Themes for the Fair 2026

Smart Industry is about exploring and presenting the latest innovations and technologies that make industry more efficient and flexible. Technologies such as digitalisation, automation, predictive maintenance, etc. are now prerequisites for a competitive manufacturing industry.

Sustainable Industry emphasises the importance of reducing our impact on the environment and society. Visitors will learn about sustainable solutions and practices that reduce resource consumption, increase recycling and promote social responsibility in the manufacturing sector.

Adaptable Industry addresses the need for flexibility and adaptation in today's changing manufacturing industry. Strategies and solutions that help companies produce with a high degree of variant and volume flexibility are focus areas that generate strong competitiveness.  


“It feels great to have three clear themes that reflect the industry's biggest challenges, together with representatives from our partner SVMF. These three themes will be prominent throughout Elmia Machine Tools 2026.” // Mikael Ström, Business Manager for Elmia Machine Tools