5 Exhibitors to Visit at electronica Munich 2026

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Making the most of four days in Munich

electronica runs from 10 to 13 November 2026 at Trade Fair Center Messe München, one of the largest exhibition venues in Europe. The show regularly draws tens of thousands of engineers, buyers, and R&D managers across hundreds of product categories, and the hall footprint is large enough that walking it without a plan means spending significant time backtracking or missing stands entirely.

The five companies featured in this guide, HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD., AMD, KEYENCE DEUTSCHLAND GmbH, Festo India Pvt Ltd, and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., represent a complementary sequence of procurement decisions: the physical connectivity layer, the compute and silicon layer, the inspection and marking layer, the motion and control layer, and the research partnership layer. Visiting them in a single planned loop reduces hall-crossing and gives a buyer or engineering team a structured view of the production and design stack in one morning.

Why these exhibitors

Five stops that cover the electronics production and design stack

These five companies address distinct but connected buyer jobs that frequently appear on the same engineering team's agenda at a show like electronica. HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD. serves electrical and mechanical design engineers sourcing heavy-duty connectors and industrial Ethernet hardware. AMD is relevant to embedded hardware architects evaluating processors, FPGAs, and adaptive SoCs for automotive, industrial, or communications programs. KEYENCE DEUTSCHLAND GmbH targets process and manufacturing engineers who need inline inspection, precision measurement, or laser marking for PCB and semiconductor assembly lines. Festo India Pvt Ltd addresses automation engineers and machine builders working with pneumatic, electric, or AI-driven control systems, including teams that need technical training alongside new equipment. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. is the relevant stop for R&D managers who want to accelerate work in power electronics, sensing, or embedded systems through an external research partnership. Taken together, the five stands cover the physical, computational, inspection, motion, and research dimensions of electronics engineering in a single route.

How to use this Shared Spotlight

Read the exhibitor cards before you arrive Each card includes a specific buyer profile and the job it is most relevant to. Confirm which cards match your current sourcing or R&D priorities so you can allocate time accordingly and skip stands that fall outside your scope.
Note booth numbers from each exhibitor before day one Booth numbers are not confirmed in this guide at publication time. Check the official electronica floor plan at electronica.de and the exhibitor's own show page to get confirmed hall and stand numbers, then mark them on the venue map.
Follow the suggested walk order to reduce backtracking The route section below sequences the five stands to minimize unnecessary hall crossings. Use it as a starting framework and adjust based on the confirmed hall assignments you collect in step two.
Reserve time for Fraunhofer at the end of the loop Conversations with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft about structured research partnerships tend to run longer than a standard vendor stand visit. Scheduling that stop last gives you flexibility without cutting short the earlier product-focused conversations.

Floor-planning tip Block a single three-hour window on day one for this five-stand loop, starting no later than 10:00 AM, when stands are staffed and foot traffic is light enough to have substantive conversations without queuing.

TL;DR

5 stops worth planning

Suggested floor route

One loop, five layers of the electronics stack

The suggested sequence moves from physical connectivity with HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD. through compute silicon at AMD, then to inspection and marking at KEYENCE DEUTSCHLAND GmbH, motion and control at Festo India Pvt Ltd, and closes with the research partnership conversation at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., an order that follows the logical dependency chain of a production system and tends to align with how the Messe München halls are organized by product category.

1HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD.Prioritize this stand if you are an electrical or mechanical design engineer sourcing heavy-duty connectors or industrial Ethernet hardware for automation, rail, or energy equipment built or procured in India.
2AMDPrioritize this stand if you are an embedded hardware architect or procurement engineer evaluating high-performance processor or adaptive computing silicon for automotive, industrial, or communications designs.
3KEYENCE DEUTSCHLAND GmbHPrioritize this stand if you are an electronics manufacturing or process engineer sourcing inline inspection, precision measurement, or component traceability marking for a PCB or semiconductor assembly line.
4Festo India Pvt LtdPrioritize this stand if you are an automation engineer or machine builder sourcing pneumatic, electric, or AI-driven control components for electronics or semiconductor production lines, or if your organization needs to pair new equipment with structured technical training.
5Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Prioritize this stand if you are an engineering or R&D manager looking to accelerate a project in power electronics, sensing, or embedded systems through a structured research partnership rather than building capability entirely in-house.

HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD.

