Smart Industry and Public Solutions Summit
Smart Industry and Public Solutions Summit on 23. – 25.09.2026 at EDAG in Fulda.
Two days. Three key themes. Concrete insights for development, production, and defence.
How can complex products, production processes, data, and AI be integrated to drive genuine competitiveness and future-readiness? That is precisely the focus of the Smart Industry Summit on September 23 and 24, 2026. Two dedicated days—featuring curated presentations, concrete use cases, and direct on-site interaction—create a setting where technological advancements translate into tangible impulses for your own operations. These two days are complemented by the Public Solutions Summit on September 25, 2026.
Since June 2025, STANAG 4876 has required manufacturers operating within the NATO context to do more than simply deliver a product: they must ensure system availability throughout the entire lifecycle.
The foundation for procurement: Integrated Product Support (IPS) and Integrated Lifecycle Support (ILS)
Demonstrating capabilities in ILS and IPS allows you to meet customer evaluation criteria and gain a competitive edge. As an independent, hardware-neutral engineering service provider, EDAG supports you in this process—whether for individual deliverables or comprehensive IPS/ILS packages.
Practical Application of IPS and ILS
In a dedicated exhibition area—the Defence Hub—selected use cases illustrate EDAG’s capabilities in the context of IPS/ILS:
- IETD (Interactive Electronic Technical Documentation) – Intelligent Service Information: An interactive application supports operating and maintenance personnel with context-specific maintenance and service information.
- Support and Test Equipment: Discover VeDAS, our solution for diagnostics, testing, and maintenance.
- VR-Based Training: A virtual application enables safe, repeatable training for critical incidents, such as battery system repairs. The system provides automated error feedback and helps reduce downtime.
- Driving Simulator: The VI-grade simulator provides realistic training for critical operational scenarios, allowing operators to practice handling vehicle failures and limited system functionality safely.
In addition, the conference program features two expert presentations:
- Smart Maintenance – Optimizing and efficiently utilizing operational data (Trout)
- Defence – Efficient growth without detours: The path to a successful scale-up factory (EDAG)
Insights Beyond the Defence Sector
At the Innovation Hub, you can experience live demonstrations covering product development and production. Keynotes and curated presentations on digital engineering, automated production, and cybersecurity offer further perspectives relevant to defence projects.
