{"id":1102,"date":"2020-05-25T11:05:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T09:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/press-releases\/"},"modified":"2023-02-07T11:55:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T10:55:50","slug":"press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/press-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Press releases"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As of 1st<\/sup> February 2023, Alexander Petrusch will become the new Head of Events of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering in Bad Salzuflen. He has set himself the goal of reinforcing the profile of the regional trade and industrial show.\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBy acquiring Alexander Petrusch, the international trade show organiser Easyfairs, with locations in the German cities of Bielefeld, Stuttgart and M\u00fcnchen, has taken on someone with a great deal of experience in trade shows who will be responsible for the FMB in Bad Salzuflen with immediate effect.\r\n\r\nHanover-born Petrusch has already been operating in the trade show and events business since 1998, most recently at the HARTING Technologiegruppe in Minden as Fairs & Events Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Prior thereto, the 47-year-old worked for various agencies and service providers, where he was primarily responsible for looking after events of Deutsche Messe AG.\r\n\r\nConsequently, Alexander Petrusch is able to bring his extensive experience in the field of trade shows, and especially in industrial fairs, to bear and he knows the mechanical engineering region of East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL) extremely well: \u201cThe FMB has an important position as a communication platform for the mechanical engineering sector and its suppliers far beyond OWL. This position needs to be expanded upon \u2013 with new ideas, new focal issues and additional offers, together with our partners such as OWL Maschinenbau, the leading-edge cluster it\u2019s OWL and with the exhibiting companies. There is huge potential here waiting to be tapped.\u201d\r\n\r\nAlexander Petrusch\u2019s goal is for the FMB team in Bielefeld to implement this task one step at a time, and, in doing so, to also make use of the resources of the Easyfairs Group which organises some 200 trade shows across Europe each year.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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On the last day of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering, a sense of contentment prevails among the exhibitors and visitors \u2013 a feeling also shared by the organiser. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cWe have heard from numerous attendees that the discussions held at the stands were very specific and of a results-orientated nature.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis comes as no surprise. According to a current survey, more than 85% of mechanical engineering companies are affected by a shortage of materials and supply bottlenecks. The logical consequence of this situation is to seek alternative sources of procurement or second-source suppliers. This is exactly where the FMB can offer a special service. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cThe German mechanical engineering sector exports all over the world, but when it comes to procurement, regional is the preferred approach. Buyers and other decision-makers meet suppliers at the FMB who fit this profile and who cover the entire value-added chain.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe second topic, which still continues to preoccupy the sector, is digitalisation, and the FMB was able to offer essential information in this area as well. This applies to the numerous providers of software and hardware among the exhibiting companies, who lend their support to their customers with tools for the automation and digitalisation of products. However, it also applies to the programme of lectures dealing intensively with the various facets of Industry 4.0 and to the large stand of the Leading-edge Cluster it\u2019s OWL at which practice-orientated digitalisation projects as well as fascinating prospects for the future in the field of manufacturing were presented. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cThe show has demonstrated yet again that East Westphalia-Lippe \u2013 with its unique concentration of enterprises, universities, initiatives and networks \u2013 is a real hotspot for Industry 4.0. The FMB provides the suitable backdrop as a showcase for these activities.\u201d\r\n\r\nAll in all, the 17th<\/sup> FMB once again demonstrated its significance as a trade show and networking fair for mechanical engineering in the northern half of Germany. The satisfaction of those who took part in the event is also evidenced by the fact that many exhibitors already booked their stands for 2023 while they were still at the show. Next time, the FMB will take place as usual in the second week of November: from 8th<\/sup> to 10th<\/sup> November 2023.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This year, the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering will be opening its doors several weeks earlier than usual \u2013 whereby it is by no means too early. There are more than enough topics for discussion between mechanical engineering companies and the supply industry and the need for information is great \u2013 particularly in two subject areas.\r\n\r\nThe prevailing topic concerns supply chain problems. Many mechanical engineering companies are in desperate need of bought-in parts, and despite the fact that a slight improvement is becoming apparent in some areas, most companies are working on expanding their sources of supply when it comes to vendor parts and materials. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB of the trade show organiser Easyfairs: \u201cThe FMB provides the visitors with a great opportunity to develop new channels in the supply chain. Several hundred suppliers to the mechanical engineering industry will be showcasing their ranges of products and services at the event. The fact that almost all of them come from Germany and its neighbouring countries is in keeping with the trend towards maintaining supply chains which are as simple and short as possible.\u201d\r\n\r\nFurthermore, visitors to the FMB will be given the opportunity to break new ground in their search for suppliers. In addition to the \u201ctraditional\u201d specialists for individual product areas, sectors and processes such as control engineering and machining, trading companies and distributors pooling the product ranges of many manufacturers will also be represented there. Visitors will also be inspired by another group of exhibitors. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cPlatform suppliers, who bring together supply and demand, for instance with regard to laser parts, turned and milled parts or 3D-printed components, will also be attending the FMB.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe second focal point of the show is the long-term topic affecting the entire industry \u2013 digitalisation. Many exhibitors will be showing their products, solutions and offers for the \u201cSmart Factory\u201d, while the Leading-edge cluster it\u2019s OWL will be presenting practice-orientated collaboration projects and findings from its research work, and the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Ruhr OWL will provide information on its consultancy programme for small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises.\r\n\r\nThe demand for slots for the programme of lectures demonstrates just how topical this subject is.\r\n\r\nChristian En\u00dfle: \u201cThe Thursday had originally been intended as the day for discussing digitalisation in industrial manufacturing. However, as we received so many enquiries, this subject area will be the focus of the lectures on Wednesday afternoon as well.\u201d This thus means that the FMB is the right place to come for those seeking inspiration on their journey towards the Smart Factory \u2013 both at the stands in the exhibition halls and in the lecture forum.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering opens its doors on 12 October 2022, many visitors will be looking to establish contacts with new suppliers. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB of the trade show organiser Easyfairs GmbH: \u201cYou would be hard pushed to find a mechanical engineering company which has not been adversely affected by the tense situation in international supply chains. According to a recent VDMA survey, 83% of the companies are currently pursuing the goal of expanding their supplier network.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis means that the FMB is right on cue. Several hundred proficient suppliers to the mechanical engineering industry will be showcasing their ranges of products and services as well as their innovations there. In doing so, they cover the entire spectrum of the value-added chain, and offer the potential to stabilise the supply chain as an alternative or second source supplier.\r\n\r\nVisitors seeking to achieve their objectives swiftly and to meet as many potential suppliers as possible can already initiate contacts in the run-up to the show \u2013 via the \u201cB2B matchmaking\u201d platform. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cRegistered visitors of the fair simply register on the platform, post a profile there containing their specific requirements or offer and look at the profiles of other participants. If the profile matches their needs, they book an appointment and receive a meeting schedule prior the event, thereby enabling them to organise and structure their visit to the show efficiently.