The machine vision industry is seeing dynamic development while continuing to increase in importance. As a result, the outlook for ­Vision 2022 is promising and expectations are high. We are delighted to welcome industry players to Stuttgart for the 30th iteration of the world’s leading trade fair for machine vision”, says Roland Bleinroth, President of Messe Stuttgart.

Anne Wendel of the VDMA Machine ­Vision sector group of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association, underlines the development of the machine vision industry: “The robotics and automation industry and in particular the industrial machine vision industry, are experiencing full order books. According to a VDMA market survey, sales in the European machine vision industry increased by 17 percent in 2021. The prognoses for 2022 remain largely ­favorable despite lower expectations due to supply chain disruptions. The VDMA predicts that the German machine vision industry will grow by 5 percent and see sales of 3.2 billion euros. The robotics and automation industry as a whole is expected to see growth of six percent at 14.4 billion euros. This allows us to be optimistic for the upcoming Vision 2022 trade fair.”

Growing Number of Exhibitors

So far, more than 300 companies – already more than last year – have signed up for ­Vision 2022. “The current level of registrations and reservations shows that the industry is enjoying great popularity. Overall, we expect the number of exhibitors to grow by around 25 percent on last year by October,” says Florian Niethammer, Head of Trade Fairs & Events at Messe Stuttgart.

New Companies Bring a Breath of Fresh Air

As well as national and international key players, Messe Stuttgart has the privilege of welcoming many new players this year. Around 17 percent of the companies which have signed up will be attending Vision for the first time in 2022. The rising number of exhibitors is also reflected in the amount of space used for the fair. Every single one of two large halls’ 25,000 square meters will be dedicated to machine vision.

High Number of International Exhibitors

The great international significance of Vision has already been demonstrated by the large proportion of international exhibitors: the percentage of exhibitors from abroad for the 2022 edition is currently at 56 percent, which follows an almost 50/50 ratio of national to international exhibitors in 2021. As a result, the world’s leading trade fair for machine ­vision is returning to a structure that we are familiar with. This year, exhibitors from the US are especially heavily represented, followed by Japan, China, the Netherlands, and Switzer­land. The positive mood of the exhibitors is clear to see.

Vision Start-up World on Track for Growth

After the successful debut of Vision Start-up World last year, the outlook for the second edition could hardly be better. An impressive total of 18 young companies have already registered. This significant level of interest reflects the industry’s dynamic growth.

Another noteworthy development this year is the strong international presence: In addition to German exhibiting companies, numerous international start-ups – including start-ups from India, Israel, Japan, Canada and Latvia – have registered to attend. (Ssch)

Show details Vision 2022

When: October 4 to 6, 9 am to 5 pm daily
Where: Messe Stuttgart, halls 8 and 10
Navigation address: Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart
Parking: P26 (for Entrance West)
Code for free tickets: VISION22INSPECT
Further information:
www.vision-messe.en