Bringing interoperability to life—it's great to have you with us

Your participation in the Connected Machines special show

Interoperability is a key topic at automatica—it refers to the ability of various devices or machines to interconnect and communicate, to exchange data, and to make this data available to users regardless of their manufacturer.

From live demonstrations and developer discussions all the way to specialist presentations: The Connected Machines special show—presented by the VDMA team in cooperation with partners such as the OPC Foundation and umati—outlines current possibilities and how connectivity can be simplified even further.

Connectivity of the future—ready for your own live demo?

We have extended the Connected Machines special show’s concept: Companies from the OPC UA working groups now have an opportunity to demonstrate their connectivity competencies. Engage with our partners to exchange ideas and network with fellow professionals from other fields. Demonstrate your OPC UA proficiency to the trade fair visitors. Why not over a beer after work at the “Meet the Expert Get-together” on Wednesday evening, June 25, 2025 from 4:30 pm.

Apart from partner organizations from the OPC UA ecosystem (e.g. OPC Foundation, umati, FVA), a total of six different OPC UA Companion Specifications (CS) will be presented here. A Speakers‘ Corner with various specialist presentations—including yours, if you like—completes the special show. By the way: exhibitors also have the opportunity to integrate compatible machines at their own stand into the umati Dashboard decentrally via a QR code. Of course, across all trade fairs.

The covered spectrum:

CS for laser systems (OPC 40530)
CS for geometrical measuring systems (OPC 40210)
CS for weighing technology (OPC 40200)
CS for joining technology / - tightening (OPC 40450 / OPC 40451)
CS for machine vision (OPC 40100)
CS for robotics (OPC 40010)

Who can participate?

Partner organizations from the OPC UA ecosystem, participants of VDMA OPC UA working groups, and associated companies.

How to participate?

Whether in addition to your trade fair stand or as stand-alone trade fair participation: Take Connected Machines as an opportunity to present yourself within a themed environment at automatica that attracts your target group. Specific participation packages for partner organizations and member companies are available for this purpose. Are you already an exhibitor at automatica or Laser World of Photonics and would a second stand space involve too much effort for you? With the logo package, you are welcome as a speaker in our Speakers' Corner, even without a special show area.

Preliminary design example for the Connected Machines special show. The final design depends on the number of participating exhibitors.

Exhibition stand with “Connected Machines” sign, screens, tables, stools and potted plants.

Exhibition stand with displays labeled “OPC UA Vision” and “OPC UA Laser”, under a “Connected Machines” sign.

Exhibition stand with “Connected Machines” signage and interactive displays.

Exhibition stand with wooden panel, screen, stools, tables and a vertical plant figure. Man standing nearby.

Connectivity Partner Package—EUR 2,900

Exhibition stand with wooden panels, screens and seating under a “Connected Machines” sign.

exclusively available for OPC Foundation, MII, FVA GmbH, and umati

Included services

Stand space: 7 m² presentation area, AUMA fee
Stand construction: wooden wall element, carpet
Graphics: logo image (45 cm x 100 cm), graphic wall (100 cm x 300 cm)
Furnishings: 1 bar table, 2 bar stools, brochure rack
Utilities: 65” screen, incl. wall mount and cabling, LED lighting, triple power socket, electrical connection (3 kW, 230 V) incl. consumption
Storage space usage (inside the trade fair stand ‘tower’ incl. coat hooks and shelving)
Stand cleaning, nighttime stand security, fixed waste-disposal fee, 3 exhibitor passes

Included marketing services

Mandatory communication contribution for an extensive exhibitor entry in automatica media
Unlimited number of day ticket vouchers for your customers
Presentation slot(s) at the Speakers‘ Corner
Advertising on the VDMA R+A home page
Advertising for the Connected Machines special show by automatica

Connectivity Company Package— EUR 2,900

exclusively available for companies from the OPC working group

Included services

Stand space: 4 m² presentation area, AUMA fee
Stand construction: wooden column (for up to two exhibitors each), carpet
Graphics: logo image (45 cm x 100 cm)
Furnishings: 1 bar table, 2 bar stools, brochure rack, 2 suspended vases incl. plants
Utilities: 43” screen, incl. wall mount and cabling, LED lighting, triple power socket, electrical connection (3 kW, 230 V) incl. consumption
Storage space usage (inside the trade fair stand ‘tower’ incl. coat hooks and shelving)
Stand cleaning, nighttime stand security, fixed waste-disposal fee, 3 exhibitor passes

Included marketing services

Mandatory communication contribution for an extensive exhibitor entry in automatica media
Unlimited number of day ticket vouchers for your customers
Presentation slot(s) at the Speakers‘ Corner
Advertising on the FV R+A home page
Advertising for the Connected Machines special show by automatica

Connectivity Exhibitor Logo Package—EUR 500