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe time saved in this manner can then be used to wander through the trade fair or to attend the lectures held at the same time as the actual show, which will continue to focus on the key technological issue of digitalisation. Numerous suppliers and service providers have developed new solutions in this field in order to lend their support to their customers, and some of them will provide an in-depth report on this matter on the second day of the show, whereby Artificial Intelligence and 3D printing will also come up for discussion.\r\n\r\nThe guiding theme of the programme of lectures on day one is \u201cProductive machines \u2013 but safe & secure\u201d, which means that the focus in this case is on safety and security. And the third day is traditionally organised by the Leading-edge Cluster it\u00b4s OWL \u2013 with fascinating reports on Industry 4.0 cooperation projects. This year, the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Ruhr OWL is also involved in the programme of lectures. This regional initiative makes information and findings from the Leading-edge Cluster available to SMEs for digital transformation \u2013 thereby ensuring exciting practical insights for practical applications.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Even if managers in the field of mechanical engineering are facing constraints caused by other issues such as delivery problems and power supply, automation and digitalisation are and will remain key tasks. When it comes to automation \u2013 in keeping with Industry 4.0 \u2013 companies frequently need to concern themselves with small-series production or the assembly of products with many variants.\r\n\r\nThe FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering (which will be held earlier than usual in this year, namely from 12 to 14 October 2022) will provide the decision-makers in the manufacturing industry with an overview of the trends in the field of automation, and in doing so, will showcase the entire spectrum of this key technology.\r\n\r\nThe core areas of expertise of the exhibitors will, of course, cover robotics as the supreme discipline of automation. Highly proficient automation system integrators including Hahn Robotics, JDT Robotics and Noll Sondermaschinenbau will be demonstrating how robot-assisted automation can also be implemented in SMEs and how it is in fact especially suited to these particular companies. Well-known manufacturers of robotics peripherals and grippers, IPR and Onrobot, will also be participating in the FMB.\r\n\r\nThose on the lookout for turnkey systems for automated assembly will find the right contacts among companies offering customised engineering solutions such as Bisontec and Taktomat. Components and modules for such systems will be showcased at the stands of enterprises including Conway, Harmonic Drive, Hiwin, igus, Keba Industrial Automation, Robotunits, RK Rose + Krieger and SMC. And, it also goes without saying that the control technology field of automation will be well represented at the FMB \u2013 with global players such as Beckhoff, Wago and Weidm\u00fcller as well as numerous highly specialised suppliers.\r\n\r\nA multitude of stimulating ideas will also be on display at the joint stand of the Leading-edge Cluster \u201cit\u00b4s OWL\u201d, at which Smart Factory OWL will be one of the exhibitors \u2013 as a living lab for Industry 4.0. Visitors to this booth will obtain practical ideas and suggestions for automated small-series production and even for unique pieces.\r\n\r\nThe overview demonstrates: Visitors on the lookout for stimulating ideas for automation in their companies will be kept busy at the FMB \u2013 particularly in view of the fact that highly skilled exhibitors will also be on site addressing the issue on the software side and do not merely aspire to automation in production but also for all related business processes such as purchasing, production planning, order processing and resources management. For companies seeking to automate their processes, it is worthwhile paying a visit to the stands of these exhibitors \u2013 including EVO Informationssysteme, Open Mind and Sage.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The trade shows held in the spring have got off to a good start \u2013 this is the opinion of the majority of exhibitors, visitors and organisers of the trade shows that have been held during the past few weeks.\r\n\r\nThis also provides great impetus for the preparation of the autumn trade fairs. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB der Easyfairs GmbH: \u201cThe events, for example in Hanover, Stuttgart and Hamburg, have shown: The communities in industry desire and require face-to-face communication. Many things can undoubtedly be done online, but discussions of a more intensive and specialised nature, and heart-to-heart conversations are more successful when they are conducted in direct contact with each other. And the surprise effects which visitors to a trade fair can experience when they discover fascinating products and solutions cannot be readily replicated online either.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis means: The prospects for the forthcoming trade shows are good. This also applies to the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering, which will be taking place from 10th<\/sup> to 12th<\/sup> October, and thus slightly earlier on in the autumn than usual.\r\n\r\nThe FMB organisers are completely satisfied with the number of bookings to date \u2013 also against the background that more exhibitors are taking the decision to attend the event at short notice. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cThis is set to stay that way, in the medium term at least. We are prepared for this. However, many global players and numerous highly specialised and fledgling companies have already registered, and the entire value chain of the supply industry will be represented there.\u201d\r\n\r\nAmong the tasks currently being carried out by the trade show team is the preparation of the programme of lectures. One focal point of the event concerns digitalisation, a topic that continues to prevail in industrial manufacturing. It has become something of a tradition at the show and is an area addressed by many exhibitors. On the second day of the show, experts will be reporting on trends and use cases of successful digitalisation projects. And on Friday, members of the Leading-edge Cluster will provide the visitors with an insight into some current projects.\r\n\r\nThe organisers have selected a new topic for the first day \u2013 machine safety. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cThere is a need for explanation and advice here, this subject matter is complex, we have proficient exhibitors on board, and we will also certainly be dealing with current topics such as connectivity and interconnectedness at the level of man-machine safety. We are confident that we will be able to organise a really inspiring and fascinating programme of lectures for both key topics.\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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While the spring trade fairs are opening their doors, the organisers of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering are preparing themselves for the 17th<\/sup> edition of the compact trade fair in the autumn. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cWe are very pleased with the current number of bookings, with new exhibitors registering to take part every day. It is not only the number of registrations that is pleasing but also the variety of exhibitors coming from areas beyond the individual supply sectors.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe fact that many global players have booked their stands early as anchor exhibitors even though the majority of trade shows take place in October and November is also gratifying from the point of view of the organisers. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cThere is some overlapping, of course, particularly with regard to Motek and sps. This is precisely why we have brought the FMB forward by four weeks to avoid a clash with the sps event. However, by offering an extremely wide range of companies comprising world market leaders and numerous highly specialised suppliers, the FMB is also on a par with the strength of other trade shows.\u201d\r\n\r\nA case in point: There is a high concentration of automation, electrical and control engineering in OWL and at the FMB as well. Enterprises based in the region, including Beckhoff, KEB and Weidm\u00fcller, will be participating in the event, as will well-known companies from other parts of Germany such as ABB Stotz-Kontakt, Bihl & Wiedemann, Euchner, Keba, Murrelektronik, Pepperl & Fuchs, Sick and Turck. Mechanical engineering companies looking for partners in automation projects will thus undoubtedly find suitable contacts at the FMB.\r\n\r\nThe same applies to drive engineering. Getriebebau Nord, Harmonic Drive, Hepco, Hiwin, igus, Neff, SMC, SEW-Eurodrive and Wittenstein will be among the exhibitors of worldwide renown from this field. They will be accompanied by a large number of specialised companies and niche suppliers for (electro)mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drive engineering.\r\n\r\nLast year, surface technology was a new focus of the exhibition, which got off to a successful start. This year, service providers and plant manufacturers, including those offering painting, coating, anodising and cleaning services, will once again be well represented. A dense cluster of exhibitors is also becoming apparent in the fields of machine safety, sensor technology as well as measurement and control technology. There have always been many exhibitors at the show from the metalworking sector covering the disciplines of sheet shaping, subtractive manufacturing and metal forming, and this year will be no different \u2013 which means that visitors can be sure of a panoramic view of the entire mechanical engineering supply industry.