From the declaration of the fourth industrial revolution in 2011 to the development of international cooperation, Manufacturing-X, and the 8ra Initiative – Plattform Industrie 4.0 has been shaping the digital transformation of industry for over a decade. Our interactive timeline traces this journey: milestones, working groups, strategic decisions, and the people behind them.
Just in time for Hannover Messe 2026, we're making an updated version available for download. Whether you've been following the Plattform for years or are just getting to know us – the timeline offers a compact overview of what defines us as a network.