Motek Stuttgart – International Trade Fair for Production and Assembly Automation

Efficiency in motion: The entire world of automation technology under one roof

Motek in Stuttgart is one of the most important international trade fairs for assembly, handling, and automation technology. Every year, it attracts a high-caliber audience of experts from the mechanical engineering, automotive, electrical engineering, medical technology, and many other industries. As a practice-oriented solution platform for industrial production, Motek covers the entire process chain from components to turnkey systems, making it both a marketplace for innovations and a venue for concrete investment decisions.

Focus on networked production processes

At a time when production processes are under increasing cost pressure and at the same time need to become more flexible, efficient, and sustainable, Motek offers a comprehensive overview of:

• Assembly technology and systems
• Handling technology and robotics
• Drive technology, sensor technology, and control systems
• Joining technology, fasteners, and screwdriving systems
• Transport systems, conveyor technology, and packaging solutions
• Digital assistance systems, MES, and industrial software solutions
• Cobot solutions for human-machine collaboration
• Quality assurance and testing technology

From individual components to fully automated production lines, the trade fair shows how modern manufacturing is becoming smarter, more flexible, and more sustainable—through the targeted combination of mechanics, electronics, and digital control. If you are interested in other trade fairs in the region, you will find a comprehensive overview of the regional event portfolio at Stuttgart Trade Fair.

Target groups: Technical managers from all industries

Motek is aimed at decision-makers and developers who want to modernize or expand their production processes. Visitors include:

• Production managers, production planners, process engineers
• Automation and operating technicians
• Machine and plant manufacturers
• OEMs from the automotive and supplier industry
• Specialists in robotics, electrical engineering, and logistics
• Developers from the medical technology, precision engineering, or packaging industry
• Integrators, system providers, research institutes

The trade fair is characterized by a high level of expertise, practical solutions, and intensive exchange—both between manufacturers and users as well as between industries and disciplines.

Special exhibitions, guided tours, and practical dialogues

A special highlight of Motek are the live demonstrations and special shows that showcase specific applications in realistic manufacturing scenarios, such as:

• Automated assembly lines with integrated quality assurance
• Robotic workstations with gripping, sorting, and packaging systems
• Intelligent assistance systems for manual assembly
• Intralogistics solutions in combination with robotics
• Digital twins and simulation in manufacturing

In addition, guided themed tours offer orientation and in-depth information on special topics such as lean production, Industry 4.0, and green manufacturing.

Topics of the future: energy, people, and digitalization

Motek actively addresses key challenges facing the industry, including:

• Energy efficiency and resource conservation in manufacturing
• Modular production systems for customized series production
• Use of AI and machine learning in maintenance and control
• Ergonomic workplace design and human-machine interface
• Reliable automation for small batch sizes
• Digital integration across the entire product life cycle

Particularly exciting is the growing influence of cobots (collaborative robots), which can be experienced live at the trade fair in a wide variety of application scenarios—a clear signal for the future of human-centered automation.

Motek – where industry meets innovation

In a time of rapid technological change, Motek offers guidance, expertise, and direct comparisons for investments in future-proof production technologies. The trade fair is compact, solution-oriented, and highly specialized—ideal for anyone who wants to make processes more efficient, smarter, and more competitive. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.motek-messe.de