\r\n\r\nThe trade show forwarding agents and the FMB team have agreed upon a \u201cstand-to-stand\u201d shipment service for exhibitors who are also represented with a booth at Motek 2022, as Christian En\u00dfle explains: The exhibits and equipment will be transported swiftly and with due care from Stuttgart straight to Bad Salzuflen Exhibition Centre. This enables our exhibitors from the fields of assembly, handling and automation technology to take part in both trade shows without any problems.\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering 2022, originally scheduled to take place in the second week of November as every year, is being moved up four weeks to 12th<\/sup> to 14th<\/sup> October 2022. The reason for this is that the SPS \u2013 the smart production solutions fair has been brought forward to precisely those dates when the FMB was to be held.\r\n\r\nChristian En\u00dfle, Portfolio Manager FMB of Easyfairs GmbH: \u201cThere is a considerable degree of overlap in terms of content between the SPS as an international leading trade fair and the FMB as an exhibition for the northern half of Germany \u2013 in particular, in the fields of electrical and control engineering, drive engineering and automation technology. These are the core areas of the SPS, and around one-third of the FMB exhibitors operate directly or indirectly in these fields of technology. Many well-known suppliers showcase their products and services at both fairs, and we would like to offer them the opportunity to do so this year as well \u2013 not least because world market leaders operating in automation technology and control engineering are at home here in OWL and the show is also able to offer a glimpse of the future of digitalisation thanks to the Leading-edge Cluster it\u00b4s OWL.\u201d\r\n\r\nIt was convenient that the exhibition company Messe Bad Salzuflen was able to offer a good alternative date from 12th<\/sup> to 14th<\/sup> October. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cWe believe that exhibitors and visitors will benefit in equal measures from the event being moved up to the \u201cgolden month of October\u201d. The exhibitors have the opportunity to participate in both fairs, while the visitors are presented with a larger range of automation technology and drive and control engineering. Only then is the image of the supply industry in mechanical engineering complete, particularly as the players here are the drivers of innovation in the field of digitalisation.\u201d\r\n\r\nIn the following year, the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering is scheduled to be held once again in Bad Salzuflen in the second week of November \u2013 from 8th <\/sup>to 10th<\/sup> November 2023.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Now that the doors have been closed once more, the organiser can offer a positive summary of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering \u2013 in every respect. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB:\r\n\r\n\u201cMany exhibitors took a relatively spontaneous decision to participate in the event during the weeks prior to the start of the show. Although there were a few last-minute cancellations, we are still content with a total of 416 exhibitors at 328 booths.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe situation on the part of the visitors is rather similar: \u201cThere were many more registrations at short notice here as well. A large number of visitors did not register until one day before the event \u2013 under the circumstances, the 3,328 trade visitors recorded at the FMB was a very satisfactory result indeed.\u201d\r\n\r\nWhat is more important than the satisfaction felt by the organiser is the conclusion drawn by the exhibitors and visitors, and this is also very pleasing. \u201cThe feedback we received was consistently positive. The discussions were of a high-class quality. It really was high time mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers were provided with a platform for face-to-face talks and discussions on projects \u2013 at an event with a high level of safety in terms of hygiene, with a regional character yet with leading suppliers in all relevant areas of the supply chain.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe additional offers such as the programme of lectures and the \u201cB2B Matchmaking\u201d also proved very popular. The fact that the economic prospects for mechanical engineering in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) are good certainly also contributed to the positive mood. Hans-J\u00fcrgen Alt, Director of the German Engineering Association VDMA NRW, presented the latest figures and forecasts at the FMB press conference: \u201cThis year, a turnover of 44.0 billion euros is likely to almost reach that of the year 2019, prior to the start of the crisis (44.2 billion euros). For 2022, we are anticipating a nominal rise in turnover of 5% to 46.2 billion euros. And the continuing upheaval in the supply chains has already been factored into this figure, according to Hans-J\u00fcrgen Alt: \u201cThe traditional indicators such as capacity and orders on hand suggest an even higher increase \u2013 but we are being cautious.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe trade show team already took a large number of bookings for the 2022 FMB during this year\u2019s event in Bad Salzuflen. This demonstrates that the exhibition is once again a fixture in the calendar of the mechanical engineering suppliers in 2022. At the same time, the detailed planning stage of the FMB-S\u00fcd is also already under way. It will take place in Augsburg on 16 and 17 February 2022 and transfers the successful FMB concept \u2013 the presentation of the entire spectrum of the supply industry in a compact manner \u2013 to the southern half of Germany. The prospects look positive here as well: There is a high number of bookings, many exhibitors decided to participate in the show in Augsburg during their stay in Bad Salzuflen.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It will soon be that time of year again: The FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering creates the platform for communication between mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers and is set to open its doors on 10th<\/sup> November 2021! This is what the sector is accustomed to and this year the show is of even higher significance as a great need for information and discussions has accumulated over the past 18 months or so \u2013 and due to the fact that the suppliers have developed new products and services during this time, who are now seeking their customers and their markets.\r\n\r\nThe old-established principle still applies to the visitors: The show makes it as easy as possible for them \u2013 with a compact layout, free parking right next to the exhibition halls and a free catalogue. What is new this year \u2013 as is the case with all events \u2013 are the rules concerning hygiene measures. This includes free registration in the run-up to the show on the exhibition website (www.fmb-messe.de), which is crucial to avoid waiting times at the admissions point.\r\n\r\nVisitors will also require verification according to the German \u201c3G\u201d principle (vaccinated, recovered or tested). Contact tracing is then carried out on site via the \u201cEasyGo\u201d system, which the visitors receive together with their admission tickets. This system also enables the visitors to leave behind their contact details on the exhibitor\u2019s reading device in a contact-free manner.\r\n\r\nOtherwise, the stage is set for the mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers at Bad Salzuflen Exhibition Centre from 10th<\/sup> to 12th<\/sup> November 2021! Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cThe detailed planning of the event is already in place, including the programme of lectures. Many global players such as Beckhoff, igus, Nord, Omron, Pepperl & Fuchs, Schneider Electric, SEW Eurodrive and Siemens will be awaiting the visitors, but there will also be numerous first-time exhibitors from all areas of the supply industry, many of which are smaller-scale companies. We are looking forward to a multifaceted and inspiring show \u2013 and to being able to offer the sector the opportunity to engage in comprehensive discussions after such a long \u201clean period\u201d.\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When the 16th FMB \u2013 Mechanical Engineering Supplier Trade Fair starts on 10 November 2021, many visitors will already have fixed appointments with exhibitors they are not yet familiar with. This opportunity is provided by a \u2018B2B matchmaking\u2019 service that is organised by several partners (NRW.BANK, ZENIT GmbH, Kreiswirtschaftsf\u00f6rderung Lippe).\r\n\r\nThis method of initiating contacts works as follows: Exhibitors and visitors to the trade fair register on the matchmaking platform (at www.fmb-messe.de)<\/a>, create a profile with their concrete needs or offers and view the profiles of other participants on the platform. When a profile matches a need, an appointment is easily booked with the required contact. Finally, they receive a custom appointment plan with meetings that will take place at 20-minute intervals in an area specifically set aside for this purpose.\r\n\r\nThe B2B matchmaking service was provided at the previous FMB. In the current situation it offers an additional benefit. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u2018Exhibitors and visitors can make their choice ahead of time and this not only makes their time at the trade fair more efficient but reduces the number of contacts.\u2019\r\n\r\nThe coronavirus crisis has had massive effects on the foreign economic activities of industrial businesses in North Rhine-Westphalia. At the same time, the pressure to make changes is high: Products, processes and strategies right up to business models must be analysed, diversified and in some cases even reformulated. Collaborations with new suppliers, partners and customers are a fundamental component of this business restructuring. Matchmaking provides the right tool to deal with this challenge \u2013 and FMB is exactly the right platform for it.