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Is humanoid robotics considered the key to the future of industry? The automatica Trend Index 2026 shows that a large majority of German industry decision-makers view humanoid robots as a key driver of innovation—and are calling for significantly more funding, following the Chinese model.

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An industry survey shows that 82 percent of decision-makers in Germany view humanoid robots as a key driver of innovation and are calling for greater development and support of the technology, following the international model.

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Ifat 2026 shows that the circular economy and water management are increasingly developing into strategic industries of the future. Record numbers of exhibitors and visitors underline the growing economic and geopolitical importance of environmental technologies.

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Ifat Munich 2026 records record numbers with 3,400 exhibitors and 142,000 visitors The circular economy and water technologies are becoming key global industries.

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IFAT starts in Munich in just a few days. This time, the focus will be on key future issues relating to water and raw material security, which are of equal concern to industry and politics. With more than 400 events, the trade fair offers a dense program that addresses these topics.

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From microplastic detection to robotic e-waste sorters: at IFAT in Munich, start-ups will be demonstrating how AI, sensor technology and biotechnology can make industrial processes more efficient, safer and more sustainable.

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IFAT 2026 will focus on technological solutions for a resilient circular economy - from battery and vehicle recycling to AI-supported sorting systems. In light of geopolitical uncertainties and increasing dependence on raw materials, the industry is discussing how digital technologies and new recycling processes can close material cycles more efficiently.

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In May 2026, IFAT 2026 will show how digital technologies and cross-sector approaches are driving the transformation to circular and resource-efficient infrastructures. On around 300,000 square meters, over 3,000 exhibitors will present practical solutions for the sustainable future of the economy and the environment.

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From June 24 to 27, Automatica 2025 in Munich demonstrated the solutions that intelligent automation and robotics offer for the challenges of the future. A total of around 47,500 visitors from more than 90 nations gathered information from around 800 exhibitors from 40 countries.

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From June 24 to 27, Automatica 2025 in Munich demonstrated the solutions that intelligent automation and robotics offer for the challenges of the future. A total of around 47,500 visitors from more than 90 nations gathered information from around 800 exhibitors from 40 countries.

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Automatica 2025 in Munich takes place from June 24 to 27 and offers a wide range of solutions and applications for industrial automation, robotics and quality assurance.

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The results of the current Automatica Trend Index 2025 show: Global acceptance of robotics and automation in industry is increasing - and with it the awareness that technological innovation is the key to the future of work.

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Despite the weak economy, transport volumes are increasing. Sustainability is becoming a mandatory program, while the logistics engine is running at full speed. The industry will be discussing how artificial intelligence can help at transport logistic in Munich from June 2 to 5, 2025. With international exhibitors and speakers, the trade fair will provide an overview of the diverse starting points for sustainable logistics.

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Artificial intelligence in production can increase a company's competitiveness. Automatica in Munich shows how AI is influencing automation technology - from grippers to cobots.

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From June 24 to 27, 2025, Automatica, the trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics, will bring industry and research together in six exhibition halls. Preparations are in full swing.

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From June 24 to 27, 2025, Automatica, the trade fair for smart automation and robotics, will bring industry and research together in six exhibition halls. Preparations are in full swing.

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With a one-day shorter duration from Monday to Thursday and a new self-description, IFAT will enter the next round from May 4 to 7, 2026. The trade fair also has a new description: IFAT Munich: Solutions for Water, Recycling and Circularity.

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The latest trends and innovations in photonics will once again be the focus of Laser World of Photonics, which will next take place at the Munich Exhibition Center from June 24 to 27, 2025.

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IFAT 2024 ended in Munich with a top turnout: Around 142,000 visitors from almost 170 countries came to the trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. This equals the record level of 2018. With 300,000 square meters of exhibition space, it was also the largest IFAT of all time.

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System developers are increasingly focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence. At Logimat 2024, they will be showcasing their new developments to demonstrate how AI algorithms can be used to further automate many processes and increase their efficiency.

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Automatica came to an end on June 30, 2023 after four days of trade fairs. "A brilliant comeback after just one year," Messe München, the organizer, proudly sums up.

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After four days of the trade fair, organizers and exhibitors can draw a positive conclusion of the trade fair, which has almost reached pre-Covid levels again.

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After four days of the trade fair, organizers and exhibitors can draw a positive conclusion of the trade fair, which has almost reached pre-Covid levels again.

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From today until June 30, Automatica 2023 will once again bring together all relevant suppliers in the robotics market at the Munich Exhibition Center.

