EMO Hannover is a truly international platform for metalworking. In contrast to all other trade fairs which describe themselves as international on the basis of their exhibitors, EMO Hannover also attracts trade visitors from all over the world. In 2017, just under half of the roughly 130,000 visitors travelled to Hanover from outside Germany, with around 160 countries represented. The proportion rose to 64 per cent for the exhibitors.

"EMO Hannover is the undisputed innovation platform for metalworking machines, solutions and services," emphasises Dr. Schäfer. In 2017, 72 per cent of the exhibitors said they brought innovations to Hanover that they had developed especially for EMO. This wouldn't happen at any other fair, according to Schäfer.

IoT in Production - A key focus of EMO Hannover 2019

IoT will be bundled in various constellations at EMO Hannover in order to highlight all facets of Industry 4.0:

• Dedicated exhibition area for IoT in production
• Special show: Industry 4.0 area - smart solutions for your business
• Industry 4.0 Trend Forum
• umati - a common language for Industry 4.0

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