Industrial connectivity, connectors, and data infrastructure components

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an electrical or mechanical design engineer sourcing heavy-duty connectors or industrial Ethernet hardware for automation, rail, or energy equipment built or procured in India.Read more

About

HARTING INDIA PVT. LTD. is the Indian subsidiary of the HARTING Technology Group, a family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Espelkamp, Germany, with operations spanning multiple continents. The group specializes in electrical, electronic, and optical connectivity solutions, producing connectors, cables, and network infrastructure components for industrial environments.

HARTING's product portfolio addresses demanding applications in factory automation, rail transport, energy distribution, and machine building. The group is recognized for its Han connector series, which covers heavy-duty rectangular connectors used in power and signal transmission, as well as its network infrastructure products for industrial Ethernet environments.

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At electronica Munich 2026, visitors can expect HARTING to present connectivity solutions relevant to industrial electronics, embedded systems integration, and data infrastructure. Given the group's established presence at electronica in prior cycles, the stand typically covers its connector families for PCB, power, and data applications alongside demonstration setups illustrating field-bus and industrial Ethernet integration. Buyers sourcing components for automation, energy, or transportation electronics will find the stand relevant to both design-in and procurement conversations.

Han rectangular connector series for power and signal in industrial enclosuresIndustrial Ethernet and PROFINET infrastructure componentsPCB connectors and backplane solutions for embedded electronicsCable assembly and pre-assembled connectivity systemsConnectivity for rail, energy, and factory automation applicationsIndustrial ConnectorsIndustrial EthernetHan SeriesFactory Automation

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an electrical or mechanical design engineer sourcing heavy-duty connectors or industrial Ethernet hardware for automation, rail, or energy equipment built or procured in India.

What to ask at the booth

Which Han connector variants are qualified for your target operating temperature and IP rating requirements?
What lead times and minimum order quantities apply to pre-assembled cable sets?
How does HARTING support design-in for new PCB layouts, and is reference design documentation available?
What certifications cover your components for rail or energy sector applications?
Does the India entity handle direct supply for domestic manufacturing, or does procurement route through European distribution?

AMD

Processors, adaptive computing platforms, and semiconductor IP

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an embedded hardware architect or procurement engineer evaluating high-performance processor or adaptive computing silicon for automotive, industrial, or communications designs.Read more

About

AMD designs and manufactures CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and adaptive system-on-chip devices serving markets from embedded and automotive to data center and communications infrastructure. The company's product portfolio spans the Ryzen, EPYC, Radeon, and Versal families, covering a broad range of compute and signal-processing workloads.

AMD's embedded and adaptive computing lines are increasingly specified in industrial control, medical imaging, and automotive ADAS applications, where deterministic performance and long-term supply commitments are purchasing priorities for hardware engineers.

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Specific exhibits and demos AMD has confirmed for electronica Munich 2026 were not available at the time of research. Given the show's focus on electronic components, embedded systems, and automotive electronics, visitors can expect AMD's presence to center on embedded processor and FPGA-based platform solutions relevant to those segments. Checking AMD's electronica 2026 exhibitor page before the show opens is the most reliable way to confirm which product lines will be on the stand.

EPYC server and embedded processor familyVersal adaptive SoC platform for AI and DSP workloadsRyzen Embedded series for industrial and edge applicationsFPGA IP and reference designs for automotive and communicationsLong-term device availability and roadmap commitments for embedded customersEmbedded processorsFPGAsAdaptive SoCAutomotive compute

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an embedded hardware architect or procurement engineer evaluating high-performance processor or adaptive computing silicon for automotive, industrial, or communications designs.

What to ask at the booth

Which Versal or Zynq device families are being positioned for automotive ADAS qualification, and what functional safety certifications are in progress?
What is the current production lifetime commitment for the Ryzen Embedded R-series in industrial designs?
How does AMD's embedded FPGA IP licensing work for customers who want to integrate programmable logic into their own SoCs?
Are there reference designs or validated board partners shown here that target motor control or machine vision applications?
What support resources are available in Europe for hardware teams moving from prototype to production on Versal platforms?

KEYENCE DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Sensors, vision systems, measurement instruments, and laser markers for electronics manufacturing and inspection

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an electronics manufacturing or process engineer sourcing inline inspection, precision measurement, or component traceability marking for a PCB or semiconductor assembly line.Read more

About

KEYENCE DEUTSCHLAND GmbH is the German subsidiary of KEYENCE Corporation, a manufacturer of automation components including photoelectric and fiber-optic sensors, machine vision systems, laser displacement sensors, coordinate measuring machines, laser markers, and static eliminators. The company serves electronics, automotive, semiconductor, and precision manufacturing sectors from its German operations.

