IMTEX FORMING 2026: Powering the Next Wave of Metal Forming Innovation

The most significant and largest metal forming and manufacturing exhibition in Asia, IMTEX FORMING is set to return to Bengaluru. Organised by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA), IMTEX FORMING 2026 will be held from 21st to 25th January 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).

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Spread across 46,000 square metres and four halls, the show will host around 600 exhibitors from 22 countries, showcasing cutting-edge forming and joining solutions, digital manufacturing systems and high-performance tools. The event will once again highlight India's rising position as a hub for advanced manufacturing. Visitors from key sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence, railways, medical devices, construction equipment, electronics and capital goods are expected to attend.

Efficient Manufacturing Team will be at BIEC to bring readers exclusive updates and insights from Asia's largest exhibition on metal forming and manufacturing technologies.

A Convergence of Expertise and Innovation

IMTEX FORMING has long been regarded as the benchmark event for the metal forming fraternity, and the 2026 edition is set to raise that bar even higher. Alongside the main exhibition, visitors can look forward to a series of concurrent and parallel events designed to enrich learning, exploration, and collaboration.

Tooltech 2026, one of the flagship concurrent shows, will showcase the latest in machine tool accessories, metrology solutions, CAD/CAM tools, precision tooling systems, and new technologies shaping the tooling industry. As manufacturing evolves to embrace increasingly complex geometries and tighter tolerances, tooling solutions remain at the heart of productivity and competitiveness. Tooltech will highlight innovations that respond to these changing demands.

The Digital Manufacturing pavilion will focus on Industry 4.0 technologies, real-time digital solutions, additive manufacturing advancements, and automation systems that enable faster, smarter, and more responsive production ecosystems. As companies across India accelerate their digital journeys, this space will demonstrate how data-driven and connected manufacturing can unlock new efficiencies.