ENGLISH APRIL 2006 HANNOVER GERMANY

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1 GET NEW TECHNOLOGY FIRST APRIL 2006 HANNOVER GERMANY ENGLISH KEY THEMES IN 2006: INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION PLUS ROBOTICS WORLD ENERGY PLUS WORLD ENERGY DIALOGUE PARTNER COUNTRY INDIA

2 GET NEW TECHNOLOGY FIRST Better, faster, more effective: to survive and prosper in the face of global competition companies need to constantly maintain and improve their performance potential. Leading-edge technology plays a pivotal role in corporate competitiveness. HANNOVER MESSE is the ideal place to obtain the latest industrial know-how. Established almost sixty years ago, the Hannover Fair today ranks as the leading international showplace for industrial technologies, materials and product ideas. the visitor experience complete value chains and swap information with experts from a complete spectrum of industrial sectors. In 2006, HANNOVER MESSE will once again open up new economic and technological perspectives. For example, the Partner Country presentation will feature India a booming market and a driving force behind technical progress. Over the years the focus has shifted from stand-alone components to end-to-end solutions. Technical innovation is one key element in the success of HANNOVER MESSE. Another is its sharp focus on the creative application of existing knowledge. Only at Hannover can

3 LEADING INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS 4 SPECIAL DISPLAYS 10 PROGRAM OF EVENTS 20 INDUSTRY AND FOCUS DAYS 36 INTERNET AND REGISTRATION 38 SERVICES FOR VISITORS 40 HALL PLAN

4 TEN LEADING INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS AT A GLANCE Only HANNOVER MESSE presents ten specialist international trade shows at one place and at one time. This unique line-up mirrors the interaction and integration of different industrial technologies and applications live and at a central venue. The portfolio is structured as follows: process, factory and building automation; energy technology; subcontracting and outsourcing; industrial software and services; microtechnology and nanotechnology; research & development. Further information about the ten trade shows that make up HANNOVER MESSE 2006 is provided in the following pages. INTERKAMA + Leading Trade Fair for Process Automation FACTORY AUTOMATION Leading Trade Fair for Production Automation Regardless of which challenges your company faces, INTERKAMA + offers the perfect answer when it comes to automation. By spending just one day at INTERKAMA + you can gain an insight into current and future technological trends and thus establish a decisive lead over the competition. Among other issues, INTERKAMA + puts the spotlight on industrial communication and presents a complete array of components, bus systems, wireless applications and security products. Nowhere else can you experience such a comprehensive range of product offerings. Automation (total): 1,300 exhibitors from 30 countries Halls 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15 Factory Automation is your chance to establish close contacts with suppliers as well as with users of automation technology from throughout industry. All the big names in factory automation will be represented at the show, where they will stage an action-packed program of product demonstrations, forums and discussions. There s no better place to gather information and exchange ideas. In terms of content, Factory Automation reflects the growing convergence of IT and automation technology. This year, the focus will be on industrial communication, automation IT, industrial networks, IT security, wireless communication, image processing, sensors, safety, assembly, handling, and robot applications. Automation (total): 1,300 exhibitors from 30 countries Halls 8, 9, 11, 14, 15,

5 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AUTOMATION International Trade Fair for Integrated Industrial and Building Automation Systems Industrial Building Automation is the only trade show worldwide that centres on the integration of production automation and building automation. In many industrial sectors such a networked approach delivers key advantages for example, whenever highly sensitive surfaces or hygiene-critical products are involved. This year special emphasis will be placed on refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning systems for protected production facilities. In this context the special presentation Clean Production will be a real goldmine of useful information. ENERGY Leading Trade Fair for Renewable and Conventional Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Utility Management Energy will be a burning issue at HANNOVER MESSE This high-profile event covers a complete spectrum renewable and conventional energy generation, transmission and distribution, plus energy management. Take this unique opportunity to tune into the latest industrial energy trends. Benefit from the innovations on show in Hannover. Extend your business contacts. And explore the scope for reducing energy costs. 200 exhibitors from 10 countries Hall exhibitors from 39 countries Halls PIPELINE TECHNOLOGY International Trade Fair for Pipeline Technology and Network Management This year, HANNOVER MESSE will feature a new international platform dedicated specifically to pipeline technology. Only in Hannover can you obtain a comprehensive overview of all the latest products and innovations for the transport and distribution of liquid, gaseous and solid media. The entire value chain will be on display from planning and installation to operation and maintenance. Make the most of this chance to find out more about potential pipeline applications and enter into a productive dialogue with experts from all over the globe. SUBCONTRACTING Leading Trade Fair for Subcontracting Services, Materials, Components and Systems for Mechanical Engineering, the Automotive Industry and Plant Engineering Subcontracting at HANNOVER MESSE 2006 presents a detailed picture of the all-important component supply and outsourcing markets. The show paves the way for the perfect interplay between manufacturers and external component suppliers. A not-to-be-missed opportunity to extend your business contacts, monitor the competition and get to grips (literally) with the latest materials and machining methods. 80 exhibitors from 10 countries Hall 6 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries Halls