\r\n\r\nThe broad focus of FMB across the entire spectrum of the supplier industry creates the best conditions for ensuring that exhibitors win potential new customers and that visitors, that is, the decision makers in the mechanical engineering sector, establish contacts with new suppliers. FMB addresses two issues that are high on the agenda in both the mechanical engineering sector in particular and industry in general: digitalisation and the current supply bottlenecks. Visitors to the trade fair will get to know regional and reliable suppliers while gaining an overview of current innovations in mechanical engineering and modern production systems that are organised on the principles of Industry 4.0.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Face-to-face communication between mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers, together with a whole host of innovations covering the entire spectrum of the supply industry: This will be provided by the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering from 10th<\/sup> to 12th<\/sup> November 2021.\r\n\r\nChristian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cThe first regional trade shows are meanwhile being held, for instance the \u00b4all about automation\u00b4 organised by our colleagues. We have now already entered the detailed planning stage and notice again and again how great the need for communication in the sector is.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis is alsodemonstrated by the speed at which the programme of lectures for the second day of the event was booked up \u2013 whereby this enthusiasm no doubt also lies in the topics being addressed there. \u201cDigitalisation in industrial manufacturing\u201d: The next steps literally affect every production plant, and numerous suppliers and service providers have developed new solutions here to lend their support to their customers.\r\n\r\nThe range of subjects covered in the lectures comprises the entire value-added chain from development (with new tools and components) to the preventive maintenance of machines (with a \u201cdigital twin\u201d) right through to new communication technologies in production and sales (with HoloLens and AI). The multifaceted nature of the lecture programme is a good reflection of the broad spectrum of the exhibitors.\r\n\r\nThe lectures on the first day of the show are focused on the new field of \u201csurface technology\u201d. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cThe topic itself is by no means new to the show. However, by providing the exhibitors with their own focal point, they then become more visible and obtain an enhanced platform on which to showcase their machines and services, e.g. in the areas of painting, coating, corrosion protection, grinding, cleaning, etc. By doing so, we also underscore the significance of this supply industry for mechanical engineering.\u201d The lectures presented on the stage will include a presentation by the exhibitors of current trends in heat treatment (with multi-process systems), in grinding (robot-assisted) and in the field of parts cleaning (sustainable and efficient aqueous cleaning systems).\r\n\r\nOn day three of the show, the lecture programme is traditionally organised by the Leading-edge Cluster it\u00b4s OWL, and the audience is provided with an insight into the current Industry 4.0 projects being driven forward in East Westphalia.\r\n\r\nThese lectures will serve to supplement the presentations of the exhibitors by affording the participants the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the topics and to obtain additional information \u2013 as well as to engage in face-to-face discussions and an exchange of ideas and knowledge.\r\n\r\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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All machines need a drive system: For this reason, the field of drive engineering will also be a focal issue of the forthcoming FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering (10 to 12 November 2021). Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cYet again, the event will be showcasing the entire spectrum of industrial drive engineering. This applies both to the exhibits, i.e. the components and systems, and to the calibre of exhibitors, ranging from leading global players to small, highly specialised companies. Therefore, visitors are almost certain to acquaint themselves with new suppliers they have not been aware of until today. Moreover, the show will once again provide a balanced mix of exhibitors from East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL) and from outside the region.\u201d\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to mechanical drive components, full-range suppliers (e.g. G&G Antriebstechnik) will be represented at the event as well as manufacturers of gears (e.g. Euronorm, Nidec Graessner, Nord, SEW), couplings (Mayr, Vulkan) and linear technology (Hepcomotion, Hiwin, igus, Neff, Nippon Thompson, RK Rose & Krieger).\r\n\r\nA wide range of suppliers of electric motors and frequency converters (e.g. Heidrive, KEB, Nord and SEW) will be showcasing their electrical drive engineering products as exhibitors at the show in Bad Salzuflen. The fields of compressed air technologies (including D&N) and hydraulics (HBE, S&\u00dc) will, of course, also be represented.\r\n\r\nThe product ranges of further well-known manufacturers of drive engineering components and systems (Gates, NSK, Schaeffler, Siemens, SKF\u2026) will be displayed at the stands of the distributors and industrial outfitters (e.g. at the booth of Hausmann & H\u00e4nsgen and at that of Werthenbach).\r\n\r\nDrive engineering in machines is becoming increasingly integrated with superordinated control and automation technology. The FMB takes this trend into account since automation has traditionally been one of the focal topics of the show. Global players from OWL such as Beckhoff and Weidm\u00fcller will be among the exhibitors, as will further companies from other regions, e.g. KEB and Schneider Electric.\r\n\r\nHowever, the large number of exhibitors and products must not mask the fact that the FMB is a compact trade show \u2013 which, in the face of the abating pandemic, is an even greater advantage. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cOur hygiene concept is certified and tried and tested. And we offer tools such as the contactless transmission of contact details with our \u201cSmart Badge\u201d and a \u201cB2B matchmaking service\u201d to arrange targeted appointments for discussions at the event.\u201d This means: There are no obstacles in the way of a stimulating and much-missed personal exchange of ideas and knowledge between the mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers, and this does not merely apply to drive engineering but to all disciplines of the supply industry.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How will industrial enterprises manufacture their products in two or five years\u2019 time? What will tomorrow\u2019s Smart Factory look like, which (digital and real) tools and machines will they employ?\r\n\r\nAnyone in search of answers to these questions should mark the 10th<\/sup> to 12th<\/sup> of November 2021 in their calendar. The FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering will be opening its doors for the sixteenth time on these three days. The trade show location Bad Salzuflen is situated in the heart of East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL), and thus in a core region not only for mechanical engineering but also for Industry 4.0.\r\n\r\nThe region OWL is home to leading enterprises in the field of automation technology, which are driving forward the implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts across the globe. And a very large number of these concepts are being directly put into practice in OWL. This achievement is already ensured by the Leading-edge Cluster it\u2019s OWL in which solutions related to the transformation of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies are developed by some 200 enterprises, research institutes and organisation from the region.\r\n\r\nTherefore, it is only logical that key exhibitors of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering will once again be showcasing their concepts, solutions and products for the Smart Factory this year. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cWe are pleased that global players for Industry 4.0 solutions are based in OWL and that they are represented at the FMB. However, visitors to the event should find discussions with many smaller specialised companies, which develop solutions for digitalisation of industry, worth their while.\u201d\r\n\r\nVisitors to the FMB with an interest in Industry 4.0 should definitely make their way to the large joint stand of the Leading-edge Cluster it\u2019s OWL. Together with companies and start-ups, industry-related universities and institutes from Bielefeld, Paderborn and Lemgo will be showcasing model solutions geared towards digital transformation in the SME sector. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cCurrent projects from the region will be demonstrated here \u201clive\u201d, and the developers are available for discussions.\u201d\r\n\r\nTechnical issues including artificial and machine intelligence as well as product development will be addressed here \u2013 with the focus on practical applications. However, interdisciplinary topics such as platform economy and \u201cpeople and work\u201d are also among the issues dealt with in the numerous on-going it\u2019s OWL projects. This means: Whatever industrial manufacturing issues of tomorrow are of interest to the visitors to the FMB, they will leave the show wiser and take home ideas to use in their day-to-day business operations.