As Hannover Messe 2017 opens its doors, representatives of industrial companies from around the globe will once again enter a world of digital hi-tech as part of an annual imperative to learn about the latest industrial advances. This year, however, in addition to viewing the gleaming showcases there should be another imperative – extracting as much value from the experience as possible.
The world has become digitally connected to the point of no return, which means that industrial manufacturers can no longer afford to merely be impressed or engage in dreaming about the promise of industrial innovations.
