For four days at the Hamburg exhibition center, the focus is on future-oriented technologies, innovative manufacturing solutions and the top topics of the production industry. Exhibitors and visitors appreciate the intensive and practical exchange and make many relevant contacts here.

At the heart of NORTEC, the exhibitors showcase Machines and systems, tools and devices, control systems and measurement technology. Suppliers and contract manufacturers offer their services, as do specialists for the upstream and downstream stages of the value chain: design, calculation and simulation, control, IT, logistics, quality control and service.

Focal points of NORTEC 2024

• Machine tools and production systems
• Precision tools
• Robotics and automation
• Software, digital and IT solutions
• Control and regulation technology
• Measuring and testing technology and quality assurance
• Electronics production
• Components and assemblies
• materials
• Contract and contract manufacturing
• Services and support
• Conveyor and storage technology and logistics management
• Operating equipment and accessories

The concept of trade fair and campus for SMEs offers practical solutions for every level of knowledge as well as networking formats and workshops that help SMEs on their way to Manufacturing 4.0. Decision-makers will meet well-known companies from the metal and plastics processing, mechanical engineering and components, processes and production technology sectors in the halls. In combination with the Campus, the hotspot for knowledge transfer and networking with pioneers of Industry 4.0 and electronics manufacturing, NORTEC is the place to be for all SMEs who want to secure their business success of tomorrow.

Innovation and knowledge platform

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The trade fair for production is positioned as a platform for tapping into customer potential in the north, sharing knowledge, expanding networks and forging partnerships. This year, 192 exhibitors will present themselves on over 4,300 m² of net exhibition space. Dr. Markus Heering, Executive Director of the VDW, explains: "NORTEC in Hamburg appeals to an attractive market environment. Northern Germany, Scandinavia and Benelux are home to around 75,000 production companies, primarily from the aerospace, maritime technology, mechanical engineering and metalworking, energy technology and many more. Tapping into and serving these is a great opportunity for our exhibitors to further develop their business in the north." Heering emphasizes that the trade fair offers trade visitors production solutions for ensuring efficiency, quality and flexibility. The focus will also be on automation, sustainability and the integration of AI.

Diverse supporting program

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Visitors can look forward to a varied supporting program in the form of special shows, forums, workshops and lectures. Topics will include electronics production, supplier and purchasing issues, the shortage of skilled workers, young talent and start-ups. The topics of computer-aided simulation processes and the importance of forming technology will also be examined in detail.

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