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BIEMH 2026
March 2, 2026 to March 6, 2026
Hannover Messe
April 20, 2026 to April 24, 2026
MACH 2026
April 20, 2026 to April 24, 2026
IMTS – McCormick Place, Chicago
September 14, 2026 to September 19, 2026
Vision 2026
October 6, 2026 to October 8, 2026

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Southern Manufacturing

📍 Farnborough International Exhibition Centre | 3 Feb 2026 – 5 Feb 2026

The UK’s leading annual industrial show, showcasing the latest machinery, electronics and supply-chain innovations across three days.

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Nortec

📍 Hamburg, Germany | 3 Feb 2026 – 5 Feb 2026

NORTEC will spotlight how artificial intelligence is being applied across modern manufacturing, with a strong focus on smart production, automation and digital workflows. Visitors can expect AI-enabled solutions in robotics, machine vision, predictive maintenance and industrial software, alongside practical discussions on how AI is improving efficiency, quality and flexibility in metalworking and industrial production.

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BIEMH

📍 Bilbao Exhibition Centre | 2 Mar 2026 – 6 Mar 2026

The Bienal Internacional de Máquina-Herramienta in Bilbao, a major show for advanced manufacturing and machine-tool technology in Southern Europe.

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Global Industrie

📍 Paris Villepinte | 30 Mar 2026 – 2 Apr 2026

France’s flagship industrial trade fair, bringing together sectors from robotics and automation to materials, energy and industry 4.0 solutions.

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MACH

📍 NEC Birmingham, UK | 20 Apr 2026 – 24 Apr 2026

The UK’s national exhibition for manufacturing technologies, where hundreds of exhibitors display machinery, automation, metrology and fabrication solutions.

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HANNOVER MESSE

📍 Hannover, Germany | 20 Apr 2026 – 24 Apr 2026

One of the world’s largest industrial technology fairs, featuring innovations in automation, digitalisation, energy, and smart production.

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Grinding Hub

📍 Stuttgart, Germany | 5 May 2026 – 8 May 2026

Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping grinding technology at GrindingHub 2026. Exhibitors will present solutions with machine learning enhanced process adjustments, automated quality evaluation, networked production software and intelligent automation platforms. This event highlights the practical AI tools and digital solutions that improve throughput, increase consistency and unlock new levels of performance for grinding applications.

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Control Expert Days

Control-Expert Days

📍 Stuttgart, Germany | 20 May 2026 – 21 May 2026

Control-Expert Days is an expert-level industry event focused on quality assurance and inspection, highlighting how AI is being applied to metrology, machine vision, automated defect detection, and data-driven quality control.

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Stanztec

📍 Congress Centrum Pforzheim | 16 Jun 2026 – 18 Jun 2026

8th Stanztec brings together specialists from stamping, forming, and sheet-metal production to showcase how AI is increasingly being used to optimise tool design, process stability, and quality control. Visitors can expect insights into AI-supported press monitoring, predictive maintenance for forming tools, intelligent sensor systems, and data-driven optimisation of stamping processes aimed at reducing scrap, improving repeatability, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness.

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IMTS 2026

📍 McCormick Place, Chicago | 14 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026

IMTS 2026 brings the global manufacturing industry to Chicago, covering machine tools, automation, robotics, software and smart factory technology. Visitors will find AI across CNC programming, predictive maintenance, inspection, robotics and production optimisation. It is a key event for manufacturers tracking how AI is moving onto the shop floor.

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Motek / Bondexpo 2026

📍 Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany | 6 Oct 2026 – 8 Oct 2026

See assembly automation, robotic handling and parts feeding alongside bonding technology at the co-located Bondexpo. Compare complete production cells and discuss how vision, controls and integration can remove bottlenecks in your factory.

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Vision 2026

📍 Stuttgart, Germany | 6 Oct 2026 – 8 Oct 2026

Compare AI inspection, deep learning defect detection and vision-guided robotics with the suppliers building them. Bring your inspection challenge to Stuttgart to discuss cameras, lighting and software for your production line.

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MSV International Engineering Fair 2026

📍 Brno Exhibition Centre, Brno, Czechia | 6 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026

Explore machine tools, factory automation and digital production alongside Central Europe’s engineering suppliers. Take your machining or integration project to the exhibitors for practical discussions about equipment, software and implementation.

