The document provides information about productronica, the 20th international trade fair for innovative electronics production taking place from November 12-15, 2013 in Munich, Germany. It will feature over 1,200 exhibitors from 39 countries showcasing the entire value chain of electronics production across 77,000 square meters of exhibition space. Attendees can see the latest innovations, network with industry experts, attend lectures and discussions on key topics, and discover new opportunities for their projects. The fair will also include several forums, special shows, and award ceremonies.

1. information for visitors
20th international trade fair for
innovative electronics production
messe münchen
november 12–15, 2013
www.productronica.com

2. Additional information:
Sparks, impetus and innovations.
productronica has been the perfect breeding ground for pio-
neering developments in the electronics industry for 38 years. It is
the only place where you can experience this unique market over-
view on 77,000 m2
of exhibition space. More than 1,200 exhibitors
from 39 countries present the entire value chain in electronics
production under a single roof.
productronica gets minds and the market moving. This is the only
place where established experts, international key players and
newcomers meet every two years. Attending productronica is a
memorable and enriching experience for everyone—CEOs and
young talents alike.
Take a look at the future of electronics manufacturing and follow
the latest developments and innovations at productronica 2013.
Discover new potential for your projects and use your visit to
switch things “ON.”
Parallel event: ees
ees, electrical energy storage, takes place from November 12 to
15, 2013. Gather information about the latest trends in electrical
energy storage. Your admission ticket grants you free admission
to both trade fairs.
productronica
www.productronica.com/en/2013

3. Additional information:
Complete, compact and unrivaled
The thing that makes productronica so unique is that it
features the entire value chain in electronics production under a
single roof.
exhibition sectors
Base materials
Tools, machines for
PCB manufacturing
Clean-room technology
PCB and other
circuit-carrier
manufacturing:
Semiconductor and display
manufacturing
Photovoltaic manufacturing
Hybrid-component manufacturing
Organic electronics
Battery and energy-storage
manufacturing
Component
manufacturing:
Technologies for cable
processing and connectors
Coilware manufacturing
Cable
manufacturing:
Production subsystems
Component mount technology
Soldering technology
Material processing
Module production/
assembly:
Inspection and image
processing
Measuring and testing systems
Laboratory/test-station
equipment
Test and
measurement,
quality assurance:
EMS
Production logistics and material-
flow technology
Operating equipment, materials,
environmental technology
Production
equipment:
Efficient production management
www.productronica.com/exhibitionfields

4. Additional information:
www.productronica.com/en/pcb-community
Central, intense and networked
At the heart of it all, but it still stands out: The PCB & EMS
Marketplace, which we established with the PCB and EMS
industry two years ago, was an instant hit among visitors. And for
good reason: This is the place to experience productronica’s
fascination up close. This unique platform is where we bring to-
gether all relevant partners to hold discussions and gives lectures
at the heart of the industry.
It consists of the following
Speakers Corner
Lectures and discussions about the industry’s latest hot topics
Interactive Corner
Interactive “Digital Circuit Board” with presentations
by PCB and EMS exhibitors
Meeting Corner & Lounge Corner
A place to hold intense discussions with business partners
and customers
pcb & ems marketplace

5. Additional information:
Pioneering, groundbreaking and unique
What moves the industry? What are the pressing issues for the
future? The Highlight Days at productronica will give you answers,
ideas and insights. A number of discussions, lectures and round-
table sessions will allow you to closely examine four exciting areas
of the electronics industry.
highlight day: cable manufacturing
Despite the wireless trend, cable is and will remain one of the
industry’s most exciting topics. This Highlight Day will shed light on
the latest findings with regard to material selection as well as cable
manufacturing and processing.
highlight segments 2013
When: November 13, 2013
Where: Innovation Forum, Hall B2
What: Lectures, discussions, roundtable
Exhibition sector: Hall B3
All agenda items and lecture times:
www.productronica.com/event-database
highlight day: EMS
The fact that this exhibition sector has gotten larger reflects the
boom in the EMS industry. Look forward to leading international
outsourcing companies, the industry’s latest hot topics and
presentation of the 2013 BestEMS Award.
.
When: November 13, 2013
Where: Speakers Corner at the PCB & EMS Marketplace
What: Lectures, discussions, roundtable,
2013 BestEMS Award
Exhibition sector: Hall B1
All agenda items and lecture times:
www.productronica.com/event-database
www.productronica.com/en/highlights

