Post Show Report Metalloobrabotka 2026
26th Edition of the International Exhibition for Equipment, Instruments
and Tools for the Metalworking Industry
12–15 May 2026, Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia
The 26th edition of the International Exhibition for Equipment, Instruments and Tools for the Metalworking Industry – Metalloobrabotka 2026 took place on 12–15 May 2026 at Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia. The show once again served as a place where leading suppliers of machine tools, developers of digital solutions and manufacturing companies meet to demonstrate the latest technologies and conclude long-term contracts.
Dates: 12–15 May 2026
Venue: Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia
Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO
Supported by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade
Under auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Exhibition space: 82,000 sq. m
Attendance: 39,000+ professional visitors
Exhibitors: 1,210 companies
Foreign exhibitors: 522 companies
Russian exhibitors: 688 companies
Countries: 8 (Russia, Belarus, China, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Turkiye)
National pavilions: Belarus, Russia (supported by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade), Turkiye
Russian regional pavilions: 11 (Republics of Crimea, Tatarstan, and Udmurtia, Perm Krai, Leningrad, Lipetsk, Nizhniy Novgorod, Penza, Samara, Tver, and Yaroslavl Oblasts)
Conference programme: 49 events, about 280 speakers
Products on display: all aspects of machine tool building and metalworking: intelligent new generation machine tool systems, automated lines, test machinery, state-of-the-art metal machining and cutting equipment, tooling and accessories, innovative design developments, the latest software, etc.
This year's edition was special not only because the venue was changed, as the show moved to Crocus Expo, but also because of a large-scale conceptual expansion. Metalloobrabotka became the main showcase of achievements in the field of technological sovereignty and industrial cooperation. It once again confirmed the status of this country's key industrial platform.
Thanks to the integration of Rusweld and Technoforum as thematic clusters, Metalloobrabotka 2026 covered the entire production cycle from material design and welding to the release of final products.
For the first time in a long time, Metalloobrabotka offered its own daily printed newspaper, which covered the main events of the show and was distributed among exhibitors and visitors during the exhibition days.
Show highlights
The equipment–from heavy metal cutting machines to robotic complexes, CNC systems, AI solutions, and digital twins–was demonstrated in operation. Automation and integration of various production processes were especially popular.
As usual, Metalloobrabotka featured the stands of leading Russian universities such as Stankin Moscow State University of Technology, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, MISIS National University of Science and Technology, St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, MIREA – Russian Technological University, Moscow Power Engineering Institute, etc.
New in 2026
- The notable new products included the first serial products of the Kupol-PRO full-cycle enterprise, created by the Kupol electromechanical plant (Izhevsk): lathes and vertical machining centers with their own CNC system that use Russian components.
- Zyfra Group demonstrated advanced solutions where AI acts as the operator's digital assistant, promptly analyzing production data and helping to prevent failures.
- There was a presentation of RTK Areatek 4105, the first fully Russian-made robotic complex for automated 3D quality control of parts.
- Ulyanovsk Machine Tools demonstrated a robotic cell based on two machining centers with various Russian CNC systems, as well as a DMC 1035 milling machine, officially included in the register of domestic industrial products of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade.
- It was the first time that the Obukhovsky Plant showed an automated winding machine in full size and demonstrated a bed element created using mineral casting technology, which significantly reduces material consumption.
- Gazpromneft Lubricants has introduced an updated innovative line of coolants and spindle oils, which are critical for heat dissipation and corrosion protection of high-precision machines.
- A great premiere of the Belarus national pavilion was the improved Soyuz Loom from StankoGomel. The knee-type milling system now consists of 100% Belarusian and Russian-made components.
- For the first time at Metalloobrabotka, AVEA presented an industrial robotics complex designed for automation of 3-axis, 3+1, 3+2 and 5-axis CNC machines of various layouts. The solution provides fully automated operation of the production cell, including changing pallets, tooling and tool assemblies, as well as targeted storage of tooling inside the complex.
Conference programme
The conference programme of Metalloobrabotka 2026 included 49 events and brought together about 280 speakers and moderators. The focus was on practical tasks of industry, issues of technological leadership, automation, HR, and cooperation development.
