Technology fair for smart manufacturing solutions

Never waste a good crisis, Churchill said. He may not have had to balance rising labor costs, volatile energy prices and scarcity of raw materials, but there are still opportunities today for those who do smart business. The more than 110 exhibitors at Machineering will be happy to show you how to accelerate your way past these challenges. With one clear message: the better we integrate the entire production chain of design and manufacture, the better we control production costs. All to Brussels Expo on March 29, 30 and 31.

Everything about machinery and engineering under one roof... :Machineering does what it promises. "Although the previous edition was still accompanied by restrictions due to corona, the exhibitors showed themselves extremely positive afterwards. About the concept with which we try to break through the silos that still exist on the production floor to arrive at one integrated chain. Not every manufacturing company has reached this point yet, and we are well aware of that. At the same time, we sense from everything that the future does lie in connecting design and making to arrive at innovative, smart and sustainable solutions. That it is becoming more and more of a reality and that we are therefore heading in the right direction with this change of direction," said fair organizer Karl D'Haveloose (Industrialfairs).

Everything in place for success edition

But a fair is only as strong as its visitors. The previous edition did not disappoint on that score either. Brand manager Annick Pycarelle: "The hunger to meet in person again and see machines live at work was also great in the manufacturing industry. But also the drive to really look for that next step for their production was clearly present. We believe we will be able to continue that positive line from March 29 to 31." 

The omens are already good. The exhibition floor will be larger compared to the 2021 edition and will cover a total of 12,000 m² of manufacturing technology for making, designing, machining, joining and assembling components. "The disrupted supply chains caused by corona and by the Ukraine crisis have turned the eyes of European companies back to their own home market. Not only will there be more exhibitors at Brussels Expo, the average area of the booths has also increased to make room for machines under chip. So there will be a lot to see and experience," adds Pycarelle.

Finger on the pulse

About the trends no one needs to worry. Automation and digitalization are clearly continuing their advance in the manufacturing industry as well. "Together with our exhibitors, we note that companies are increasingly investing in more complex, more expensive machines. On the one hand to create more autonomy and also to produce smaller series with longer running hours profitably. And then preferably at night, when energy spikes don't hurt as much. That too is becoming a factor in automation. On the other hand, to be able to offer more in-house capabilities that competitors sometimes don't have," D'Haveloose says. In addition, of course, the story of additive manufacturing will not be missing. "Not because it is already taking the industry by storm, but there is some movement in the number of suppliers. Furthermore, you see hybrid machines emerging: a CNC machining center with a 3D printing head, for example. It just shows that there are interesting AM applications even for serial work." 

Extra attention suppliers

The success formula you could already taste in 2021 is thus largely retained. Expect Expert Classes and Expert Talks that will bring you up to speed on the latest developments for the manufacturing industry. The program includes the challenges of automation and robotization, and important trends and issues in sheet metal working and machining. 

"A strong content program is of tremendous value to visitors. So we are sticking to that. But to keep setting the bar high for ourselves, we try to make the fair interesting for suppliers as well. These are often small companies that have a lot of knowledge and experience in a particular technique. We want to be able to match their skills to the needs of visitors. We also want to develop a special area for that," Pycarelle said.  

Practical info:

Where. Brussels Expo
When. March 29 through 31
Opening hours? Starting at 10 a.m. each time. Wednesdays until 6 p.m., Thursdays until 10 p.m. and Fridays until 4 p.m.
Tickets? Free if registered via the website
More info? www.machineering.eu