Production as a system – this issue will be addressed by the 41st Motek international trade fair for automation in production and assembly, together with the 16th Bondexpo international trade fair for bonding technology. The time-tested trade fair duo will take place in Stuttgart from 10 to 13 October 2023, and has established itself as a fixed date for the industry sector’s annual autumn meeting.
The Motek/Bondexpo trade fair duo portrays the entire value creation sequence for industrial manufacturing. The technical event has been a highly convincing platform for decades due to its practical orientation and relevance. “What once began as a presentation of individual components has now become the hallmark of modern, future-oriented industrial manufacturing, which will be represented as a complete system at Motek/Bondexpo,” explains Rainer Bachert, longstanding project manager at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “Motek/Bondexpo is distinguished by its pragmatically practical approach. Users find concrete, implementable answers to their questions at the event. This trade fair is the ideal platform for investment decisions regarding system architecture, process design and the future security of industrial production processes, as exhibitors and trade visitors have been confirming for decades,” emphasises Bachert.
Digital, Networked and Easy to Implement
Manufacturing companies are currently facing enormous challenges. International crises, climate change, the energy transition, rising costs, the shortage of qualified personnel – companies have to respond to these complex tasks in a decisive manner in order to remain competitive. “As a result, our exhibitors assign high priority to issues such as getting started easily with automation, processes which make efficient use of energy and resources, as well as digitalised production components,” continues Bachert. “For this reason, the agenda includes smart, networked products for feeding, handling and assembly,” says Bachert. Systems which are easy to implement and operate are just as much in vogue as software-supported processes and modern assistance systems. Even more ergonomics, greater flexibility and more cost-efficient processes are required to a greater extent than ever before. All of these demands and complex issues will be discussed by suppliers and users face to face in a suitable setting at Motek/Bondexpo 2023.
In order to be able to produce even more economically and sustainably, companies need to gear up their facilities accordingly and make their processes fit for the future. That’s why the industry is advancing aggressively towards even more innovation in automation and digitalisation. Hardware and software are being elevated to new levels of interaction. AI-based workflows and test processes have long since established themselves in production automation as well. “At the 41st Motek and 16th Bondexpo as well, decision-makers will be able to discuss concrete investment projects and new solutions in a direct exchange of technical knowledge,” says Bettina Schall, managing director of trade fair promoters P. E. Schall.
Pragmatic and Practice-Oriented Trade Fair Format
Together with the fully integrated Bondexpo, which deals with the important subject of bonding technology, Motek portrays the entire value creation chain in industrial manufacturing. Decision-makers appreciate the thematic relevance and continuous reliability of the trade fair concept. There can be no doubt that the traditional annual autumn event is an effective and indispensable marketing tool for many companies.
Thanks to the recentlyestablished Startup Area, young companies are also penetrating the market and establishing relevant contacts. Their fresh and forward-looking ideas regarding modern production automation are being eagerly awaited. Expert visitors and other interested parties are cordially invited to save the dates for the 41st Motek and the 16th Bondexpo: the automation industry will meet in Stuttgart from the 10th through the 13th of October, 2023.