6. Additional information:
www.productronica.com/en/highlights
highlight segments 2013
highlight day:
efficient production management
Demand for intelligent software solutions in electronics manufac-
turing is increasing at a rapid pace. Right now, everyone is talking
about networking and Industry 4.0. Gather information about the
latest developments and join the discussion.
When: November 14, 2013
Where: Innovation Forum, Hall B2
What: Lectures, discussions, roundtable
Exhibition sector: All halls
All agenda items and lecture times:
www.productronica.com/event-database
highlight day: coilware
The constant ongoing development of coilware is an urgent topic
for several branches of the electronics industry. Whether it comes
to electric motors, transformers, generators or magnetic-field
sensors: Innovative solutions that increase energy efficiency at
the same time that they reduce costs are in greater demand than
ever.
When: November 14, 2013
Where: productronica Forum, Hall A1
What: Lectures, discussions,
special show: Coilware manufacturing
Exhibition sector: Hall B3
All agenda items and lecture times:
www.productronica.com/event-database

7. Additional information:
special shows
Special, comprehensive and well founded
We constantly optimize our range of services for you and adapt it
to your wishes. Special shows, forums and highlight events allow
you to immerse yourself even deeper in the latest hot topics,
contribute your opinion to discussions or find potential employers.
Special show: Automotive Electronics
When: All four days of the fair
Where: Hall B2, Stand 225
What: Electronics machinery manufacturers will
present the innovations that move the
automotive industry and demonstrate why
the future of mobility is electronic.
When: All four days of the fair
Where: Hall B3
What: A presentation of the entire value chain
in coilware manufacturing, from the
refinery to materials and distributors and
from machines to final applications.
Special show: Coilware manufacturing
www.productronica.com/specialshows

8. Additional information:
www.productronica.com/specialshows
special shows
When: All four days of the fair
Where: Hall B2, Stand 331
What: Based on concrete examples, you will find out
what electronics machinery manufacturers have
to offer when it comes to sustainability.
Blue Competence Electronics Production
Special show: Cleanroom Event Stage
When: Several times daily
Where: Hall B2, Stand 381
What: Interactive live sessions about the entire process
chain, from setting up a cleanroom to equipment,
operation, metrology inspection and approval,
logistics, machine delivery, cleaning and integration
(hook up) into the cleanroom. They also cover the
design of machines and structural elements that are
suitable for cleanrooms, and measuring and
recording parameters.

9. Additional information:
ceo roundtable
When: November 12, 2013, 11:00–12:30
Where: productronica Forum, Hall A1
What: Topic: Industry 4.0—Opportunities and Challenges
for a Competitive Production of Tomorrow
CEO Roundtable
When: Dates are available at
www.productronica.com/event-database
Where: All halls
What: Presentations and live demonstrations of the
products and processes of several exhibitors
Hands-on Sessions
When: Dates are available at
www.productronica.com/event-database
Where: Hall A2, Stand 530
What: Join us live when exhibitors test their PCBs
and experience the testing process
up close.
Cleaning & Contamination Testing Center
www.productronica.com/specialshows

10. Additional information:
When: All four days of the fair
Where: Hall B1
What: Highlight segment EMS, BestEMS Award ceremony,
product and company presentations
Speakers Corner at the PCB & EMS Marketplace
Innovation Forum
When: All four days of the fair
Where: Hall B2
What: Highlight segments Cable Manufacturing & Efficient
Production Management, product and company
presentations
Our forums feature a number of other lectures and discussions
broken down according to themes as well as product and
company presentations.
When: All four days of the fair
Where: Hall A1
What: CEO Roundtable, highlight segments Coilware
and LED Manufacturing, Sustainability Award and
Global SMT Award ceremonies, Student Day,
product and company presentations
productronica Forum
forums
www.productronica.com/event-database

11. Additional information:
When: November 12–13, 2013
Where: productronica Forum, Hall A1 &
Speakers Corner, Hall B1
What: Sustainability Award, Global SMT Award,
2013 BestEMS Award
Awards
When: as of August
Where: www.productronica.com/en/matchmaking
What: Each week you will receive a list of exhibitors that
suit your profile. You can use the productronica
Matchmaking Planner to make appointments with
them directly. You only receive updates that in-
clude new exhibitors that are actually relevant to you.
Matchmaking
other highlights
When: All four days of the fair
Where: Hall B2, Stand 165
What: Our partner semica will have a Job Exchange
and career counseling available at the fair.
Those looking for jobs can use our Job Wall
at the fair or online employment ads at
semica.de.
Job Area
When: November 14, 2013
Where: productronica Forum, Hall A1
What: Together with our careers partner semica,
productronica is giving students a chance
to get to know exhibiting companies as
potential employers.
Student Day
www.productronica.com/en/highlights

