
Tackling Tariffs with Industrial Technology
- David Rogers
- 2025-04-06
At Hannover Messe 2025, automation and Industrial AI technologies took center stage, showcasing how manufacturers are accelerating digital transformation to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly complex global market. These advancements in digital manufacturing, connected workers, and autonomous production systems represent more than technological evolution—they are essential for navigating the challenging tariff landscape. As these trade barriers continue to reshape global supply chains, companies that leverage Industrial AI to optimize production efficiency, reduce waste, and enable manufacturing flexibility gain critical advantages in managing increased costs and maintaining margins. Lorenzo Veronesi of IDC did a great job summarizing the technologies demonstrated at Hannover Messe needed to develop resilience against tariff-driven market disruptions.