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Fakuma is one of the world's leading trade fairs in the field of plastics processing. Every two years, Friedrichshafen becomes the meeting place for experts from the fields of mechanical engineering, materials science, industrial plants, and plastics technology. Manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and researchers gather at the exhibition center to present and experience innovations in areas such as injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, 3D printing, and recycling. With over 1,600 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and a total of tens of thousands of visitors, Fakuma offers an impressive concentration of technology, knowledge, and market impulses. It stands for high-quality contacts as well as sustainable product development, material efficiency, and digitization strategies in the plastics industry.
The trade fair covers the entire value chain: from material suppliers to processing machines and peripherals to toolmaking, quality assurance, and automation solutions. Novel machine concepts and modular systems that enable flexibility, energy savings, and quick product changes are in particularly high demand. Integrated solutions – from simulation and process monitoring to energy management – make Fakuma the competence platform for all those involved in the industry.
There is a growing focus on the circular economy. Recyclable materials, regranulates, solutions for multi-material designs, traceability, and CO₂ reduction are featured at many exhibitor stands and forums. Industry initiatives are showcasing approaches to waste prevention and material recycling – a clear sign that plastics are increasingly being recognized as a credible part of sustainable product architectures.
Digitalization has also arrived in plastics processing. Smart controls, automation solutions, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and networked production lines are important topics. Live demonstrations show how process data is used to ensure quality, optimize production, or detect errors at an early stage. Solutions for assistance systems, remote maintenance, and robotics are also firmly anchored in the Fakuma program.
Accompanying the product exhibition are intensive expert forums with content on process optimization, additive manufacturing, material innovations, sustainability, and training. Career Friday is aimed specifically at young professionals: Companies present themselves with career prospects in the plastics industry. Other highlights include special shows on the circular economy, smart factories, energy saving, and recycled materials.
Many machines are running live, materials can be tested haptically, and experts provide direct insights into applications. This makes Fakuma not only informative, but also tangible: visitors experience innovation, not just hear about it.
Over the decades, Friedrichshafen has established itself as a center for technology and industry trade fairs. With its generous hall capacity, ideal environment, and good accessibility, the location is perfectly suited for an international trade fair of this magnitude. Regional industry partners and research institutions actively contribute to the success of Fakuma. If you would like to find out more about other trade and technology fairs in Friedrichshafen, you will find a comprehensive overview of the regional trade fair offerings at Messe Friedrichshafen. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.fakuma-messe.de
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