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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International supply chains are facing severe disruptions. Commodities such as plastics are running low and becoming expensive, the same applies to high-tech products and semi-conductors as well. And freight costs between Asia and Europe are rising so drastically that lower production costs are being offset by higher transport costs.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThis issue is causing turmoil in the industrial sector. In a recent survey conducted by Ifo-Institut f\u00fcr Wirtschaftsforschung (Institute for Economic Research), 45% of the participants stated that they are having difficulties procuring upstream products. This is the highest number in the last thirty years.\r\n\r\nMany mechanical engineering companies are currently evaluating the stability of their supply chains and the risks in relation to procurement. They are building up second-source suppliers, whereby preference is given to suppliers from the region in order to keep the supply chains short.\r\n\r\nThe FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering will be offering the right platform for these additional sources in November 2021. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cThe show came into being in 2005 with the objective of linking the mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers in the region. Since this time, the catchment area of exhibitors and visitors has grown substantially, yet the basic idea has remained: The FMB is not an international purchasing platform. It thrives on the personal contact between the mechanical engineering enterprises with the suppliers \u2013 both at the show and in the projects initiated and agreed upon during the discussions held at the event.\u201d\r\n\r\nThere is certainly a lot of catching up to do here. The organisers are working towards creating both a successful and safe trade show. Christian En\u00dfle: Virtual trade fairs cannot fully replace what trade shows ultimately constitute. Face-to-face discussions, communication among experts, unexpected ideas \u2013 this works best at a \u201clive\u201d event. We create the platform suitable for this exchange and make it as easy and safe as possible for the exhibitors and visitors to come together once more.\u201d\r\n\r\nAn additional bonus here: The FMB covers the entire spectrum of the supply industry. Design engineers, buyers and other decision-makers can obtain comprehensive information about trends and innovations \u2013 in such different areas such as metalworking, drive engineering and automation technology, assembly and handling technology, surface technology and related services.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In 2021, the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering will be supplemented by a new core theme: surface technology. In doing so, the trade fair will provide an even fuller picture of the spectrum offered by the supply industry. This concerns both the \u201chardware\u201d of mechanical engineering as well as services, which are likewise gaining in significance at the FMB to an ever-increasing extent.\r\n\r\nChristian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cEvery mechanical engineering company makes use of surface technology in one form or another, for instance, to protect machine components from corrosion or for the application of functional coatings. For this reason, it is only logical that we give this field the attention it deserves in line with its actual significance in the supply industry.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis step is all the more logical since surface technology has always been represented at the FMB. Companies that have been exhibiting for many years present, for example, plant and equipment for painting and powder coating as well as consumable materials and peripheral equipment such as dosing, filtration and air exhaust systems. An even higher number of companies offering services such as varnishing and painting, powder coating, pre-treatments, cleaning, galvanising, zinc plating and other surface technology processes \u2013 many of which are based in East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL) \u2013 will be present at the show.\r\n\r\nThese exhibitors \u2013 of which there are currently more than thirty \u2013 will now be provided with an improved platform to showcase their performance capability. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cWe assume that this will enable us to attract further specialists in the field of surface technology as exhibitors. This dovetails perfectly with the customers of many subcontractors in the field of coatings and plant manufacturers. For this reason, surface technology will also be the key topic of the programme of lectures on day one of the show.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe special concept of the trade show scores points with first-time exhibitors, providing them with the opportunity to book a complete package including furniture, catering and marketing services. Therefore, all they need to bring with them are their exhibits and information leaflets. This is a real benefit particularly for smaller companies with more limited marketing resources.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The organisers of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering are convinced that it will be possible to conduct face-to-face discussions again in November 2021 \u2013 at a regional trade show and with the appropriate hygiene concept in place which is applicable at that time.\r\n\r\nThere is already a great deal of catching up to do when it comes to the communication between mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers. Online formats \u2013 according to general perception \u2013 can neither completely replace personal discussions nor the dynamics and positive elements of surprise which a visit to a trade show entails.\r\n\r\nThis year, many buyers from mechanical engineering companies attending the FMB will be doing so as a sign that supply chains need to re-evaluated. The pandemic has resulted in upheavals here and has demonstrated how the global movement of goods is susceptible to disruptions. Consequently, many companies operating in the field of mechanical and plant engineering are increasingly on the look-out for suppliers from their own country or, better still from the region \u2013 according to the motto \u201cthink global, buy local\u201d.\r\n\r\nThe fact that this concept can be a true recipe for success is demonstrated by the region East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL). The high density of suppliers from all disciplines is one of the reasons for the development of the second strongest cluster of mechanical engineering companies in Europe. The FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering is part of this network and, of course, also provides visitors from outside the region with the opportunity to acquaint themselves with efficient new suppliers, who can be reached swiftly and via direct channels of communication. Not only does this reduce and stabilise the supply chains but it also facilitates collaboration in projects.\r\n\r\nChristian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB of the trade show organiser Easyfairs Deutschland GmbH: \u201cIt goes without saying that mechanical engineering thrives on global trade and that it also needs to be open on the supply side accordingly. The division of labour is international, the aim should not be for regionalisation at any price. However, as mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers are collaborating with each other to an ever-increasing extent, stable business relationships are becoming more and more important. A large number of suppliers will be showcasing their products and services at the FMB who wish to and also have the expertise at their disposal to bring their skills and experience to bear in this cooperation \u2013 which mechanical engineering companies and their customers can benefit from.\u201d\r\n\r\nSuppliers wishing to take advantage of this opportunity have good reason to make a swift decision: They can benefit from an early-booking discount until 31 March 2021.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How will trade shows and industrial fairs be designed and organised in the autumn of 2021? Nobody knows right now. The \u201cmakers\u201d of the FMB – the supplier show for mechanical engineering are currently working on a concept to provide for all contingencies.\r\n\r\nChristian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cOne thing is certain: The opportunity for mechanical engineering companies and their suppliers to engage in face-to-face discussions will be sorely missed by both sides.\u201d Our aim is to make this communication possible in November 2021 \u2013 safely and efficiently.\u201d\r\n\r\nOne element of the concept concerns \u201cmatchmaking\u201d in the run-up to the show: Exhibitors and visitors can reduce the amount of personal contacts at the event if they already identify suitable companies in advance of the show and arrange appointments with them for discussions.\r\n\r\nFor this reason, the B2B matchmaking service offered for the first time last year will \u2013 and this has already been firmly decided upon \u2013 once again be part of this year\u2019s show. The trade show organiser has succeeded in acquiring some strong partners for this efficient way of initiating contacts. The NRW.Bank, which is very active and well connected in the SME business, will be there, as will ZENIT GmbH \u2013 the Centre for Innovation and Technology in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The business development agency \u201cKreiswirtschaftsf\u00f6rderung Lippe\u201d is also involved in the organisation of the B2B matchmaking service as a locally established link to the region of East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL).