EVENT REPORT
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
We report from the Blechexpo / Schweisstec 2023 sheet metal and joining technologies trade fair which took place in Stuttgart , Germany , from 7-10 November 2023 .
“ The event ’ s central themes revolved around automation ; sustainability ; energy efficiency ; skilled labour shortages and customer service .”
With 1,256 exhibitors from 38 countries , 40,103 visitors and nine busy halls , Blechexpo / Schweisstec 2023 was an international showcase for innovation and customer benefits in sheet metal and metal processing . Its central themes revolved around automation ; sustainability ; energy efficiency ; skilled labour shortages , higher productivity ; employee protection and customer service . The latest sheet metal , pipe and profile processing ; cutting ; joining ; forming and welding technology developments were showcased at the event .
The trade show , held from 7-10 November 2023 in Stuttgart ( Germany ), offered practical insights and solutions for more efficient production ; better material utilisation and higher part quality as well as reductions in energy consumption and CO₂ emissions . As the international media partner for the event , ISMR had a stand in Hall One and copies of its October issue were given out at the show entrances .
“ With the goal of making steel production and sheet-metal processing more sustainable ,
Blechexpo / Schweisstec 2023 provided significant impetus and demonstrated that even small businesses can successfully embrace automation . The winners of the best-Award 2023 impressively showcased what is possible with technical innovation and inventiveness ,” explained show organiser , P . E . Schall GmbH & Co . KG .
An innovation showcase
This key meeting place for global players in sheet metalworking takes place every two years at Messe Stuttgart . It featured a range of new products ; world premieres ; process expertise and innovation advances .
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