Young Innovators Showcase Future of the Industry

Embracing the motto Join the Future, SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN is presenting everything related to joining, cutting and surfacing technologies. Alongside key issues such as digitalisation, sustainability and attracting skilled professionals, the world’s leading trade fair also shines a spotlight on start-ups bringing exciting product innovations to the table. At the shared Young Innovators stand in Hall 3, Stand 3A47, trade fair visitors can look forward to a glimpse of the industry's future, thanks to the diverse ideas of these emerging companies – all of which are based in Germany.

Among them is Latai, which aims to improve occupational safety across the industry. The company is presenting Dustlight, a fine dust alert device worn during work, which provides real-time alerts when exposure limits are exceeded. Whether in the workshop or out in the field, its traffic light warning system, coupled with a connected app, makes even microscopic hazards measurable.

Workplace safety is also a key focus for Petec Verbindungstechnik. Its work and assembly tables are designed to bear heavy loads while still allowing for safe height adjustment, thanks to a patented gearbox. This prevents the table surface from accidentally collapsing under weight. At the fair, the company will be exhibiting height-adjustable welding tables capable of supporting up to 5,000 kg or offering electrically adjustable surfaces.

MHC offers another glimpse into the workspaces of the future. With its innovative fixtures for the work environment, users can easily adapt production processes for small to medium-scale manufacturing. In line with sustainable practices, individual modules can be swapped out as needed – reducing resource consumption and enabling quick responses to changing operational requirements.

Also participating at the shared stand is Martins, a specialist in horizontal directional drilling with a strong emphasis on welding technology. Based in Schmallenberg, the company will be unveiling its mobile welding workstation, the Weld-Cart, for the first time. This compact, flexible welding system features integrated fume extraction within the torch and an innovative hose management design across the workspace. The result: enhanced safety, improved ergonomics and maximum mobility. Its modular design is compatible with all standard welding systems and can be customised to suit client needs.

Alpaca will be showcasing its mobile welding cobot, which improves energy efficiency and welding seam quality through automation. At its core is the company’s proprietary SimpliTech system, which simplifies the creation of welding paths. In collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Alpaka aims to make robotic automation more widely accessible within the industry. The goal is to enable the robot to generate and adapt welding paths automatically – without requiring any programming knowledge from the user.

WeldNova also helps to modernise the production chain. Backed by over ten years of research by its scientific founding team, the company has developed a magnetically controlled welding process that reduces the number of layers needed in welding and significantly lowers material consumption in production. The contactless system is versatile and can be used in various applications – from laser beam welding to arc welding.

In addition, several start-ups will present their ideas on the Future Hub stage in Hall 7 on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, from 3 p.m. onwards. Throughout the fair, this platform will host a wide-ranging programme focused on industry trends and developments.

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