6 DIGITAL FACTORY Leading Trade Fair for Integrated Processes and IT Solutions Digital Factory is the premier international platform for IT-based development and production processes. Here in Hannover you ll be ideally placed to identify sophisticated software applications for product development, production, quality assurance, logistics and after-sales service applications that will give your company a decisive competitive edge. In addition, Digital Factory ties in directly with the other shows under the HANNOVER MESSE umbrella above all Factory Automation and INTERKAMA +. This generates synergy effects that no stand-alone trade fair can possibly offer. INDUSTRIAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SERVICES Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Services, Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Industrial Facility Management is the first trade show anywhere in the world that concentrates exclusively on the growing industrial services market everything from service controlling to knowledge management and new business models. This is your chance to discover the potential for making dramatic cost cuts for example, by outsourcing your plant maintenance activities. The spotlight will also be on facility management, cleaning, waste disposal and production safety issues. 250 exhibitors from 10 countries Halls 15, exhibitors from 5 countries Hall 13 MICROTECHNOLOGY Leading Trade Fair for Applied Microsystems Technology and Nanotechnology RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY Innovations Market for Research and Technology MicroTechnology ranks as the world s leading forum for applied microsystems, nanotechnology and lasers. These technologies play a key role in analytics (e.g. in the chemical industry) and in consumer electronics. At MicroTechnology you ll find a uniquely comprehensive array of products, applications and hands-on expertise relating to the integration of micro and nano systems into other areas of technology. The close proximity of MicroTechnology to the other flagship shows at HANNOVER MESSE will prepare the ground for an intensive interdisciplinary dialogue. The function of Research & Technology is to build bridges between science and industry. Both sides profit enormously from this process. Innovators, researchers and members of the business community join forces here in order to seek out new applications for the research findings generated by universities and research institutes. This year the emphasis will be on bionics i.e. high-tech applications modelled on natural phenomena. A further key theme will be superconducting and its applications (e.g. in powerful and energy-efficient electromagnets). 200 exhibitors from 10 countries Halls 14, exhibitors from 20 countries Hall

7 SPECIAL DISPLAYS FOR MORE KNOW-HOW HANNOVER MESSE 2006 will be accompanied by an extensive program of supporting events and forums. In all cases the goal is to foster a close dialogue between different sectors of industry

8 SPECIAL DISPLAYS PARTNER COUNTRY INDIA An excellent opportunity to forge new business relationships, establish collaborative ventures and negotiate sales contracts: In Hall 6, a group of leading Indian enterprises will demonstrate their capabilities in the industrial sectors featured at HANNOVER MESSE. They will be joined by representatives of the various Indian provinces, who will outline the wide-ranging opportunities for procurement, sales and inward investment. This will be augmented by an extensive program of conferences, congresses, forums, political meetings and cultural events. GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM SOURCING COOPERATION INVESTMENT Contacts and concepts for initiating and extending international business activities: Located in Hall 6, the GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM blends together the elements of an exhibition, lecture forum, cooperation exchange and matchmaking event. An impressive line-up of national government agencies, banks, industrial parks, certification organizations and service providers will be in attendance in order to offer information and advice. In addition, the program of lectures and conferences will tell you how to manage international business projects in some of the world s most interesting target markets. COOPERATION EXCHANGE + b2fair MATCHMAKING EVENT Qualified contacts, effective appointment scheduling, optimum results from your visit to HANNOVER MESSE 2006: We bring together the right business partners you reap the benefits in terms of new business contacts tailored to your specific requirements. The b2fair Matchmaking Event is the ideal way for visitors and exhibitors to prepare their visit to Hannover. This event has been organized within the framework of the project b2fair European Business Cooperation of the European Commission in association with the Euro Info Centres (EIC) in Stuttgart, Luxemburg and throughout Europe. Further information is available at Hall 6 Further information is available at and

