After Show Report
That was SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2026. With more than 4.600 trade visitors from all over the world, representing 30 per cent of the total, SurfaceTechnology GERMANY has come to a successful close. More than 210 national and international exhibitors would like to say THANK YOU for three days of intensive discussions and professional exchange.
Exhibitors 2026
STG.ExpertForum
Highlight of SurfaceTechnology GERMANY
The three-day STG.ExpertForum is one of the industry's most sought-after sources of knowledge internationally.
Over the course of three days, participants actively discussed not only current topics but also fundamental aspects of surface technology as well as cutting-edge technologies, trends, and the latest scientific findings.
With around 50 presentations (technical talks and product demonstrations), there was something for everyone among the attendees on all three days.
50 lectures on all three days
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
DIE OBERFLÄCHE
The presentation of the Stuttgart Surface Technology Award by Fraunhofer IPA
Another highlight was the presentation of the Stuttgart Surface Technology Award on Tuesday of the trade show. Starting at 1:00 p.m., the finalists—SLCR Lasertechnik GmbH, Dörken Coatings GmbH & Co. KG, BIA Kunststoff- und Galvanotechnik GmbH & Co. KG, and Enayati Oberflächentechnik GmbH—presented their innovations at the STG.ExpertForum.
The award ceremony took place immediately afterward.
Process Chain Surface Technologies
Group Pavilion
Operators of surface technology systems who want to increase their competitiveness by improving energy efficiency and optimising processes through the use of AI will find solutions here. The exhibitors at the joint stand will be presenting coatings with great future potential for various promising base materials, such as high-performance plastics or lightweight aluminium materials, including, for example, innovative oxide coatings and the use of plasma anodising or PVD coatings. Hall 1, Stand H18
SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2028
As the saying goes, ‘after the fair is before the fair’
The upcoming SurfaceTechnology GERMANY will take place from June 20–22, 2028, and you can already book your space now .
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