\r\n\r\nThe three partners exemplify their motivation in bringing mechanical engineering companies and suppliers together at the FMB in a joint statement: \u201cMechanical engineering in East Westphalia-Lippe is a key sector which is discernible and reinforced as such by the exhibition activities at the FMB in Bad Salzuflen each year. Exports and innovation are important factors when it comes to continuing the successful operations of the mechanical engineering companies in East Westphalia-Lippe. Against this background, the NRW.BANK in association with ZENIT will continue to make use of this event to lend their support to providing a platform for the initiation of business contacts \u2013 both on a national and international level \u2013 within the scope of the Enterprise Europe Network (NRW.Europa) sponsored by the European Commission, and to providing them with space \u2013 in the truest sense of the word.\u201d\r\n\r\nIt goes without saying that that the \u201cEasy go\u201d system will also be part of the concept of the next FMB, enabling the touch-free exchange of contact details. The admission ticket will become a \u201csmart badge\u201d which is able to communicate with the exhibitor via an NFC reader located at the booth.\r\n\r\nThese ideas and measures allow exhibitors and visitors at the FMB to limit the number of their personal contacts without reducing the offers of information and contacts provided by the show. This range of offers will even be added to at the upcoming fair: Surface technology will supplement the wide range of machines, products and services presented at the FMB as an additional thematic focal point.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Right up until towards the end of October, the organisers of the FMB – the supplier show for mechanical engineering were optimistic that they would succeed in staging not just a successful and informative fair but also one where people would be safe. Over 300 exhibitors had been looking forward to resuming their trade show activities, with pleasing developments in the number of visitor registrations.\r\n\r\nHowever, the sharp increase in infections has brought about a dramatic change to this vision. The organisers have acted in a timely manner and offered the exhibitors the opportunity to transfer their booking to the FMB 2021. The good news is that almost all of them have taken up this offer,\u00a0 which means that there is already a very strong exhibitor base for the FMB 2021. This approach has been confirmed by the lockdown now imposed on the trade show business.\r\n\r\nThe next FMB will take place in the established manner from 10\u201311 November 2021, with the addition of new hybrid formats.\r\n\r\nExhibitors and interested parties can avail themselves of the international cooperation fair of the B2B matchmaking service. It is being organised by the NRW Bank and ZENIT GmbH in the NRW Europa Network in association with the district business development agency “Kreiswirtschaftsfoerderung Lippe”. Access thereto will remain open on the FMB website,\u00a0 the matchmaking process for establishing business contacts will take place entirely digitally.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Some of the first trade shows like the ones \u201call about automation\u201d in Essen and Chemnitz have shown that regional industrial fairs of a manageable size are achievable, they are safe, and the visitors come and feel at ease there. This is not something that can be taken for granted. For this reason, the \u201cmakers\u201d of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering \u2013 have outlined seven reasons below for coming to the event:\r\n\r\n1\r\n\r\nThe major industrial fairs scheduled for the autumn of 2020 will not be taking place due to the pandemic. However, there is a great need for discussions and the exchange of ideas within the \u201cindustrial community\u201d, and change also occurs at a rapid pace. Therefore, a trade show like FMB as a communication platform is all the more important right now.\r\n\r\n2\r\n\r\nThis applies to the exhibitors: They have been developing innovations they now wish to showcase. This has only been possible to a limited extent since March 2020. Now, they will finally get the opportunity to do so.\r\n\r\n3\r\n\r\nIt also applies, however, to potential visitors to the fair. They require inspiration and proposals to optimise their products and their production. Such visits frequently result in the initiation of innovations and their implementation by the suppliers. There will be ideas and solutions to this end at the FMB \u2013 across the entire spectrum of the supply industry in the field of mechanical and plant engineering.\r\n\r\n4\r\n\r\nThe hygiene concept developed jointly by the Easyfairs Group and SGSgroup \u2013 the world\u2019s leading provider of certification services \u2013 is safe and has meanwhile been put to the test, including at the \u201call about automation\u201d fairs held in Essen and Chemnitz.\r\n\r\n5\r\n\r\nThe touch-free exchange of contact details is made possible by the \u201cEasy go\u201d system in the case of which the admission ticket communicates with an NFC reader located at the booth. And the new platform \u201cB2B Matchmaking\u201d enables a targeted search for suppliers and customers in the run-up to the show. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: In doing so, it is possible to limit the number of personal contacts for both sides \u2013 exhibitors and suppliers alike, without reducing the amount of information offered at the fair or restricting the opportunity to establish contacts.\u201d\r\n\r\n6\r\n\r\nThe FMB provides visitors with a look ahead to the future and in greater depth. Major issues such as Industry 4.0 and digitalisation will be addressed at the joint stand of the leading-edge cluster using practical examples from research and industry. Individual specialist topics, including digitalisation and surface technology, will be enlarged upon in the programme of lectures held on all three days of the show.\r\n\r\n7\r\n\r\nThe entire spectrum of suppliers to companies operating in the field of mechanical and plant engineering will be on site: global players just as much as regional \u201chidden champions\u201d and local specialists of the supply industry. A visit is thus compact and efficient. The \u201cEasy Entry\u201d concept is also a contributing factor: The distances at the show are short, costs are kept to a minimum. Visitors can go to www.fmb-messe.de to register free of charge and in advance (for one of six time slots, each in the morning or afternoon on one of the three days of the show).<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Today, hardly any mechanical engineering company can manage without suppliers offering precision metal parts. At the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering, visitors have the opportunity to establish contacts with specialists operating in this demanding field of metalworking.\r\n\r\nThree examples: The company Loll Feinmechanik GmbH from Tornesch is among the exhibitors at the FMB from this field of expertise. It manufactures entire systems for sophisticated industries such as medical technology, aeronautical engineering, the oil and gas industry and mechanical engineering.\r\n\r\nSchwichtenberg GmbH based in Lemgo also machines to the highest of quality standards and is specialised in the production of very small components. This does not only apply to the traditional materials aluminium and steel but also, for instance, to titanium and magnesium as well as metal components with a particularly high-quality finish as is required in the case of medical products.\r\n\r\nA further expert in the field of high-end machining is the company Poggengerd GmbH in Marienfeld. As a contract manufacturer for high-precision requirements, it produces components in temperature-controlled rooms using state-of-the-art CNC machines for industries including mechanical engineering, tool and die making, hydraulics and medical technology. The focus here is often on simultaneous 5-axis complete machining in a clamping operation with the aid of powered tools.\r\n\r\nIn doing so, Poggengerd also serves as a link to the subject of surface technology as a new focal issue at the FMB. The company is proficient in a wide variety of grinding processes, including ones of a very sophisticated nature.\r\n\r\nHow does a visitor to the FMB meet the machinists that match his requirements? There are three possibilities: He talks to them in person at the exhibition stand. Or he holds his Smart Badge, which he received at the entrance, up against the reading device at the stand, thereby allowing the contact-free exchange of company details.\r\n\r\nThe third and new option: The visitor makes use of \u201cB2B Matchmaking\u201d prior to the FMB, which the trade show organiser is arranging in association with several partners (NRW.BANK, ZENIT GmbH, Netzwerk NRW.Europa and Kreiswirtschaftsf\u00f6rderung Lippe). He registers on the matchmaking platform (https:\/\/fmb2020-matchmaking.b2match.io\/signup<\/a>), provides a brief presentation of his company, and describes his requirements or actively looks for suitable suppliers himself. If both parties are interested in establishing contact, a 20-minute one-on-one discussion is organised for them in the designated matchmaking area in Hall 21.\r\n\r\nChristian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB of Easyfairs Deutschland GmbH: \u201cThis new matchmaking approach brings together the online world with \u201clive\u201d discussions in optimal fashion as it increases the success rate for really beneficial discussions as well as the efficiency of trade show attendance \u2013 both for the exhibitors and for the visitors. We are intrigued to see to what extent people will avail themselves of this service.\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The concept has been finalised: The organisers of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering have established the basis for implementing the trade show in compliance with hygiene requirements. It goes without saying that the concept which has now been submitted also satisfies the requirements of the corona protection regulation of the federal state of North-Rhine Westphalia. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB of Easyfairs Deutschland GmbH: \u201cWe are able to implement these requirements from a technical point of view without the slightest hesitation as they are already in line with our current standards.\u201d\r\n\r\nMoreover, the special concept of the trade show also creates favourable conditions for observing social distancing regulations.\u00a0 \u201cAlthough the entire spectrum of the mechanical engineering supply industry is represented at the FMB, the visitors do not come to the event from all corners of the world. The number of exhibitors in relation to visitors is balanced and we are well able to ensure that social distancing is maintained.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis year, this also involves an online registration for one of six slots (in the mornings or afternoons in each case on the three days of the show).\u00a0 Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cBy doing so, we guarantee that the maximum number of 3,000 people is not exceeded at any time, and that each visitor coming to the event also obtains admission.\u201d The number of visitors at the show is recorded automatically and electronically.\r\nOnline registration with rapid admission, marked walkways, signs indicating which direction to walk in and catering facilities set up over a larger area and with offers adapted to the current situation. In addition, a sufficient amount of disinfectant for hand hygiene will be available at each stand, as well as in common areas and sanitary facilities.\u00a0 Furthermore, the contact surfaces in the sanitary facilities and in common areas will be disinfected on a regular basis.\r\n\r\nThe new \u201cEasyGo\u201d system enabling the contact-free exchange of contact details between the exhibitor and the visitors also meets the hygiene requirements.\u00a0 Visitors arriving at the show will receive a smart badge with an RFID chip. Each stand at the fair is equipped with a corresponding reading device which links the visitor to the exhibitor when he holds his badge up against the exhibitor\u2019s device. Christian En\u00dfle: This device was already developed prior to the corona pandemic and is beneficial quite apart from this virus-related situation. For instance, at the end of the day of the fair the visitors receive a mail from us containing a list of all the exhibitors whose reading devices they activated. This thus enables them to easily review their discussions and, where desired, to continue the communication with the exhibitors.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe organisers are already looking forward to the start of the fair. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cWe have already received many positive signals from exhibitors and visitors. They miss engaging in face-to-face discussions and they also miss the ideas and the aha effects which trade shows convey so well.\u00a0 We are doing and will continue to do everything in our power to make the FMB a successful and \u2013 at the same time \u2013 safe industrial trade show and we are optimally prepared!\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Each component of a machine has a surface. These surfaces often need be specially protected, treated or finished \u2013 by means of processes such as painting or varnishing, powder coating, galvanising, zinc plating, blasting \u2026\r\n\r\nMechanical engineering companies either have the corresponding systems at their disposal or work together with enterprises providing surface technology services. This year, for the first time, the FMB will be demonstrating the current trends and will show which efficient partners lend themselves to such collaboration: Surface technology is a new focal point of the FMB 2020.\r\n\r\nIn doing so, the organiser is implementing a logical step. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cWe have noticed that an increasing number of exhibitors now offer services in surface technology in particular \u2013 whether exclusively or as part of their portfolio. They are provided with an enhanced platform for their attendance at the show and we are also in a position to appeal to new, potential exhibitors in targeted fashion.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe exhibition has an eye on several target groups. Producers of equipment, e.g. for painting and powder coating can present their range of products to a knowledgeable audience at the FMB. The show also addresses manufacturers of consumables such as bath chemicals and from the periphery such as filtration systems and exhaust air units.\r\n\r\nIn particular, the organisers of the FMB have an eye on the numerous service providers in the wider region who offer surface technology \u2013 ranging from pre-treatments and corrosion protection to \u201ctraditional\u201d processes such as painting and powder coating right through to sophisticated processes like plasma coating. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cThe spectrum here is wide, the suppliers are highly qualified, yet the market is somewhat obscure. It is our objective to create visibility and to bring together supply and demand in this field of the supply industry as well.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe trade show can score with its special concept. \u201cWe offer the exhibitors a complete package including furniture, catering and a marketing package. Therefore all they need to bring with them are their exhibits and information materials. This is a real benefit for smaller companies in particular as their marking resources can often be rather limited.\u201d An additional benefit and a real value-added for exhibitors and visitors: Surface technology will also be a focal issue of the lecture programme in which the current trends in the individual subject areas will be presented.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many companies operating in the field of mechanical engineering, it was not only the sales markets that took a hit at the beginning of the pandemic \u2013 the supply chains were also subject to severe disruptions as well. In particular, cross-border deliveries \u2013 whether from China or \u201cjust\u201d those from France \u2013 were either no longer possible at all or only with delays, and the maintenance or restoration of the supply chains was among the most urgent tasks faced by management. Basing their actions along the lines of \u201clessons learned\u201d, buyers and directors will, therefore, be addressing the issue as to whether procurement needs to be reassessed from this angle. Specifically, the questions to be answered are: Will reliability of supply play a stronger role in the future? Is it advisable to rely on short supply chains from a geographical point of view? A current investigation carried out by the ifo institute shows that this is where the shoe pinches. It comes to the conclusion that in addition to the lack of incoming orders, a shortage of materials in mechanical engineering is the second major cause of disruptions in production. The supply chains are thus in need of optimisation. It is against this background that the organisers of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering see the fair as the suitable forum to establish contacts with new or additional suppliers on the spot. Ultimately, the first FMB held 16 years ago already focused on matching mechanical engineering and suppliers at a regional level in East Westphalia-Lippe (Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL). Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: At that time, the objective was to form short and closely linked supply chains. This still accounts for a fundamental strength of the mechanical engineering region of OWL.\u201d Although only around two-thirds of the exhibitors at the show today come from the region due to the continuing growth of the event, its focus clearly lies on the domestic market and the neighbouring countries. And each year without fail, visitors to the fair are amazed to discover that they can also find highly specialised components in the immediate vicinity. World-wide procurement trips are not always necessary. In doing so, the organisers attach importance to keeping an eye on both aspects \u2013 regional and global procurement. Christian En\u00dfle: Relying purely on regionalisation would mean falling short of the mark. After all, our mechanical engineering companies depend on the global market. If their customers were to rely on regionalisation, this would be counterproductive. In our opinion, it comes down to the mix, for instance to establishing second source suppliers and the diversification of the supply chains.\u201d The some 450 exhibitors expected to take part in the show feel they are in a position to support the mechanical engineering companies with regard to this task \u2013 whereby they cover the entire range of the supply spectrum. They can also benefit from a further trend: batch sizes are becoming smaller, the variety of versions is increasing, manufacturers are more flexible and delivery periods are becoming shorter. All this is indicative of the close cooperation between mechanical engineering companies and suppliers. Spatial proximity is not a compulsory requirement in this respect, but it is helpful. Many exhibitors at the FMB are extremely well prepared for this close collaboration and correspondingly flexible.