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Over the next few pages , ISMR previews selected highlights from the 16th Blechexpo and the 9th Schweisstec exhibition taking place in Stuttgart , Germany , from 7-10 November 2023 .
FULL HOUSE
“ Approximately 1,100 exhibitors will showcase their technologies at Blechexpo-Schweisstec over nine exhibition halls in Stuttgart .”
FOR BLECHEXPO
Together with the 9th Schweisstec international trade fair for joining technology , the 16th Blechexpo international trade fair for sheet metalworking will be a key meeting place for global players in sheet metalworking . Held from 7-10 November 2023 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre ( Germany ), the event encompasses nine halls which are now fully booked ( by over 1,100 exhibitors ).
“ The trade fair duo presents complete process sequences for modern , future-proof , sheet-metal processing . An impressive supplementary programme includes presentation of the ‘ best Award 2023 ’, the ‘ Blechexpo Steel Convention 2023 ’, the
‘ futureSteel ’ congress and an expert forum ,” the show organiser , P . E . Schall , told ISMR .
The Blechexpo / Schweisstec event takes place every two years at Messe Stuttgart . In 2021 , the event attracted 953 exhibitors as well as 30,000 visitors from 83 countries .
Efficient production processes
“ On the whole , process automation is being driven further and further in sheetmetalworking ,” explained project manager , Georg Knauer . “ Methods based on datadriven , artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning are being exploited to an even greater extent in production operations to optimise processes and , as a result , reduce lead times . Efficient sheet-metal processing necessitates flexible machine tools , modern software and virtual simulation . These issues will be addressed intensively at the trade fair . The challenge is sustainability and in sheet-metal processing , this means optimum workpiece utilisation and the avoidance of waste .”
The range of topics covered by Blechexpo / Schweisstec includes efficient process technologies for modern laser technology ; fully automated robotic sheet-metal processing machines ; precision tools and systems for punching , bending , braking and
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