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SPS Italia

Industrial automation up close – a review of the SPS Italia 2025

13 Jun 2025

Three days, over 37,000 visitors and one common goal – shaping the future of industry. The SPS Italia 2025 in Parma was once again the meeting place for thought leaders, technology providers and young talents. With a strong focus on digitalization, sustainability and innovation, the trade fair showed how Industry 5.0 – the extension of Industry 4.0 with an emphasis on collaboration between man and machine – is no longer just a vision, but a reality.

From 13 – 15 May 2025, Parma was once again transformed into the center of industrial innovation. The 13th edition of the SPS Italia impressed with a strong influx of visitors and exciting insights into the future of automation. Over 37,000 trade visitors seized the opportunity to network with leading suppliers from the fields of industrial automation, robotics, mechatronics, digital tools and Industry 5.0.

The trade fair not only provided a stage for technological excellence in automation – including AI, digitalization and next-gen manufacturing – but also for key topics such as securing skilled workers, social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

“The 2025 edition of SPS Italia reaffirms this event's central role as a benchmark for the industrial automation community. Despite last year’s sizeable downturn of the sector, companies in our industry continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and a strong capacity for innovation.”

Andrea Bianchi, President ANIE Automazione

“As the organisers of this event, witnessing the yearly reunion of a loyal and well-established network is a source of great satisfaction. SPS Italia continues to grow its community, attracting both seasoned professionals and fresh talent for a dynamic exchange on the latest technological advancements."

Donald Wich, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Italia

Focus on outstanding achievements

The SPS Italia 2025 also honored outstanding personalities and projects:

  • She SPS Italia Award
    • Social sustainability: Cristina Magatti, SEW-EURODRIVE Italia
    • Empowerment: Antonella Raganato, SICK Sensor Intelligence
    • Entrepreneurship: Lorella Franceschini, Mini Motor
    • Mentoring: Cynthia Corina Zazzarini, ESA Automation & Robotics
  • Roberto Maietti Award
    • Giuseppe Morabito, Siemens - for the project “Urban Mining: Automation worth its weight in environmental gold.”
  • SPS Italia UP Challenge
    • SunCubes LUCY: An innovative system for the wireless power supply of drones using laser technology.

Save the Date: The next SPS Italia will take place from 26 – 28 May 2026 in Parma.

Learn more about the SPS Italia