automatica

automatica Munich Date: the next edition is scheduled for 22–25 June 2027 at Messe München, Germany. automatica brings together industrial robotics, assembly and handling technology, machine vision, service robotics, and software for smart automation.

For a productive visit, start with a specific production challenge. A robot demonstration may show what a system can do under exhibition conditions; your decision also depends on cycle time, product variation, safety, integration, maintenance and support in your own facility.

Why Visit automatica Munich?

automatica allows manufacturers, engineers, system integrators and technology buyers to compare automation approaches in one location. Visitors can meet component suppliers and complete-system providers, examine working applications, and discuss what would be required to implement a solution in their own operation.

For context, the organiser reported approximately 800 exhibitors from 40 countries and nearly 49,300 visitors from more than 90 countries in 2025. These are results from the previous edition, not expected figures for 2027.

Sources: automatica official website · 2027 visitor opening hours · 2025 final report

automatica Munich Date, Venue & Opening Hours

automatica 2027 will run from Tuesday, 22 June through Friday, 25 June at Messe München. The organiser currently lists visitor opening hours of 09:00–17:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 09:00–16:00 on Friday. Recheck tickets, access and hall information on the official website before booking travel.

What Can You Evaluate at automatica?

• Industrial robotics: robot systems, collaborative applications, end effectors and motion technology
• Assembly and handling: feeding, gripping, positioning, joining and flexible assembly
• Machine vision: inspection, identification, measurement and vision-guided processes
• Service robotics: professional applications and enabling technologies
• Industrial software: programming, simulation, data integration and connected production
• Automation components: sensors, drives, controls, safety systems and industrial communication

The useful comparison is rarely “Which machine looks most advanced?” It is “Which approach solves our task under our actual operating conditions, and what evidence supports that claim?”

Is automatica Right for Your Visit?

The fair is particularly relevant if you have a defined automation project, a technical category to compare or a production bottleneck to investigate.

Who Can Benefit?

• Manufacturing teams evaluating automation for a specific process
• Engineers comparing robots, handling systems, controls or machine vision
• System integrators seeking compatible components and partners
• Quality teams assessing inspection, measurement or traceability
• Production managers planning flexible assembly and higher product variation
• Procurement teams comparing implementation, service and lifecycle costs

When Should You Prepare More Before Attending?

If your team has not defined the task, current output, main constraint or project owner, supplier meetings may remain too general. Prepare a one-page application brief stating what must be automated, the target performance, available space, product variation and required interfaces.

Products & Solutions to Research

Depending on the confirmed 2027 exhibitor lineup, visitors can research industrial and collaborative robots, grippers, automated assembly systems, cameras and image-processing software, sensors, controls, safety components, simulation tools and system integration services.

Check the official automatica exhibitor directory before making appointments. The directory currently contains information for the 2025 edition, so verify the edition shown when researching participation in 2027.

How to Prepare for a Productive Visit

• Define the application: Document the product, task, cycle time, variation and existing bottleneck.
• Set comparison criteria: Include accuracy, throughput, safety, integration, maintenance and operating cost.
• Shortlist the right supplier types: Separate component manufacturers, system providers and integrators.
• Book technical meetings: Send your application brief in advance so the appropriate specialist can attend.
• Question live demonstrations: Ask how performance changes with your actual materials, speeds and operating environment.
• Agree on the next step: Request a feasibility review, sample test, technical document or plant visit where needed.

For Companies Planning to Exhibit

An automation buyer may need approval from engineering, operations, procurement and safety colleagues after the event. Exhibitors should therefore make application limits, integration requirements, performance evidence and support arrangements easy for those colleagues to verify.

For the exhibitor-side strategy, read BHOWCO’s automatica Munich Exhibitor Strategy & B2B Positioning Guide. To prepare company evidence and follow-up, use the German trade fair exhibitor checklist. Companies comparing multiple events can also use our guide to choose the right trade fair in Germany.

To research companies across exhibitions rather than only one event, explore the BHOWCO B2B exhibitor directory. Confirm current automatica participation and stand locations with the organiser.

A productive automatica visit connects a real production requirement with comparable technical evidence and a clear next decision.