KEYENCE operates a direct sales model without distributors, meaning engineers at the stand are product specialists who configure and demonstrate equipment on the spot. This approach is relevant for buyers who need to evaluate measurement accuracy or vision system performance against their own parts or production scenarios before committing to a specification.

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At electronica Munich 2026, visitors can expect KEYENCE to present sensing and inspection technologies directly applicable to PCB inspection, component verification, and precision measurement on electronics production lines. The product scope aligns with the show's core themes of quality assurance, automation, and miniaturization in electronics, making the stand relevant for engineers evaluating inline inspection, traceability marking, or dimensional measurement for small-pitch components.

Machine vision systems for PCB and component inspectionLaser displacement and confocal sensors for sub-micron measurementLaser markers for traceability and component identificationFiber-optic and photoelectric sensors for presence and position detectionOn-site product demonstration with visitor-supplied samplesMachine VisionPrecision SensingLaser MarkingInline Inspection

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an electronics manufacturing or process engineer sourcing inline inspection, precision measurement, or component traceability marking for a PCB or semiconductor assembly line.

What to ask at the booth

Which vision system models are suited to inspecting fine-pitch solder joints or BGA components at line speed?
What measurement resolution is achievable with your confocal displacement sensors on reflective or curved surfaces?
Can your laser markers meet traceability requirements for semiconductor packaging materials without surface damage?
How does your direct sales model handle application engineering support after installation?
Do you have reference cases for inline inspection integration with existing SMT line controllers?

Festo India Pvt Ltd

Industrial automation and technical education — pneumatic, electric and digital drive technologies, software, and AI for factory and process automation.

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an automation engineer or machine builder sourcing pneumatic, electric, or AI-driven control components for electronics or semiconductor production lines, or if your organization needs to pair new equipment with structured technical training.Read more

About

Festo India Private Limited, headquartered in Bengaluru's Bommasandra Industrial Area, is the Indian subsidiary of Festo SE & Co. KG, a family-owned German automation group founded in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen am Neckar. Incorporated in India in 1986, Festo India employs over 1,000 people and operates production centres in Bengaluru and Krishnagiri. Its product scope spans pneumatic automation systems, electric drives and motion control, the Festo AX AI-based industrial intelligence platform, and Festo Didactic technical education and training systems.

Festo's global catalogue covers more than 36,000 products and systems alongside 10,000-plus customized solutions, backed by an R&D rate above 8 percent of sales and more than 2,600 patents worldwide. In India, the company serves over 25,000 customers and institutions across electronics, semiconductor, automotive, packaging, and life sciences sectors. A 71,000-square-foot Global Capability Centre opened in Bengaluru in February 2026 with capacity for 600 employees, focusing on global R&D, software development, data analytics, and AI, positioning India as a meaningful contributor to Festo's product and platform development pipeline.

Our GCC in Bengaluru aligns with Festo's vision of automation for a sustainable future. The centre will play a significant role in driving global R&D initiatives while fostering collaboration with India's rich technology and engineering talent pool. — Ravi Sastry, Managing Director, Festo India

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Festo India Pvt Ltd has no separately confirmed stand at electronica Munich 2026. The parent entity, Festo SE & Co. KG, is present within the Silicon Saxony joint pavilion. Visitors interested in Festo's full automation portfolio, including pneumatic and electric drive systems, the Festo AX predictive maintenance and energy platform, and Festo Didactic training solutions relevant to electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, should engage the Festo representatives on the show floor to confirm which product lines and engineering teams are available for discussion during the event.

Festo AX platform: AI and ML applied to predictive maintenance, quality monitoring, and energy optimization using real-time machine dataCPX-AP-A modular remote I/O system and MCS transport system for electric motion and handlingPneumatic valve, actuator, and air-preparation technology for electronics and semiconductor assemblyBengaluru Global Capability Centre: 71,000 sq ft opened February 2026, supporting global R&D and AI developmentFesto Didactic curriculum covering PLC, mechatronics, process automation, and Industry 4.0 skillsPneumatic automationElectric motion controlIndustrial AITechnical education

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an automation engineer or machine builder sourcing pneumatic, electric, or AI-driven control components for electronics or semiconductor production lines, or if your organization needs to pair new equipment with structured technical training.

