SPS Smart Production Solutions, taking place in Nuremberg from November 25 to 27, 2025, is the international trade fair for electrical automation, systems, and components. At this trade fair, national and international exhibitors provide information about products, innovations, and trends in the industry and present the entire spectrum of electrical automation. From simple sensors to complete systems and integrated automation solutions, all components are on display at the automation trade fair.
With a wide range of new products, visitors to SPS Smart Production Solutions can expect a broad spectrum of forward-looking solutions for automation. A diverse technical supporting program with panel discussions, product presentations, and company presentations in the trade fair forums rounds off the offerings at the automation trade fair in Nuremberg.
Application industries & visitor structure of SPS Smart Production Solutions
Visitors represent the following industries, among others:
- Electrical control technology and sensor technology
- Electrical drive technology
- Engineering, services
- Plant engineering
- Electrical measurement and control technology
- Process engineering machines and systems
- Machine tools
- Vehicle construction
- Industrial IT and networks
- Energy industry, water supply/disposal
- Packaging machines
- Assembly, handling technology
In addition, two-thirds of visitors come from the fields of design, management, and production.
Review of SPS Smart Production Solutions 2024
The 33rd SPS Smart Production Solutions marked the end of the industry meeting place for intelligent and digital automation. With 1,114 exhibitors, around 100 fewer companies than in the previous year presented their innovations. In contrast, the number of visitors increased slightly to 51,300.
Safety and security in the spotlight
Steffen Winkler, CSO of the Automation division at Bosch Rexroth and chairman of the SPS exhibitor advisory board, sums it up: "SPS is the summit meeting for automation specialists. Here, visitors can experience the latest technologies and meet the experts in person, enabling them to establish and develop valuable industry contacts. Even in difficult economic times, SPS remains a strong venue for innovation and discussion. Here, we shape the future together."
Intensive technical discussions on new products and current market launches, as well as outlooks on the automation and digitalization of industry, characterized the trade fair. In many cases, the focus of new developments was on security, especially cyber security. Companies were responding to the EU's recently passed Cyber Resilience Act. With a transition period of 36 months, manufacturers must improve the cyber security of products that can be connected to each other or to the internet.