9 SPECIAL DISPLAYS JOB & CAREER MARKET 2006 Under the programmatic title Fishing for Competence leading industrial companies will be organizing a special recruitment drive in Hall 2. Top managers, professionals, young professionals, career starters and students will have the chance to find out about job openings, training places and internships. Key features of the Job & Career Market: Direct contacts with the HR managers of numerous countries Personal careers advice JOB Board Print and online job offers Extensive online job market organized by VDI nachrichten ( Lectures within the framework of the VDI business talks Hall 2 GO FOR HIGH TECH Today s younger generation will be responsible for tomorrow s innovations. Against this background GO FOR HIGH TECH at HANNOVER MESSE aims to inform young people about the many opportunities for job training and university-level education. The program will also include guided tours of the HANNOVER MESSE trade shows with the goal of awakening a fascination for high-tech careers. Hall

10 SPECIAL DISPLAYS TECH TRANSFER Gateway2Innovation At tech transfer Gateway2Innovation young entrepreneurs and creative minds at universities and research organizations can discover how to realize and market innovative products. An impressive range of exhibits will illustrate the tech transfer process from beginning to end. Various experts will be on hand to inform visitors about finance, patents, business start-ups and the efficient deployment of technology databases. This will be augmented by a series of lectures and panel discussions organized by the tech transfer partners. Hall 2 WOMENPOWER Consisting of lectures, panel discussions and workshops, this special congress will examine the current situation and future perspectives of women in technical and non-technical professions. Leading personalities from the business and academic communities will describe model concepts designed to promote equal opportunities and help women to reconcile their private and professional commitments. In addition, a special forum will inform female professionals about the scope for selfemployment and for starting their own businesses

11 SPECIAL DISPLAYS HERMES AWARD For the third year in succession Deutsche Messe AG will be presenting the HERMES AWARD (worth a total of 100,000 euros) in recognition of outstanding technical excellence. To qualify for the award, the products must be on display for the first time at HANNOVER MESSE and must have already stood the test of industrial practice. The products must also be extremely innovative in terms of technical and economic criteria. The winner and the other nominated products will be on show at the HERMES AWARD stand in Hall 2 (part of the tech transfer Gateway 2Innovation group presentation). Hall 2 WORLD ENERGY DIALOGUE Energy is very much at the forefront of the current economic debate. Against this background the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, the German Industry Federation (BDI) and Deutsche Messe AG have decided to hold a high-level summit meeting during HANNOVER MESSE The World Energy Dialogue will bring together high-ranking business professionals, politicians and energy experts from all over the world. Key issues will be how to safeguard future energy supplies and how to integrate renewable and conventional resources into the overall energy mix

12 PROGRAM OF EVENTS THE WORLD S BIGGEST FORUM ON THE FUTURE As in previous years, HANNOVER MESSE 2006 features a full supporting program of workshops, forums and congresses, with speakers from the international business community, government agencies and scientific institutions. Unless otherwise indicated, all events run for the full duration of the Fair. Detailed information can be found at INTERKAMA PARTNER COUNTRY + INDIA Indo-German Business Summit*/** The Asian-Pacific Committee of German Industry (APA) brings together business leaders and senior politicians for this economic summit in order to discuss key trends in Germany s business relations with the fast-growing Indian market. Those expected to attend include Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and India s premier Dr. Manmohan Singh. GLOBAL BUSINESS DAYS Global Business Forum Conference and lecture forum Hall 6 Practical ideas and know-how for managing international industrial projects and gaining access to the world s most lucrative markets. Global Business Forum Cooperation Exchange + b2fair Matchmaking-Event Hall 6 Managing Global Expansion Industry Partner Turkey* rd Lower Saxony Foreign Trade Conference NORD/LB Forum*/** The key matchmaking platform at HANNOVER MESSE is designed to promote international business contacts. Based on their indicated requirements, exhibitors and visitors can receive profiles of potential partners together with provisional appointments to meet potential partners for talks at the show. Financing of complex international industrial projects, organization of global supply chains and production alliances, risk assessment and management, control and transparency in international payments, international CRM these are the challenges posed by globalization, and these are the subject of the Global Business Conference. Target group: business managers and finance officers responsible for the financing and cost management of foreign investments and projects. The Turkish economy is growing fast, making the country an important base not only for opening up new markets throughout the region, but also for establishing a local manufacturing presence. Organized in association with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, the Global Business Conference investigates the new opportunities for procurement, cooperation and investment created by the start of negotiations for Turkey s EU membership. Economic cooperation between Germany and the Gulf States: the outlook for industrial development, investment and technology transfer *Advance registration required **Participation fee 20 21