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BI-MU 2026

📍 Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy | 13 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026

Compare metalworking machines, robots and digital manufacturing tools across Italy’s international machine tool exhibition. Visit the RobotHeart and digital technology areas to discuss automated machining, software integration and production investment with suppliers.

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SIANE 2026

📍 MEETT, Toulouse, France | 13 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2026

Meet machining, automation and subcontracting suppliers serving aerospace and other manufacturing sectors in southern France. Bring your component or production brief to compare capabilities, discuss industrial partnerships and find local implementation support.

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EuroBLECH 2026

📍 Hanover Exhibition Grounds, Hanover, Germany | 20 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026

Watch sheet metal cutting, bending, joining and handling equipment in action across the full fabrication process. Compare automation and production software with suppliers, and ask how their AI functions affect programming time, material use and quality.

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FABTECH 2026

📍 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | 21 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026

Compare metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing equipment through live demonstrations on one show floor. Bring a fabrication challenge to machine builders and integrators to assess automation, software and the cost of improving throughput.

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MD&M Midwest 2026

📍 Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | 28 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026

Meet suppliers spanning medical manufacturing, automation, design, plastics and packaging in the Midwest. Use the exhibits and technical sessions to compare component production, inspection and automation options for demanding manufacturing applications.

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Advanced Engineering 2026

📍 NEC, Birmingham, UK | 4 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026

Find production technologies and engineering partners serving aerospace, automotive and other high-value manufacturing sectors. Explore the AI, digitalisation and automation programme, then discuss how suppliers can meet your material, quality and delivery requirements.

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Advanced Manufacturing Madrid 2026

📍 IFEMA Madrid, Madrid, Spain | 4 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026

Compare machine tools, industrial robotics, additive manufacturing and inspection technologies across Madrid’s manufacturing exhibition. Use the demonstrations and technical programme to identify suppliers for automation, metalworking and connected production projects.

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Formnext 2026

📍 Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany | 17 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026

Explore industrial 3D printing from design and materials through production, post-processing and quality assurance. Bring a part or tooling application to compare additive processes with suppliers and understand the equipment, workflow and costs involved.

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Precision Fair 2026

📍 Brabanthallen, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | 18 Nov 2026 – 19 Nov 2026

Meet specialists in precision machining, motion control, metrology and high-tech component production. Discuss tolerances, thermal stability and inspection requirements with suppliers who work on demanding precision engineering applications.

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SPS 2026

📍 NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Germany | 24 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026

Compare industrial controls, drives, sensors and software across the automation technology chain. Take your integration questions to the suppliers and assess how connected systems and AI tools can support reliable factory operation.

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Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2027

📍 Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Farnborough, UK | 2 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027

Meet machining, electronics and subcontract manufacturing suppliers early in the procurement year. Compare production equipment and component capabilities in person, with technical seminars to support your next design or factory investment.

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MD&M West 2027

📍 Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, USA | 9 Feb 2027 – 11 Feb 2027

Compare manufacturing, automation and component technologies across medical, plastics, packaging and design sectors. Meet suppliers for precision production and inspection, and discuss how their equipment supports demanding quality and volume requirements.

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+INDUSTRY 2027

📍 Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Bilbao, Spain | 23 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027

Explore manufacturing technology, industrial maintenance, automation and subcontracting at Bilbao’s co-located industry fairs. Meet suppliers across the production chain and discuss practical ways to improve equipment availability, connectivity and manufacturing capacity.

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Intec / Z 2027

📍 Leipziger Messe, Leipzig, Germany | 2 Mar 2027 – 5 Mar 2027

Compare machine tools, production systems and automation at Intec alongside subcontracting expertise at Z. Bring your machining or sourcing requirements to meet equipment builders and component suppliers in a single visit.

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MECSPE 2027

📍 BolognaFiere, Bologna, Italy | 3 Mar 2027 – 5 Mar 2027

Explore machining, sheet metal, automation and the digital factory across MECSPE’s specialist manufacturing areas. Compare production technologies and subcontractors, with demonstrations and technical discussions to help evaluate your next process upgrade.

