Motek/Bondexpo: “Major Forum for Innovative Automation Solutions”

Bluhm Systeme from Rheinbreitbach, Germany, is one of the leading suppliers of industrial marking technology and is a regular exhibitor at Motek/Bondexpo. Stephan Textor, head of marketing, offers an advance preview of the autumn highlight, which will take place in Stuttgart from the 6th through the 8th of October, 2026. The trade fair focuses on topics covering the entire manufacturing value chain in modern industrial production, with which Bluhm is involved at a crucial interface with its product labelling solutions. The company reaches out to trade fair visitors with practical applications, allowing them to experience labelling systems up close, in operation. Bluhm Systeme builds on success factors including efficiency, close customer relationships and strong service.

Schall: As of 2026, the Motek/Bondexpo trade fair duo will switch to a new cycle as a 3-day event held once every two years. To what extent does this re-orientation provide your company with added value and benefits?
Stephan Textor: This approach results in a compact, top-quality platform for a professional exchange of ideas. For us, as a supplier of industrial marking solutions, this means concentrated visitor traffic and a focused approach to our target groups.

Schall: With its portfolio of topics covering the entire process chain, Motek presents practical solutions for sustainable automation in industrial manufacturing. In which capacity are you represented here with your company, and how do you approach your target group?
Textor: As one of the leading manufacturers in the field of industrial marking technology, we occupy a crucial position within the process chain: we ensure that products, components and package units are clearly labelled and identified with relevant information. Labels, printed plain text and machine-readable codes – such as DataMatrix and QR codes – make products digitally traceable above and beyond mere labelling, and form the basis for efficient production processes. We engage our target groups by focusing on practical applications: visitors experience our systems in actual operation and learn how they can be seamlessly integrated into automated manufacturing processes.

Schall: What are your expectations as an exhibitor at Motek 2026?
Textor: Once again in 2026, we expect Motek to be a major forum for innovative automation solutions characterised by highly qualified expert visitors. Our goal is to further intensify the exchange of ideas with decision-makers from production, engineering and quality assurance, and to provide new impetus for joint projects. A close dialogue with our customers has always been at the core of our corporate philosophy. This makes it possible for us to respond quickly and develop forward-looking solutions that meet tomorrow’s market requirements.

Schall: Which challenges and trends in the manufacturing industries do you currently see as decisive for the future?
Textor: The issue of sustainability will retain its prominent position at the top of the agenda. Energy savings, waste prevention, recycling and circular economy are impacting labelling technology in the manufacturing industries to an ever-greater extent. Sustainable solutions are in demand, to which we’re responding with pneumatics-free labelling technology, as well as other options. Our portfolio also includes direct marking systems using laser or ink technology, which reduce waste and operating costs. Consistent use of digital, networkable technology is equally crucial, which features intuitive operation and low maintenance in everyday production, particularly in light of the shortage of qualified personnel and frequent staff turnover. Artificial intelligence is also a key innovation driver. The use of industrial robots and autonomous systems will continue to increase, making production processes both smarter and more flexible. We’re constantly taking advantage of this potential for development.

Schall: In your opinion, what do industrial manufacturing companies need in order to remain economically viable and sustainable in future markets?
Textor: Industrial manufacturing companies are faced with the task of balancing three key success factors: efficiency, close customer relationships and strong service.

Schall: Can you give us a preview of any trade fair highlights with which you’ll be attracting attention at Motek/Bondexpo 2026?
Textor: We’ll be showcasing our latest developments in the field of automatic and digitally networked labelling systems at Motek 2026. Visitors can look forward to innovative solutions involving ink, labels and lasers which facilitate efficient, sustainable marking in a broad range of industries – from automotive engineering and machinery and systems manufacturing, right on up to electronics and pharmaceuticals.

Schall: Thank you.