13 GLOBAL BUSINESS DAYS Suzhou Business Symposium* th Romanian Business Conference* Conference Area/Hall German-Japanese Business Symposium* How can Europe create more jobs?* Conference Area/Hall Suzhou a modern industrial city in the making. Presentation by the city of Suzhou, a major centre for China s booming business economy with first-hand reports from German companies with a local presence in Suzhou. Afterwards there will be an opportunity to learn about investment opportunities in Suzhou in one-to-one talks with local officials and business figures. Romania a dependable partner for business cooperation and investment. The changing face of Romanian industry en route to EU membership, with the emphasis on opportunities for German companies in Romania and first-hand information about the legal, fiscal and investment-related aspects of doing business in Romania. Germany and Japan as economic partners opportunities and challenges for the future. Contributions from leading representatives of German and Japanese industry and government, plus first-hand reports from businessmen in both countries, highlight the opportunities and challenges for successful German-Japanese collaboration in key industrial sectors. Labour market policy and international cooperation within the EU. An international debate with statements from business leaders and senior political figures. An event organized by the EU Commission and the Lower Saxony State Chancellery/Lower Saxony European Information Centre (EIC) in association with the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs. CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING Job & Career Market Hall 2 European Engineers Forum* Conference Area/Hall WomenPower 2006*/** GO FOR HIGH TECH Exhibition Grounds Fishing for competence: The Job & Career Market in Hall 2 is the central platform and one-stop source of information for everyone interested in active career development. Engineering Careers in Europe Promoting Pan-European Engineer Mobility. What are the opportunities and challenges facing engineers who opt to pursue an international career? And how can the European Year of Mobility 2006 help their cause? Presentations by the EU Commission and internationally active technology companies and engineers, the launch of the Professional Card for engineers, and a chance to network informally over brunch. Congress on the theme New forms of work for the future for women (and men). Fascinating insights into new working patterns and practices, work-life balance, business start-up forum with Plug&Work for Women (a competition for budding women entrepreneurs), lectures, workshops, networking opportunities. GO FOR HIGH TECH, Germany s biggest event for school-leavers, is a joint venture by Deutsche Messe AG, the exhibitors at HANNOVER MESSE and leading German industry associations. The aim is to assist young people looking for a career with real future potential. Guided tours for school parties will be available at the show, organized in collaboration with exhibiting companies, and taking in numerous exhibitor stands on the way. Admission on the Friday of the show costs only 2.00 for schoolchildren and students. More information at *Advance registration required **Participation fee 22 23

14 INTERKAMA + INTERKAMA + Forum Hall 7 Benchmark Study*/** Secure Automation Hall 7 Wireless Automation Hall 7 Engineering & Services Hall 7 Highlights of global process automation: Senior international figures will give talks on industrial communication, production excellence, field devices, components, engineering, servicing and maintenance, services, applications and architecture, safety and security. Operative excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. The symposium presents the relevant data from the study and hosts a discussion, based on these data, of the future of pharmaceutical production in Germany and Europe. Participants: representatives from pharmaceutical companies with active research programs and companies that manufacture generics and contract orders; spokespersons for German and European government agencies and regulatory bodies; and Germany s Ministers for Health and Economic Affairs. Security in industrial communication: Security in industrial communication is one of the biggest challenges facing automation specialists today. Suppliers of practical applications will be presenting their products and solutions at the Speaker s Corner. Wireless communication in industrial automation: For affordable and dependable communications, wireless links are now a must in industrial automation as in other fields. The display category Wireless Automation brings together products and solutions from suppliers worldwide. Services for the process industry, covering the full production cycle from planning and installation, servicing and maintenance to waste disposal. FACTORY AUTOMATION Factory Automation Forum Hall 15 Automation Live Hall 17 Robotic Applications Center Hall 17 Robotics Academy*/** Hall 17 Current trends and advances in knowledge for the automation industry today and tomorrow: Experts from various trade associations report on current developments and findings in automation research and industrial practice. New solutions for the automotive industry: Staged in cooperation with Volkswagen AG, the special display Automation Live presents the key planning and production stages in car manufacturing, using Volkswagen s new Eos convertible as an example. The robot applications on display here are also directly relevant to other sectors of industry. The Robotic Applications Center provides a platform for software companies and robot manufacturers to showcase the latest and most advanced automation systems in innovative areas of application. Here you will find solutions for the food industry as well as the logistics, packaging, pharmaceuticals and chemicals sectors. A supplementary display entitled Vision Sensors features the work of companies in this specialist field. Training in robotics live at the show. Putting theory into practice training centres teach visitors the basics of robotics. A course of study in automation technology takes 4 years at college or 6 hours at the Robotics Academy! Automation Applications Clinic Hall 17 *Advance registration required **Participation fee Customized advice from a team of consulting engineers. Expert advice on automation solutions for every branch of industry is available from engineers at the Centre for Production Engineering at the University of Hannover

