The global engineering and components industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by digital manufacturing, automation, and sustainable production.
To help professionals and OEMs identify the most relevant opportunities, we have collected the top international trade fairs for engineering, subcontracting, and industrial components for the 2025–2027 cycle.
These events cover the full spectrum of industrial innovation — from metalworking and automation to additive manufacturing, robotics, and digital design — offering key meeting points for engineers, buyers, and technical suppliers worldwide.
Formnext 2025 | Frankfurt | Germany
- Place: Germany
- City: Frankfurt
- Dates: 18–21 November 2025
- Website: formnext.mesago.com
Formnext is the leading fair for additive manufacturing and next-gen production. It connects AM with design & prototyping, CAD/CAM, and advanced materials, making it essential for teams integrating 3D printing into component development and series production.
Hannover Messe 2026 | Hannover | Germany
- Place: Germany
- City: Hannover
- Dates: 20–24 April 2026
- Website: hannovermesse.de
A global hub for industrial transformation, Hannover Messe spans automation, energy, and Industry 4.0/5.0. It’s ideal for sourcing engineered parts, exploring digital ecosystems, and aligning component strategies with smart manufacturing roadmaps.
IMTS 2026 | Chicago, IL | USA
- Place: USA
- City: Chicago
- Dates: 14–19 September 2026
- Website: imts.com
IMTS showcases the latest in machine tools, manufacturing software, automation and tooling. It’s the key North American stage to compare technologies and meet suppliers for precision components and contract manufacturing.
MECSPE 2026 | Bologna | Italy
- Place: Italy
- City: Bologna
- Dates: 4-6 March 2026
- Website: mecspe.com
MECSPE is Southern Europe’s benchmark for mechanical subcontracting and the digital factory. It connects buyers with suppliers for machining, finishing, components, and industrial automation across multiple application sectors.
Intec 2027 | Leipzig | Germany
- Place: Germany
- City: Leipzig
- Dates: 2–5 March 2027
- Website: messe-intec.com
Dual platform: Intec focuses on machine tools and manufacturing tech, while Z is dedicated to subcontracting and components. Highly effective for building supply chains in DACH and Central Europe.
EMO Hannover 2027 | Hannover | Germany
- Place: Germany
- City: Hannover
- Dates: 2027 (TBD)
- Website: emo-hannover.com
EMO Hannover is the world’s leading trade fair for production technology and metalworking. It brings together the entire spectrum of manufacturing — from machine tools and precision components to digital production systems. The exhibition attracts more than 2,000 exhibitors and 90,000 visitors from around the globe, including decision-makers from mechanical engineering, automotive, aerospace, and energy industries.
EMO serves as a key platform for innovation, where new developments in automation, AI integration, and digital manufacturing are introduced to the market.
JEC World 2026 | Paris | France
- Place: France
- City: Paris
- Dates: 10-12 March 2026
- Website: jec-world.events
The reference event for advanced composites. JEC World links materials, processes, and applications for structural design in aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment—key for hybrid designs and lightweight components.
Smart Manufacturing week | United Kingdom
- Place: United Kingdom
- City: Birmingham
- Dates: 2026 3-4 June
- Website: smartmanufacturingweek.com
A UK platform dedicated to design, components, and embedded systems. Strong R&D angle, connecting engineers with suppliers for prototyping, testing, and system integration.
Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI | USA
- Place: USA
- City: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Dates: 2026 (TBD)
- Website: advancedmanufacturingexpo.com
Regional but focused: AME brings together metalworking, automation, and Industry 4.0 suppliers. Good for connecting with Midwest manufacturers and exploring practical component solutions.
WESTEC 2027 | Long Beach, CA | USA
- Place: USA
- City: Long Beach, California
- Dates: November 16 – 18, 2027
- Website: westeconline.com
A key US West event for manufacturing technology. WESTEC attracts aerospace, automotive and machinery buyers looking for machining, metrology, and automation partners—ideal for component sourcing in the region.
Automate 2026 | Chicago | USA
- Place: USA
- City: Chicago
- Dates: JUNE 22-25, 2026
- Website: automateshow.com
Focused on automation, robotics, and machine vision, Automate is ideal for engineering teams integrating motion systems and controls into component manufacturing and assembly lines.
Subcon 2026 | Birmingham | UK
- Place: United Kingdom
- City: Birmingham – NEC
- Dates: 3–4 June 2026
- Website: subconshow.co.uk
Subcon is the UK’s reference show for the subcontract manufacturing supply chain. It spans machining, casting, fabrication and engineering services, connecting OEMs with reliable component suppliers.
BI-MU 2026 | Milan | Italy
- Place: Italy
- City: Milan – Fieramilano Rho
- Dates: 13-16 October 2026
- Website: bimu.it
Italy’s biennial on machine tools, automation and digital manufacturing. Strong footprint in precision machining and engineering components, with a solid European supplier base.
Global Industrie 2026 | Paris | France
- Place: France
- City: Paris Nord Villepinte
- Dates: 30 March 2 April 2026
- Website: global-industrie.com
One of Europe’s largest events for industrial production: robotics, surface treatment, connected factories, and manufacturing equipment. Excellent to benchmark technologies and discover new component partners.
Advanced Engineering 2025 | Birmingham | UK
- Place: United Kingdom
- City: Birmingham – NEC
- Dates: 29–30 October 2025
- Website: advancedengineeringuk.com
A multi-sector platform for engineering innovation, materials and subcontracting. Themed zones (Aerospace, Automotive, Composites) make it easy to find the right component suppliers and partners.
MachTech & InnoTech Expo 2026 | Sofia | Bulgaria
- Place: Bulgaria
- City: Sofia
- Dates: 2026 (TBD)
- Website: machtech.bg
Southeast Europe’s key fair for metalworking, surface treatment, automation and industrial components. Good access point to suppliers and buyers in the Balkans.
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