Successful industrial trade fairs attract numerous visitors

(Source: Messe Luzern AG)

After two successful trade fair days, the AM Expo and Swiss Medtech Expo concluded today, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Lucerne Fairgrounds. The interest in both trade fairs was very high: 3,600 visitors attended on site. The organizers are very pleased.

The AM Expo and Swiss Medtech Expo successfully came to an end today, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. 250 exhibitors showcased innovative products and services from additive manufacturing and medical technology to 3,600 visitors over two days. Compared to the previous event, there was an increase in both exhibitor and visitor numbers. Accordingly, the conclusion from the fair director Sara Bussmann is very positive: "We are very satisfied with the development of both fairs and are pleased with the great interest. We also welcomed many visitors from neighboring countries." The fairs provided an ideal platform for knowledge exchange and enabled numerous networking opportunities, from which both exhibitors and visitors could benefit. "You can feel how important trade fairs are for the industry. The AM Expo and Swiss Medtech Expo were the meeting points to exchange ideas, gather information, and get inspired," says Sara Bussmann.

High visitor quality and good conversations

Exhibitors also expressed their satisfaction with the two days of the fair. "As an exhibitor, you feel extremely comfortable and can benefit from a high-quality professional audience. The topics and trends that concern us are ideally addressed at the Swiss Medtech Expo," says Dr. Bernd Block, Industry Manager Medical Technology at Trumpf Laser and System Technology GmbH. Reshat Mahmudi from Sintratec AG also gives a positive summary: "We were able to have many good conversations with representatives from various industries who want to learn about 3D printing. This led to very exciting exchanges. We are very satisfied with our presence."

Digital opportunities generate great interest

In addition to the booths at the fair, exhibitors also presented contributions on the two fair websites about innovations, products, and services. 8,500 people informed themselves online about the exhibitors' offerings before and during the fair. "Exhibitors could showcase what they have to offer at the fair through their online presence and attract visitors to their booths. Both exhibitors and visitors benefited from an efficient fair experience," explains Sara Bussmann. Even after the two fairs, interested parties can continue to learn about current developments in additive manufacturing and medical technology. Exciting content is continuously published on the digital platforms "Additively" and "Medtech.plus" — 365 days a year.

The next AM Expo and Swiss Medtech Expo will take place from September 16 to 17, 2025.