15 FACTORY AUTOMATION VDMA group presentation Applied Automation Hall 17 The Future of Automation Hall 11 ZVEI Automation Forum Hall 9 Automation solutions for the mechanical and plant engineering sector (Applied Automation). Competent partners show how ideas and projects can be successfully implemented in collaboration with industrial users. Industrial Communication of Today and Tomorrow. Safety, Security or Motion Control: INTERBUS and PROFIBUS demonstrate that Ethernet-based industrial communication using the PROFINET protocol delivers everything that users require. Experts from ZVEI will be reporting on current market-related and technical issues in automation. Users of automation technology in the manufacturing and process industries, as well as in the energy and utility-supply sectors, can talk directly to leading business and scientific experts and practitioners. AMA Centre for Sensor Technology, Measuring and Testing Systems Hall 8 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AUTOMATION A unique concentration of solutions for monitoring, measuring and testing in process and machine automation, automotive and medical equipment production, energy generation and distribution, building automation with coverage of all the relevant basic technologies. Clean Production Forum Hall 11 Industrial Building Automation Forum Hall 11 Production of critical industrial components under clean-room conditions. Solutions presented in conjunction with the Industrial Building Automation Forum. Intelligent industrial buildings. Options, opportunities and solutions for the integration of process and building automation: bus systems, IT solutions, energy management and visualization. ENERGY World Energy Dialogue*/** Group Exhibit Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Hall 13 CETEX Conference*/** CETEX Exhibit Clean Mobility Technology Hall 13 AL-INVEST Business Symposium* This top-level dialogue between business leaders, politicians and energy experts from all over the world takes the form of nine parallel discussion forums, where the key technological, economic and environmental trends in the global energy system will be debated and concrete proposals elaborated. The most important exhibition worldwide for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry: 100 exhibitors from 25 countries will be presenting their technologies, products and services. At the same time an interesting and varied forum program offers additional sources of information for visiting professionals. CETEX The Sky is the Limit for Clean Mobility Trade. Featured for the first time at a leading global exhibition of industrial technology.representatives from the international business world, government agencies and the finance industry will be discussing the urgently needed introduction of clean mobility technologies for airport and aviation infrastructure. CETEX Move Clean, Trade Smart. Clean technologies for airport and aviation infrastructure a timely contribution to the current debate about energy-efficient mobility solutions will be presented for the first time at the CETEX stand. Energy Solutions for Latin America. Matchmaking event for European and Latin American companies, and a highly effective platform for making new business contacts in Latin America. *Advance registration required **Participation fee 26 27

16 ENERGY enercity Energy Dialogue 2006* Conference Area/Hall Energy Forum Life Needs Power Hall 13 International Conference: Hydrogen & Fuel Cells*/** International Conference: Biomass in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Renewable Energy Finance Conference*/** A program to accompany the World Energy Dialogue. Hannover s Department of Works will be presenting the enercity Energy Dialogue The theme of the second enercity Energy Dialogue is Corporate social responsibility in the energy supply industry: balancing commercial objectives with social responsibility. Life Needs Power prospects for energy use : Manufacturers, users, scientists and politicians will discuss practical solutions that will shape the market in future. International decision-makers and key figures report on the current state of the industry. The Conference affords an overview of Worldwide developments in hydrogen and fuel cells on their way to commercialization. The efficient use of biomass in combined heat and power stations in the EU: Representatives of industry, government and the scientific community in several EU member states will compare notes, report on the future potential of biomass and draft recommendations to the politicians for promoting wider acceptance of the technology. Financing growth in international markets for renewable energy. This annual industry summit brings together suppliers of renewable energy with international financial investors in order to learn about the latest developments, deals and financing models designed to assist companies that wish to expand into foreign markets. The program covers outside financing, mezzanine financing, self-financing, financing with risk capital, leasing models and other innovative financing options. CLEAN ENERGY theme park Hall 13 HUSUMWIND HANNOVER Hall 13 Export Forum for Renewable Energy Hall 13 ZVEI Contracting Forum Hall 13 The whole world of renewable energy in one place. Manufacturers and suppliers, industry associations and institutions present their products, processes, technologies and applications for solar and wind power, hydroelectric power, biomass/biogas and geothermal energy. Two powerful partners in alliance. The wind power community showcases its achievements in the context of the global energy market. Plant operators, project planners, suppliers and industry associations will present their contributions to the energy mix of the future before an international audience that includes industry and commerce, utility operators and the public sector, along with senior delegations from business and government. Getting the inside story on renewable energy exports: Industry players and energy experts will talk about the legal and political operating environment in different countries and give a detailed insight into current market trends, challenges and opportunities. Contracting professionals offer branch-specific solutions for industry, commerce and local authorities: The ZVEI Contracting Forum presents the latest trends and developments in energy engineering from contracting via energy supply and planning to final realization. *Advance registration required **Participation fee 28 29

