Record-Breaking Attendance and Global Reach
The 2025 automatica exhibition, held June 24–27, attracted approximately 47,500 visitors from more than 90 countries. With nearly 800 exhibitors representing 40 nations, the event reinforced its status as a premier global platform. This impressive turnout highlights the industry’s growing enthusiasm for smart automation and robotics, even amid challenging economic conditions. Notably, nearly 35% of attendees came from outside Germany, emphasizing the international appeal and influence of automatica.
Focus on Cutting-Edge Technologies Driving Industry 4.0
automatica 2025 featured a strong emphasis on AI-powered robotics, health tech, mobile robotics, SME automation, and connected production systems. This focus aligns with the broader Industry 4.0 trend, where intelligent machines and data connectivity drive operational excellence. Experts like Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer and Bavaria’s Minister Hubert Aiwanger stressed how integrating AI and robotics is revolutionizing manufacturing processes and unlocking new industrial possibilities.
Exhibitors’ Enthusiastic Feedback and Market Impact
Exhibitors across sectors reported positive outcomes, highlighting the event’s ability to inspire and generate business leads. Takayuki Ito from IFR praised automatica as a key forum for global technology exchange. Kuka’s CEO Reinhold Groß noted increased interest from automation newcomers, showing the fair’s role in demystifying robotics for SMEs. From the user perspective, Martin Bender affirmed how automatica motivates smaller enterprises to embrace automation, fueling broader industry adoption.
Outstanding Visitor Satisfaction and Business Outcomes
According to a Gelszus market research survey, 94% of exhibitors rated the event as excellent to good, praising visitor quality and customer acquisition success. With 99% of exhibitors and 95% of visitors confirming automatica’s leadership and vibrant atmosphere, the event demonstrated clear business value. Industry leaders like Frank Konrad from HAHN Automation emphasized the trade fair’s role in shaping Europe’s automation future through innovation and collaboration.
Innovative Product Launches and Industry Networking
Neura Robotics showcased their latest humanoid robots to an overwhelmingly positive audience, while MVTec Software capitalized on the platform for meaningful industry discussions. The trade fair’s extensive supporting program featured more than 270 keynotes, workshops, and showcases, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration. The munich_i Hightech Summit, curated by TUM’s MIRMI, spotlighted AI and robotics megatrends with speakers from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and Nvidia, underscoring the event’s thought leadership.
Looking Ahead: automatica’s Future and My Perspective
automatica 2027 is already scheduled for June 22–25 in Munich, promising continued innovation and industry convergence. As an industrial automation engineer, I see automatica as an invaluable ecosystem that not only drives technological progress but also fosters essential partnerships across the value chain. Its unique combination of cutting-edge solutions and real-world applications empowers companies—especially SMEs—to accelerate their automation journeys confidently.
