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POST SHOW REPORT-EMO

EMO sets the pace for the future of

manufacturing

A veritable hotbed for business success; a fantastic window onto the
global market; a pacesetter for the future of manufacturing − those
are just a few of the ways in which participating exhibitors have
described the outcome of EMO Hannover 2017

t was the definitive exhibition for Hannover to get a grip on the future – and tomorrow’s – manufacturing
machine tool makers worldwide of manufacturing. More than half of technology trends. A rich array of
Iand a pacesetter for the future of the show’s total of approx. 130,000 conferences, seminars and special
production technology. EMO had a attendees came from abroad, with displays put the spotlight on key topics
major impact on business activity. In 70 percent of these foreign visitors like industry 4.0, future production
a survey EMO visitors indicated their originating from European countries. scenarios, additive manufacturing,
intent to invest a total of over 20 billion Attendance from Asia, in particular, was intelligent tools, machine safety,
euros in production technology over found to have risen sharply. training for factory workers and
the course of the next 24 months. promising markets from India to the
Deals worth 8 billion euros were sealed Alongside digitization and connectivity, U.S. and Mexico, and everywhere in
during the one-week event. additive manufacturing was also very between. The supporting program was
high on the agenda for a great many a major magnet for anyone keen on
EMO slogan fully reflects the EMO visitors. Overseas exhibitors grasping and gearing up for tomorrow’s
vibe of the times clearly see EMO Hannover as a stepping realities.
stone to international markets.
The show’s chosen motto of Connecting A big bang, right from the
systems for intelligent production Sharp upswing in visitors start
proved to be right on the mark, playing a major role in
effectively pulling in the crowds, purchasing decisions After four years of waiting for the gates
especially from abroad. In this spirit, to open on the next EMO Hannover,
most exhibitors were − many for The increasing global drawing power expectations were running high. The
the first time in such grand style – of EMO was matched by the decision- event got off to a special start with
touting connectivity solutions, data making caliber of its attendees. Many none other than German President
analysis applications and innovative exhibitors enthusiastically spoke of Frank-Walter Steinmeier taking part in
services. The emphasis was on systems the in-depth, high-caliber nature of the open-ing-day festivities. President
capable of interconnecting multiple the talks in which they engaged with Steinmeier’s guided tour around the
partners, cloud-based machine customers and prospects from around complex included a stop at Haimer
monitoring solutions, simulation soft- the world. According to the EMO visitor –a company based in Igenhausen,
ware, augmented reality for machine survey, nearly 60 percent of the show’s Germany.
maintenance, blockchain technology attendees were of managerial status,
for secure data transfer, new business while more than half were found to play
models and much more. a decisive role in their organizations’ 71
purchasing decisions.
Production pros from around SAVE THE DATE
the world turn to EMO for EMO also highly valued The next EMO Hannover
orientation on the shape of as a hub for dialogue and will be staged from
things to come networking 16 to 21 September 2019
Foreign industry professionals were The show’s supporting program | Global MDA Journal | NOV-DEC 2017
particularly keen on attending to EMO provided even more insight into today’s

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