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Following the success of its fourth edition, which brought together over 200 exhibitors from 19 countries and attracted more than 2,400 qualified visitors from across Europe, Fastener Fair Italy will return from 24 to 25 June 2026 at CityLife – Allianz MiCo in Milan. The event is confirmed as Italy’s key meeting point for professionals in fasteners, fixings, and fastening systems. Visitor registration will open in early February, giving industry professionals the opportunity to plan their attendance well in advance.To date, many companies have already confirmed their participation in the only Italian trade event dedicated entirely to the sector, including major players such as Ambrovit, Berardi Bullonerie, Bontempi, Corbetta Ermanno, Fastbolt, Gandini, Index/Chavesbao, Vilux Viterie, Vipa, Viteria Fusani, Viteria Smel and many more. Additional exhibition opportunities are still available for manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of fastening systems, machinery producers, and suppliers of related technologies and services wishing to engage with a highly specialised audience.The fifth edition of Fastener Fair Italy introduces a refreshed format enriched by several new features designed to offer visitors an even more comprehensive, forward-looking experience. Among the highlights are two new thematic areas that further expand and enhance the exhibition profile.
One will focus on hand tools, showcasing a wide range of equipment used in assembly, installation and maintenance complementary products that support and enhance fastening applications, giving professionals an immediate overview of the most relevant solutions for their work. The second will be dedicated to precision turning, bringing together manufacturers specialising in advanced machining and subcontracting, and offering visitors the opportunity to meet qualified companies and explore high-quality turned components produced by industry experts.These dedicated zones are designed to make the visit more streamlined and targeted, facilitating the search for specific products, connecting with the most suitable suppliers, and staying up to date on key technologies and market trends. Complementing this offer, a series of financial support measures will be available to exhibiting companies, making participation easier and encouraging a broader and more diverse presence.“Returning to Milan with Fastener Fair Italy 2026 is an important milestone for us - says Stephanie Cerri, Event Director for the European Fastener Fair exhibitions. - At a time when the fastener and fixing industry is facing a challenging market environment, it is more important than ever to create opportunities for dialogue and collaboration across the supply chain. We look with confidence towards a promising 2026 for our sector: the exhibition will provide visitors with the opportunity to meet leading industry players, explore cutting-edge solutions and gain first-hand insight into the technologies shaping new production standards”.Supported by key Media Partners, including Expometals, Fasten.it, Fastener Fixing Magazine, Fastener World, Galvanotecnica and Italy Export, the event also aims to further expand its international reach, attract new exhibitors from strategic markets, and enhance the quality of professional visitors, with a particular focus on distributors, buyers and technical decision-makers. Networking initiatives, educational content, and technical insights will also be included to enrich the visitor’s experience and foster new business opportunities.
Frankfurt am Main, January, 2026 – GrindingHub 2026 will present the current state-of-the-art of grinding technology with a focus on topics such as hybrid machining systems and cross-process efficiency increases. How can sophisticated individual processes such as grinding or eroding be combined for even greater output and precision? When does the use of laser technology make sense? From May 05 to 08 in Stuttgart, the trade fair will showcase how users can achieve higher material removal rates, less downtime and maximum process stability with state-of-the-art processes. GrindingHub will set the technological benchmark for networked, resource-efficient and high-precision manufacturing of the next generation.More efficiency through numerous combinations"Today's tool manufacturers are striving for ever more efficient ways to produce their tools to customer specifications – and to do so on an automated basis", says Tobias Trautmann, Managing Director of Vollmer Werke Maschinenfabrik GmbH based in Biberach an der Riss, Germany. "We support this goal with various sharpening technologies that can not only machine ultra-hard cutting materials precisely, but also optimize manufacturing processes thanks to digital solutions and AI applications." At GrindingHub 2026, the Vollmer Group will be showcasing its portfolio of grinding, eroding and laser machines that allow customers to machine ultra-hard cutting materials such as carbide, PCD (polycrystalline diamond), CVD (chemical vapor deposition) diamond or PcBN (polycrystalline cubic boron nitride). When it comes to efficiency, hybrid machines are of particular interest for sharpening tools faster and with higher quality. One example of these are full-head PCD tools with complex geometries: The contours in the carbide can be ground and the cutting edges in the PCD head can also be eroded in a single clamping operation. This procedure not only shortens both productive and non-productive time, but also makes the transition between the PCD head and the carbide blank virtually seamless – without any unevenness or graduation.Grinding machines are used by tool manufacturers to sharpen all cutting edges made of carbide or PcBN with diamond wheels. However, if tools cannot be ground or can only be ground to a limited