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21 May 2026

Inspiration, Innovation, and Interaction: The SPS 2026 Promises an Impressive Exhibitor Line-up and Curated Program

The six-month countdown is on: From 24 – 26 November 2026, the global automation industry will again be out in full force at the SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg. The exhibition has already attracted considerable interest, with more than 900 companies already registered, matching last year’s strong figures. The high proportion of returning exhibitors and number of newly registering companies clearly demonstrates the SPS’s enduring attraction as the leading exhibition for the automation industry.

28 Jan 2026

Analysis from SPS 2025: Automation industry focusing on growth and innovation

At the end of 2025, the SPS – Smart Production Solutions once again captured the world’s attention in automation technology: 55,938 visitors, an increase of 9% on the previous year, took this chance to learn more about the latest developments in industrial automation from the 1,175 exhibitors on hand. Across 122,000 square meters of total presentation space, it became clear how heavily the industry is investing in technologies to make production more efficient, flexible, and interconnected. The event sent out clear signals for the future – for the mood of the market, the use of industrial AI, and the direction in which industrial automation is trending.

27 Nov 2025

SPS 2025 impresses with strong visitor response and powerful innovations

The global automation community has just finished gathering for the industry’s annual highlight. From 25 – 27 November 2025, the Nürnberg Messe exhibition center once again transformed into the international meeting place in automation. The SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025 made another strong impression, as well: Across 15 exhibition halls, 1,175 exhibitors presented their solutions for smart and digital automation. With around 56,000 trade visitors, the fair recorded significant increase compared to the previous year – a clear sign of the relevance and innovative strength of the event, sending a clear and positive signal for the future development of the automation industry.

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16 Sep 2026

SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou to relocate to Shenzhen in 2027

SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou, a key event within the international SPS – Smart Production Solutions network, will be renamed SPS – Smart Production Solutions Shenzhen and relocate to Shenzhen in 2027. The next edition will take place in 1 – 3 September 2027 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The move will keep the fair within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), allowing it to carry forward the audience, industry relationships and reputation built over 17 years as a leading meeting point for automation suppliers and buyers in South China. From Shenzhen, one of China’s leading cities for high-tech manufacturing, it will join the annual Formnext Asia Shenzhen, as well as the biennial PCIM Asia Shenzhen, to form a co-located platform for advanced manufacturing technologies. The platform will bring together complementary exhibition and conference content across smart and digital automation, additive manufacturing and power electronics.

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