The 'Power of Productivity' at EuroBLECH 2024

From 22-25 October 2024, the international sheet metal working industry will gather at EuroBLECH 2024 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Hanover, Germany. Under the theme ‘The Power of Productivity,’ some 1,300 exhibitors from 40 countries will showcase the world’s largest selection of sheet metal working technology under one roof, all designed to boost performance and efficiency.

Spanning over 160,000 sqm gross space, the event will feature a wealth of live demonstrations, product premieres and a packed event programme with expert talks, guided visitor tours, the prestigious EuroBLECH Awards and a dedicated Careers Day to promote young talent.

“EuroBLECH is the world’s top destination for sourcing sheet metal working technology. The forthcoming 2024 edition will once again offer a unique visitor experience at the core of the industry, kicking off four days of intense product sourcing, networking and learning. A strong line-up of suppliers from around the globe will cover the entire supply chain in 15 different technology sectors, filling nine exhibition halls with thousands of exhibits and live machinery. This year’s event is all about engaging with the latest productivity solutions for higher output and efficiency, reflected in the show motto for 2024—‘The Power of Productivity’,” outlined show organiser, RX.

EuroBLECH 2022 attracted 38,076 visitors from 104 countries.

Industry trends and new innovations

“We are currently witnessing rapid developments in automation, robotics, AI and IoT devices,” explained Evelyn Warwick, Event Director of EuroBLECH, on behalf of RX. “Digitalisation, connectivity and big data are playing a crucial role here, allowing more efficiency, precision and real-time adjustments within the production process.

“This year’s EuroBLECH will be the place to look for guidance on how to use these game-changers in a meaningful way within your own production. Making good, informed choices is key to unlocking the true ‘Power of Productivity’ in terms of output, performance, costs and sustainability,” she added.

As the flagship event of the sector, EuroBLECH has successfully fostered a culture of innovation, pushing progress within the industry. This year’s event will host many young companies and new participants alongside well-known global players, giving visitors access to a broader array of fresh ideas and technologies.

“One out of five companies in the halls will be a new exhibitor, and a dedicated ‘Young Innovators’ Pavilion in Hall 15 will feature promising start-ups from Germany. Besides Germany, major exhibitor countries for 2024 are Italy; Turkey; China; Switzerland; the Netherlands; Spain; Belgium; Poland; Austria; Portugal; Sweden; India; Finland; France and the USA. Around 64% of all exhibitors are based outside Germany,” confirmed RX.

Speaker Forum, Guided Tours and Award Trails

There will be two Presentation Areas in Halls 26 and 27, centred on Automation and Digitalisation. Visitors are invited to drop by and hear leading innovation drivers live on stage including Coherent; Fraunhofer IWU; Klöckner; Schuler; Tata Steel; TRUMPF and many more.

A special Panel Discussion on Wednesday 23 October at 3pm in Hall 26 will address the significant role of automation in helping to overcome skilled labour shortages. The panel

(featuring robotics specialist Teqram, blind rivet expert Gesipa from the SFS Group, digitalisation supplier Cenit and others) will particularly focus on new approaches and solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.

Launching for the first time at EuroBLECH will be the Guided Visitor Tours focusing on productivity solutions by companies such as AMADA; Libellula; OTC DAIHEN Europe; Panasonic Connect Europe; RICOThomas Castro Silva; SEYI Presses Europe; Voortman Steel Machinery and WILA. Each stop includes a short presentation and Q&A session with an exhibitor representative.

A total of 76 companies are shortlisted for the prestigious EuroBLECH 2024 Award for outstanding achievements in driving technical excellence and innovation. The six winners will be honoured at the Official Awards Ceremony on the first exhibition day at 5pm in Hall 27.

“The Award Trails are a new highlight this year, featuring all nominated companies. Six trails filled with cutting-edge innovation are waiting to be explored, one for each of the award categories: ‘stamping and forming technology’; ‘cutting technology’; ‘joining technology’; ‘surface technology’; ‘automation and handling’ and ‘sustainability’,” explained the show organiser.

Show visitors can also meet ISMR's team on booth H92 in Hall 14, where it will be celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Friday 25 October 2024 is Careers Day, promoting young talent in the industry. Students and apprentices are invited to visit the exhibition free of charge to help them engage with potential future employers and groundbreaking technologies on the market.

The official event website at www.euroblech.com provides extensive information on the exhibition profile and show visitors, including a full exhibitor list with company and product descriptions and a comprehensive online show preview with search and filter functions to help attendees find the companies and products most relevant to them. You can also read ISMR’s EuroBLECH preview in its September issue on https://joom.ag/1myd/p38 Registration for EuroBLECH is on https://shop.euroblech.com/MBE/EUROB24/Shop/FaireventIndex?culture=en

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