Archive 2023 – Water technology, industry and lift construction

The 2023 trade fair year has a clear thematic structure: water and wellness solutions, industrial sheet metal working, beverage and filling technology, and profound changes in lift construction. Events such as aquanale, Art Cologne, Blechexpo, BrauBeviale and interlift form the cornerstones of this year's content.

Contributions to trade fair events in 2023

aquanale 2023 – Pools, wellness and technical components

aquanale 2023 documents a wide range of topics related to private and public swimming pools. Prefabricated stainless steel pools, infinity edge solutions, swimming pool covers and filter technology showcase the technical advances in pool construction. Components for swimming pools, wholesale structures for pool basins and modern hydrotherapy equipment illustrate how wellness and functionality are increasingly merging. Topics such as outdoor sauna concepts and polystyrene hard foam products for construction and insulation also reflect the technical depth of the industry. Interviews with industry representatives and associations provide an objective assessment of market developments.

Art Cologne 2023 – Contemporary positions and classical modernism

Art Cologne 2023 puts the spotlight on the visual arts. Contemporary positions, post-war art, minimalist works and American pop art demonstrate the breadth of content on offer. Galleries such as Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle and Museum Ludwig stand for institutional relevance and curatorial quality. The Working Group of German Art Associations and international galleries from South Africa and the USA illustrate the global scope of the event. The transition from artist space to primary gallery is addressed, as are conceptual approaches and three-dimensional works.

Blechexpo 2023 – Automation and measurement technology

Blechexpo 2023 showcases industrial precision in the field of forming technology and sheet metal processing. Sheet metal straightening machines, 2D and 3D measurement technology and testing procedures for stamped parts document the high quality standards of production. Other focal points:

  • Automation in welding technology
  • Deburring and process optimisation
  • Lubricants for industrial forming processes
  • Vacuum technology for automated systems
The industry is characterised by efficient material processing and digitally supported quality control.

BrauBeviale 2023 – Sustainability and filling technology

BrauBeviale 2023 covers the entire process chain of the beverage industry. From modern beer filling to can fillers and screw cap technology to energy-efficient process valves, the environment is strongly technology-oriented. Sustainability plays a central role:

  • Washable labels
  • Beverage crates made from recycled material
  • Reusable cycles and empties sorting
  • Sustainable brewing technology
Sensors in dispensing technology, level measurement and autonomous vending machines illustrate the digitalisation of the beverage sector.

interlift 2023 – Modernisation and safety in lift construction

interlift 2023 documents structural changes in lift construction. Energy-efficient drives, innovative lift belts and retrofittable lift systems demonstrate the dynamics of modernisation. App-controlled lifts, modular control systems and motion sensors illustrate the integration of digital technologies. Safety aspects such as emergency call systems, blackout scenarios and electric deadbolts underscore the industry's high regulatory responsibility. Platform lifts for barrier-free living and exclusive mini lifts also showcase individual solutions for private applications.

The 2023 archive reflects a year in which technical systems, sustainability and modernisation played a central role across all sectors. Whether water technology, industrial sheet metal processing, beverage filling or lift systems – the articles show a clear focus on efficiency, safety and digital integration.

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