We were delighted to receive a guest blog from TIMGlobal, sharing their perspective on TechniShow 2026:
Showcasing 75 Years of Innovation in Manufacturing Benelux
During the exhibition, TIMGlobal representatives visited several prominent industrial companies, including Hexagon, Clevr, TopSolid, Mark3D, Spinner, Limas, Tezmaksan Robot Technology, and MVD. Each showcased innovative technologies and products reflecting the latest advances in automation, machining, robotics, and digital manufacturing. Insights from these meetings will be featured in TIMGlobal’s upcoming issues.
A Milestone Edition for the Industry
For the first time, TechniShow was fully integrated with ESEF Maakindustrie, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the entire manufacturing supply chain in one venue.
“This edition shows where the manufacturing industry currently stands — not in abstract visions of the future, but in working solutions, strategic guidance, and concrete innovations that can be directly applied in the workplace,” said Ricardo Vivas van Leeuwen, Cluster Manager for Manufacturing & Logistics at Jaarbeurs.
Factory of the Future Takes Center Stage
A key highlight of TechniShow 2026 was the FPT Factory of the Future, an initiative in which 22 technology companies collaborated to demonstrate a fully operational production environment. The setup illustrated how connected machining, robotics, automation, and AI converge into an integrated ecosystem.“The Factory of the Future is no longer a vision, but a reality. Everything needed for predictable production already exists. The challenge is integration — and that’s precisely what we’re demonstrating here,” explained Ires Veerman, Industry Manager at FPT & NEVAT.
Innovation and Inclusion Lead the WayInnovation was celebrated through the TechniShow Innovation Award 2026, recognizing forward-thinking companies that advance smarter, more sustainable, and efficient production. This year’s finalists — Gühring, RoboJob, and Voortman Steel Machinery — were selected from a wide pool of entrants for their tangible contributions to industrial advancement.
Complementing the focus on technology, this edition also introduced Women in the Making, a new initiative featuring a keynote and panel discussion on leadership, diversity, and visibility within the manufacturing industry. “Innovation power is also about who’s at the table. With Women in the Making, we’re giving diversity and leadership a structural place within TechniShow,” added Vivas van Leeuwen.
Spotlight on Defense and Strategic Resilience
The final day of the event turned attention to the defense industry. Mart de Kruif, retired Lieutenant General and former Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army, delivered a keynote address on geopolitics, leadership under pressure, and strategic decision‑making. A panel discussion followed, exploring the defense supply chain and the role of Dutch manufacturing companies.
“Safety, technology, and security of supply are increasingly interconnected. This is a strategically relevant domain for many manufacturing companies,” said Vivas van Leeuwen.
With a vibrant mix of innovation, collaboration, and forward-looking discussions, TechniShow 2026 reaffirmed its position as a key platform for the manufacturing sector in the Netherlands and beyond. TIMGlobal is pleased to have been part of this landmark edition and looks forward to sharing more insights from the event in its upcoming publications.
