Blechexpo 2025
Co-located with Schweisstec, Blechexpo is an international trade fair dedicated to sheet metal processing and joining technology, held biennially in Stuttgart, Germany. The 17th edition of Blechexpo is scheduled from October 21 to 24, 2025, at Messe Stuttgart.
Blechexpo's key segments
The 2025 edition aims to highlight advancements in automation, process optimization, energy efficiency, and employee safety within the sheet metal processing industry. Attendees can expect a well-structured program, including a congress, presentation sessions, and a career day to attract new talent. The event will feature a diverse range of exhibitors presenting innovative solutions and technologies, making it a pivotal gathering for professionals seeking to stay abreast of industry trends and developments. The key segments of Blechexpo revolve around the field of cold-forming sheet metal processing. This encompasses an extensive range of processes and technologies used in working with sheet metal, from its initial shaping to the final cutting, joining, and connection. Its primary objective is to showcase the comprehensive process chain of cold-forming sheet metal processing, along with the corresponding thermal and mechanical cutting, joining, and connection technologies.
A focus on AI's role in manufacturing
The best CONGRESS at Blechexpo 2025 will take place on October 22 in Stuttgart, focusing on "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Sheet Metal Processing and Joining Technology." This congress will gather industry experts to explore AI’s role in manufacturing, covering productivity improvements and sustainable practices. Alongside technical seminars, lectures, and symposiums, participants will have the chance to exchange best practices and discuss innovative solutions, providing valuable insights for advancing sheet metal processing and joining technologies.
About the organizers of Blechexpo
With over 60 years of experience, P.E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG excels in organizing fairs at its central office. Their commitment lies in enhancing service quality, driven by innovative solutions for exhibitors. This approach ensures they meet future demands, navigate market challenges, and maximize their potential for success.
About the previous edition
The 16th edition of Blechexpo took place November 7-10, 2023, at Messe Stuttgart, alongside Schweisstec, showcasing the latest in bonding, connecting, cutting, and welding. The event filled nine halls with over 1,100 exhibitors from 30+ countries. Halls 1, 3, 5, and 9 focused on sheet metal, pipe, and profile processing; halls 4 and 6 on stamping technology; hall 7 on fastening technologies; hall 8 on pressing and forming; and hall 10 on steel/metal services and surface finishing.
