AI sheet metal software 2026 is becoming an increasingly important topic for manufacturers as factories adopt digital production tools that optimise cutting operations, production planning and shop floor data analysis.
Against this backdrop, sheet metal software developer Lantek has confirmed it will strengthen its international presence through a major global trade show programme in 2026. The company plans to attend 11 industrial exhibitions across Europe, North America and Asia as part of its strategy to build closer relationships with manufacturers, machine builders and industrial technology partners.
The exhibition schedule places Lantek at some of the most important manufacturing events of the year, where visitors will be able to explore software platforms that support modern sheet metal production.
Global Industrie 2026 to open the trade show programme
The first major appearance will take place at Global Industrie 2026 in Paris, France, from 30 March to 2 April. Lantek will be located at Stand 6G149, where the company aims to reinforce its position within the French manufacturing market and strengthen connections with industrial manufacturers and system integrators.
The company’s participation reflects growing demand across Europe for software platforms capable of connecting design, production planning and machine operations within digital manufacturing environments.
Expansion into Asia and the UK manufacturing sector
Following its appearance in Paris, Lantek will travel to Asia for SIMTOS 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, taking place from 13 to 17 April. The company will exhibit with a four booth space at the event, highlighting its presence in one of the most active industrial regions in the global manufacturing sector.
Later in April, Lantek will return to Europe for MACH 2026 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, which will take place from 20 to 24 April. The exhibition is considered one of the most important events for the British manufacturing industry and attracts machine tool builders, automation suppliers and advanced manufacturing software developers.
Presence at major international machine tool exhibitions
The company’s global schedule will continue with CIMES 2026 in Beijing, China, from 25 to 29 May. CIMES is one of Asia’s largest international exhibitions for machine tools and advanced manufacturing technologies and serves as an important platform for software developers supporting digital manufacturing environments.
Events such as CIMES increasingly focus on intelligent factory software, production optimisation tools and connected manufacturing platforms that allow factories to integrate machines, software and operational data.
First appearance at FABTECH Canada
One of the most notable milestones in the company’s 2026 programme will be Lantek’s first appearance at FABTECH Canada, which will take place from 9 to 11 June in Toronto.
The debut follows the establishment of Lantek’s first Canadian office earlier this year in Toronto and marks an important step in the company’s expansion strategy in North America.
FABTECH Canada is widely regarded as one of the most important events for the metal fabrication sector in the region and brings together manufacturers, technology providers and industry experts focused on the future of production technologies.
By participating in the event, Lantek aims to strengthen relationships with local manufacturers, technology partners and industrial professionals within a market that continues to invest in advanced production solutions and digital manufacturing software.
Autumn exhibitions include EuroBLECH and FABTECH USA
Trade show activity will resume in October with two major international exhibitions.
From 20 to 23 October, Lantek will exhibit at EuroBLECH 2026 in Hannover, Germany, one of the world’s leading sheet metal working exhibitions. The company will present its software portfolio at a large format stand located in Hall 11, Booth C08.
During the same week, from 21 to 23 October, the company will also participate in FABTECH USA 2026 in Las Vegas, one of the largest global events dedicated to the metal fabrication industry.
The year’s trade show programme will conclude with Lantek’s presence at MetalMadrid 2026, which will be held on 4 and 5 November in Madrid, Spain. Lantek will exhibit at Booth 4E14 as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Madrid event.
Building relationships with manufacturers worldwide
Alberto López de Biñaspre, CEO of Lantek, explains:
“By taking part in these international trade shows, we will continue to build close relationships with customers, partners and machine manufacturers, while showcasing our software solutions for sheet metal, tube and profile processing. We expect this will reinforce our position as an international supplier with a strong local presence, supported by a worldwide network of offices and specialised teams.”
MTN Analysis: Why software vendors are increasing their trade show presence
Manufacturing software companies are increasingly using international trade shows to demonstrate how digital tools are reshaping factory operations.
Software platforms that connect CAD, CAM, MES and analytics systems allow manufacturers to manage production workflows more efficiently while gaining greater visibility across the shop floor. These systems can help optimise material usage, automate production planning and analyse factory performance data.
As manufacturers continue to invest in connected factory environments, software providers are positioning their technologies alongside machine tools, robotics and automation systems at major industry events.
Trade shows therefore remain an important environment for manufacturers to evaluate how digital manufacturing platforms and intelligent software solutions can support modern sheet metal production.
For a practical breakdown of how these systems work in real factories, see our coverage of AI-powered nesting and production planning in manufacturing.
About Lantek
Lantek is a multinational company focused on the digital transformation of companies in the sheet metal and metal industry.
Through its patented smart manufacturing software, Lantek enables factories to connect production systems and move toward Smart Factory environments. The company provides CAD, CAM, MES and ERP solutions for manufacturers producing metal parts from sheet metal, tubes and profiles using technologies such as laser, plasma, oxycut, waterjet, shearing and punching.
Founded in 1986 in the Basque Country in Spain, one of Europe’s most important machine tool development regions, Lantek has built a global customer base of more than 37,000 companies across over 100 countries.
The company operates through 23 offices in 17 countries and maintains an extensive international distributor network serving manufacturers worldwide.
