Connecting bright minds

The winners of the Formnext Start-up Challenge 2019 presented some outstanding innovations that offer clues about the future development of the additive manufacturing sector. The winning start-ups, AdditiveLab (Belgium), Exponential Technologies Ltd. (Latvia), Glassomer (Germany), LMI - Laser Melting Innovations (Germany), and Spectroplast (Switzerland) impressed the international judging panel with a diverse range of industrial 3D printing innovations, including software and simulation solutions for more efficient additive manufacturing, a low-cost metal printer, and additive manufacturing solutions using glass and silicone.

Some 1,650 automation technology providers from all over the world are expected as exhibitors in Nuremberg from 26 – 28 November 2019. The exhibition will showcase current products and solutions in industrial automation as well as trend-setting technologies of the future.

The PARKEN 2019 proved to be a significant platform for the parking industry. From 5 – 6 June 2019, the event showcased a broad product portfolio at the trade exhibition as well as presenting the latest expert knowledge at the conference of the Bundesverband PARKEN e.V. (German Parking Association).

An increase of visitors and exhibitors as well as high satisfaction rates on all sides confirm that the PCIM Europe, the leading international Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics and its applications, was a great success.

The SMTconnect once again brought together people and technologies from the areas of development, production, services and applications in connection with microelectronic assemblies and systems and offered the participants a diverse program in Nuremberg, Germany, from 7 - 9 May 2019.