GENERAL NEWS
‘ The Power of Productivity ’
The 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition , EuroBLECH , will open its doors again at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany from 22-25 October 2024 . It is the world ’ s largest exhibition for sheet metal processing , covering the entire supply chain with 15 different technology sectors .
Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations and world premieres , with the opportunity to explore , assess and discuss the benefits and gains of specific technology solutions for their own production process .
The global flagship event on sheetmetalworking is expecting a huge turnout this year . Spread over nine exhibition halls and covering more than 90,000 square metres , this year ’ s event will be a unique opportunity to see the largest collection of sheet-metalworking technology in one place . Over 90 % of available stand space has already been secured . New this year are the Guided Visitor Tours showcasing the top picks in productivity solutions to increase output and efficiency .
“ EuroBLECH 2024 will occupy halls 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 26 and 27 at Hanover Exhibition Grounds , the world ’ s largest exhibition centre . The uptake on stand space has been immense , in particular from international exhibitors , with more than 60 % of exhibitors joining from outside Germany . As such , the show mirrors the global significance of the sheet metal sector in the wider economy . Besides Germany , major exhibitor countries are Italy ; Turkey ; China ; Spain ; the Netherlands ; Switzerland ; Taiwan ; Belgium ; Austria ; France and the USA ,” confirmed show organiser , RX .
Below and above : In the halls at EuroBLECH 2022 .
Smart machinery , tools and IT solutions
“ EuroBLECH provides numerous opportunities to watch innovative machinery live in action . EuroBLECH offers the best access to the broadest possible spectrum of tech suppliers , with exhibits covering anything to do with the processing of metal sheet , tubes , profiles , plastic hybrids and other related applications ,” explained RX .
On display will be stamping presses ; CNC punching machines ; press brakes and other machines and tools for cutting , punching and forming ; joining ; welding and fastening ; surface treatment and finishing ; process control and quality assurance ; machine elements and components ; CAD / CAM / CIM systems ; warehouse and factory equipment ; material recycling and more .
New guided visitor tours
For the first time , visitors will be able to book carefully curated visitor tours . Also reflected in this year ’ s motto for EuroBLECH , ‘ The Power of Productivity ’, the organised visitor experiences focus on productivity-enhancing technology . The tours will include ten-minute presentations at each stop , followed by a
short Q & A session . There are two different tours to choose :
■ Tour 1 : “ Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT )” covers key topics such as Big Data , remote analysis , predictive maintenance , production monitoring and part traceability . Participants will discover various products , tools and software to help them plan , optimise and monitor production with a view to improving their overall productivity , efficiency and sustainability .
■ Tour 2 : “ Automation and Robotics for Efficient Production ” demonstrates how integrated , bolt-on or stand-alone automation and robotics systems can streamline production operations for greater sustainability and productivity , even for small batches . These can range from handling , sorting , conveyor , storage and stacking systems to robots , cobots and autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ).
Speaker Forum and Industry Awards
“ The popular EuroBLECH 2024 Speaker Forum will feature two dedicated presentation theatres for expert talks and panel discussions . Sessions run over all four show days and offer exciting insights into the latest projects and product developments , as well as valuable networking opportunities and meaningful exchange amongst peers . The speaker agenda will be published closer to the show ,” added RX .
The prestigious EuroBLECH Industry Awards will also make a comeback at EuroBLECH 2024 . Recognition will be given to the most innovative products , solutions and digitalisation concepts in various categories . The winners will be selected by industry professionals via online voting , starting in autumn 2024 , and the awards will be presented at the exhibition .
“ Over 90 % of available stand space has already been booked . Companies planning to present their products this year are advised to contact the show team immediately . Available stand options include the ‘ myEuroBLECH Easy Package ’ with a shell scheme offer and the ‘ First Time Exhibitor Package ’ with turnkey solution plus marketing package ,” concluded RX . n
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