New ISTMA Member – Austria
Dear ISTMA members,We are pleased to announce that Austria has been formally recognized as an ISTMA member represented by KC – Plastics Cluster.Established in 1999 and based in Linz, the Plastics Cluster (KC) is one of the leading cross-industry networks for the plastics sector in Europe. The cluster connects companies across the entire plastics value … Read more
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE for engineering 2026
On March 17, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the seminar “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE for Mechanical Engineering 2026” will be held. The seminar will take place at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, CTU in Prague. (conference room no. 17 (near the dean’s office). Speaker: Roman Stolejda – founder of the “AI in a nutshell” project … Read more
Robotic laser welding
On March 17, 2026, MCAE Systems, s.r.o. Kuřim is organizing a seminar on robotic welding. An electronic version of the invitation with registration is available at the link below: https://www.mcae.cz/dny-aditivni-vyroby-laserove-navarovani-pomoci-robota/ All members of the Toolmakers’ Association are cordially invited!
Plastic Lubricants 2026 Prague
Dear supporters of the Czech Mechanical Engineering Society, We cordially invite you to this year’s first seminar/webinar of the Tribotechnology and Motor Fuels professional section, which we traditionally organize in a combined format with the possibility of personal and online participation. Lubricants are used in all spheres of our lives. The seminar brings a closer … Read more
The meeting of the Council of the Tool Factories Association Czech Republic and the Supervisory Board of the Tool Factories Association Czech Republic
The meeting of the Council of the Association of Toolmakers and the Supervisory Board of the Association of Toolmakers will be held at the Rytířsko Hotel, Jamné u Jihlava, on February 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. All members of the Association are cordially invited.
Openhouse GROB
ISTMA World global member GROB (Mindelheim, Germany) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It is an exceptional company in every respect, suitable for further cooperation in the use of their machine tools and a visit to their Open Days. The program and further information can be found here: https://event.grobgroup.com/hausmesse/en/
PLASTKO 26 – Trends in the Plastics Industry, Zlín, 22. 4. 2026
The University Institute of Tomas Bata University in Zlín, the Center for Polymer Systems, the Center for Technology Transfer and the Plastics Cluster z.s. cordially invite you to the next annual professional conference PLASTKO 26, which will take place on April 22, 2026 in the foyer of the U18 Educational Complex, TBU Zlín. Conference content: … Read more
Surface Engineering
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ISTMA WORLD CONFERENCE – SHANGHAI, CHINA The 17th ISTMA World Conference 2026, taking place from July 1 to July 5, 2026, at the Xijiao State Guest Hotel in Shanghai, China.This premier global event, themed “Connectivity, Innovation, Complementation, Mutual Benefit,” will bring together industry leaders, experts, and professionals from across the tooling and mould sector. Highlights … Read more
ISTMA Europe – Spring Meeting
The date for the next ISTMA Europe Meeting, which will take place on: 📍 Bologna, Italy📅 4–5 March 2026 The meeting will be hosted by UCISAP and held in conjunction with the MECSPE Exhibition, providing an excellent opportunity to combine ISTMA Europe discussions with one of the leading manufacturing and industrial events in Italy. https://www.istma-europe.com/en/istma-europe/news/save-the-date-istma-europe-meeting-in-bologna–4-5-march-2026-487