IMTEX 2026 wraps up, driving business and innovation in metal forming technologies

The Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) successfully concluded the 9th edition of IMTEX FORMING, held from 21–25 January 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. Reinforcing its position as a leading global platform for metal forming and manufacturing technologies, the exhibition featured 714 exhibitors from 24 countries, spread across 48,000 square metres of exhibition space.

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IMTEX FORMING 2026 was conducted alongside concurrent exhibitions—Tooltech, Digital Manufacturing, and Weldexpo—offering visitors a comprehensive view of the manufacturing ecosystem. The inaugural session highlighted the importance of innovation, technology validation, and sustained growth, with industry leaders emphasising the role of advanced manufacturing solutions in driving productivity and competitiveness.

Tooltech showcased machine tool accessories, metrology solutions, CAD/CAM tools, tooling systems, and emerging trends in the tooling industry. Digital Manufacturing focused on real-time solutions in additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0, while Weldexpo, organised in association with the Indian Institute of Welding, presented the latest advancements in welding technologies.

The exhibition also featured several knowledge-driven parallel events, including the International Seminar on Forming Technology, the i2 Academia Pavilion, the Jagruti–IMTMA Youth Programme, and the Manufacturing Technology Quiz Contest. In addition, Moldex India and Fastenex India, organised by Messe Stuttgart and focused on moulding, fasteners, and fixing technologies, were co-located with IMTEX FORMING 2026.