Its key event was the Plenary Meeting on the Priorities of the Industrial Policy and Technological Leadership Tools: Implementation of the National Project on the Means of Production and Automation, which hosted the official opening ceremony of the show. Other events included different strategic sessions, conferences on additive technologies, industrial robotics events, a panel on personnel training, and the Russian Subcontracting and Engineering Exchange.
The Russian Subcontracting and Engineering Exchange was organised by EXPOCENTRE AO, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Yaroslavl Oblast, and the National Partnership for Subcontracting Development with the support of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More than 70 representatives from 34 regions of Russia and Belarus took part in the event. More than 250 negotiations were held between customers and performers.
A series of the Efficient Manufacturing 4.0 events organized by Zyfra Group attracted special attention of the participants. It was dedicated to the practical effects of digitalization, the application of AI in smart factories, partnership of humans and robots, as well as the use of industrial data and digital twins. The issues of robotics development, modernization of the machine-tool fleet, and improvement of production efficiency have become one of the most discussed topics on the business agenda.
The National Agency of Welding Control joined forces with EXPOCENTRE to organise the Conference on Welding as a Basis for Russia's Technological Sovereignty and Leadership. The event brought together government representatives, industry experts, manufacturers, the scientific and educational community from Russia and the CIS countries. The conference participants discussed the key role of welding production in the development of industry and strengthening the technological independence of the country. The issues of regulation of welding operations at hazardous production facilities, standardization, as well as training, and providing the industry with qualified personnel were in the focus of attention.
The Association of Additive Technologies Development and its partners held three sessions.
The experts participating in the Session on Additive Manufacturing and Automation as a Factor of Labour Productivity Growth discussed the impact of additive manufacturing on labour productivity and increasing the efficiency of enterprises, and presented options for reducing its cost.
The participants in the Session Innovative Technologies and Advanced Materials for 3D Printing discussed new heat-resistant alloys and the role of metrology.
The Session on Professional Personnel Training touched upon an important topic for the entire industry about new specialists and competencies of future engineers.
The conference programme concluded with a student competition for promising projects in additive technologies called The Future of the Industry: a Competition for Young Researchers. Students and young researchers from Russia’s leading universities (Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Ural Federal University, Samara University, MISIS National University of Science and Technology, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, MIREA – Russian Technological University, and St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University) presented their developments and research in the field of 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and new materials.
More than 50 exhibitors took part in the Metalloobrabotka Gravity 2026 Competition. Its participants invited visitors to their stand, and the results were summed up by the number of tickets issued using their unique UTM tags. This competition helps to attract professional visitors, increase audience reach, and more accurately build work with potential clients and partners.
Strategic agreements
Metalloobrabotka 2026 became the venue for signing a number of important strategic agreements. For example, Rosatom's industry integrator Atomintelmash and SEZ Dubna agreed to create a powerful cluster in the Moscow region for the design and mass production of industrial robots for strategic industries. The Severstal IT cluster and LE Robotics signed a memorandum of strategic partnership to develop next-generation robotic solutions using AI welding and 3D vision technologies.
Bauman Moscow State Technical University and Mechatronica signed an agreement on the joint development of intelligent algorithms for CNC systems. The new algorithms will allow the machines to self-tune, which will greatly reduce vibrations, increase service life of bearings, and improve the quality of finish of parts.
Conclusion
The change of venue allowed the show to be more clearly structured thematically. The expansion of the display and the inclusion of Rusweld and Technoforum thematic clusters made Metalloobrabotka even more ambitious and meaningful. The show brought together a full range of solutions from machine tools and instruments to robotics, additive manufacturing, and engineering software.
Metalloobrabotka 2026 clearly demonstrated the fact that the Russian industry is confidently moving towards digitalization, automation, and localization of technologies.
The show once again confirmed that it remains the main meeting place for manufacturers, customers, engineers, and experts, and a platform for creating new cooperation ties and determining the vectors of industry development.
Partners and sponsors
Sponsor of the exhibition registration: Finval Group
Sponsor of the exhibition guide: I Machine Technology
Official partner: Norgau Russland
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Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO