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It is now officially confirmed: Trade shows and conventions are permitted to take place in North Rhine-Westphalia with effect from 30 May 2020. This is the case according to the North Rhine-Westphalia Plan of the state government published on 6 May 2020. This is great news for the organisers of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering, particularly as the time between this effective date and the start of the show on 4 November 2020 is so long that there is at least some hope that the measures made necessary by the pandemic will be further relaxed. The results of a survey conducted by the organiser among the exhibitors showed that over the past two months the suppliers to the mechanical engineering industry have had to forgo their established channels of communication in sales, such as trade shows and visits from field service representatives. Although it was still possible to provide existing and potential customers with information, most of which was done online, there were and are shortfalls when it comes to addressing the clients directly, particularly in the case of new customers. It is now all the more important that there will be a return of communication platforms where discussions can be held and ideas and knowledge can be exchanged in the second half of 2020. The 16th FMB in Bad Salzuflen will fully meet this requirement and will show the visitors the entire spectrum of the supply chain for mechanical engineering. From the automation of systems to preventive maintenance. Some 550 exhibitors are expected to take part in the event, including market leaders such as Festo, igus, Schneider Electric and Siemens as well as companies from the region of East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL) Beckhoff, HARTING, WAGO and Weidm\u00fcller. The numerous small suppliers, which are often specialised in niche areas of business as \u201chidden champions\u201d, are a group of exhibitors with just as much importance as the global players. Buyers and design engineers from the field of mechanical engineering can thus make some real discov-eries and establish new contacts. For igus as a regular exhibitor, the FMB 2020 is not merely a \u201cfixture on their calendar\u201d but is assigned a more significant role in view of the general situation. Michael Bla\u00df, head of the division e-chain systems: We are always glad to showcase our products at the FMB and have further increased our exhibition space this year. This show gives us the opportunity to conduct discussions with customers in the north-west of Germany, particularly at a time when many large national trade shows have been cancelled.\u201d The second division iglidur plain bearings and drylin linear technology also feels in good hands at the show. Tobias Vogel, head of this division \u201cThe FMB is an event where you can find out information quickly and easily in a pleasant atmosphere. Visitors do not necessarily have to invest a whole working day in gaining such information but have the opportunity to become acquainted with many innovations within a very short period of time.\u201d This year alone, igus will be showcasing over 100 motion plastics innovations in Bad Salzuflen. They contribute to improving the technology employed by the users and to reducing costs.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The \u201cmakers\u201d of FMB – the supplier show for mechanical engineering are satisfied with their progress in their preparations for the fair to be held in November 2020 for the 16th year running. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of Cluster FMB: \u201cAs of 1 April 2020 we have 325 bookings. We are extremely confident that we will achieve last year\u2019s level \u2013 in other words both halls 20+21 filled to capacity. There are good reasons for this: The exhibitors with whom we are in close dialogue miss the personal contact with existing and potential customers. Therefore, we expect strong demand for communication and information in the second half of the year.\u201d In addition to engineering trends \u2013 with digitalisation leading the way \u2013 the trade show organiser is of the opinion that one topic at the forthcoming FMB will be discussed much more intensively than in previous years. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cMany companies have now established that their supply chains are unstable in this time of crisis. In the coming months, they will draw their own conclu-sions from this situation, reassess their procurement strategies in this light and, for instance, build up second source suppliers or rely more on regional ones.\u201d The 16th FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering will provide the ideal forum for this. After all, it was originally set up to bring together the suppliers in East Westphalia-Lippe (OWL) and the enterprises based there with a view to developing regional networks. Although this focus has expanded to the northern half of Germany with the growth of the fair, the need to encourage strong and stable supply chains with close and direct communication among those involved still exists. The FMB thus anticipates a very large number of exhibitors and visitors on account of the fact that the field of mechanical engineering, including its suppliers, is currently undergoing a very intensive phase of innovation. The key words here are digitalisation and Industry 4.0. Platforms on which suppliers, manufacturers and the users of machines can engage in discussions, talk about trends and find out about new developments are therefore all the more important \u2013 particularly since the region OWL, home of the FMB, is regarded as the \u201chotspot\u201d for these topics throughout Europe. The FMB has been successfully performing this task since 2005 and has retained its unique profile \u2013 as a fair covering the entire spectrum of the supply industry across different sectors, yet still maintaining its compact and personal nature.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Satisfaction among the trade visitors, exhibitors and organisers: This is, in a nutshell, the summary of the 15th FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering, which took place in Bad Salzuflen from 6th to 8th November. There were precisely 555 exhibitors at the event, with both halls being filled right down to the last square metre. And both the exhibitors surveyed by the organisers of the show as well as the visitors confirmed that their expectations were more than satisfied. Christian En\u00dfle, Head of the Cluster FMB of Easyfairs: \u201cThe unanimous feedback provided by the exhibitors: The quality of the discussions is very high. Buyers, directors and design engineers come to the FMB with very specific projects in mind. And many exhibitors reported that the quantity of the contacts was also at an extremely high level.\u201d In doing so, the FMB once more demonstrates its reputation as an information platform for mechanical engineering. As shown by the many participants in the programme of lectures, information providing a deeper insight into the topics is also in demand. This year the content of the theme days focused on corrective maintenance of the future and digitalisation in practical applications. On the third day of the show, the programme of lectures was presented by the Leading-edge Cluster Intelligente Technische Systeme \u2013 it\u00b4s OWL. The cluster also showcased innovative and practice-oriented solutions for the production of tomorrow at its stand. Among the eye-catchers was a measuring case with which existing systems \u2013 at the show it was a decades-old box column drill \u2013 can be digitalised with state-of-the-art sensor technology. The initiative \u201cowl maschinenbau\u201d, which was involved in initiating the show 15 years ago, offered interested visitors a \u201cWalk of Champions\u201d to particularly innovative suppliers of the region. The blend of well-known suppliers and newcomers offering their products and services to the mechanical engineering sector is typical of the FMB. This year, this included joint stands from Spain and \u2013 with the support of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) \u2013 from Kosovo. Dutch suppliers are traditionally well represented at the event, and they accounted for the largest group among the 79 foreign exhibitors. From the point of view of the visitors, it was also clear that the FMB is gaining importance as the place to be and as a networking platform. Christian En\u00dfle: \u201cWe were hosts to several delegations of overseas companies, including from Russia and several groups from the Netherlands.\u201d The satisfaction of the exhibitors can also be deduced by the fact that many booked their stand for the 16th FMB, which will be held from 4th to 6th November 2020, while they were still attending this year\u2019s event. Before that, however, the FMB-S\u00fcd will take place in Augsburg on 12th and 13th February 2020. It was initi-ated just under four years ago with a view to providing the mechanical engineering companies located at the technological hub of the south with an information platform similar to that available to the northern half of Germany by the FMB.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Press releases 30.01.2023 New trade show manager for the FMB in Bad Salzuflen As of 1st February 2023, Alexander Petrusch will become the new Head of Events of the FMB \u2013 the supplier show for mechanical engineering in Bad Salzuflen. He has set himself the goal of reinforcing the profile of the regional trade and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":848,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"FMB Press Releases","_seopress_titles_desc":"Here you can find all FMB press releases.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1102","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/848"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1102"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1102\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56964,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1102\/revisions\/56964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fmb-messe.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}