MTP goes Industry @ Merck Darmstadt, Germany
Hosted at the Merck headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, MTP goes Industry aims to accelerate and broaden industrial adoption of the Module Type Package (MTP) standard.
Event Details
- Date: September 29, 2026
- Time: 08:30–16:00 (incl. get-together)
- Location: Darmstadt, Germany
- Language: English
- Cost: free of charge
- Program teaser: impulse talks from experts in pharma/life sciences, chemicals, and process plant & equipment engineering
Who Should Attend
Designed for suppliers who want to strengthen their competitiveness in modular production and automation, including:
- Process Equipment Assemblies (PEA) manufacturers
- Package Unit suppliers
- Providers of MTP-related technologies and solutions
Why MTP Now
Operators increasingly demand standardized, proven, and reusable modules. A strong market of MTP-enabled equipment is a key prerequisite for:
- Greater flexibility in production
- Faster time-to-market
- Long-term investment security in modern production environments
What You Will Learn
In a focused setting, the workshop brings together operators, equipment manufacturers, and technology providers. Expect:
- Operator impulse talks explaining why MTP-enabled equipment will become a decisive factor in future procurement decisions
- Manufacturer experience reports with practical insights into:
- typical implementation approaches
- key challenges
- realized efficiency and cost-saving potential
Interactive Workshop Topics
Hands-on format will address typical entry-level questions such as:
- How to get started with the Module Type Package standard
- How to specify MTP-enabled equipment
Highlights
- Get-together to start the day for introductions and first discussions
- Networking sessions support direct exchange and alignment on future market requirements
- Guided tours of Merck laboratories as an on-site highlight
- Optional networking dinner (self-pay) on the eve of at a regional restaurant – ideal for getting to know each other and continuing discussions informally (venue and time shared with registered participants)
Learn More and Register Today
PROFINET Security Tag
The PROFINET Security Tag provides a compact insight into the world of industrial cybersecurity.
Event Details
- Date: September 30, 2026
- Time: 09:00–16:00
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Language: German
- Cost: free of charge
Look forward to exciting specialist lectures, practical demonstrations and direct exchange with experts from industry and automation. The focus is on current developments around PROFINET Security and cybersecurity as well as their implementation in real applications. The PROFINET Security Day offers you the opportunity to discuss specific challenges with experts, exchange experiences, and gain an understanding of industrial cybersecurity in practice.
Event Focus
- From specification to implementation – how secure devices are developed in practice
- End-to-end security beyond PROFINET and consideration of entire automation systems
- Practical aspects of secure product design – from hardware to software components
- Technical insights into selected security mechanisms and security technologies
- Live demonstrations using realistic multi-vendor scenarios
- Interactive discussions on specific use cases (“Bring your own solution”)
Interactive Highlights
- Live security demo with realistic industry scenarios
- Bring your own solution – discuss your own use-cases with security experts
- Accompanying micro-fair with innovative security solutions from various companies
- Networking and direct exchange with the PI community