As part of Schweissen & Schneiden 2025, the IndustryFusion Foundation (IFF) will be presenting numerous innovations relating to the manufacturer-independent open source networking solution IndustryFusion-X. A cooperation with the Eco Association – the leading association of the Internet industry in Europe – will also be sealed at the start of the trade fair. In addition, the foundation, together with Messe Essen and the German Association for Welding and Allied Processes, will present the IF Digital Award, which recognizes innovative digitalization solutions, for the first time at the trade fair.
“With IndustryFusion-X, we are creating a cross-manufacturer data room of the future for continuous, intelligent networking of the industry,” promises Igor Mikulina, President of the IFF Foundation Board. Numerous new innovative solutions have now been created around this IndustryFusion-X data space – the operating system for Industry 4.0 – and will be presented by the IndustryFusion Foundation at the world’s leading trade fair for welding and cutting.
Less idle time – more orders
Based on IndustryFusion-X, the data room for Industry 4.0, cloud manufacturing is becoming a reality: production factors, capacities and technologies are digitally networked across production. In this way, the entire manufacturing process is linked, managed and operated regardless of location. As a result, production factors can also be used jointly across companies – the aim is to achieve full economic utilization of all production factors involved in the manufacturing process, thereby optimizing sales and profits.
AI-supported assistant for production
Xana is an AI-supported assistant for machine operators that answers questions about operation, maintenance or fault diagnosis based on technical documents. The solution is based on open language models and is fully embedded in the IndustryFusion-X platform, which provides standardized machine data via data rooms. This makes Xana scalable, manufacturer-independent and easy to use. For users, this means less downtime, less training and immediate help directly at the machine.
Renting instead of buying – without investment risk
With IndustryFusion-X, CNC production systems, for example, can be used with virtually no investment for the first time – thanks to the innovative Equipment-as-a-Service model. The monthly rates are dynamically based on the actual degree of utilization of the machine, which means maximum flexibility and cost control for the user.
This makes high-end technology immediately accessible even for smaller companies, with virtually no capital commitment or financing risks. Smart networking via IndustryFusion-X also ensures simple integration, efficient use and full transparency during operation.
EU-compliant digital product passport
EU-compliant digital product passports can be created and managed with FusionPass – fully integrated into the supply chain. The solution is designed for traceability, compliance and transparency on a large scale – a prerequisite for measuring the CO2 “footprint” in terms of a sustainable economy, among other things. Whether machines, cosmetics, furniture, fashion or toys – every product can be made digitally accessible via FusionPass and IndustryFusion-X. This creates traceability, makes new services possible and establishes a link to the Web3 economy.
Cooperation agreement
In addition, the IndustryFusion Foundation (IFF) will sign a cooperation agreement with Eco – Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V. – at Schweissen & Schneiden (date: Monday, September 15, 1 p.m. at the IFF stand). The eco-association with around 1,000 members is considered one of the leading organizations of the Internet industry in Europe. “The digital transformation of the industry needs strong partnerships. With the Eco-Verband, we have gained an experienced and innovative partner who shares our vision of open, interoperable and secure industrial platforms. This cooperation is a milestone for the future of networked production,” explains Igor Mikulina, President of the IFF Foundation Board.
DVS, Messe Essen and IFF present IF Digital Award for the first time
In cooperation with the non-profit IndustryFusion Foundation and the DVS (German Welding Society), Schweissen & Schneiden 2025 is presenting the IF Digital Award to particularly future-oriented exhibitors for the first time. The award honours advanced products and services that are driving forward the digitalization of the industry: The public at the world’s leading trade fair will decide which of the participating companies will ultimately hold the trophy in their hands. Voting for the award will take place via the event app. Each visitor will receive one vote and will have the chance to win one of the attractive audience prizes. After the voting closes on the last day of the trade fair, the award ceremony will take place on Friday, September 19, at 1 p.m. at the IFF stand.
Hall 6, Stand 6D22