17 PIPELINE TECHNOLOGY 2 nd German-Arabian Water Conference*/** Please note: Conference takes place before start of HANNOVER MESSE. Pipeline Technology Forum Hall 6 Pipeline Technology Conference*/** Energy Africa*/** GARWA The German-Arabian Water Conference is taking place for the second time. As well as affording a broad insight into the business opportunities offered by the water industry in the Arabian countries and Gulf States, this event is also designed to promote scientific exchange. This symbiosis of science and commerce underlines the sustainability of German know-how and German technology. A down-to-earth look at the latest developments in pipeline technology. A different theme will be highlighted on each day of the show in association with selected engineering partners. These will relate to the planning, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of pipelines for the transport, distribution and discharge of raw materials. Transportation, Distribution and Sewer Networks a Gateway to New Market Opportunities. The first-ever combined presentation of all pipeline-based transport and distribution systems (water, sewage, gas, oil, district heating, usw.) ensures built-in synergies and opens up new perspectives for the control and optimization of networks based on research findings and past experience in the field. Co-operation in production, supply and services for the oil & gas industry in Africa. Senior African and German delegates will present a picture of current developments in Africa s energy industry and the resulting business opportunities for German companies. SUBCONTRACTING gegossene Technik Hall 3 BME Buyers Forum Hall 3 Automotive Materials Forum Hall 4 WeP WertschöpfungsPartner ContiTech Hall 5 Innovations Centre ENGINEERING MATERIALS Hall 5 From design and development to end product the castings industry shows off the full range of its capabilities as a high-tech engineering partner. The premier source of information for all professionals working in purchasing and logistics. This BME-sponsored event provides a unique opportunity to learn about current trends, innovations and process solutions at every stage of the supply chain. Lightweight construction in the automotive industry from start to finish. The trade paper Automotive Materials presents the complete processing chain for lightweight automotive construction, viewed from a materials perspective. New for 2006: in-depth coverage of a selected theme for each day of the show, including Solid Forging, New materials, The castings industry and many more besides. Delivering the goods: subproducts and the supplier value-added chain. ContiTech and selected partners document the remarkable capabilities of the subcontracting sector. The main focus is on the integrated product- and service-oriented supply chain from raw material to logistical service delivery. The top industry gathering for materials specialists and production engineers. All the latest trends and manufacturing solutions in raw materials, plastics, composite and hybrid materials, special materials and alloys, plus state-of-the-art techniques for materials testing and damage analysis. *Advance registration required **Participation fee 30 31

18 SUBCONTRACTING Materials Forum Hall 5 MATERIAL TRENDS Hall 5 As the official discussion forum for the Innovations Centre ENGINEERING MATERIALS, the Materials Forum is the discussion platform of choice for engineering professionals working at the cutting edge of materials development. Industrial engineers and research scientists will be on hand throughout the show to share their knowledge and compare notes. Innovative materials, material applications and processes are a key factor in the development of new or improved products. This presentation provides engineers, architects and designers with practical inspiration to meet the most demanding challenges. DIGITAL FACTORY Digital Factory Marketplace Hall 16 Digital Factory Forum Hall 16 VDMA group presentation Hall 16 Professional advice tailored to the needs of SMEs. At a series of four market stalls focusing on Design, Planning, Production and Services, visitors can get advice on all aspects of industrial software applications. Industry Meets IT. For decision-makers from the SME sector: Using information technology to improve efficiency and productivity and cut costs. The full range of IT-based solutions and services for industry. Here users and company IT officers will find the complete spectrum of systems for the optimization of industrial process chains presented by member firms. INDUSTRIAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SERVICES Facility Management Forum IFMA Industrial Workplace Hall 13 Skills Centre for Facility Management Hall 13 The whole world of facility management solutions: a wide-ranging program for small and medium-sized industrial companies. Study groups will report on work-in-progress in the areas of organization, planning and implementation, benchmarking and facility maintenance management. Approximately 30% of turnover is tied up in day-to-day facility management (cleaning, etc.), and this is where the greatest potential for savings lies. Find out how you can lower your costs while at the same time improving quality. MICROTECHNOLOGY MicroTechnology Forum Hall 15 IVAM Microtechnology Product Market Hall 15 The search for miniaturized solutions begins and ends here. Experts from all over the world gather here at the MicroTechnology Forum to present product solutions and innovations from all areas of applied micro- and nanotechnology before an audience of interested professionals. Miniaturized systems and components: Leading international companies present the latest trends and products for industrial customers. This is high-tech on a pinhead from microdosing systems to nanorobotics. *Advance registration required **Participation fee 32 33

