ISTMA Initiative – Bringing Toolmaking Back to WorldSkills
Dear ISTMA members,WorldSkills International is a global non-profit organization that, for more than 75 years, has promoted the development and recognition of vocational education and training through, among other initiatives, the WorldSkills Competition – the world’s largest skills competition. Held every two years in different countries, the competition brings together young talents from around the … Read more
International GrandFair Plástico Brasil, 15.-19.3.2027
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The Tool Factories Association Czech Republic will meet in Brussels
The Tool Factories Association Czech Republic and representatives of other countries associated with ISTMA Europe will negotiate on November 12, 2026 with representatives of the European Parliament in Brussels, responsible for the development of industry and economy in the field of advanced engineering tools production with regard to growing Asian competition. This historically first event … Read more
Invitation to the MET & HTS 2026 – Materials Engineering Technology & Heat Treatment Show, to be held from 16.–18.12 2026 in Mumbai, India.
On behalf of ASM International – India Chapter, we are pleased to extend our warm greetings and invites Svaz nástrojáren ČR to associate with MET & HTS 2026 – Materials Engineering Technology & Heat Treatment Show, scheduled to be held from 16–18 December 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Navi Mumbai co-located event 2nd … Read more
The Grandfair IMTS 2026, Chicago, U.S.A.
The Largest Manufacturing Show in the Western Hemisphere IMTS 2026 will be held September 14-19, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago. As the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions. More … Read more
The 17th ISTMA World Conference, July 1 to 5, 2026, Shanghai, China
The 17th ISTMA World Conference is set to take place in Shanghai from July 1 to 5, 2026. Organized by ISTMA World in partnership with the China Die & Mould Industry Association (CDMIA), this edition marks a historical milestone as the event is hosted for the first time in China, currently the global epicenter of … Read more
X Factory Expo 2027 – Cairo, Egypt
Dear Sir / Madam, Greetings from X Factory Expo 2027. We are pleased to invite your esteemed company to participate in: X Factory Expo 2027International Exhibition for Factory Machinery, Industrial Equipment & Manufacturing Technologies The exhibition will be held from 7 – 9 June 2027 at EECA – Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. X Factory Expo … Read more
Toolmakers from all over Europe are heading to Brno
After 53 years of existence of the organization ISTMA (The International Special Tooling and Machining Association), its meeting will be held in Brno, on 5-7.10.2026. The meeting will also be open to other interested parties. Given the expected high interest and other organizational information, it is advisable to contact the organizers in time with registration … Read more
OPEN HOUSE TECNOTRADE 2026
The BLUM – NOVOTEST company invites you to the mentioned event, held on May 28-29, 2026 in the TECNOTRADE showroom in Kuřim.
The use of machine processing and image recognition in industrial practice
Dear colleagues, I would like to extend an invitation to the professional seminar “Usage of machine processing and image recognition in industrial practice”, organized by the partner organizations RCMT, ČMSA and NCP 4.0. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. in person at the Czech Technical University in Prague, … Read more