The surface technology industry continues to face challenges that need to be overcome. There are the legal regulations and requirements for environmental protection when handling chemicals (keyword PFAS), waste disposal and emissions. There is the rapid development of technologies, such as AI in surface technology and materials, which entail constant adjustments and investments in surface technology equipment and processes. Not forgetting the scarcity of resources such as water, energy and raw materials, which are often required in large quantities for the work processes.
Innovative technologies, investment in research and development and close cooperation with partners and customers are important prerequisites for meeting these challenges. SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2024 reflects these requirements and offers exhibiting companies and visitors a unique portfolio of solutions thanks to the combination of exhibition and specialist forum on topical issues.
New products and innovations at SurfaceTechnology GERMANY
"The highlights of the event are to be found on the exhibition area, with around 240 national and international companies traveling to Stuttgart with many innovations and products in their luggage. These include the joint stands, such as that of the German Surface Technology Association (ZVO), the surface technology process chain (WOTech GbR) and the joint stands from Italy, Japan and Turkey. The VDMA will be represented with an information stand," says Christoph Nowak, Project Manager of SurfaceTechnology GERMANY at Deutsche Messe AG.
Expert forum as a knowledge platform and source of inspiration
"The SurfaceTechnology GERMANY specialist forum offers concentrated expertise every 20 minutes on all three days of the trade fair. With over 50 presentations, this year's specialist forum is bigger than ever and has something for everyone. We are looking forward to great and exciting presentations on the latest topics in the industry," adds Christoph Nowak. The 2024 topics at a glance: "Future topics in surface technology", "Processes/technologies for increasing energy and material efficiency or reducing the CO2 footprint", "Lightweight construction and surface technology", "New processes in electroplating", "Physical surface treatment processes - thermal spraying, PVD/CVD and related technologies", "Application and use of treated surfaces", "Digitalization in surface technology", "Sustainability in surface technology companies" and also "Systems/devices/processes for surface treatment". This year, the Fraunhofer IPA will once again be awarding the traditional "The Surface" prize.
CastForge and Automotives shows run in parallel
Exhibitors and visitors to SurfaceTechnology GERMANY will benefit from the events taking place at the same time: CastForge, the trade fair for cast and forged parts with machining in Halls 3 and 5, Automotive Testing Expo in Halls 8 and 10 and ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in Hall 6. Anyone with a ticket for one of these trade fairs may visit all of them. (OM-5/24)
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