Stuttgart – October 31, 2026 -- GrindingHub 2026 closed in Stuttgart with about 11,000 visitors and 462 exhibitors, and 37% of buying-influential attendees plan to invest within six months, organizer VDW said.
Visitor survey shows 82% involved in purchasing decisions
Visitors came from 59 countries, with Switzerland, Italy, France, Austria and Turkey the strongest represented. International attendees accounted for 38% of the total. Of those surveyed, 82% said they take part in purchasing and procurement decisions, and 37% of that group intend to invest in the next six months.
Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director of VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), said companies are investing in productivity, efficiency and future viability.
462 exhibitors from 28 countries fill three halls
The show was fully booked on the exhibitor side and occupied three halls. Exhibitors covered the whole grinding process chain, from grinding machines and tools to automation, metrology, software, digitalization, process peripherals and services. Felipe Levin, Managing Director of Geibel & Hotz GmbH, called the event a central platform for direct, specialist exchange with prospects, customers, partners and suppliers.
GrindingHub Americas debuts May 18-20, 2027 in Cincinnati
The first trade fair dedicated exclusively to grinding technology and related processes in North America will run May 18-20, 2027, in Cincinnati, Ohio, under the claim "Where precision meets progress." Roland Bleinroth, Managing Director of Messe Stuttgart, said a full room at the information event and strong exhibitor interest point to solid demand in the North American market.
New Grinding Solution Forum and AI chatbot Hubi debut
The newly launched Grinding Solution Forum addressed process stability, quality, automation, data, digitalization, AI and profitability. Grinder of the Year 2026 winner Fabio Schoppet of K.-H. Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH received a 3,000 euro education voucher. Joint stands included the Grinding Solution Park Industry, Grinding Solution Park Science, Grinding Pavilion Switzerland and StartupHub. The AI-based chatbot Hubi, also a premiere, helped visitors search for exhibitors, technologies and applications.
Christoph Blättler of Swissmem, the Swiss tech industry association and a supporting partner, called the event the "place to be" for grinding technology. The next GrindingHub runs May 16-19, 2028.