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Global Industrie 2027

📍 Eurexpo Lyon, Lyon, France | 15 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027

See manufacturing equipment, robotics and industrial software across France’s broad industrial exhibition. Meet suppliers from multiple production disciplines and discuss how their technologies can work together in your factory.

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LogiMAT 2027

📍 Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany | 16 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027

Compare mobile robots, automated storage, handling equipment and software for factory logistics. Bring your material flow challenge to integrators and assess the space, safety and system interfaces needed for a workable installation.

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Machineering 2027

📍 Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium | 24 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027

Explore machining, machine building and automation technologies with suppliers serving Belgium’s manufacturing industry. Compare equipment and engineering support for connected production, from component manufacture through handling and inspection.

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Advanced Factories / Advanced Machine Tools 2027

📍 Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain | 31 Mar 2027 – 2 Apr 2027

Explore factory automation, robotics and industrial AI alongside advanced manufacturing technologies. Use the Industry 4.0 Congress and supplier demonstrations to assess practical approaches to digital twins, connected equipment and production improvement.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2027

📍 Hanover Exhibition Grounds, Hanover, Germany | 5 Apr 2027 – 8 Apr 2027

Explore industrial AI, automation and digital production across a broad international supplier base. Compare platforms and integration partners, and examine how manufacturing data can support maintenance, quality and production decisions.

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RAPID + TCT 2027

📍 Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan, USA | 13 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2027

Explore industrial 3D printing equipment, materials and production applications through hands-on exhibits. Discuss part design, process qualification and post-processing with suppliers, supported by the technical additive manufacturing conference.

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ProMat 2027

📍 McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA | 19 Apr 2027 – 21 Apr 2027

Compare material handling, warehouse automation and robotics for moving goods through factories and supply chains. Bring your throughput and inventory challenges to suppliers and evaluate the equipment, software and integration needed to address them.

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Automate 2027

📍 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | 10 May 2027 – 13 May 2027

See robotics, machine vision and automation systems in action across North America’s major automation exhibition. Meet builders and integrators to assess application suitability, deployment costs and the skills needed to run the equipment.

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Moulding Expo 2027

📍 Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany | 11 May 2027 – 12 May 2027

Meet tool, pattern and mould makers alongside suppliers of machining and production technology. Discuss your tooling requirements and use the parallel Control exhibition to explore the measurement and quality systems that support accurate manufacture.

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SENSOR+TEST 2027

📍 NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Germany | 11 May 2027 – 13 May 2027

Compare sensors, measurement systems and testing technology for monitoring machines and production processes. Bring your data acquisition or inspection problem to specialists and assess the accuracy, interfaces and operating conditions required.

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Control 2027

📍 Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany | 11 May 2027 – 14 May 2027

Compare metrology, testing and machine vision systems for industrial quality assurance. Discuss your measurement and defect detection requirements with suppliers, including how inspection results can feed back into production.

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Manufacturing Technology Series EAST / EASTEC 2027

📍 Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA | 11 May 2027 – 13 May 2027

Compare machining, tooling and manufacturing technology with suppliers serving the northeastern United States. Bring a production problem to equipment builders and use the smart manufacturing programme to explore practical process improvements.

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GrindingHub Americas 2027

📍 First Financial Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | 18 May 2027 – 20 May 2027

Explore grinding and finishing technology from machines and abrasives through metrology and process monitoring. Meet specialist suppliers to discuss surface finish, tool production and automation for demanding precision applications.

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SPS Italia 2027

📍 Fiere di Parma, Parma, Italy | 25 May 2027 – 27 May 2027

Meet automation suppliers and integrators serving Italy’s manufacturing industry. Compare controls, robotics and industrial software, then discuss how to connect equipment and apply digital tools to your production processes.

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EPHJ 2027

📍 Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland | 8 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027

Meet precision manufacturing suppliers serving watchmaking, jewellery, microtechnology and medical technology. Compare machining, surface finishing and inspection capabilities for parts where tolerances and repeatability determine performance.

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Smart Manufacturing Week 2027

📍 NEC, Birmingham, UK | 9 Jun 2027 – 10 Jun 2027

Explore manufacturing technology, maintenance and engineering solutions across the co-located UK shows. Meet automation and software suppliers and use the technical programme to assess the people, equipment and data needed for your next upgrade.

