Advanced Machine Tools 2027 – Barcelona, Spain

What to expect

Advanced Machine Tools 2027 is a specialist industrial trade event focused on machine tools, metalworking equipment, advanced manufacturing technologies, components, materials, and production solutions. The event brings together manufacturers, distributors, engineering companies, industrial decision-makers, technology providers, and professionals looking for equipment that can improve productivity, precision, automation, and manufacturing efficiency.

The exhibition is organized alongside Advanced Factories, creating a broader industrial environment where machine-tool technologies can be connected with automation, robotics, digitalization, artificial intelligence, industrial software, and Industry 4.0 solutions. The organizer describes Advanced Machine Tools as a business platform connecting machine-tool suppliers with professionals from manufacturing and the metal industry.

The organizer expects more than 18,000 professionals and around 190 exhibiting companies for the upcoming edition. The exhibition is particularly relevant for companies considering machinery investment, modernization of production lines, digital manufacturing, automation, advanced machining, and new production processes.

Visitors can expect live demonstrations, technical presentations, industrial case studies, networking opportunities, technology tours, startup activities, and access to the Metal Industry 4.0 Congress. The event is designed to make industrial technologies practical by allowing professionals to compare machinery, suppliers, processes, and digital solutions in one environment.

Event dates

Advanced Machine Tools 2027 will take place from 31 March – 2 April 2027 at Fira Barcelona – Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. The official event website confirms Hall 1 as the main Advanced Machine Tools exhibition location and states that the show is co-located with Advanced Factories.

The official visitor schedule is 09:30–18:30 on the first two event days and 09:30–17:00 on the final day. Exhibitor, speaker, and press access have separate schedules, so professionals participating in different capacities should check their registration information before arriving.

Advanced Machine Tools operates as a biennial machine-tool event in Barcelona, alternating with the Bilbao Biennial according to the organizer. The event therefore has a recurring role in Spain’s machine-tool exhibition calendar.

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Venue & exhibition site

The official venue is Fira Barcelona – Gran Via, Hall 1, located at Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. This is the Gran Via exhibition complex, one of the major trade-fair venues serving Barcelona and the surrounding industrial region.

Advanced Machine Tools shares the wider exhibition environment with Advanced Factories. This co-location is important because visitors can move between machine-tool solutions and a much broader ecosystem of industrial automation, robotics, digital technologies, and Industry 4.0 applications.

For manufacturing professionals, the venue creates an opportunity to compare physical machinery with the digital and automation technologies needed to integrate it into modern production environments.

The exhibition site is particularly suitable for large industrial equipment demonstrations because AMT emphasizes machinery operating in a live environment rather than presenting only static product displays. The previous edition featured hundreds of machines operating at the show.

Full event programme

The central programme is built around the exhibition and the Metal Industry 4.0 Congress. The congress focuses on practical industrial knowledge, including manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, robotics, connectivity, data analytics, energy efficiency, and industrial competitiveness.

The wider programme is expected to include:

• Machine-tool demonstrations and technology showcases
• Metal Industry 4.0 Congress sessions
• Industry-specific forums
• Technology and innovation presentations
• Digital manufacturing demonstrations
• Guided technology tours
• Industry Solutions
• Talent Marketplace activities
• Industry Startup Forum
• Networking activities
• Welcome Party
• Automotive innovation activities
• Factories of the Future Awards-related activities

The organizer describes the congress as a forum where experts present success stories, industrial projects, implementations, and technologies relevant to the metalworking sector.

The complete programme for the upcoming edition is still being developed. The official website currently provides the structure and themes while detailed session-by-session information continues to be released.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The complete speaker lineup for the upcoming edition has not yet been published on the official website. The organizer currently promotes the Metal Industry 4.0 Congress as a major expert programme and states that more than 140 experts are expected to contribute to the wider congress programme.

Previous editions have demonstrated the level of industrial expertise associated with the congress. Featured contributors have included senior representatives from manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, engineering, automation, machinery, materials, and industrial technology companies.

Previous speakers included Alba Fibla of Gutmar, Sushovan Roychowdhury of GKN Aerospace, Nicolás Camargo of Beckhoff Automation, Agustí Arnau of La Farga, Albert Sellas of MAQcenter, Javier Arbiol of Open Mind, Alexandre Canela of Eines Canela, Helena Rodríguez of Vak Kimsa, Carole Tonello of Hiperbaric, Estela Sánchez of Dicomol, and other industrial specialists.

These previous contributors illustrate the event’s preference for practical industrial experience rather than purely theoretical technology presentations. The confirmed upcoming speaker list should be checked through the official agenda as it is announced.

Conference sessions & tracks

The Metal Industry 4.0 Congress is structured around vertical industrial forums and thematic technology areas. The official congress information identifies nine key vertical sectors:

• Aeronautics
• Automotive
• Capital goods
• Electronics and consumer goods
• Metal and steel
• Energy
• Rail
• Logistics
• Construction
• Textile

The congress also identifies six major thematic axes: new manufacturing processes; tools and materials; connectivity and integrated systems; industrial symbiosis and energy; automation and robotics; and data analytics.

This structure allows visitors to choose content according to both their industry and their technology priorities.

Additional programme areas associated with the wider industrial event have included the Plant Managers Summit, 3D Printing Forum, industrial cybersecurity content, AI-focused sessions, CIO and technology leadership sessions, Industry Startup Forum, Talent Marketplace, and technology tours.

Session times & schedule

The detailed session timetable for the upcoming edition has not yet been fully published. The official website currently provides the main congress structure and the broader programme framework, while detailed individual sessions, speakers, rooms, and exact presentation times are expected to be added as programme planning progresses.

Visitors should therefore plan around the exhibition’s published opening hours while allowing additional time for congress sessions and demonstrations.

Based on the established format, the programme can include simultaneous presentations in different rooms, exhibition-floor demonstrations, specialist forums, workshops, networking activities, and technology tours. The previous programme used multiple dedicated spaces, including auditoriums, a Factory Innovation Theatre, Workshop Arena, Machine Tool Digital Demo Area, and other specialist stages.

Professionals with specific sessions in mind should check the official digital agenda and event app closer to the event.

Ticket types & registration

The official ticket page currently lists Business Pass and Premium VIP Pass options. The organizer displays prices with VAT included and currently advertises a 10% registration discount.

Using an exchange rate of approximately €1 = $1.1225, the displayed ticket prices convert approximately as follows:

• Business Pass: $101.03 at the displayed standard price, or approximately $90.92 with the current 10% discount.
• Premium VIP Pass, 3 days: $449.00 at the displayed standard price, or approximately $404.10 with the current discount.
• Premium VIP Pass, 1 day: $280.63 at the displayed standard price, or approximately $252.56 with the current discount.

The Business Pass includes access to the AMT and Advanced Factories showroom, event app, Industry Solutions, Talent Marketplace, Industry Startup Forum, networking activities, Welcome Party, guided technology tours, and the automotive innovation area.

The Premium VIP Pass provides broader access, including the Metal Industry 4.0 Congress and additional conference areas. VIP access also includes a VIP Lounge, subject to the organizer’s professional-access conditions.

Registration deadlines

No final registration deadline for the upcoming edition is currently stated on the official ticket information reviewed. Registration is already being promoted, and the official website encourages visitors to register in advance.

Because ticket discounts and availability can change as the event approaches, professionals should complete registration through the official AMT registration system rather than waiting until arrival.

Exhibitors have a separate participation process, while visitors, speakers, press representatives, and other professional groups may receive different access arrangements. The organizer also provides dedicated support for registration questions, invoices, and visa letters.

Exhibitor list & major companies

The final exhibitor directory for the upcoming edition has not yet been published. The organizer is currently promoting participation from approximately 190 exhibiting companies, with more than 18,000 professionals expected to attend.

The previous exhibitor community included major machine-tool, software, automation, tooling, and industrial technology companies. Confirmed previous-edition exhibitors and brands included:

• Amada
• Fanuc
• Delteco
• Maquinser
• HyperMill
• SolidCAM
• Haas
• Romi
• Italmatic
• Emuge Franken
• Ferpa Laser
• Fibro Rotary Tables
• Intermaher
• Josep Muntal
• Lagun
• MAQcenter
• Nogval

The previous edition featured 182 exhibiting companies and 433 advanced machines operating at the exhibition.

The upcoming exhibitor list should be treated separately from the previous directory because company participation can change between editions.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Advanced Machine Tools is located in Hall 1 of Fira Barcelona Gran Via and is co-located with Advanced Factories. The official practical-information page identifies Hall 1 as the AMT exhibition hall.

A dedicated showroom plan and exhibitor directory is available through the official website, but the current page still identifies its content as the previous-edition showroom plan. A final upcoming floor plan has therefore not yet been published.

The exhibition layout is designed around live machinery and technology demonstrations. Typical areas cover machine tools, machining equipment, cutting and forming technologies, components, instrumentation, materials, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions.

Visitors should use the official floor plan once the updated version is released to identify individual stands, meeting locations, entrances, and specialist demonstration areas.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is one of the main business objectives of Advanced Machine Tools. The organizer promotes the event as a platform for generating business leads and connecting suppliers with purchasing decision-makers from industrial companies.

The programme includes dedicated networking activities, a Welcome Party, technology tours, Industry Solutions, and the Talent Marketplace. These activities complement the exhibition by giving visitors opportunities to meet machinery manufacturers, engineers, industrial managers, technology providers, and potential business partners.

The Talent Marketplace also provides a different type of networking by connecting companies with emerging industrial talent. Previous editions brought students and young professionals together with companies seeking skills in machining, welding, milling, engineering, automation, robotics, and digital technologies.

