34.BI-MU

From October 9 to 12, 2024, fieramilano Rho will host the 34th edition of BI-MU, Italy's leading exhibition dedicated to metal cutting, metal forming, additive machine tools, robotics, digital manufacturing, automation systems, enabling technologies, and subcontracting. BI.MU is a major event for professionals and companies in the metalworking and industrial automation sectors, providing opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and discovering the latest innovations in the field. The event typically covers a wide range of topics related to machine tools, robotics, and automation solutions, making it a valuable gathering for industry experts and professionals.

Driving innovation and technological advancements

34.BI-MU will address the growing interest of businesses in investing in new production technologies and upgrading industrial facilities with cutting-edge systems and machines. This is expected to attract a diverse audience from various industries. Visitors can look forward to a comprehensive display of solutions to meet their production needs. In addition to the core exhibition of machines and systems, which has been a biennial tradition since the 1950s, the 34.BI-MU will emphasize technological advancements. Alongside machine tools and production systems, the event will highlight eight distinct exhibition themes: robots, additive manufacturing, digital technologies, metrology, power transmission systems, heat and surface treatments, composites, and consulting services.

Robotics and additive manufacturing sections

The robotics section presents industrial robotics, automation, related technologies, components, systems, and artificial intelligence, with applications across diverse sectors, including mechanics, automotive, logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, and biomedics. Contributors in this area include manufacturers, integrators, universities, research centers, and start-ups. In the additive manufacturing section, you'll find machines, materials, software for additive production, and solutions for testing and post-processing. Key participants here include manufacturers, distributors, service centers, users, universities, research centers, and start-ups. The showcased products and solutions are widely applicable in industries like aerospace, automotive, mechanical, construction, and biomedics.

A global showcase of industry production excellence

In the previous edition of BI-MU, the event featured top-quality global industry production, with participation from nearly 700 companies, including 37% international exhibitors, covering a total area of 65,000 square meters spread across four dedicated pavilions (9-11/13-15). The event welcomed over 42,000 registered professional attendees, including 5% international visitors.

Organizers from Italy's dynamic market

34.BI-MU is promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the association of Italian manufacturers of machine tools, robots, and automation systems. It is organized by EFIM-ENTE FIERE ITALIANE MACCHINE. The event is expected to draw diverse industry enterprises, benefiting from the dynamic and responsive Italian market.