POWTECH TECHNOPHARM

When planning your visit, knowing the POWTECH TECHNOPHARM dates and opening hours is essential for scheduling meetings with process equipment manufacturers, technology providers, engineering partners and application specialists in the global solids processing, particle technology, and fluid processing industry.

Professional buyers in this industry evaluate more than individual equipment. Equipment performance, material handling capability, containment compliance, cleanability validation, energy efficiency, and the ability to provide application-specific test data and scale-up support all influence procurement and partnership decisions. POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Nuremberg provides a professional environment for exploring developments across technologies for processing powders, granulates, bulk solids, fluids, liquids and semi-solid materials, including GxP-compliant pharmaceutical production.

Why Visit POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Nuremberg?

For professional visitors, POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Nuremberg offers a concentrated setting to compare process technologies, discover emerging innovations, evaluate suppliers, and follow developments across the global process engineering industry within one event.

The event brings together manufacturers of process equipment, containment solutions, analytical technology, and control software with plant managers, process engineers, and R&D scientists from the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and materials processing industries. Visitors can compare product ranges, evaluate suppliers, identify integration partnerships, examine technical documentation, and follow developments in continuous processing, containment technology, process analytical technology, and digitalization.

In 2026, POWTECH TECHNOPHARM takes place alongside FACHPACK, allowing visitors to explore process engineering, filling, packaging and labelling technologies across both exhibitions with one admission ticket. The next edition will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg, Germany, in Halls 7, 7A and 9, with opening hours from 09:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 09:00 to 16:00 on Thursday.

Source: POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Official Website — POWTECH TECHNOPHARM – International Exhibition for Technologies for Processing Powders, Solids and Liquids

Exhibition Background & Industry Context

POWTECH TECHNOPHARM is the international exhibition for technologies for processing powders, bulk solids, fluids and liquids in Europe and an international business platform for the process engineering and particle technology ecosystem, covering process equipment, containment solutions, analytical technology, and digitalization solutions for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, plastics, ceramics, construction materials, and recycling industries.

The event follows a schedule of two consecutive annual editions followed by a one-year break, with the combined POWTECH TECHNOPHARM name introduced from 2025. POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026 will continue its established format with a strong focus on equipment performance, material handling capability, and containment compliance. The event combines a commercial exhibition with a high-calibre supporting programme featuring Stage Talks, expert forums, and live demonstrations.

Key topics for 2026 include continuous processing, containment technology, process analytical technology, digitalization, and the integration of process operations with filling, packaging and labelling technologies through the concurrent FACHPACK exhibition.

The 2026 programme includes the Pharma-in-Focus, Recycling-in-Focus, PROCESSING ALLIANCE and Young Innovators pavilions, the DSIV Process Solutions Pavilion, and the VDMA Special Show “Clean Air – Smart Processing.” Expert Forum sessions address pharmaceutical and food processing, AI-supported operations, smart industry, safety, sustainability and energy efficiency.

The IND EX® Explosion Safety Forum on 1 October features practical explosion protection, standards and new scientific findings from large-scale explosion tests, while WOMEN4PROCESSING provides networking opportunities for professionals.

Is This Trade Fair Right for You?

Relevance depends on your role within the process engineering and particle technology value chain and whether your objectives involve sourcing equipment, identifying technology partners, evaluating technical capability, or understanding market trends in the process engineering industry.

Ideal For

• Plant managers and production engineers evaluating process equipment and material handling capability
• Process engineers and R&D scientists exploring analytical technology and process control solutions
• Procurement teams and technical decision-makers from chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, plastics, ceramics, construction materials, and recycling industries
• Manufacturers of core process equipment — mills, mixers, dryers, granulators, reactors, and conveying systems
• Specialists in containment and cleaning solutions — split valves, CIP/SIP systems, cleanrooms, and sterile processing
• Providers of analytical and measurement technology for particle size, shape, moisture, and density
• Laboratory and development specialists with pilot systems and material characterisation equipment
• Innovators in digitalization and process control software for process simulation and continuous manufacturing
• Filling, packaging and labelling technology providers through the concurrent FACHPACK exhibition
• System integrators, engineering firms, and plant designers
• Media, associations, start-ups and investors monitoring innovation across the process engineering sector

These professionals can assess product ranges, compare technical capabilities, examine test documentation, and evaluate equipment performance, material handling capability, and scale-up support.

May Be Less Relevant For

POWTECH TECHNOPHARM may be less relevant for companies whose products or services have little connection to industrial process operations, particle technology, pharmaceutical production, bulk solids, fluids or liquid processing. Suppliers targeting professional buyers should be prepared to discuss application suitability, process performance, safety, cleanability, integration, scale-up support and lifecycle costs.

