Intec | 2 - 5 March 2027 in Leipzig
The Intec International Trade Fair for Machine Tools, Manufacturing and Automation is a major European get-together for the metal processing industry that takes place every other year. Technology leaders, innovation drivers, manufacturers, distribution and service partners as well as service providers and specialists will be presenting innovative and precision technology designed to meet the day-to-day challenges of manufacturing. Intec is an essential industry get-together that offers both decision-makers and professionals a high level of competency, innovation, inspiration and a networking platform.
The international Z Subcontracting Fair will be taking place at the same time and providing a platform for suppliers, particularly from the middle of the supply chain, and for service providers in the industry.
A Strong Trade Fair Alliance – Intec and Subcontractingfair Z 2025
New: A more compact and efficient exhibition experience for visitors
Intec Key Facts
- Intec: International trade show and significant European get-together for the metalworking industry
- Combined trade fairs: The Z supplier fair takes place at the same time as Intec and focuses on parts, components, modules, technologies and industrial services.
- Unique combination of events: Together, Intec and Z cover the entire production process and value chain, serve as an essential industry get-together for decision-makers and professionals and provide an important networking platform
- Exhibitors: Globally active market leaders as well as small and medium-sized companies from the machine tools, manufacturing and automation industries
Exhibition areas
Intec covers all stages of the production and supply chain in metal processing. Some of the main products and services on show include machine tools, manufacturing and automation technology, precision tools and production technology services.
- Machine tools (cutting, removing, forming)
- Other machines and equipment (additive processes, laser systems, welding technology....)
- Special engineering; products, related to mechanical engineering
- Machine components and accessories, parts, assemblies
- Tools, appliances, chucking devices
- Automated production and robotics
- Measurement engineering & quality assurance
- Production technology for systems generating power on the basis of renewable energy sources
- Storage & materials handling technology
- Research institutes, universities and colleges
- Services
Visitor Target Groups
Visitors include CEOs, business owners, operations managers, production managers, procurement professionals, technicians, construction engineers, planners, tradespeople, students and trainees.
Sectors represented by visitors
- Mechanical and plant engineering
- Metalworking
- Machine tool manufacturing
- Tool manufacturing
- Automotive industry
- Electrical engineering/electronics
- Aerospace
- Other industrial sectors (including medical technology, plastics processing, agricultural engineering, energy generation)
- Craft trades
- Research
