Overview

• Microsoft introduced the 'Factory Operations Agent,' an AI assistant for industrial optimization, at the Hannover Messe on March 31, 2025.
• The tool enables workers to analyze machine data using natural language queries and assists managers in improving manufacturing efficiency and detecting errors more effectively.
• Microsoft Germany CEO Agnes Heftberger emphasized that AI has moved beyond the experimental phase and is now being widely implemented in industries.
• 42% of German industrial companies already use AI in production, with another 35% planning to adopt it, highlighting the urgency to remain competitive globally.
• Microsoft is investing over 3 billion euros in German data centers and AI training initiatives to support secure AI adoption and compliance with EU regulations.