From Automation to Autonomy: SUPCON to showcase next-generation technologies
SINGAPORE — April 14, 2026 — SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW), a global player in industrial automation and industrial AI, is set to turn heads at Hannover Messe 2026 (April 20–24) with a portfolio aimed squarely at the next leap in manufacturing: autonomous operating plants. From Ethernet-APL instrumentation and online analyzers to software-defined control, a Unified Namespace (UNS) data backbone, and large industrial AI models, SUPCON’s showcase is designed to help plants move beyond traditional automation toward autonomous, data-driven operations.
With efficiency, resilience, and safety under increasing scrutiny, manufacturers are seeking more than incremental improvements. SUPCON’s strategy blends advanced sensing, cloud-native control, unified data, and AI-driven decisioning to close the loop—from perception to action—inside complex industrial environments.
Six pillars powering autonomous plants
- Universal Control System (UCS): A software-defined control system that separates control logic from proprietary hardware. By removing conventional control cabinets and adopting a cloud-native architecture, UCS trims physical footprint and boosts flexibility, scalability, and readiness for autonomy.
- TPT2 Universal AI Platform: TPT2 (Time-series Pre-trained Transformer) is SUPCON’s large-scale industrial AI engine for modeling complex time-series process data. It enables closed-loop AI optimization—analyzing, predicting, and executing operational decisions in real time.
- Tier0 Industrial Data Platform: A cloud-native platform built on a Unified Namespace (UNS) to unify, contextualize, and operationalize industrial data. Tier0 streamlines integration and accelerates the creation of scalable, reusable industrial applications.
- Advanced Physical Layer (APL): Leveraging Ethernet-APL for high-speed, intrinsically safe field connectivity, SUPCON’s APL solutions deliver reliable, real-time device-to-control communication—crucial for predictive analytics, digital twins, and time-sensitive control.
- Autonomous Industrial Robots: Mobile robots paired with advanced sensing and centralized fleet management extend autonomy onto the plant floor. These systems handle inspection, monitoring, and targeted interventions in real time, augmenting human teams and enhancing safety.
- Hobré Intelligent Analyzers: Engineered for the energy and chemical sectors, Hobré analyzers provide precise, continuous gas measurements in harsh environments. They support closed-loop optimization, faster decision-making, and improved process efficiency while reducing manual sampling.
Why it matters
The shift from automation to autonomy demands more than isolated upgrades. It requires an end-to-end stack where sensing, control, data, and AI work in concert—securely and at scale. SUPCON’s approach is to unify these layers so plants can move from visibility and advisory modes to supervised autonomy and, ultimately, autonomous operations.
“Hannover Messe is where global innovation meets real-world industrial transformation,” said Mercy Zhang, VP of R&D at SUPCON International Business. “We are moving beyond simply providing traditional autonomation to defining a transformational roadmap to Autonomous Plants and Agentic Operations. By unifying advanced sensing technologies with software-defined controls, industrial data platforms and large industrial AI models trained on real-world datasets, we are empowering our customers to achieve unprecedented levels of autonomy.”
See it at Hannover Messe 2026
- Dates: April 20–24, 2026
- Location: Hall 16, Booth B16
- Experience: Live demonstrations and expert-led technical sessions
- Showcase: A video highlight of SUPCON’s solutions will be available on YouTube
Complimentary visitor passes are available. Register for more details and a closer look at the future of autonomous operating plants and industrial intelligence.
About SUPCON
SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) delivers industrial automation and industrial AI across control systems, digital platforms, robotics, and software for process and energy industries worldwide. Headquartered in Hangzhou, China—with its International Business Headquarters in Singapore and regional hubs globally—SUPCON supports more than 250 leading enterprises and 39,000+ customers spanning oil and gas, chemicals and petrochemicals, power, pulp and paper, building materials, and more. The company’s mission: advance the journey from automation to autonomy for safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations.
Learn more at https://global.supcon.com/.
