Messe Düsseldorf to launch standalone welding and cutting expo in 2027
Does the world really need another trade fair for welding and cutting?
Messe Düsseldorf’s answer is unequivocal: “Definitely: yes! Because this one’s nothing like the others. It’s a new kind of event – made for makers.”
With USE – The Ultimate World of Cutting and Welding, Messe Düsseldorf is launching a standalone expo that aims to redefine the traditional trade fair format. The debut edition is set for 20 to 23 April 2027 at Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, and online registration is already open.
USE will run every four years and proposes a format where cutting-edge technology, creative energy, and business opportunity converge. USE seeks to break the mold of conventional trade fairs by merging exhibition, knowledge exchange, and immersive experience into one cohesive platform. Designed for both established industry players and next-generation professionals, the event seeks to promote dialogue, foster innovation, and create new synergies across the welding and cutting value chain.
From digitalization and robotics to AI, additive manufacturing, and advanced laser processing, the focus is on future-facing content and industry dialogue.
Messe Düsseldorf expands its industrial portfolio
USE 2027 joins the ranks of Messe Düsseldorf’s globally recognized industrial events such as wire and Tube, GIFA/METEC/THERMPROCESS/NEWCAST, and Valve World Expo. With this addition, the organizer strengthens its footprint in the metalworking and capital goods sectors and responds to the demand for innovation-driven formats.
Urban Steel Rockstars: community meets technology
A key feature of USE 2027 is Urban Steel Rockstars (USR), a side event that blends industrial expertise with live experiences. It will feature masterclasses, interactive formats, and a fresh communication approach aimed at younger professionals. "With Urban Steel Rockstars, we are making USE the place where expertise, brands, people, and emotions come together," says Frederic Lanz, CEO of MingleMakers UG, the creative agency behind the USR concept.
More than 30 companies—including Kuka, Kemper, ESAB, and OTC—have already confirmed their participation. “The early commitment of leading firms confirms their confidence in our concept,” commented Daniel Ryfisch, Director of USE. “The industry is ready for a new format with international aspirations and true added value.”
Save the date
USE – The Ultimate World of Cutting and Welding will take place from 20 to 23 April 2027 at Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. For registration and more details, visit www.use-expo.com.