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Making industrial robotics accessible and easier to use for manufacturing SMEs is the aim of the collaboration between Intrinsic and Siemens. More efficient interfaces between automation and robotics systems are being researched.

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From June 27 to 30, the Munich trade fair grounds will be dedicated to automation and robotics for the second time in twelve months due to the rotation change. Exhibitors and the supporting program will entice visitors with interesting highlights.

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Around half of employees in Germany see robots as a way of helping to overcome the shortage of skilled workers - according to one of the results of the automatica 2023 trend index, for which a market research institute surveyed 1,000 employees in Germany.

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The special show 'Mobile Robots in Production' with the AGV Mesh-Up@automatica from June 27 to 30, 2023 at automatica in Munich will demonstrate what interoperable production logistics can look like.

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From June 27 to 30, the Munich trade fair grounds will be dedicated to automation and robotics for the second time in twelve months due to the rotation change. Exhibitors and the supporting program will entice visitors with interesting highlights.

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On the second day of automatica, Hall B4 at Messe München will be the venue for an event in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics. In four sessions, thought leaders from research and industry will shed light on pioneering developments and emerging technologies at the munich_i Hightech Summit.

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In cooperation with cobots, AGV and AMR, previously unloved, strenuous tasks become easy to perform. Many exhibitors at automatica, which takes place in Munich from June 27 to 30, 2023, will demonstrate how this works.

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Digitalization and AI are now dominating the public debate. But there are usually more questions than answers. So automatica from June 27 to 30, 2023 comes at just the right time.

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automatica - the leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics - is taking place again this year. The reason for this is the change to a new rhythm. From now on, the international automation industry will always meet at the Munich exhibition center in odd-numbered years, parallel to the Laser World of Photonics.

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After a four-year break with a virtual interlude in 2021, Transport Logistic will return to the Munich exhibition grounds from May 9 to 12, 2023.

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A good six months before its opening, transport logistic, which will take place from May 9 to 12, 2023 at the exhibition grounds in Munich, can draw an extremely positive interim balance.

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574 exhibitors and over 28,000 visitors - that's the balance sheet for this year's Automatica. The next robotics trade fair will take place in 2023.

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What role will automation and robotics play for industry in the future? Which developments and technologies will shape the work of tomorrow and how important will AI become? automatica, which took place in Munich from June 21 to 24, 2022, provided answers to these questions as well as numerous innovations and trends.

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What role will automation and robotics play for industry in the future? Which developments and technologies will shape the work of tomorrow and how important will AI become? automatica, which took place in Munich from June 21 to 24, 2022, provided answers to these questions as well as numerous innovations and trends.

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At the start of Automatica 2022, the organizers announced the follow-up event for 2023.

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Reducing the vulnerability of global supply chains, conserving resources and a rapid transition to digital production in Europe are challenges to which Automatica aims to provide answers.

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The robotics industry meets at Automatica in Munich and showcases the latest trends and topics relating to the mechanical helpers. Included: megatrends such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable production and man and machine.

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Automation and robotics will be in the spotlight at Automatica from 21 to 24 June with a focus on digitalization and sustainability. At the same time, the focus will be on how productivity in the industry can be further increased.

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From August 1, trade fairs in Bavaria will once again be permitted in compliance with the 3-G concept. At the moment, nothing stands in the way of the SPS in November.

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automatica sprint and munich_i celebrated their successful premiere from June 22 to 24, 2021: The digital format in the automatica portfolio and the high-tech summit on robotics and artificial intelligence met with a consistently positive response from participants.

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Today, the compact trade fair Automatica Sprint celebrates its digital premiere as an extension of the Automatica portfolio. Part of this format is munich_i as a newly created platform for robotics and artificial intelligence.

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This week, the Automatica Sprint compact trade fair is celebrating its digital premiere as an extension of the Automatica portfolio. Part of this format is munich_i as a newly created platform for robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Planned as a hybrid format, Automatica sprint will now take place as a purely digital event after all. The coronavirus case numbers do not allow for an in-person event.

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transport logistic 2021 will not take place. This is due to the numerous international travel restrictions, writes the organizer.

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While the regular Automatica will not take place again until 2022, 'automatica sprint' will celebrate its premiere at the Munich exhibition grounds from June 22 to 24, 2021. Messe München is thus expanding the automatica portfolio with a compact, new event format.

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The EXPO REAL Hybrid Summit planned for October 14 to 15, 2020 has had to be canceled at short notice due to the currently worsening Covid-19 situation in Munich.

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