AUTOMATICA

Name: AUTOMATICA
Address: Messe München GmbH Messegelände, Munich, 81829, DE
Telephone: +498994911538

automatica is the Leading Exhibition for Smart Automation and Robotics. Find out which products and developments await you at the trade-fair center.

automatica: The Leading Exhibition for Smart Automation and Robotics

automatica is a 4-day show that will give you a comprehensive look at the latest developments in automation. For several years now, automatica has been the platform where specialists and executives in all branches of industry gather information about the latest developments. It is the perfect place to find out how you can furthe

r automate production processes to cut costs and improve quality. We have the world's largest range of robotics, integrated assembly solutions and machine-vision solutions. There are five exhibition halls dedicated to the various main categories, covering everything from sensor technology and drive technology to supply technology and positioning systems. As a trade fair for automation, automatica also features a separate exhibition sector for the booming service robotics industry again this year. Next automatica:
June 22–25, 2027

Venue:
Messe München (Munich, Germany)

Experience fascinating insights into important application sectors at automatica: Integrated Assembly Solutions, Robotics and Machine Vision

Website: www.automatica-munich.com

16/04/2026

automatica is growing!️ ⚙️

In 2025, automatica has once again demonstrated strong growth and reinforced its position as the leading platform for smart automation and robotics.

✴️ 97% of exhibitors and 98% of visitors expect the trade fair to further increase in importance or maintain its world-leading position.

✴️ Clear growth signals: a 20% increase in visitors and a 23% rise in exhibitors.

automatica continues to grow – in relevance, reach, and international impact. We are already looking ahead to automatica 2027 and how this success story will evolve even further.

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08/04/2026

At automatica 2025, we once again collaborated with our partner MedtecLIVE to bring the latest healthtec technologies and discussions to life at our Healthtech Pavilion and the MedTec Summit. We are already looking forward to the next edition at automatica 2027 – but if you want to stay on top of the industry's developments in the meantime, MedtecLIVE 2026 in Stuttgart is exactly where you need to be. And the good news is: We’ve got your back with a code for a free ticket!!

Whether you are looking for new suppliers or the latest research, this is where the industry’s "Who's Who" will gather. Look forward to:

✅ Expert knowledge: Deep dives into the current regulatory landscape.

✅ Innovations: Hands-on demos of the latest production technologies.

✅ Networking: High-level connections with MedTech decision-makers.

Use the code MTL26automatica at checkout and secure your free ticket now! 🎟️ Get your ticket now on the MedtecLIVE website.

📆 May 5–7, 2026 | 📍 Stuttgart

18/03/2026

automatica is expanding to China!🌏

Big news from Munich: automatica, the leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics, will take place in China for the very first time in 2027.

With its premiere in Shanghai, automatica is entering one of the most dynamic growth markets for networked and intelligent automation. It is organized by Messe München Shanghai and the VDMA representative office in Shanghai in cooperations with strong partners such as the China Robot Industry Alliance (CRIA). The event will create a platform for technological exchange across the entire value chain.

📍 Key facts:
• March 8–10, 2027
• Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
• Co-located with LASER World of PHOTONICS China

We look forward to opening this new chapter!

👉 For more info check out our press release: https://automatica-munich.com/en/automatica-shanghai/

05/03/2026

49,300+ visitors. 97 countries. 83% decision-makers. 📈

automatica 2025 was a record-breaking edition – and now is your chance to be part of the success story.

🟢 The exhibitor application for 2027 is officially open! 🟢

As the world’s leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics, automatica is where innovation turns into business:

🔹 Engage directly with decision-makers from industry, research and politics – all in one place.
🔹 Present your portfolio within the complete market overview across the entire value chain.
🔹 Benefit from a high-level supporting program that drives attention to the industry’s most pressing challenges – and positions your solutions as part of the answer.
🔹 Leverage unique synergies with World of Quantum and LASER World of PHOTONICS to reach new, interdisciplinary audiences.

Ready to secure your spot? Preferred placements are first-come, first-served.

Apply now to join the success story!

📅 June 22–25, 2027 | Munich

04/03/2026

26: Recovery or Just a Reset? 🌊 🦾 📈
Navigating the Fragile Global Economy: A Roadmap for Robotics

Geopolitics are "unpredictable," but the signals for a steady robotics recovery are finally surfacing—if you know where to look.

In our latest deep dive, Volker Spanier (VDMA Robotics + Automation/ Epson Deutschland GmbH), breaks down the roadmap for a fragile global economy.

We’re moving past the hype and into the hard questions:
📉 The Shift: Why "local" is the new "global." 💡 The Catalyst: The depreciation secrets driving the next investment wave. 🤝 The Mindset: How to navigate 2026 without the guesswork.