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automatica 2027

📍 Messe München, Munich, Germany | 22 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027

See industrial robots, assembly systems and machine vision technology demonstrated together. Compare automation approaches with builders and integrators, and discuss the application, safety and deployment requirements for your factory.

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LASER World of PHOTONICS 2027

📍 Messe München, Munich, Germany | 22 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027

Explore lasers, optics and photonics systems for processing, sensing and inspection. Meet component and system suppliers to discuss how laser technology can improve a specific manufacturing or measurement application.

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ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE 2027

📍 Poznań International Fair, Poznań, Poland | 7 Sep 2027 – 9 Sep 2027

Compare machine tools, metalworking technology and automation at Poland’s international industrial fair. Discuss production equipment and digital integration with suppliers serving the region’s manufacturing base.

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FABTECH 2027

📍 McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA | 13 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027

Compare metal forming, fabrication, welding and finishing technology through equipment demonstrations. Meet machine builders and automation suppliers to discuss how cutting, bending, joining and handling can work together in your factory.

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SPS Atlanta 2027

📍 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA | 14 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027

Explore industrial automation components and software alongside practical smart production education. Meet suppliers of controls, drives, connectivity and sensors to discuss how to modernise equipment and connect factory systems.

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Automate UK Week 2027

📍 NEC, Birmingham, UK | 28 Sep 2027 – 30 Sep 2027

Explore the co-located PPMA Show and UK Automation Show for processing, packaging, robotics and machine vision. Meet equipment suppliers and integrators to compare complete automation solutions and discuss your production requirements.

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Advanced Manufacturing Barcelona 2027

📍 Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain | 29 Sep 2027 – 30 Sep 2027

Meet suppliers of machine tools, robotics and connected manufacturing technology serving Catalonia’s industrial sector. Compare metalworking and automation solutions and discuss implementation with equipment suppliers and regional engineering partners.

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EMO Milano 2027

📍 Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy | 4 Oct 2027 – 8 Oct 2027

Compare metal cutting and forming machine tools, automation and manufacturing software at the international metalworking exhibition. Bring your machining requirements to the builders and evaluate complete production systems, including their digital and AI capabilities.

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HI Tech & Industry Scandinavia 2027

📍 MCH Messecenter Herning, Herning, Denmark | 5 Oct 2027 – 7 Oct 2027

Meet industrial technology suppliers across automation, machinery, subcontracting and internal logistics. Compare equipment and engineering support for Scandinavian production projects and discuss how new systems fit your existing operation.

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Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST / SOUTHTEC 2027

📍 Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, South Carolina, USA | 19 Oct 2027 – 21 Oct 2027

Meet machining, automation and manufacturing suppliers serving the southeastern United States. Compare production technologies and discuss practical upgrades with regional equipment specialists and manufacturing partners.

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Blechexpo / Schweisstec 2027

📍 Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany | 26 Oct 2027 – 29 Oct 2027

See sheet metal processing equipment alongside joining technology at the co-located Schweisstec. Compare cutting, forming, welding and handling systems and discuss automation across your fabrication workflow.

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Formnext 2027

📍 Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany | 26 Oct 2027 – 29 Oct 2027

Compare industrial additive manufacturing processes, materials and post-processing technologies in one visit. Discuss a production part or tooling application with suppliers to assess design changes, qualification and integration into your manufacturing workflow.

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Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHWEST / HOUSTEX 2027

📍 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, USA | 2 Nov 2027 – 4 Nov 2027

Compare machine tools, tooling and automation for the Southwest’s manufacturing industries. Bring your component and production requirements to suppliers and explore the smart manufacturing programme for practical deployment guidance.

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Manufacturing Technology Series WEST / WESTEC 2027

📍 Long Beach, California, USA | 16 Nov 2027 – 18 Nov 2027

Meet suppliers of machining, tooling and digital manufacturing technology serving the West Coast. Compare equipment and engineering support for aerospace, medical and other demanding production applications.

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SPS 2027

📍 NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Germany | 23 Nov 2027 – 25 Nov 2027

Explore the controls, drives, sensors and software that connect industrial production. Meet technology suppliers to assess system compatibility and discuss automation, industrial data and AI applications for your factory.

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