About this expo
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN is an international trade fair for joining, cutting, and surfacing technology, organized by Messe Essen GmbH in Essen, Germany. The 2025 edition was held at Messe Essen and brought together 834 exhibitors, 37,000 visitors, and representatives from 40 countries over an exhibition area exceeding 110,000 square meters.
The exhibition covers three core technology areas: joining technology, cutting technology, and surfacing technology. It also encompasses welding, joining, cutting, digitalization, and surface technology products and services. The 2025 edition featured a Future Hub in Hall 7, which focused on digitalization, automation, and sustainability. The guiding theme for the 2029 edition is 'Showtime for Innovation,' with an emphasis on digitalization and sustainability.
The event targets experts and top decision-makers in the joining, cutting, and surfacing technology industry. Exhibitors have access to business matchmaking and networking programs, including pre-event matchmaking, advanced matchmaking algorithms, intelligent recommendations, and personalized scheduling. The next edition is scheduled from September 17 to September 21, 2029.
Highlights
5 items- The 2025 edition at Messe Essen had 834 exhibitors, 37,000 visitors, and 40 countries represented over 110,000+ sqm
- Organized by Messe Essen GmbH in Essen, Germany
- The exhibition covers joining, cutting, and surfacing technology
- The 2025 Future Hub in Hall 7 focused on digitalization, automation, and sustainability
- The next edition (September 17–21, 2029) carries the theme 'Showtime for Innovation'
FAQ
5 questionsWhat is SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN?+
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN is an international trade fair for joining, cutting, and surfacing technology, organized by Messe Essen GmbH in Essen, Germany.
What were the key figures for the 2025 edition?+
The 2025 edition had 834 exhibitors, 37,000 visitors, and representatives from 40 countries, held over an exhibition area exceeding 110,000 sqm at Messe Essen.
What is the theme for the 2029 edition?+
The 2029 edition carries the theme 'Showtime for Innovation,' with a focus on digitalization and sustainability.
What technologies does the exhibition cover?+
The exhibition covers joining technology, cutting technology, and surfacing technology, including welding, cutting, digitalization, and surface technology products and services.
When and where is the next edition?+
The next edition is scheduled at Messe Essen, Essen, Germany, from September 17 to September 21, 2029.