– Get the full breakdown on the automatica industry portal:
👉 https://automatica-munich.com/de/automatica-news/zukunft-der-arbeit/interview-volker-spanier/

04/02/2026

The Momentum is Building: Are You Ready? 🦾 🚀 📶
The stagnation is over. The silence in the production halls is being replaced by the hum of progress.

From the surge in mobile robotics to the game-changing impact of the Mercosur agreement, the signals are clear: The upturn is no longer a vision—it’s our current reality! 🙌🏼

⭐️ At automatica, we don’t just watch the market shift; we provide the stage to both pioneers and industry leaders who are driving it. Whether it's the AI revolution in intralogistics or the rise of flexible Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) models, the landscape of is being rewritten right now.

Get the latest briefing on why the industry is looking ahead with such high-octane confidence.

Read the full analysis in our newsletter!

23/01/2026

New Long-Term Analysis Shows: Robotics and Automation Sector Remains Optimistic as Challenges Arise 🌐 🤖 📈

Exhibitors of the leading exhibition automatica look ahead to the coming years with great confidence—despite economic challenges. Expectations for the future economic development of the industry even reached an all-time high in 2025. This causes high levels of investment confidence, innovative strength, and long-term growth across the industry.

Key findings:
> Economic forecasts of automatica exhibitors remain at high levels.
> Current economic situation considered increasingly challenging since 2018.
> Exhibitor surveys of last 13 years evaluated.

Save the date: The next takes place in Munich from June 22 to 25, 2027.

15/01/2026

The Definition of a "Robot" is Changing Right Before Our Eyes 🤖
Researchers at North Carolina State University have unveiled "Metabots"—reconfigurable robots capable of moving around a surface or grasping objects. They are made from simple polymer sheets that can snap into hundreds of stable configurations.

What makes this a game-changer for the industry?

🔹 Zero motors, maximum versatility: By using thin films that respond to electricity or magnetic fields, these sheets can fold, crawl, jump, and grip without traditional heavy actuators.
🔹 Massive complexity from simplicity: A single four-unit assembly can achieve 256 different stable states, allowing one single "tool" to adapt its shape and gait to complex terrains or varied objects.
🔹 Efficiency by design: Because they are multistable, they can switch between configurations without requiring constant locking forces—opening new doors for energy-efficient automation.

– Could "flat-pack" robotics be the solution for navigating confined industrial environments or delicate logistics tasks?
👇 Read more about the science behind the shape-shifting: 👇

https://news.ncsu.edu/2025/10/shapeshifting-metabots/

[Image: Caizhi Zhou et al., DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adx435/ via NC State - High shape-shifting efficient multistable shell metastructures and their multifunctional robotic applications.]

08/01/2026

From the Factory Floor to the Massage Parlor: Robotics is on the Move! 🦾 📦 🆙
Did you know that Munich—the home of automatica—is now also home to the world's first AI-controlled robot massage parlor? 💆🏻

💆🏻 In a true world first, the RoboRelax studio features the "RelaxBot.” This service robot uses millimeter-precise body scanning and real-time pressure adjustments - enhanced by soothing red light warmth! 🔴 - to deliver a personalized, highly rated massage. It’s definitive proof that robotics innovation stretches far beyond the assembly line.

Whether it’s a RelaxBot ensuring human comfort or an optimizing your supply chain, especially in showcase the entire spectrum of high-tech progress!
– Where do you see service robotics making the biggest impact next? 👇

16/12/2025

How Robotics is 10x-ing Lab Research Speed 🤖

Integrated AI and automation are accelerating discovery by automating the entire research cycle, promising significantly faster discoveries. A new study from The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill posits that robotic automation and AI are set to transform science labs into "automated factories of discovery." This transformation moves science beyond the slow, labor-intensive trial-and-error methods, paving the way for significantly faster, safer, and more precise experiments.

These are the key impacts:
💯 Accelerated research: Robots perform experiments continuously and with greater consistency, allowing scientists to focus on high-level questions.
🪜 Autonomous DMTA: AI analyzes the massive datasets generated, closing the loop by autonomously guiding the full Design-Make-Test-Analyze (DMTA) research cycle.
🩻 Real-world impact: This accelerates progress in critical fields like health, energy, and electronics.

The cutting edge of cross-industry innovation underscores why the collaboration between robotics, AI, and domain experts is more critical than ever. The future of scientific breakthroughs is here, and it’s automated!

[Image: Johnny Andrews/ UNC-Chapel Hill - Left to right, Dr. Jim Cahoon, chair of the Department of Chemistry; Dr. Ron Alterovitz, Lawrence Grossberg Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science; and Angelos Angelopoulos, a fourth-year graduate student in Dr. Alterovitz’s lab, stand beside their AI-driven mobile robot for automating chemistry lab tasks.]

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Messe München GmbH Messegelände
Munich
81829

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+498994911538

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http://www.automatica-munich.com/

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