When was the event founded?

The first edition of SPS IPC Drives was held in 1990

SPS IPC Drives

Name: SPS - Smart Production Solutions
Start: 2019-11-26
End: 2019-11-28
Location: Messe Nuremberg

Nov 26, 2019 - Nov 28, 2019

Messe Nuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany

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SPS (Smart Production Solutions) in Nuremberg is a globally renowned trade show for smart and digital automation. Up until last year the event was officially known as SPS IPC Drives but commonly referred to as SPS. The new name reflects the focus on digitalisation and approach to Industry 4.0, and is formally introduced for the upcoming edition. SPS 2019 continues the established tradition of offering a unique market overview and business prospects, while promising future-oriented solutions.

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Information

SPS - Smart Production Solutions is an international trade show focused on electric automation. The event represents a key business and procurement platform for the sector. Over 1600 companies will showcase technology and integrated solutions during SPS 2019. It will take place at Messe Nuremberg on 26 - 28 November.

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 IPC Drives 2016

Nov, 22 - Nov, 24

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

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 2018

Nov, 27 - Nov, 29

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

What makes it special

SPS is widely appreciated for its information value. 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. The trade show has 4 forum formats - Automation meets IT, VDMA, ZVEI and Exhibition Forum.

What is new for SPS IPC Drives 2019

One of the most notable topics during SPS 2019 will remain Industry 4.0. Its presence will be felt everywhere - in the special display areas, presentations and lectures. Arising challenges in production technologies 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 2019
Founded:	1990
Frequency:	every year
Next Edition:	SPS IPC Drives 2020
Sectors:	Technologies / Automation / Electronics / Industrial equipment / Maintenance
Website:	SPS - Smart Production Solutions