Superconductors are materials which below a certain temperature can "freeze" the field of a permanent magnet at a predefined distance and can thus hold it in suspension. Festo, the first supplier of automation technology to investigate this potential, is demonstrating three possible applications: the storage and movement of an object on suspended rollers (SupraCarrier); a suspended rotating conveyor shaft (SupraHelix); and the active, controlled conveyance of a suspended magnetic object carrier from one superconductor automation module to the next (SupraCycle).

The FlexShapeGripper can pick up, gather and set back down several objects with the widest range of shapes in one procedure – without the need for a manual conversion. This is made possible by its water-filled silicone cap, which wraps itself around the items being gripped in a flexible and form-fitting manner.

With the eMotionButterflies, Festo now combines the ultralight construction of artificial insects with coordinated flying behaviour in a collective. In order to replicate their natural role model as closely as possible, the artificial butterflies feature highly integrated on-board electronics. They are able to activate the wings individually with precision and thereby implement the fast movements.

At the Press Conference, Messe Frankfurt’s Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, and Michael Jänecke, Director Brand Management Technical Textiles & Textile Processing, will report on the latest developments at Techtextil, Leading International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens, and Texprocess, Leading International Trade Fair for Processing Textile and Flexible Materials, which will be held at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre from 4 to 7 May 2015. Jürgen Grebe, Corporate Sector Analyst at Commerzbank AG, will then present a Commerzbank report on the technical textiles sector offering a topical overview of the risks and opportunities in the market. Finally, Elgar Straub, Director General, VDMA Garment and Leather Technology, will discuss the current situation in the German leather and garment machinery industry.

At a Press Conference, the Heimtextil managers, Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt and Olaf Schmidt, Vice President, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, will provide an overview of the spectrum of products and subjects covered by the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles. In addition to information about the global and European markets, they will present, inter alia, statistical information about Heimtextil, the concept of the new ‘Theme Park’ trend area, the potential for growth in the field of ‘textile digital printing’, ‘Sustainability Day’ and the ‘Heimtextil goes City’ consumer initiative. The guest speaker is Dr. Uwe Mazura, CEO of the Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry (Gesamtverband t+m), who will offer insights into the figures and themes of the German garment and textile industry. 

Delphi presents innovative CV Technology on next IAA in Hanover  - please join our live broadcast from IAA show , 24 of Sept. 10 a.m. Delphi  will unveil the second generation of its Technology Truck concept highlighting future technologies at the upcoming IAA Commercial Vehicles show being held Sept 25-Oct. 2 in Hannover, Germany (Delphi’s booth is located in Hall 17, Stand No. A04). “Delphi is a leader in developing technology that commercial vehicle drivers expect while helping manufacturers meet current and future global regulations.” said Jeff Owens, Delphi’s chief technology officer. Delphi will demonstrate its ‘Tech Truck’ generation 2 for media and customers during the IAA CV show.

WindEnergy Hamburg, the leading international trade fair for the wind industry, will start on 23 September 2014, with participation of more than 1,200 exhibitors from the onshore and offshore sectors. This first-time event features companies from more than 30 nations presenting their products and services on some 65,000 square metres of exhibition space. The press conference informs about the innovations and highlights at WindEnergy Hamburg and developments in the international industry and in the globally important wind market in Germany. 

Automechanika Frankfurt is the leading international trade fair for the automobile sector and a popular meeting place for representatives of the automobile trade, the parts and accessories business and the entire workshop sector. The complementary programme of events of this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt is more extensive than ever before with 11 workshops for automotive professionals and now in English, too (Galleria 1), special training area (Galleria 0), ‘Sculptures made of vehicle parts’ competition within the framework of the Automechanika Workshop Days, Innovation Award special show, Green Directory, Car Media World (F 10), film coating, 3-D printing, Club Sport Arena (Hall 4 and F 10), Race, Rally and Trial Trucks special show (F 11), Promotional Trucks special show (Agora), daily lecture programme with over 70 speakers (Portalhaus, Hall 9.2, Car Wash City lightweight hall, Hall 10) and Mobility Concepts of the Future (Hall 10).