Technology for resilient production: ACD Antriebstechnik at Hannover Messe 2026

_Drive and automation solutions in the new "Defense Production Area" exhibition area - focus on functional safety up to PL e / SIL 3_ Achstetten, March 4, 2026 - With the innovative development of a mobile EMERGENCY STOP system at the highest safety level up to Performance Level PL e, ACD Antriebstechnik is setting new standards in functional safety. From April 20 to 24, 2026, the company will present its comprehensive technology portfolio in the new "Defense Production Area" exhibition area at the Hannover Messe.

As a technology provider of industrial automation and drive solutions, ACD Antriebstechnik will be presenting solutions for demanding production environments under the motto "Technology for safe, efficient, and sustainable production" - across all industries and with the highest safety standards.

Technology for resilient production ACD Antriebstechnik combines many years of experience in functionally safe systems with a broad portfolio for industrial applications: In addition to proven safety controllers, drives, and safety I/O solutions, innovative operating concepts are also a key focus.

Visitors to the trade fair can find out more about the "SP200" wireless safety HMI panel and the new "SM200" wireless safety handheld device, both of which feature SIL 3/PL e-certified safety functions and modern interfaces for connection to EtherCAT-based systems. What makes this solution special is that it guarantees maximum safety with the user interface of familiar standard media devices.

"Our technologies are designed to meet the highest requirements for safety, efficiency, and reliability, even in complex production environments," explains Managing Director Mr. Fesseler. "Participating in Hannover Messe 2026--especially in the new 'Defense Production Area'--offers us an excellent opportunity to present our solutions in an international context and to provide new impetus for industrial applications."

Dialogue with international partners & delegations A particular focus of the trade fair appearance is the exchange with international delegations and industry representatives, including the Canadian delegation from the advanced manufacturing and dual-use innovation sector. The dialogue with global industry partners and institutions opens up opportunities for technology-driven cooperation, pilot projects, technology validation, and the development of new markets. As a pure technology provider, ACD Antriebstechnik contributes its expertise in functional safety and industrial drive technology - regardless of specific end applications.

Broad industry relevance Our product portfolio includes reliable drive systems, safety controllers, safety I/O modules, and other automation components. These are used in a wide variety of industries, from mechanical engineering and industrial production to smart farming. ACD Antriebstechnik portfolio:

* Safety technology: customer-specific products with functional safety for risk reduction in machines, certified according to DIN EN ISO 13849-1, DIN EN ISO 13849-2, and IEC 61508 SIL3, and meeting the requirements up to the highest performance level PL e and SIL 3.
* Power supplies: Power supplies with optimized efficiency, suitable for regenerative drive systems. We also develop powerful power supplies for industrial processes and smart farming solutions in agricultural engineering. * Energy storage / Safety Drives: System components for automation requirements in different voltage and power classes.
* I/O modules I/O systems: Scalable I/O components to complement safe drive systems, with EtherCAT bus connection and FSoE protocol. * Wireless Safety HMI: Mobile handheld devices with standard media devices for process and machine control, also equipped with functional safety PL e and SIL 3.

Invitation to trade fair visitors Interested visitors are invited to visit ACD Antriebstechnik GmbH in Hall 26, Booth E98 (25). As usual, our products will also be presented at the EtherCAT Technology Group's joint booth in Hall 27, Booth G59.

ACD Antriebstechnik GmbH
Engelberg 2
88480 Achstetten
Germany

https://www.acd-gruppe.de/antriebstechnik

Frau Donika Mehler

marketing@acd-antriebstechnik.de

ACD Antriebstechnik GmbH develops innovative, functionally safe, and efficient customer-specific drive and control solutions for industrial automation and safety-critical applications in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, industry, and smart farming. The portfolio includes PC- and EtherCAT-based controllers, safety HMI, safety PLC, safety drives, safety I/O, and power supplies. All solutions meet the highest functional safety requirements and are certified up to Performance Level PL e and SIL3. The focus is on maximum operational safety, efficiency, and long-term system availability.

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