"We hosted around 5,000 visitors, 348 exhibitors from 24 countries and 546 participants at the SMSI 2025 - Sensor and Measurement Science International Conference. A very good, solid result," says Elena Schultz, Managing Director of AMA Service GmbH. Sensor+Test took place in Nuremberg from May 6 to 8, 2025. In the midst of global challenges, the trade fair for sensor, measuring and testing technology demonstrated the performance and innovative strength of the industry and how important it is for the development of new technologies.
Three trade fair days filled with expert discussions
Under the motto "Welcome to the innovation dialog", the international sensor and measurement technology industry met at Sensor+Test 2025 in Nuremberg from 6 to 8 May. Three days full of innovations, technical discussions and inspiration for future developments. "We came to Sensor+Test with different expectations and were pleasantly surprised. Although the number of contacts was down slightly, the quality of the discussions was higher than at any time since the pandemic," says exhibitor Christoph Kleye, Managing Director of SonoQ GmbH and Chairman of the Exhibitor Advisory Board. He observed a clear change in visitor behavior. They came to the trade fair with specific tasks and were specifically looking for solutions that complement or expand the functionality of their products or product range.
Future-oriented topics at the heart of the trade fair
Future-oriented topics such as energy efficiency, climate protection, sustainability and artificial intelligence were discussed at the trade fair. The focus was on "Condition Monitoring" and "Innovative Calibration". Live demonstrations, lecture series and practical examples illustrated how AI, digital calibration strategies and predictive maintenance help to make industrial processes more sustainable, safer and more efficient. "The exhibitors impressively demonstrated the importance of sensor and measurement technology for key future topics in all areas," summarizes Elena Schultz.
Forums as technology marketplaces
There were two presentation forums in Halls 1 and 2. In Hall 1, exhibitors presented new developments, products and possible applications on all three days. "Innovative Calibration" and "Condition Monitoring" were the focus of the forum in Hall 2. This concept was attractive due to its integration into a centrally located and openly designed marketplace. "We wanted to create a space here that promotes the exchange between experts," explains Elena Schultz.
SMSI 2025: Discourse between research and application
The SMSI 2025 - Sensor and Measurement Science International Conference took place parallel to Sensor+Test. It comprised over 170scientific contributions and discussions between research and application and brought together national and international representatives from research, science, industry and government institutions. According to conference chair Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmid (TU Vienna), the SMSI bridges the gap between basic research and application and enables genuine knowledge transfer. The focus was on current topics such as AI in diagnostics, digital metrology and energy monitoring.
2026 with even more communication, competence and expertise
Next year, Sensor+Test will take place in Nuremberg from June 9 to 11, 2026. "We are planning to have two halls again and want to expand the trade fair with additional attractive application areas and action program components that will enable visitors to obtain even more targeted information," says Elena Schultz.