AMB 2026 - international Exhibition for Metalworking Equipment and Technologies

AMB 2026 is an international metalworking exhibition taking place from September 15–19, 2026, in Stuttgart. The exhibition is considered one of Europe’s key industry platforms for machine tool manufacturers, cutting tool suppliers, metalworking equipment producers, and industrial manufacturing technology companies.

Since 1982, AMB has brought together equipment manufacturers, technology solution providers, representatives of mechanical engineering, and industrial production companies. The exhibition covers the entire metalworking value chain: from machine tools and tooling to software, automation, and quality control systems.

AMB 2026 places special emphasis on metal cutting technologies, intelligent manufacturing, industrial automation, and the digitalization of production processes.

Key figures from AMB 2024:

• 10 exhibition halls
• more than 1,200 exhibitors
• 120,000 m² of exhibition space

Business Program

AMB features:

1. AMB Stage — business program and industry discussions
2. VDMA Technology Forum — technology forum organized by VDMA
3. Defence & Security Opportunities — program focused on industrial solutions for the defense and manufacturing sectors
4. India Opportunities — conference dedicated to cooperation with the Indian metalworking market
5. Business Breakfast Stuttgart Region — business sessions on robotics and quantum technologies
6. AMB Night — evening industry networking event
7. Start-Up Area & Young Innovators — area for startups and emerging technology companies
8. AMB Award — award for innovative metalworking solutions

Main program topics:

• metal cutting and machining
• industrial automation
• artificial intelligence in manufacturing
• robotics
• industrial digitalization
• measurement and quality control systems
• intelligent equipment maintenance
• sustainable manufacturing
• quantum technologies for industry
• aerospace manufacturing

Source of information and photos: AMB