EMO Hannover 2023 scores with high internationality

Innovations in manufacturing EMO Hannover 2023 scores with high internationality

2023-09-25 Source: VDW 2 min Reading Time

EMO Hannover returns after a four-year break, attracting a large number of international visitors. With a focus on automation, digitalisation and sustainable manufacturing, the event draws participation from 45 countries and emphasises emerging technologies such as collaborative robots.

More than 1,850 exhibitors showcased a wide variety of innovations from the world of production technology at EMO Hannover 2023 from September 18 to 23.(Source: VDW) — More than 1,850 exhibitors showcased a wide variety of innovations from the world of production technology at EMO Hannover 2023 from September 18 to 23.
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After a four-year hiatus, EMO Hannover returned for a six-day event that featured some 1,850 exhibitors and attracted some 92,000 trade visitors. According to EMO Commissioner General Carl Martin Welcker, the strength of the show was its international participation, with around 70 percent of exhibitors coming from 45 different countries, including China, Italy, Taiwan, Switzerland and Japan.

The event focused on automation, digitalisation and sustainable production solutions. It highlighted new technologies for factory networking and automation, and attracted a diverse and global audience. Of the attendees, 54 percent came from 130 countries, with Turkey, China, the Netherlands, Italy and Poland being the most represented visitor countries.

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The VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), organizers of EMO Hannover, are also satisfied: Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director VDW, Franz-Xaver Bernhard, Chairman VDW, Carl Martin Welcker, General Commissioner EMO Hannover, Dr. Markus Heering, Executive Director VDW (l.to r.).(Source: VDW)

The visitor survey revealed that 30 percent of visitors cited “obtaining information about innovations and trends” as their top priority at the fair. A further goal was finding concrete solutions for their specific problems.(Source: VDW)

A core area of interest at EMO Hannover 2023 for exhibitors and visitors alike was the switch to electric drive technologies. (Source: VDW)

Of the approximately 92,000 trade visitors, 54 percent came from 130 countries. Around one third travelled from Asia.(Source: VDW)

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According to a visitor survey, the majority of attendees were particularly interested in learning about innovations and trends, as well as finding solutions to specific challenges. Exhibitors also noted the effectiveness of the event as a platform for customer engagement and for showcasing new technologies.

The show also highlighted the growing role of collaborative robots, or cobots, in manufacturing. These cobots are designed to work alongside humans and do not require specialised programming skills to operate. The event provided insight into the growing role of digital controls, data exchange based on standards such as OPC UA, and other factors critical to process monitoring and quality management.

The event drew attention to the issue of sustainability in manufacturing, with 68 percent of visitors citing it as a high priority. Various aspects such as product carbon footprint and energy efficient design were covered, demonstrating the industry's evolving focus on reducing its carbon footprint.

The show reported that more than half of the attendees were visiting EMO Hannover for the first time, in line with exhibitors' objectives to attract new business. Nearly 60 percent of attendees held executive or top management positions, and around half came with concrete investment plans, demonstrating the show's importance to decision-makers in various industries.

EMO Commissioner General Welcker commented that the event served to confirm EMO Hannover's status as the world's leading manufacturing technology exhibition. The next EMO Hannover is scheduled for 22-27 September 2025.

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