extent, eroding or laser machines are used. Lasers have the advantage that – in contrast to erosion – they can also be used on non-conductive materials. The wear that happens on grinding wheels does not take place on these systems because the cutting edges are machined without contact during eroding and lasering. The tool machining also takes place without significant thermal influence.Regardless of the sharpening technology in question, Vollmer's philosophy is that its machines are always suitable for automated tool machining in 24/7 shifts. Central robot systems control loading trolleys, pallet loaders or chain magazines and monitor the fully automatic complete machining process. Digital solutions in particular are currently being used to increase efficiency in automation, which is why Vollmer equips its machines with IoT gateways as standard in order to network them with their digital environments. Data from different machines is recorded, processed and managed via a central IT platform. Supported by AI-based algorithms, a chatbot provides information on documentation or historical data to answer queries about machine utilization, the number of tools produced or missing parts. "To make our machines even more efficient, we collaborate intensively with customers, industry partners and research institutes," emphasizes Ralf Grosshauser, Managing Director of the Vollmer Group. "We collaborate with Furtwangen University on grinding technologies and belong to a network of around 30 companies that exchange knowledge and help each other stimulate future innovations."Productivity increases of up to 70 percentStuder's WireDress technology is an example of intelligently combined hybrid technologies in the field of grinding technology. It is integrated into high-precision CNC grinding machines for external cylindrical grinding and now also for internal cylindrical grinding. The full integration of electro-erosive dressing technology eliminates the need to manually dismantle and reset the grinding wheel for the dressing process. Christoph Plüss, CTO of United Machining Solutions Management AG, based in Bern, Switzerland, describes the electrical erosion process as follows, "In the WireDress process, metal-bonded diamond or CBN grinding wheels are dressed, profiled and sharpened in the machine using a wire. The dressing process can be carried out at the full working speed of the grinding wheel. This massively reduces non-productive time. Especially when grinding high-alloy, hardened steels, carbides and ceramics, where metal-bonded grinding wheels are used, WireDress offers enormous advantages and provides productivity increases of up to 70 percent for certain materials when this technology is used." The newly founded United Machining Solutions Group has now expanded its portfolio to include 15 brands in 2025 (including Studer). The group is one of the largest machine tool manufacturers in the world with a total turnover of over 1.5 billion US dollars and, as usual, will be represented at GrindingHub and ready to engage in face-to-face discussions with its team of specialists. ">After hardening, internal gears can be machined using various processes – depending on the required quality level – such as honing, profile grinding, generating grinding, hard skiving or hard broaching. Each process has specific strengths and limitations: Hard skiving is highly cost-effective, but reaches its limits when very high precision is required. Profile grinding offers maximum precision, but is slow and cost-intensive – and therefore only has limited appeal for high-volume production, for example in the e-mobility or commercial vehicle sectors.Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH from Kempten has closed precisely this gap with SkiveFinishing. The process combines the kinematics of power skiving with a dressing-free, electroplated tool and thus enables a significantly higher quality than hard skiving – with shorter process times and lower costs than profile grinding. This combines the best of both worlds: Excellent precision and economically robust process control. "SkiveFinishing combines the flexibility of skiving with the advantages of CBN hard finishing," explains Haider Arroum, Division and Site Manager Tools. "Optimal roughness values and economical processes can be achieved through the targeted selection of CBN grain sizes."Significant efficiency gains are now also achieved with twist-free generating grinding. With the further development of this process, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik is raising both the economic efficiency and the quality of hard finishing to a new level. The machining times when using dressable grinding worms have been reduced almost to the level of conventional processes – even with asymmetrical gears. At the same time, optimized shift methods allow the integration of fine grinding or polishing in a single operation. The technology is suitable for a wide range of applications: From transmission components for e-mobility to special and heavy-duty transmissions. "In combination with the high rigidity of our machines – which our customers repeatedly praise – we offer measurable added value in terms of efficiency and precision and therefore a clear competitive advantage," emphasizes Fabian Stadelmann, Technology Development Manager. ">Hybrid technologies are among the major levers that can allow a company to position itself at the forefront of the technology and also boost profitability. The innovations described here impressively demonstrate where the future of grinding technology lies. Combined with other megatrends such as automation and artificial intelligence, this opens up countless opportunities to stay ahead of the global competition. As a roadmap towards future innovations, the third edition of GrindingHub will offer unique opportunities in this regard.