Industry sectors & highlights

Advanced Machine Tools is especially relevant to industries that depend on advanced metalworking and high-precision production.

Key demand sectors identified by the organizer include:

• Aeronautics and naval industries
• Automotive and automotive components
• Defence and related manufacturing
• Capital goods
• Metallic construction
• Electronics and electrical industries
• Renewable and conventional energy
• Railway manufacturing
• Industrial machinery
• Engineering and product development
• Metallurgy and steel
• Moulds and dies
• Industrial assemblies
• Tools and industrial supplies

The technology focus extends from machining and cutting to new materials, production-system integration, automation, connectivity, robotics, digital manufacturing, and data-driven production.

A major attraction is the opportunity to see machinery working in practical conditions. The previous edition demonstrated machining centres, CNC lathes, electric press brakes, intelligent presses, five-axis milling machines, deburring systems, and CNC automation solutions.

Event rules & visitor information

Advanced Machine Tools is a professional industrial event, so visitors should register using accurate professional information and carry the appropriate event pass when attending.

The organizer advises visitors to bring their printed pass, while the event also provides digital tools and an event app for registered attendees.

Students and educational groups may be subject to specific access conditions. The organizer has previously required student groups to contact the event team in advance rather than using ordinary professional registration.

Visitors should also remember that large industrial machinery may be operating inside exhibition areas. Follow marked visitor routes, respect exhibitor safety instructions, and do not enter machinery demonstration or restricted areas without authorization.

How to get there

Fira Barcelona Gran Via is located in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, immediately within the Barcelona metropolitan area. The official venue address for AMT is Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona.

For international visitors, Barcelona-El Prat Airport is the main airport serving the metropolitan area. Visitors arriving by train can use Barcelona’s extensive rail network and connect to the Gran Via exhibition complex using public transport.

Because AMT is a large professional exhibition with substantial industrial equipment, visitors travelling by car should allow additional time for traffic and parking around the exhibition complex.

Public transport & parking

The Gran Via venue is connected to Barcelona’s public transport network, making public transport a practical option for visitors staying in central Barcelona or nearby districts.

The venue area is served by metro, rail, bus, and other metropolitan transport connections. Visitors should check the latest TMB and FGC journey information before travelling because the quickest route depends on their hotel or arrival point.

For drivers, parking is available around the Fira Barcelona Gran Via complex. It is advisable to check official venue parking information before travelling, particularly if attending during busy exhibition hours.

Once inside the venue, Hall 1 provides the dedicated AMT exhibition environment, while the co-located Advanced Factories event provides access to additional industrial content.

Accommodation areas

Visitors can stay in several convenient areas depending on whether they prioritize proximity to the exhibition venue, central Barcelona attractions, or airport access.

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat is one of the most practical choices because it places visitors close to Fira Barcelona Gran Via and can reduce commuting time.

Plaça d’Espanya and Sants are useful alternatives for visitors who want strong public transport connections while remaining relatively close to the exhibition district.

Eixample and central Barcelona offer a larger choice of hotels, restaurants, shopping, and evening activities. These areas can be convenient for international visitors who want to combine an industrial trade-fair visit with sightseeing.

For business travellers, choosing accommodation close to a reliable metro or rail connection can be more useful than choosing a hotel solely by distance from the exhibition hall.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition attracted 16,889 professional visitors, 182 exhibiting companies, and 433 machines operating at the exhibition. The organizer described it as a major showcase for machining, cutting, automation, productivity, precision, and industrial transformation.

The exhibition included machine centres, CNC lathes, five-axis milling machines, electric press brakes, intelligent presses, deburring systems, and CNC automation solutions. This live technology focus allowed visitors to compare equipment and observe manufacturing processes rather than relying solely on static displays.

The Metal Industry 4.0 Congress also featured 122 experts presenting industrial cases and strategies. Speakers came from organizations including Gutmar, GKN Aerospace, Beckhoff Automation, La Farga, MAQcenter, Open Mind, Hiperbaric, Dicomol, Anudal, Inoxforma, and other manufacturing companies.

Another notable initiative was the Talent Marketplace, which connected young talent with companies and highlighted career opportunities in machining, welding, milling, engineering, automation, robotics, and digital technologies.

Official registration & tickets

Official registration is available through the Advanced Machine Tools website. The current ticket page provides Business Pass and Premium VIP Pass options, while the organizer is actively encouraging professional visitors to register in advance.

The official AMT website should be used for the latest ticket availability, registration conditions, programme updates, exhibitor information, and access requirements.

Official Advanced Machine Tools website (https://www.advancedtoolsexpo.com/en/)

Official Tickets & Benefits page (https://www.advancedtoolsexpo.com/en/visit/tickets-benefits/)

The organizer’s listed general customer service number is +34 931 22 12 04, while exhibitor support is available through the dedicated exhibitor service team.