Exhibition highlights at NEWCAST 2027

Experience the future of the metal industry in Düsseldorf

Future themes at a glance

Focus on the key future themes of the metals industry

GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST address the key future topics in the metal industry and highlight the issues driving the sector. The focus is on decarbonisation & energy efficiency, smart factories & AI, circular economy & Resource Efficiency and Technology & Innovation. Together, this quartet of trade fairs brings together the key drivers for energy-efficient processes, smart manufacturing, responsible use of materials and new industrial applications.

Two people talking at a trade fair, in front of a glass panel displaying a colourful 3D model of an industrial plant.
Andreas Wiese

Industry in Transition

Decarbonisation & Energy Efficiency

Decarbonisation and energy efficiency are shaping the future of sustainable industrial processes.

A man is scanning a large metal component with a portable 3D scanner; a blue light is shining; technical drawings can be seen in the background.
Andreas Wiese

Digital Production & Automation

Smart Factory & AI

AI, big data and automation are driving smart production in the metals industry.

Close-up of scrap metal: crushed drinks tins with foil, alongside tangled aluminium wires and crumpled sheets of metal.
Andreas Wiese

Material cycles & recycling

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency

The circular economy and efficient resource models are opening up new avenues for the metals industry.

An industrial robot arm is machining a metal part behind glass at GIFA; motion blur, harsh lights, a pink exhibition stand in the background.
Andreas Wiese

New technologies & applications

Technology & Innovation

New technologies, best practices and industrial applications are shaping the future of the metals industry.

Zwei Teilnehmende der Young Talents Initiative begutachten und besprechen ein technisches Exponat auf der Bright World of Metals.

Shaping the future of the metals industry

Young Talents

The future of the metals industry begins with the skilled workers of tomorrow. At the upcoming The Bright World of Metals, students, graduates, career starters and young professionals will meet international companies, innovative technologies and exciting career opportunities. Whether it’s networking, gaining insights into future-oriented topics or engaging directly with potential employers – this is where connections are forged that lay the foundations for a successful professional future. Together, we are creating a platform that nurtures the next generation of talent in the sector and actively helps shape the future of the metals industry.