SchraubTec Bochum 2026
SchraubTec Bochum is aimed at professional users who want to learn about current developments in secure screw connections in a compact and practical way.
At the RuhrCongress, the event will present the latest solutions and technologies in the areas of screwdriving tools, C-parts management, and process optimization. It also offers an excellent opportunity to network with industry colleagues and make new contacts. Admission is free for trade visitors.
A diverse lecture program and accompanying exhibition offer insights into current trends and proven practical applications. Concrete examples of use are vividly demonstrated in the live zone.
Participants in the technical lectures receive a certificate from the VQWS – Association for Qualification and Knowledge Transfer – and the DSV – German Fastener Association. This certificate confirms the professional quality and continuing education value of the content presented.
On site you will meet specialists for screw connections, screw technology and screw tools as well as experts from procurement, purchasing and the management of C-parts.
Messe-Highlights in Bochum
Daniel Guttenberger
Circular economy - automated disassembly of bolted connections
The transformation to a circular economy requires efficient strategies for product recycling and remanufacturing. A key bottleneck is the cost-effective dismantling of end-of-life products. Screw connections, as detachable joints, are ideal for the circular economy, but their manual dismantling is often unprofitable. This presentation highlights innovative approaches to the robot-assisted and automated dismantling of screw connections. The focus is on the challenges posed by component variation, wear, and thread locking mechanisms, as well as sensor- and AI-based solutions that enable non-destructive disassembly and the automated return of components to the material cycle.
Jan Müller
Focus on electrical screw connections: Safely controlling contact force, contact resistance and temperature
Electrical screw connections require a different design than mechanical ones because preload, contact resistance, and temperature are dynamically coupled. This is clearly illustrated using the zEMT model. The presentation outlines the essential criteria for implementing electrical contact screw connections and provides clear, practical recommendations for their safe design.
Mirko Fischer
Optimize maintenance processes through digitalization
Durable capital goods are designed to last for decades – their maintenance often isn't. This presentation demonstrates why maintenance processes are currently fragmented across IT, OT, and organizational structures. It compares maintenance approaches from the automotive, mechanical engineering, marine, and aviation sectors. Using refurbishment, lifecycle tracking, and data-driven maintenance as examples, it shows how digitalization creates real added value. With software, data, and tools from Atlas Copco, maintenance becomes predictable, scalable, and cost-effective.
Impressions from last year
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