This year's exhibition and conference closed at 5pm yesterday (29 November) after three successful days. There were 1,321 exhibitors (2006: 1,203) and more than 45,900 visitors (2006: 43,891). The event is contained within ten exhibition halls with an exhibition space of 87,900 sqm (2006: 77,500 sqm).
SPS/IPC/DRIVES is well-known as an place where exhibitors can offer real solutions to automation problems. This makes it one of the most interesting events for the industry and the quality and number of leads was once again described as 'outstanding'.
A detailed final report will be published in February 2008, once all data has been analysed.
SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2008 will take place at the exhibition centre in Nuremberg from 25 - 27 November 2008.