Asia’s largest exhibition on metal forming and manufacturing technologies, IMTEX FORMING 2026, concluded successfully on 25 January 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. Organised by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), the five-day event was held from 21 to 25 January 2026 alongside concurrent shows — Tooltech, Digital Manufacturing, and Weldexpo (in association with the Indian Institute of Welding).
The 2026 edition recorded consistent growth in scale and business generation compared to previous editions. The exhibition floor witnessed strong engagement from the manufacturing community, with visitors exploring advanced technologies in presses, bending, welding and joining systems, high-speed laser machines, robotics and automation for sheet metal applications, additive manufacturing, and smart production solutions.
The Digital Manufacturing show highlighted emerging solutions in artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation, reflecting the increasing integration of digital technologies in forming and tooling industries. Parallel initiatives such as the i2 Academia Pavilion — featuring 32 colleges and 70 participants from 24 cities — the Manufacturing Technology Quiz Contest, and the Jagruti-IMTMA Youth Programme received encouraging participation from students and academia.
Approximately 1,200 delegates representing 272 organisations attended as trade delegations. Moldex India and Fastenex, organised by Messe Stuttgart, were co-located with the exhibition, along with the Symposium on Welding for a Greener Tomorrow.
Established in 1946, the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is the apex body representing India’s machine tool industry. The association has a membership base of over 500 public- and private-sector companies engaged in the manufacture of metal cutting and metal forming machines, accessories, cutting tools and allied equipment.
IMTMA actively supports the advancement of the machine tool sector through policy advocacy, industry exhibitions, knowledge-sharing platforms, publications, research initiatives, training programmes and skill development efforts. As part of its infrastructure development initiatives, IMTMA has established the eco-friendly Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, a dedicated venue for exhibitions, conferences and corporate events.
First held in 2010, IMTEX FORMING is recognised as Asia’s largest exhibition focused on metal forming and manufacturing technologies. The exhibition brings together leading equipment manufacturers, technology providers and industry stakeholders, showcasing machinery and solutions that drive productivity, innovation and growth in the manufacturing sector.
