When was the event founded?

The first edition of SPS was held in 1990

SPS 2022

Name: SPS - Smart Production Solutions
Start: 2022-11-08
End: 2022-11-10
Location: Messe Nuremberg

Technologies Automation Electronics Industrial equipment Maintenance

Nov 8, 2022 - Nov 10, 2022

Messe Nuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany

Messezentrum 1

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SPS stands for Smart Production Solutions. It is a trade fair dedicated to the technologies in the automation industry. Due to the changes in the government-imposed regulations in response to the coronavirus pandemic, both event editions in 2020 and 2021 – including the digital were cancelled. This long interruption resulted in the currently highly anticipated SPS 2022 edition between 8 – 10 November. SPS 2022 is the next opportunity for a large-scale professional gathering in Messe Nuremberg. SPS (previously known as SPS IPC Drives) in Nuremberg provides a platform rich in business collaboration opportunities for experts and start-ups in software development and automation industry. Past event editions gathered over 1,500 exhibitors and close to 65,000 highly qualified trade visitors.

The SPS showcase is unique in the breadth of product availability, covering the entire spectrum of smart and digital automation. Among the main topics of the exhibition are electric drives/motion control, mechanical infrastructure, sensor and control technology, software and IT manufacturing, human-machine interface and more. With an audience of highly qualified trade visitors, SPS offers the perfect stage for exhibitors to debut cutting-edge products and innovative ideas. SPS also boasts a dense presence of trade press representatives reaching automation specific target audiences with the latest advancements in smart tech.

Innovative solutions can be found in the Industrial Security area and the Automation meets IT” shared booth, both of which have attracted steady interest since 2015.

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SPS - Smart Production Solutions is an international trade show focused on digital automation. The event represents a key business and procurement platform for the sector. Over 1600 companies are expected to participate in the next 2023 edition of the showcase, demonstrating the latest technology and integrated solutions.

Who can you meet there

The expo gathers the leaders in the automation industry but also gives a stage to medium-sized and small companies. More than 30% of all exhibitors come from abroad - mainly from Europe and Asia. They specialise in electric drive systems and components, control, interface and sensor technology, human-machine-interface, industrial communication, mechanical infrastructure, software and IT.

Past editions

SPS 2021 (Cancelled)

Nov, 23 - Nov, 25

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	-	-	-
Visitors	-	-	-

SPS 2020 (Digital)

Nov, 24 - Nov, 26

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	239	-	-
Visitors	9,121	6,658	2,463

SPS IPC Drives 2019

Nov, 26 - Nov, 28

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,585	1,037	548
Visitors	63,708	46,984	16,724

SPS IPC Drives 2018

Nov, 27 - Nov, 29

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,630	1,131	499
Visitors	65,700	47,546	18,154

SPS IPC Drives 2017

Nov, 28 - Nov, 30

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,675	1,119	556
Visitors	70,264	51,136	19,128

SPS IPC Drives 2016

Nov, 22 - Nov, 24

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,605	1,077	528
Visitors	63,291	47,939	15,352

What makes it special

SPS is regarded as the knowledge base in the smart technology market. It gives an insight into the prominent trends in smart and digital automation. Professionals benefit from the broad range of innovations and current themes evident in the exhibition halls and at the supporting events.

What is new for SPS IPC Drives 2022

One of the most notable topics during SPS 2022 will remain Industry 4.0. Its presence will be felt everywhere - in the special display areas, presentations and lectures. Arising challenges in accelerating and establishing reliable IIoT communication will be given significant attention. More details, including the forum programme, will be announced later on.

Quick info

Organiser:	Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH
Also called:	SPS IPC Drives 2022
Founded:	1990
Frequency:	every year
Next Edition:	SPS - Smart Production Solutions 2023
Sectors:	Technologies \| Automation \| Electronics \| Industrial equipment \| Maintenance
Website:	SPS - Smart Production Solutions
Visitors:	Tickets for SPS
Exhibitors:	Exhibitor registration

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Important facts

239 exhibitors at the digital SMS Connect in 2020
4 296 business meetings in 2020
222 216 connections made through the AI-based matchmaking tool
98% of all visitors recommend SPS IPC Drives
94% of them plan a consequent visit

Next editions

SPS - Smart Production Solutions 2023

Nov 28, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023

Messe Nuremberg

SPS - Smart Production Solutions 2024

Dates are not known yet

Messe Nuremberg

Trade fair location

Messe Nuremberg

Messezentrum 1, Nurnberg, Germany

Coordinates: 49.41657 , 11.11252

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