Electronics and information technology for the automation of production processes have been used for a long time. The next industrial revolution is known under the term Industry 4.0 and will result in dramatically enhanced flexibility and customer value, thanks to the use of cyberphysical production systems. One of the companies at the forefront of this development is HAHN Automation GmbH. The medium-sized German enterprise is committed to equipping its customers with sustainable competitive advantage – on a global scale.