Given the trend toward wireless, are cables just a commodity? On the contrary: Without cables, there would be no turnaround in the energy sector, no electromobility, no high-speed Internet and no contact-free measuring techniques. Reliability starts with selecting materials and manufacturing the cable, and it must also be guaranteed during processing. If cables malfunction while they are being laid or after installation, the consequences could be expensive or even fatal – whether in a power plant or an airplane. Connection technology is closely related to cable technology. For example, when replacing expensive copper with aluminum in motor vehicles, crimp connections must be adapted for plug connectors. Finally, the use of new materials such as multi-mode glass fibers or superconductors are exciting topics that will also be examined as part of this highlight.

Successful statistics in 2011
97	Exhibitors
7.995	Visitors (21% of all visitors)
22%	More visitors than in 2009

Factsheet cable processing and connectors (4.7 MB)

Coilware and LED production
Whether it comes to electric motors, transformers, generators or magnetic-field sensors: Winding coils is an art. Coilware production is "magnetic field design" at the highest level. Depending on the application, using small material quantities, small losses, high fill factors and high energy efficiency are critical factors of success. When power is constant, reducing the volume and weight of high-energy components increases the flow of heat to be dissipated – a challenge that can only be met using carefully coordinated materials, design and process engineering. Increasing energy efficiency is also a central theme in the manufacture of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which continue to conquer the market for lighting technology. From semiconductor materials to thermal coupling, joining technology and encapsulation, mechanical engineering makes it possible to improve reliability while cutting costs.

In this sector, innovative solutions will also be in demand in the future. Thanks to interaction with the sector for Energy Storage Manufacturing, productronica is the perfect platform for your solutions.

Successful statistics in 2011
45	Exhibitors
6.572	Visitors (17% of all visitors)
47%	More visitors than in 2009

Factsheet coilware and LED production (4.7 MB)

Whether it comes to optimized process control, automation or intelligent resource planning—the use of software solutions in electronics manufacturing is diverse. Demand at productronica has increased significantly during the past few years, and for good reason: Production-related systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) increasingly play a key role in electronics production because they improve the transparency of all functions and processes that are critical to the production process.

Successful statistics in 2011
68	Exhibitors
7.234	Visitors (19% of all visitors) (New in 2011)

Factsheet production management (4.7 MB)

The booming EMS industry will have a larger exhibition sector at this year's productronica. Outsourcing in times of expected bottlenecks and promising new branches of industry are resulting in sustained growth. Look forward to leading international companies, the latest industry topics and the presentation of wellknown awards.

Successful statistics in 2011
79	Exhibitors
9.137	Visitors (24% of all visitors)
18%	More visitors than in 2009

Factsheet electronic manufactoring services (4.7 MB)


Advantages for exhibitors

Special and additional promotion of your segment prior to the fair Address potential visitors directly Separate highlight forum Support from strong partners