What to ask at the booth

Which pneumatic and electric drive components do you recommend for an electronics or semiconductor assembly line?
How does Festo AX integrate with existing PLC and control architectures for predictive maintenance?
What is your lead time and local manufacturing capability from the Bengaluru and Krishnagiri production centres?
Can you walk through a combined pneumatic, electric, and digital motion application to show how the portfolio works together?
Which Festo Didactic packages address specific mechatronics and Industry 4.0 skills gaps in a manufacturing workforce?

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.

Applied electronics research spanning semiconductors, embedded systems, sensor technology, and photonics

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an engineering or R&D manager looking to accelerate a project in power electronics, sensing, or embedded systems through a structured research partnership rather than building capability entirely in-house.Read more

About

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is Germany's largest applied research organization, operating a network of institutes across the country that translate scientific findings into deployable technologies. Its work spans microelectronics, power electronics, photonics, sensor systems, embedded software, and communications hardware, making it a recurring presence at electronica where multiple institutes often exhibit under a shared Fraunhofer umbrella.

For electronics buyers and engineering teams, Fraunhofer institutes function as both technology transfer partners and contract research providers. Companies engage them to close gaps between component-level capability and system-ready implementation, particularly in areas such as energy-efficient chip design, radar and imaging sensors, and secure embedded platforms where internal R&D timelines are too long or too costly to sustain independently.

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At electronica Munich 2026, Fraunhofer institutes are expected to present research demonstrating practical readiness across their electronics portfolio. Visitors to a Fraunhofer stand typically encounter working demonstrators from multiple institutes covering topics such as power device characterization, sensor fusion, and RF or photonic subsystems. Given the breadth of the organization's scope and electronica's focus on components, systems, and embedded intelligence, the stand is a practical stop for engineering teams evaluating technology partnerships or scouting pre-commercial capabilities in power, sensing, or connectivity.

Multi-institute presence covering microelectronics, photonics, and embedded systemsContract research and technology transfer models for industrial partnersPower electronics and energy-efficient semiconductor researchRadar, imaging, and sensor fusion demonstratorsSecure embedded platform and communications hardware developmentApplied ResearchSensor SystemsPower ElectronicsPhotonics

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an engineering or R&D manager looking to accelerate a project in power electronics, sensing, or embedded systems through a structured research partnership rather than building capability entirely in-house.

What to ask at the booth

Which specific institutes are represented here and what are their current project focuses?
What does a typical technology transfer or contract research engagement look like in terms of timeline and IP ownership?
Are there demonstrators on the stand showing hardware-ready results rather than early-stage concepts?
Which industries or application segments are you actively seeking industrial partners for right now?
How do you handle co-development projects where a company wants to retain exclusivity on a resulting technology?

Before you leave the hall

Capture notes and next steps before the day ends

After completing the loop, take ten minutes outside the hall to record the specific contacts, part numbers, or research program details collected at each stand. Electronica runs four days, but conversations from day one are easiest to follow up while the details are fresh.

For a broader view of exhibitors and programming at electronica Munich 2026, the TradeShowIntel event page aggregates show news, additional exhibitor spotlights, and floor planning resources as they become available.

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Frequently asked questions

Planning this electronica - Munich 2026 route

When and where does electronica Munich 2026 take place?

electronica Munich 2026 runs from Tuesday 10 November through Friday 13 November 2026 at Trade Fair Center Messe München in Munich, Germany. The venue is accessible by Munich's S-Bahn suburban rail network via the Messestadt Ost station.

Who is this guide intended for?

This guide is written for electrical and mechanical design engineers, embedded hardware architects, process and manufacturing engineers, automation engineers, machine builders, and R&D managers who are attending electronica and want a structured first-day route covering connectivity, compute, inspection, motion control, and applied research.

How do I find the confirmed booth locations for these five exhibitors?

Booth assignments are confirmed by the show organizer closer to the event date. Use the official exhibitor search at electronica.de and check each company's own press or events page for their stand number and hall assignment before you travel.

Are these the only exhibitors in these categories worth visiting at electronica?

No. electronica is one of the largest electronics trade shows in the world and includes hundreds of exhibitors across every product category covered in this guide. This page highlights five companies that have taken paid placements in this Shared Spotlight and does not represent a complete or ranked list of options in any category.

How much time should I budget for this five-stand route?

Plan for approximately two and a half to three hours if you intend to have substantive conversations at each stand. Shorter visits focused on collecting literature and scheduling follow-up calls can be completed in under two hours. The Fraunhofer stop is the most likely to run long if you have a specific research partnership topic to discuss.