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Smart and sustainable production at EuroBLECH 2026 in Hanover
EuroBLECH 2026 will be held from 20-23 October 2026 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. EuroBLECH is a truly international event and the world’ s leading exhibition for sheet metal working, covering the entire supply chain in 15 different technology sectors across eight exhibition halls. EuroBLECH 2026 will occupy halls 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 27 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany.
Its theme this year,‘ For a Stronger Future – Smart & Sustainable Production’, reflects the industry’ s ongoing transformation as it pursues greater efficiency, flexibility and resilience. From AI-enabled workflows and robotics to laser innovations and circular manufacturing, the 2026 edition will spotlight the technologies, tools and strategies shaping a stronger, more sustainable future for sheet metal working worldwide.
“ Exhibitors will display a comprehensive range of machinery, tools and systems for the entire value chain of sheet-metal processing. Visitors can expect an impressive amount of live machine demonstrations and technological world premieres. There will be plenty of opportunities to watch innovative machinery in action, allowing attendees to assess and discuss potential benefits for their own production processes. EuroBLECH 2024 welcomed 1,317 exhibitors and 38,946 trade visitors from 114 countries, occupying a gross exhibition space of 160,000 square metres,” the show organiser, RX, explained.
New and returning show features
New show features include an Innovation Zone | Advanced Manufacturing, a Job Shop & Subcontractors Market, a curated conference and guided tours on“ Smart Manufacturing and Resource-Efficient Production” and“ Market Opportunities in Electronics, HVAC, Aerospace and Defence”.
“ The Innovation Zone is a dedicated space that will spotlight emerging technologies, applied research and systemready concepts that are shaping the future of sheet metal working. Bringing together technologies such as automation, digital production systems and precision engineering, it will provide a clear and focused view of the solutions driving sheetmetal working today and in the future. To ensure a strong focus on the latest developments, only technologies launched between 1 November 2025 and 20 October 2026 will be featured in the Innovation Zone,” RX told ISMR.
In addition, EuroBLECH 2026 will host the BME Buyer Day on Thursday 22 October in the Convention Centre. Organised with Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik( BME), the dedicated procurement programme will feature networking, presentations and panel discussions on purchasing KPIs, supply-chain management, steel market developments, economic security, CBAM and AI-supported product costing.
Returning features will include the EuroBLECH Awards as well as a Careers Day to connect students, apprentices and young professionals with hiring companies. This initiative supports workforce development and provides insights into careers across the sheet metal working industry. The EuroBLECH Awards are free to
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