19 MICROTECHNOLOGY New Materials Hall 15 Laser Technology Hall 14 Microproduction Line Hall 15 Ultra-precision Manufacturing Hall 15 SchauPlatz NANO Hall 15 Focus on new materials: New product applications call for new materials. Specialists demonstrate their know-how from nanocomposites to modern materials for microinjection moulding. State-of-the-art laser applications: Suppliers of laser systems, photonics and optical technologies present the latest fruits of laser research. The Technology and Subcontracting Forum serves as a central focus and meeting-place. And the Technical Breakfast will once again be a major visitor attraction. Companies will demonstrate new solutions for manufacturing and assembly in the world of microproduction: automated stent production line, high-tech solutions delivering nano-precision for specific production tasks, modular manufacturing system welcome to the miniaturized factory. See them live the latest innovations in microsystems technology. Once again this special display co-sponsored by the NCG focuses on the potential for adding value through micro-tooling and mould-making, thus giving SMEs in particular a useful model which they can then apply to their own production situation. This is essentially a B2B platform for nanotechnology know-how, where manufacturers, scientific institutes and national delegations present products and solutions ripe for commercial production. The many areas of application include the life sciences, industrial tooling, electronics, materials and surface finishes. RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY tech transfer Gateway2Innovation Hall 2 Bionics Nature s own engineering office Hall 2 Human-Machine Interaction Hall 2 SuperConductingCity Hall 2 VDI Business Talks Hall 2 Night of Innovations Hall *Advance registration required **Participation fee Development engineers come here in search of commercial partners to help them turn their product ideas into reality. tech transfer Gateway2Innovation tells visitors and exhibitors all they need to know about transferring technology from the research lab to the production line. Rediscover the opportunities and potential of bionics. Exhibitors from science and industry show how biological principles can be translated into practical industrial applications. Designing technology with humans in mind. With the growing complexity of modern industrial products, the interface between man and machine has come to play an increasingly important role. Getting the design of the user interface right can often make all the difference between a bestselling product and a commercial flop. Key players demonstrate cutting-edge technologies in action. This feature display supplies the answers to all the questions about supraconductors and cryogenics. SuperConductingCity provides a broad overview of the industry-wide potential, including applications in energy technology, mechanical engineering, electronics and sensor systems. Business talks lecture forum with chaired discussion. High-calibre speakers will give daily talks on the new technologies, with the emphasis once again on career opportunities. A lively get-together, where business meets science. On the Monday of the show the usual rules cease to apply, as Hall 2 stays open well into the evening for one-to-one business talks. The exhibitors in Hall 2 will be putting on a varied and entertaining program guaranteed to get you in the best of spirits

20 INDUSTRY AND FOCUS DAYS On selected days of the show attention will be focused on specific industries or visitor groups: Industry Days: Mechanical and Plant Engineering Automotive and Component Supply Industry Oil and Gas Industry Food and Semi-Luxury Goods Electrical Engineering/Electronics Focus Days: European Engineers Day Buyers Day SMEs Day From the end of February you ll be able to select and manage the events and highlights that interest you by going to and searching by target group and/or industry sector. We will also keep you regularly updated on the latest additions to the program for the Industry and Focus Days at and the same applies, of course, to the whole of the supporting program for HANNOVER MESSE. CORPORATE LECTURES Get the facts straight from the experts, as senior figures from exhibiting companies talk about strategies, technological trends, new product developments and business investments. Here you ll have access to information that goes far beyond anything that can be learned from a conventional product presentation on the exhibition floor. All lectures will be delivered in the Convention Center. A complete listing of lecture titles is available online as from February 2006 at