Poznań is becoming the epicenter of industrial innovation long before the planned start of ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE 2026 (26-29 May). Nearly a hundred leading companies from Poland and abroad secured their space several months before the fair. This confirms the unwavering position of the fair as a key business platform and a place where trends are born – from production automation, through modern metal processing technologies, to the groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence in industry.The division of ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE into thematic exhibitions – AUTOMA, MACH-TOOL, SURFEX and WELDING – allows companies to better identify with a specific industry, and makes it easier for guests to access the technologies they are interested in while visiting the trade fair exhibition. Where trends are born…The concept of thematic zones will once again gain the support of key partners who, as in the last edition of the fair, will take care of these unique spaces. These include: Schmalz (Collaborative Robot Zone), Troax (Safety Zone), Balluff (Demobus Zone) and Pneumat (Pneumat Game Zone). There will also be a DBR77 Zone with innovations for factories of the future.– Early reservations for exhibition space are a signal to us that the industry is eagerly awaiting the fair. Market leaders know that ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE is not just a hardware showcase, but above all, a place where trends for the coming years are born, – says Anna Lemańska-Kramer, deputy director of the ITM trade fair. In 2026, the topic of artificial intelligence in industry will be strongly emphasized – we expect it to be an absolute hit of the programme. We are also continuing the success of the European Science Fair, which will bring together research institutes, universities, technology startups and businesses in one inspiring space, – she adds.Active presence and partnership – the ITM team at the heart of the industryThe ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE trade fair team, in anticipation of the May 2026 edition, is actively collaborating with leading organizations and industry publications, fully implementing the slogan: 'Our team is where the heart of industry beats.' – By attending key events and conferences, we absorb knowledge, seek inspiration, and promote the ITM trade fair as a place for exchanging experiences across various industries. Above all, however, such events are an opportunity for in-depth conversations with people involved in the industry. This expert voice is extremely important to us. We really appreciate and care about these relationships because we believe that it is people who build the success of events, – says Anna Lemańska-Kramer. From occupational health and safety, through painting technologies, to foundry, enamels and steelThe ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE exhibition is famous for its scale and the consolidation of offers from many industrial sectors in one place and at one time. That is why in recent months the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE team participated in important, thematically diverse industry events organized by the trade fair partners. Such meetings included the 2nd National Occupational Health and Safety Conference (27-28 November 2025, Stryków) addressed to the logistics, warehousing, production and transport industries. Topics such as technical hazards at work, safe space in the hall and training techniques are just part of the extensive programme. The conference was organized by the industry magazines 'Logistyka i Magazynowanie.' 'Production Manager' and media partner of the ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE trade fair – Maintenance Services.Although the FOCAST Exhibition accompanying the ITM trade fair takes place every two years, contact with the foundry industry is a very important element of the Poznań trade fair's strategy. Grupa MTP, the organizer of ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE, was the Silver Sponsor of the National Foundry Day – a key meeting of the industry, combined with a technical conference entitled 'Foundry of Tomorrow – Sustainable Development, Innovation, Digital Future.' The event (12/12/2025, Krakow) was a platform for discussion about digitalisation, automation and technological innovations in the sector, inspiring participants to implement changes that increase compliance with environmental requirements.One of the exhibitors that has already declared its participation in the upcoming ITM trade fair is ECOLINE. – It's not only an industry leader, a manufacturer of powder coating systems, but also a partner initiating meetings filled with specialized knowledge. This is the Modern Painting Technology Forum 2025, regularly organized by ECOLINE, in which our team has the opportunity to participate, explains Anna Lemańska-Kramer. Last autumn, this event (15-17 October 2025, Pabianice) focused on sustainable development and the concept of Painting 5.0, combining autonomous systems, digital transformation and eco-friendly production. ECOLINE will be an exhibitor at the SURFEX Exhibition, which will also feature the Association of the Polish Enamel Industry. A few months before the fair, SPPE organized the SPPE Enamel Congress (Legnica, 1-3 October 2025), which was a platform for discussion about the prospects and innovative applications of enamel under the slogan 'Enamel: past or future?' The result of intensive cooperation with industry associations was also the participation of the ITM trade fair team during the Stainless Steel Days Conference (27-28 October 2025, Warsaw), organized by the Stainless Steel Association. The discussions focused on the development directions of the Polish industry, business forecasts and managerial challenges.Best practices in maintenance, automation, cybersecurity, and energy efficiency, as well as optimization of intralogistics and warehousing processes, were discussed at more than a dozen technical conferences held this fall by Axon Media Group. – It has been a long-time partner of ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE, thanks to which we are close to the industry in various parts of Poland. These numerous trips and conversations with participants confirm our belief that our guests at the fair expect expert knowledge, and we will certainly have lots of it during the next edition of ITM. We are working intensively on the programme. Of course, the extremely valuable core of the fair remains the diverse exhibition and exhibitors' offerings, – says Anna Lemańska-Kramer. ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE will be held on 26-29.05.2026 on the fairgrounds of MTP Poznań Expo. 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