Industries & Business Areas Represented

• Solids Processing Equipment — mills, crushers, mixers, kneaders, dryers, granulators, compacting equipment, and size reduction systems
• Fluid & Liquid Processing — pumps, piping, reactors, stirring, separation, filtration, distillation, concentration and liquid storage systems
• Containment & Cleaning Solutions — containment isolators, split valves, cleanrooms, CIP/SIP systems, and high-potency handling solutions
• Analytical & Measurement Technology — particle size, shape, moisture, density analysis, PAT, and quality-by-design frameworks
• Laboratory & Development — laboratory equipment, pilot systems, material characterisation, analytical instruments, formulation development and scale-up technologies
• Pharmaceutical Production — GxP-compliant equipment for solid, liquid and semi-solid medicines, cleanrooms, sterile and aseptic processing, reactors, freeze drying, coating, encapsulation, filling, cleaning and sterilisation
• Filling, Packaging & Labelling — aseptic and sterile filling, filling of powders, liquids and pastes, packaging machinery, labelling, marking and identification technology
• Digitalization & Process Control — powder flow modelling, process simulation, AI-supported process control, continuous manufacturing, and real-time release
• Pneumatic Conveying & Bulk Handling — conveying systems, dosing, feeding equipment, dust control, and storage solutions
• Food & Animal Feed Processing — hygienic conveying, mixing, drying, dosing, separation, contamination control and gentle processing
• Chemicals & Advanced Materials — reactors, powder and liquid handling, filtration, hazardous material processing and process safety
• Energy & Battery Materials — powder preparation, electrode materials, safe conveying, mixing, drying and contamination-controlled processing
• Ceramics, Glass & Construction Materials — crushing, grinding, classification, dosing, mixing and bulk materials handling
• Plastics & Rubber — granulate handling, compounding preparation, dosing, recycling and process control
• Recycling & Sustainability — processing technologies for recycled materials and sustainable production
• Explosion Protection & Safety — dust explosion prevention, safety systems, and compliance solutions
• Additive Manufacturing Materials — metal, ceramic and polymer powder preparation, sieving, drying, conveying, inert handling, powder recovery and closed-loop recycling

These business areas are connected by the commercial and operational requirements of the process engineering sector, where equipment performance, material handling capability, and scale-up support are as important as individual products.

Products & Solutions You Can Explore

Product and solution areas presented by the organiser include:

• Mills, crushers, sieves, mixers, kneaders, dryers, granulators and compacting equipment
• Dosing, conveying, pneumatic transport and bulk storage systems
• Pumps, piping, reactors, filtration and liquid processing technology
• Containment isolators, split valves, cleanrooms and CIP/SIP systems
• Laboratory, pilot-scale and material characterisation equipment
• Particle analysis, process analytical technology and quality-control systems
• GxP-compliant pharmaceutical production, coating, encapsulation, freeze-drying and sterile processing equipment
• Filling, packaging, labelling and identification technology
• Automation, AI-supported process control and simulation software
• Dust control, explosion protection and emission-control systems
• Recycling, additive manufacturing and sustainable processing technologies

Business Opportunities

• Present process equipment to plant managers and process engineers evaluating equipment performance and material handling capability
• Discuss containment and cleaning solutions with pharmaceutical and food industry buyers focused on contamination control and regulatory compliance
• Connect with R&D scientists exploring analytical technology and process control solutions
• Identify partnership opportunities with system integrators, engineering firms, and technology providers
• Evaluate competing approaches to continuous processing, containment, and process analytical technology
• Monitor regulatory and technology discussions affecting process design, containment standards, and digitalization
• Explore technical collaboration opportunities through direct engagement with process engineering teams
• Understand scale-up and operational reliability expectations through direct engagement with plant managers
• Explore integrated process and packaging solutions through the concurrent FACHPACK exhibition
• Network with equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, and process engineering professionals

How to Prepare for a Productive Visit

Before attending POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Nuremberg, careful planning can significantly improve the value of your visit:

• Define your strategic priorities: Identify whether your focus is on solids processing, fluid processing, pharmaceutical production, containment, analytical technology, digitalization, or filling and packaging.
• Prepare questions about equipment performance and scale-up support: For potential partners, ask about equipment performance data, application-specific test results, material characterization evidence, containment compliance documentation, cleanability validation, and scale-up support information.
• Divide the exhibitor landscape by your priorities: Before the event, group exhibitors by key areas — process equipment, containment systems, analytical technology, digital solutions — to structure your visit efficiently. The fair takes place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in Halls 7, 7A and 9.
• For process equipment: Examine equipment performance, material handling capability, application-specific test data, and scale-up support.
• For containment and cleaning solutions: Assess validated cleanability, containment performance data, and documentation for regulatory audits.
• For analytical technology: Evaluate real-time data capability, process analytical technology integration, and quality-by-design frameworks.
• For digitalization and process control: Assess process simulation, AI-supported control, and continuous manufacturing capability.
• For filling and packaging: Explore the concurrent FACHPACK exhibition for integrated process-to-packaging solutions.
• Review supporting programmes: Check the POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Forum Stage Talks, IND EX® Explosion Safety Forum (1 October), VDMA Special Show, and WOMEN4PROCESSING schedule.
• Plan meetings with potential partners: The event provides an opportunity to coordinate with manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals in one location.

Review the organiser’s current exhibitor directory and group relevant companies by business objective, product area, or hall location before planning meetings.

Exhibitor Perspective

Exhibitors at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM range from international manufacturers of process equipment, containment solutions, and analytical technology to digitalization providers, system integrators, and engineering firms. Visitors evaluating potential partners should look beyond individual products to understand equipment performance, material handling capability, containment compliance, cleanability validation, energy efficiency, and application-specific test data.

The event’s focus on technical performance, scale-up support, and B2B networking provides additional engagement opportunities for visitors and exhibitors. The 2026 edition features the Pharma-in-Focus, Recycling-in-Focus, PROCESSING ALLIANCE and Young Innovators pavilions, the DSIV Process Solutions Pavilion, the VDMA Special Show, and the concurrent FACHPACK exhibition.

Planning to exhibit rather than visit? Explore the POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Nuremberg Strategic Exhibitor Guide.

Continue Your Research

Research companies participating in the exhibition — explore the POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Nuremberg Exhibitor List to identify process equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical production technology providers, containment specialists, analytical equipment suppliers, automation companies, filling and packaging technology providers, and engineering partners before your visit.

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At POWTECH TECHNOPHARM Nuremberg, a productive visit depends on evaluating equipment performance, material handling capability, scale-up support, and strategic fit across the process engineering ecosystem.