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Blechexpo 2019: Sheet Metal and
The Blechexpo-Schweisstec trade fair duo takes place once every two years, taking turns with the Euroblech fair in Hanover. Months before the event opens its doors it was already clear that this year will see more exhibitors, require more exhibition floor space and be more international than two years ago. Over the summer, an increase amounting to more than 150 primary exhibitors and a 20% rise in floor space compared to 2017 was confirmed. A total of roughly 1,500 exhibitors will set the tone in nine exhibition halls at Blechexpo-Schweisstec in Stuttgart. Bookings and reservations from foreign countries have even doubled as compared to 2017. More than a year ago, it was already clear that the 2017 figures for technology companies from Italy, China, Turkey and Spain will be exceeded. The number of exhibitors from some countries has even been doubled”, said project manager Georg Knauer. The organizers attribute the reason for this surge to the strictly practical-oriented concept of the trade fair duo: Blechexpo-Schweisstec claims to cover all
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The 14th Blechexpo, in combination with the 7th Schweisstec, will be covering all aspects of sheet metal, pipe and profile processing between 5 - 8 November this year. The two complementarity industry events provide expert visitors with comprehensive product and service offerings dealing with all facets of thermal and mechanical processing, as well as welding, joining and fastening technology.
relevant issues and trends relevant to the digitalised, automated world of sheet metal and metal processing.
Sheet metal as a structural material As a structural material – along with pipe and profile materials – sheet metal has evolved into a common alternative to conventional cast iron, steel and plastic constructions. Lightweight de-
sign and modular component systems characterise the image of modern, material, weight and cost-saving vehicle, machinery and equipment manufacturing – all the more reason to attend the Blechexpo and Schweisstec. Precision cutting, stamping and forming of high-strength and ultrahigh-strength sheet metal are just as much on the forefront at Blechexpo as innovative machine building solutions, tooling with a long service life and changing equipment for rapid tool changeovers. Pre-processing and final processing, module assembly and surface finishing of optically sensitive components, as well as lightweight design and construction solutions are also at the centre of attention. The fair also covers associated issues from handling and quality assurance to digitalisation and automation solutions.
Knowledge Transfer: Stahlnews Expert Meet and Blechexpo Forum On the evening of the first day, on 5 November 2019, the 4th Stahlnews Expert Meet will provide a first opportunity for the exchange of ideas and knowledge transfer, with five presentaMPT International 5 / 2019
