en.Wedoany.com Reported - EXPOMAQ 2026 has opened at the Poliforum de León in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, and is expected to generate over $150 million in business opportunities for the manufacturing industry. Held from June 2 to 4, the event is organized by the Mexican Association of Machinery Distributors (Asociación Mexicana de Distribuidores de Maquinaria, AMDM). It brings together 350 companies from 25 countries, more than 2,500 brands, and 750 tons of operating machinery, with an expected attendance of over 12,000 visitors.
Driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and the transition to Industry 5.0, the 2026 edition solidifies its position as the most important exhibition for Mexico's metalworking and advanced manufacturing industries. Raúl Fabricio Ibarra Rocha, Deputy Secretary for the Development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Subsecretario para el Desarrollo de las MIPyMES) of Guanajuato, emphasized the state government's commitment to strengthening the industrial sector and directly supporting businesses during the opening ceremony. He stated that the government, following the principle of "less time in the office, more time in the field," is actively working across all three levels of government to pay attention to, listen to, and address the needs of the productive sector. "In Guanajuato, we have talent. We have talent that we must continue to support. Teamwork must be persistent," he said.
EXPOMAQ 2026 takes place at a strategic time for Mexico, which is facing opportunities such as the reconfiguration of supply chains, the rise of nearshoring, and the accelerated modernization of production processes. The exhibition focuses on trends including advanced automation and collaborative robotics, the integration of artificial intelligence in production processes, sustainable manufacturing and energy efficiency, industrial digitalization and data analysis, and talent-centric Industry 5.0 solutions. The dynamism of the Bajío region continues to attract strategic manufacturing and supply chain projects, solidifying Guanajuato's position as a key industrial hub in North America.
The opening ceremony also featured the launch of the "Metalworking World Cup" (Mundial de Metalmecánica) event, along with the unveiling of official jerseys sponsored by Euromáquinas, Hertool, and Techmaster. This initiative aims to combine the passions of sports and manufacturing, fostering a sense of community within the industrial sector. The organizers noted that if Mexico is in the top tier of global manufacturing, then EXPOMAQ is the stadium where Mexico shines on the world stage.
The academic agenda of EXPOMAQ 2026 includes keynote speeches on leadership, the future of manufacturing, and global competitiveness. One highly anticipated session is "Champion Mindset: The Method to Achieve the Impossible," delivered by Oswaldo Sánchez. The exhibition will also host numerous technical workshops covering topics such as programming and operating CNC lathes with FANUC control systems, metrology and tool calibration, talent for aerospace manufacturing, soft skills for industrial talent, and automotive supply chain strategies.
With the participation of international pavilions from Germany, Spain, the United States, and China, EXPOMAQ reaffirms its global nature as a platform connecting technology and industry. The event will also feature live demonstrations, business matchmaking, and training activities aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Mexico's metalworking and manufacturing sectors.
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