If you’re building hardware — and you’re serious about finding the right manufacturing partner — chances are, Productronica India is already marked on your calendar.
When: 17–19 September 2025
Where: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru
Organized by: Messe München India
It’s one of the largest gatherings of EMS companies, component suppliers, automation vendors, and test equipment players in the country. Whether you’re designing an EV battery pack, building an IoT device, or scaling a connected appliance, this is the place to get a real sense of what India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem looks like — and where it’s headed.
More than 500 companies are expected to exhibit this year — from SMT line vendors to full-stack contract manufacturers.
The Problem With Visiting a Big Expo Like Productronica (When You’re Looking for a Manufacturing Partner)
Expos like Productronica can be overwhelming when you’re actively looking for an EMS or box build partner.
There’s too much ground to cover. Every booth says the same things:
- “We’re ISO certified”
- “We have SMT lines”
- “We offer turnkey solutions”
But here’s what they don’t say:
- What happens when your BOM has a part with a 50-week lead time?
- What if your test plan is only defined for the prototype?
- Will they push back when your jig design won’t scale beyond 5K units?
- Can they localize sourcing without derailing your timeline?
You won’t find these answers in brochures.
And most visitors don’t know the right questions to ask. So they walk away with a bag of catalogs, 25 brochures, 40 follow-ups, and no real clarity.
How to Tackle Productronica Smartly (If You’re Looking for an EMS Partner)
Where Karkhana.io Fits In
If you’re visiting Productronica to find a real manufacturing partner, not just a vendor, Karkhana.io is a booth worth stopping by.
Stall H4.I64, Hall 4
17–19 Sept, BIEC, Bengaluru
We’re not just here to show off our SMT lines or list our certifications (though we have 7 lines and are ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100 & BIS certified).
We’re here to ask you better questions — the kind that make your next 10,000 units smoother than your last 1,000.
What Problems Get Overlooked When Choosing a Manufacturer?
Here are a few we see all the time — often after it’s too late:
| Overlooked Issue | Real-World Consequence |
| No plan for component localization | BOM gets stuck at customs or costs 30% more |
| No traceability infrastructure | Field failures become brand damage |
| Inflexible MOQs or rigid payment terms | Burn cash before you’ve scaled |
| No clear build-readiness checkpoints | Quality falls apart after the pilot batch |
Most EMSs will build what you give them.
We ask: Should you be building this yet?
Bring Your BOM to Productronica (Literally)
This year, we’re hosting a mini-consulting booth for serious builders.
Bring your actual BOM. Sit with our operations team for 15 minutes.
We’ll show you:
- Where your build is fragile
- What could break at scale
- What’s not viable for localization
- What certification or compliance you’re likely missing
- What you need to fix — before you issue your PO
This is the conversation most vendors won’t have with you.
Because we’re not here to just win the PO. We’re here to build with you.
Plan Your Visit. Prioritize the Right Conversations
Productronica 2025 will be noisy, crowded, and full of potential.
But great manufacturing doesn’t start at a booth — it starts with operational clarity.
Use the exhibitor list. Ask hard questions. Walk past the glossy booths.
And if you’re serious about building right — come talk to us at H4.I64.