12. Additional information:
www.productronica.com/exhibitionfields
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Test and measurement,
quality assurance
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Production logistics
and material-flow technology
Component
mount technology
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A4 Product finishing
Electronic manufacturing services
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PCB and other circuit carrier
manufacturing
B2 Semiconductor/display manufacturing
B2 Hybrid components manufacturing
B2 micronano production
B2 Materials processing
B2 Organic and printed electronics
Photovoltaics production, production technologies
for batteries and electrical energy storage
B2
B3
Technologies for cable processing and
connectors
B3
Coilware production, LED production and
discrete devices
A1 productronica Forum
B1 Speakers Corner
B2 Innovation Forum
Manufacturing and process software
Production subsystems,
operating equipment/materials,
environmental and clean-room technology,
services
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Production logistics
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Component
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Electronic manufacturing services
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B1
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PCB and other circuit carrier
manufacturing
B2 Semiconductor/display manufacturing
B2 Hybrid components manufacturing
B2 micronano production
B2 Materials processing
B2 Organic and printed electronics
Photovoltaics production, production technologies
for batteries and electrical energy storage
B2
B3
Technologies for cable processing and
connectors
B3
Coilware production, LED production and
discrete devices
A1 productronica Forum
B1 Speakers Corner
B2 Innovation Forum
Manufacturing and process software
Production subsystems,
operating equipment/materials,
environmental and clean-room technology,
services
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14. service
Additional information:
Opening hours:
Tuesday–Thursday 9:00–18:00
Friday 9:00–16:00
Newsletter
Subscribing to our free productronica newsletter is worthwhile for
two reasons: It contains fair-related news, the latest product
information and interesting market reports. And best of all:
Approximately 4 weeks before the fair, you will receive a free
admission ticket by e-mail. You save up to EUR 93. So subscribe
now and enjoy the benefits: www.productronica.com/newsletter
The Print@home Ticket: All the benefits in the palm
of your hand.
Quick, convenient and affordable: the new Print@home Ticket for
your visit to the fair. Register online in advance and print out your
admission ticket. You can use it to enter the fair without any waiting.
The admission ticket does NOT entitle you to free use of public
transportation.
productronica App
Everything you need for productronica on your Android Smart-
phone or iPhone: Exhibitor lists, events, dates, interactive hall
diagrams and much more.
Prices
Online Box office
1-day ticket* EUR 34 EUR 49
2-day ticket* EUR 58 EUR 73
Permanent pass* EUR 78 EUR 93
Discount tickets* (groups of 10 or more
people, students, retirees)
EUR 36
*incl. exhibition catalog
All details about prices, discounts or special rates are available at www.productronica.com/prices
www.productronica.com/en/tickets
www.productronica-app.com

15. Getting there by plane
Take advantage of special airfares that are available from
Lufthansa, the official airline for productronica. Be sure to use our
shuttle service—the convenient way to get from the airport to
productronica.
Getting there by train
Thanks to a special offer from Messe München GmbH and
“Deutsche Bahn,” you can purchase a train ticket to productronica
for as little as EUR 79. The U2 subway will take you directly to
“Messestadt West” station.
Getting there by car
Messe München is located directly on the A94 motorway (“Feld-
kirchen-West” or “München-Riem” exits). Simply follow the signs
or enter the following address in your navigation system: Am
Messesee, 81829 München. A traffic-guidance system at the
trade-fair center will direct you to the nearest parking area.
Overnight accommodations
productronica is very popular among visitors, so please remem-
ber to make your hotel reservations early!
getting there
and your stay in Munich
Additional information:
www.productronica.com/travel
www.productronica.com/accommodation

16. Supporting organization:
our partners
All information and statements regarding ratings were taken from surveys of exhibitors
and visitors conducted by TNS Infratest at productronica 2011. In some cases, multiple
responses are possible.
Published by Messe München GmbH, München; Information for visitors 07.2013.
Subject to change without notice. Offers limited. Available while supplies last. Last update: 07/13.
Organizer/Information
Messe München GmbH
Messegelände
81823 München, Germany
Tel. +49 89 949-11438
Fax +49 89 949-11439
info@productronica.com
Cooperation partners:
Media partners (excerpt):
Highlight partners:
ProduktionvonLeiterplattenundSystemen
Fachzeitschrift für Aufbau- und Verbindungstechnik in der Elektronik
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