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A meeting place characterised by positive energy and networking between industry experts - this is how visitors and exhibitors describe Elmia Subcontractor.

27 November 2023 09:06

The challenges of the manufacturing industry were met with confidence and innovation at Elmia Subcontractor

In a world characterised by complex challenges, Elmia Subcontractor creates a significant platform. Here, the manufacturing industry transforms problems into opportunities for a stronger and more sustainable future.

At Elmia, Wesselka Mandowa, CMF Lead Designer at BMW Group Designworks in Los Angeles, will showcase the project inspired by new technologies from the US and Europe.

30 October 2023 12:53

Sustainability and innovation define the future interior design of BMW vehicles

Research, innovation, and moonshot thinking. That's what has led Designworks, A BMW Group Company to open doors to new materials and technologies that will reshape the entire automotive industry. This year, BMW Design is exhibiting at Subcontractor InnoDex and showcasing its concept seats, Infinite Loop and Grown Innovation, two innovative projects working towards promoting sustainability...

27 June 2023 13:57

With a heart of green steel – meet Elmias first ambassador 2023

Sustainability. A word that takes on a deeper meaning when a company really wants to make a difference. For GLS Industries, sustainability is about a genuine and far-reaching commitment. Here, both people and the world around them are at the centre on the journey to achieving a leading position in Europe.

Subcontractor Tech Arena is the next step in your digital journey – whether it’s AI, wireless sensors or the Internet of Things.

15 November 2022 16:39

Subcontractor Tech Arena – the next step in your technology journey

Be inspired by concrete cases, and learn from interesting talks. Subcontractor Tech Arena is the next step in your digital journey – whether it’s AI, wireless sensors or the Internet of Things.

The unique paper battery from Empa - among a host of other innovations - can be seen at Subcontractor InnoDex during Elmia Subcontractor, 15-17 November. Fotographer: Empa

25 October 2022 09:56

The paper battery that makes electronic products environmentally friendly

Ditch your regular AA batteries. Now you can power simple electronic products - in principle - with a plain paper battery. Researchers from Empa in Switzerland have developed an environmentally friendly paper battery that produces electricity only when water is added.

Elmia Subcontractor Tech Arena smart technological solutions

12 October 2022 10:58

Collaboration - the key to smart industry

Today, the manufacturing industry faces a number of major challenges. In the short term, it is about high energy prices, and in the longer term about meeting sustainability targets.

ContiRe.Tex technology from Continental uses recycled polyester from PET bottles

5 October 2022 15:50

Introducing the tyres containing recycled polyester from PET bottles

Recycled polyester from PET bottles? In ordinary tyres? Yes, this is possible thanks to the ContiRe.Tex technology from Continental. These unique products are already on the market and bring Continental one step closer to its goal of using only sustainable materials in its tyres.