A Trade Fair That Doesn’t Just Show Progress – It Drives It
When the show first opened its doors in 1975, it welcomed 4,000 visitors. Today, that number exceeds 40,000. Back then, there were 94 exhibitors – today, more than 1,400 from over 40 countries. But it’s not just the scale that has changed – it’s the content. As Barbara Müller, Exhibition Director at Messe München, puts it in her interview with EPP: “From early SMT processes to fully automated lines – productronica hasn’t just followed the evolution of electronics manufacturing, it has made it visible.”
Those coming to Munich in 2025 will get a compact yet comprehensive overview of technologies, processes, and solutions across the entire value chain – from cable processing to quality assurance. Müller describes it as “One-stop shopping” for electronics manufacturers – a place where real questions meet real answers and real-world applications.
Future Packaging Line
One of the highlights: the return of Fraunhofer IZM’s Future Packaging Line. Twice a day, experts will demonstrate every step of modern electronics manufacturing live – from an empty PCB to a fully assembled and depanelized module. At the same time, a real-time lab will collect live energy consumption data to reveal the actual emissions of each step in the assembly process.
In addition, curated special showcases will offer insight into key technologies – such as the VDMA-led area on power electronics, chiplets, GaN, and SiC – featuring, among other things, an electric-powered aircraft as a technology demonstrator. Also valuable: the co-location with SEMICON Europa, which opens up a broader view of the entire semiconductor supply chain.
A Free Ticket for Technology and Exchange
If you’re looking to explore trends, build connections, or find practical solutions for your own manufacturing processes, productronica is the right place to be. It’s not just a trade show – it’s a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and technological orientation.
The next edition will take place this year, from November 18 to 21 at Messe München. Visitors can already register now – and with the code prod2025_Konradin, attend free of charge.
After a long day at the fair, if your feet are tired but your head is full of answers and ideas – you’ve done it right.
