead, CmCloud empowers manufacturers to focus on innovation and efficiency, driving productivity in the digital age.
Expert Talks & Panel Discussions
Location: Hall 3, Booth C71, Sustainable Supply Forum
Date & Time: 31 March, 4.30-5.10 pm
Date & Time: 3 April, 4.55-5.35 pm
Overview:
3D printing empowers industries to streamline spare parts logistics sustainably, provided robust security is built into its core architecture. Join specialists from VDMA, RWTH Aachen, Replique, 3YOURMIND, and Wibu-Systems – each with extensive additive manufacturing expertise – as they discuss sustainability in spare parts management, drawing insights from the successful implementation at Daimler Truck, current strengths of 3D printing, logistical challenges, future developments, secure digital distribution, IP protection, AI-driven solutions, and licensing control strategies for industrial applications.
Official agenda 31 March / Official agenda 3 April
Secure your spot to shape a thriving and secure future for 3D printing logistics!
Location: Hall 16, Booth A12, Industrial Security Circus Stage
Date & Time: 1 April, 10.00 am-11.00 am
Overview:
The increasing regulatory landscape, including NIS-2, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and RED DA, presents both challenges and opportunities for industrial businesses. This panel discussion, featuring top experts from Lenze, Wibu-Systems, and the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), will cover key topics such as compliance obligations, vulnerability management, reporting duties, and security across supply chains.
Join this engaging discussion and get insights into how industry leaders are navigating cybersecurity regulations!
Location: Hall 9, Booth F76, Embedded Park & Speaker Corner
Date & Time: 2 April, 2.20 pm-2.40 pm
Date & Time: 3 April, 11.15 am-11.35 am
Overview:
Industrial security is not only about embedded systems but also the software that powers them. Regulatory requirements are increasing, and companies must find ways to turn compliance into a competitive advantage. This talk explores how businesses can enhance security while generating additional revenue streams through licensing strategies. Learn how to implement robust IP protection and flexible licensing models to capitalize on aftermarket opportunities.
Official agenda 2 April / Official agenda 3 April
Don't miss this deep dive into security and licensing for embedded systems!
Location: Hall 17, Booth E44
Date & Time: 3 April, 12.00 pm-1.00 pm
Overview:
In today's digitalized world, flexible and secure online shop solutions are critical for success in the automation industry. Many companies have recognized this and launched their own or third-party platforms. However, security and licensing remain essential for global monetization. This masterclass showcases real-world implementations and best practices for protection (especially in light of the upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act) and licensing strategies to drive revenue.
Join us to discover how to safeguard and monetize your automation solutions efficiently!
Location: Hall 16, Booth A12, Industrial Security Circus Stage
Date & Time: 3 April, 2.30 pm-3.00 pm
Overview:
Implementing industrial security in brownfield environments is a complex but essential challenge for manufacturers and automation providers. This panel, featuring VDMA, secon trust consult, Infineon Technologies, VDI Technologiezentrum, and Wibu-Systems, will explore practical approaches to securing legacy machinery while ensuring compliance with new security standards and EU regulations. Beyond risk mitigation, these measures unlock new business models and revenue streams.
Join us for expert perspectives on securing existing industrial infrastructure while driving innovation!
Location: Hall 8, Booth D17, Industrie 4.0 Stage
Date & Time: 3 April, 5.30 pm-5.50 pm
Overview:
New business models are transforming not just software but also automation components and sensors, traditionally seen as hardware. Leveraging economies of scale in production and late-stage configurability enhances availability and flexibility of such components. Oliver Winzenried, CEO and founder of Wibu-Systems, will illustrate this approach with examples from SICK and Kistler, showing how seamless integration benefits both manufacturers and users.
Join us to explore how digitalization is reshaping the automation industry and unlocking new growth opportunities!
For Journalists
Join our press conference CodeMeter License Reporting for Manufacturers: Unlock New Business Potential with Smart Licensing. It will take place from 2-3 PM on April 1 in Saal Heidelberg.
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