SPS 2026
Smart Production Solutions
SPS 2026 (Smart Production Solutions) is an international trade fair dedicated to industrial automation and smart manufacturing. Taking place from 24 to 26 November 2026 at the NürnbergMesse Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg, Germany, the event brings together more than 1,000 exhibitors and thousands of industry professionals to showcase practical automation technologies, digital manufacturing solutions, and the latest trends driving the future of manufacturing.
Key Focus Areas
The exhibition covers the entire industrial automation ecosystem, including industrial control systems, motion control, industrial communication, sensors, human-machine interfaces (HMI), industrial software, manufacturing IT, Industrial AI, and integrated solutions for digital manufacturing. Rather than focusing solely on future concepts, SPS is renowned for showcasing technologies that are already proven and ready for implementation in real-world production environments.
Why It Matters
Since its first edition in 1990, SPS has become one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for industrial automation. It attracts component and equipment manufacturers, system integrators, software providers, machine builders, and manufacturing decision-makers looking to evaluate new technologies, build strategic partnerships, and explore the latest developments in digitalisation, connected factories, and AI-powered manufacturing.
Event Information
- Date: 24–26 novembre 2026
- Sede: NürnbergMesse, Norimberga (Germania)
- Audience: Industry Professionals
- Expected Scale: More than 1,000 exhibitors and an international audience of industry professionals.
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition places a strong emphasis on intelligent and digital automation, highlighting practical innovations in factory automation, industrial networking, industrial software, and AI-driven manufacturing. The organisers present SPS as the meeting place where technology providers and end users can explore complete automation solutions, from field-level devices to enterprise-wide integrated digital systems.