21 INTERNET AND REGISTRATION ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED AT ANY TIME Our website is a mine of useful information relating to the world s biggest technology event. Use this service to find out more about exhibitors, products, business sectors, conferences, admission charges, travel arrangements, etc. In addition the site contains interesting tips about things to do in and around Hannover. THE SMART ALTERNATIVE: ONLINE REGISTRATION If you register online in advance of HANNOVER MESSE 2006 you ll receive the following benefits: Access to the practical online trade fair planner Individual management of event dates Online arrangement of meetings with exhibitors

22 SERVICES FOR VISITORS WELCOME TO HANNOVER! We want you to feel at home. For this reason we have compiled a special Hannover Guide with information about restaurants, nightlife, cultural attractions, sightseeing, evening events, etc. This guide can be ordered free of charge from Visitor Services, Brochure Order Form AT YOUR SERVICE Make use of our special expertise in order to make your visit as effective and convenient as possible: info@travel2fairs.com Tel / Hotels, private accommodation, apartments Flights and package deals, including overnight accommodation Helicopter and aircraft charters Shuttle service, supporting programs, baggage service HLX flight packages YOUR DIRECT ROUTE TO THE SHOW To find out which trains take you directly to Hannover Messe/Laatzen station simply go to the website VISITORS LOUNGE Open exclusively to registered visitors, the lounge provides the ideal venue for business negotiations in a relaxed atmosphere: Information Center (IC), Room 32 LOCAL TRANSPORT Airport: Hannover Messe/Laatzen station: S-Bahn service 6; minutes. Airport: Central Station ( Hauptbahnhof ): S-Bahn service 5; 16 minutes. Central Station ( Hauptbahnhof ): Messe Nord: tram services 8/18/E; 18 minutes. City centre: Messe Ost: tram services 6/16; 23 minutes. Further information:

23 SERVICES FOR VISITORS ADMISSION PRICES One-day ticket (advance sales): One-day ticket (at the ticket office): Five-day ticket (advance sales): Five-day ticket (at the ticket office): One-day ticket for school pupils/students/persons doing military service or compulsory community service: Special ticket for GO FOR HIGH TECH on 28 April (Proof of status must be provided.) ADVANCE TICKET SALES Internet service fast & easy ( Hotline / (12 ct./min.) Fax / Tickets are also available at the ÜSTRA ticket offices, as well as from the foreign representatives of Deutsche Messe AG.

24 HALL PLAN INTERKAMA + Leading Trade Fair for Process Automation (Halls 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15) FACTORY AUTOMATION Leading Trade Fair for Production Automation (Halls 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17) INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AUTOMATION International Trade Fair for Integrated Industrial and Building Automation Systems (Hall 11) ENERGY Leading Trade Fair for Renewable and Conventional Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Utility Management (Halls 11 13) PIPELINE TECHNOLOGY International Trade Fair for Pipeline Technology and Network Management (Hall 6) SUBCONTRACTING Leading Trade Fair for Subcontracting Services, Materials, Components and Systems for Mechanical Engineering, the Automotive Industry and Plant Engineering (Halls 3 6) DIGITAL FACTORY Leading Trade Fair for Integrated Processes and IT Solutions (Halls 15, 16) INDUSTRIAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SERVICES Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Services, Maintenance and Condition Monitoring (Hall 13) MICROTECHNOLOGY Leading Trade Fair for Applied Microsystems Technology and Nanotechnology (Halls 14, 15) RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY Innovations Market for Research and Technology (Hall 2)

25 Status as of 01/2006 Subject to change The new trade show PROMOTION WORLD, the International Trade Fair for Promotional Products and Incentives, is taking place at the same time as HANNOVER MESSE.

26 COMBINED TRAVEL AND ADMISSION TICKETS Admission tickets will entitle you to free travel (second class only) in the greater Hannover region ( GHV ) on the day of your visit. For further information go to ADVANCE CATALOGUE SALES Price: 25 (excl. postage & packaging) Catalogues are available approx. one week before HANNOVER MESSE 2006 from: Lettershop Brendler GmbH, Magdeburger Str. 6, Laatzen/Germany, Fax: / , messe@lettershop-brendler.com Online catalogue orders: All prices include VAT. DURATION/OPENING HOURS Monday, 24 April 2006 to Friday, 28 April 2006 Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m p.m

27 RECOMMENDED BY: Deutsche Messe AG Messegelände Hannover/Germany Tel /89-0 Fax / GB Printed in Germany 01/2006