Visitor registration has opened for EuroBLECH 2026, the leading international exhibition for sheet metal working technology, which will take place from October 20 to 23 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. The 28th edition of EuroBLECH will bring together manufacturers, technology suppliers and industry professionals from across the sheet metal working sector. Visitors will have the opportunity to see machinery in operation, examine new products and technologies, and discuss production requirements directly with suppliers.
Held under the theme “For a Stronger Future – Smart & Sustainable Production,” the exhibition will focus on technologies that can help manufacturers improve productivity, lower resource consumption, strengthen supply chains and make more informed investment decisions. EuroBLECH 2026 will cover 15 technology sectors across eight exhibition halls. The event will feature machinery and equipment for cutting, forming, joining, automation, tooling, surface treatment, digital production and subcontracting. The previous edition in 2024 attracted 1,317 exhibitors and 38,946 visitors from 114 countries, with 81% of visitors involved in purchasing decisions.
Leading companies expected at the exhibition include Adige, AIDA, Amada, ArcelorMittal, Bodor, Bystronic, EAGLE, Ermaksan, LVD, Prima Power, Salvagnini, TRUMPF, Valk Welding, Voortman and Yamazaki Mazak. “EuroBLECH gives manufacturers an opportunity to compare technologies, see equipment operating and speak directly with technical experts before making investment decisions,” said Evelyn Warwick, Event Director for EuroBLECH on behalf of RX.
A new Innovation Zone | Advanced Manufacturing will feature technologies introduced during the previous 12 months. Visitors will be able to explore developments in machinery, automation, smart manufacturing, tooling and digital production. The exhibition will also introduce specialist areas covering job shops and subcontractors, tooling and forming, as well as laser, CNC and cutting technologies. Guided Tours will offer visitors expert-led routes focused on subjects such as smart manufacturing, resource-efficient production, electronics, HVAC, aerospace and defence.
The EuroBLECH Awards and Award Trails will highlight selected innovations across the exhibition. The event will also host a Careers Day on October 23, offering free admission to students, apprentices and young professionals.
A conference programme on the NextGen Technology Stage in Hall 27 will cover AI, automation, smart manufacturing, sustainability, energy efficiency, circular production and workforce development. Sessions will address practical topics including AI applications in sheet metal production and energy-efficient manufacturing.
The BME Buyer Day, organised with the Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik, will take place on October 22 and focus on procurement, supply chains, steel markets, CBAM, economic security and AI-supported costing. EuroBLECH is organised by RX and is held every two years in Hanover, bringing together the international sheet metal working industry.
