HOMAG’s international in-house exhibition brought together customers, industry experts and partners from around the world. The focus was on innovative technologies, practical solutions and personal dialogue about the future of woodworking.
With nearly 2,000 visitors from more than 50 countries, HOMAG Treff 2026 once again became an international meeting point for the woodworking industry. From September 22nd to 25th, HOMAG presented solutions for efficient, flexible and future-proof production at its Schopfloch and Holzbronn locations.
Under the motto “Building connections. The future is shaped in person.” visitors from around the world took the opportunity to experience technologies live, exchange ideas with experts and discuss the specific requirements of their own production operations. Key topics included automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and how to address the growing shortage of skilled workers.
“HOMAG Treff stands for what our industry needs today: personal conversations, practical solutions and a shared focus on the future," says Frederik Meyer, Executive Vice President Sales, HOMAG. "This is exactly where the best ideas for tomorrow’s production emerge.”
Digitalisation, automation and artificial intelligence
Alongside the machine solutions, digital technologies and intelligent automation concepts took centre stage. With HOMAG INTELLIGENCE and the HOMAG Digital Platform, the company demonstrated how data can be used across different process steps—from sales and planning through to ongoing production.
The focus was on tangible benefits for companies: more transparent processes, end-to-end data flows, better production planning and the ability to identify optimisation potential at an early stage.
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the shortage of skilled workers were also addressed in practical terms during live talks and personal discussions. Visitors were able to assess current developments together with HOMAG experts and discuss specific approaches for their own production operations.
A total of eight Live-Talks, factory tours and other dialogue formats complemented the machine demonstrations. They provided additional insights and brought the various future-focused topics to life from different perspectives.
Craftsman Days featuring practical solutions
A special focus of HOMAG Treff 2026 was the Craftsman Days. A unique breakfast, specialist information, live demonstrations and personal discussions offered small and medium-sized businesses a program tailored specifically to their requirements.
The emphasis was on practical solutions that make processes more efficient, reduce the workload on skilled employees and enable more flexible use of production capacity. Modern concepts for window production were also presented live.
The program was complemented by 24 specialist exhibitors. In addition to suppliers of fittings, power tools, adhesives, edge solutions and other important woodworking components, financing and funding experts provided information on suitable support and investment options. Companies such as Dürr, Benz, SCHULER Consulting and tapio also presented their solutions for efficient, connected and future-oriented production processes. This gave visitors a comprehensive overview of how machines, tools, materials, financing options and digital applications interact in modern manufacturing.
Personal dialogue as the connecting element
Despite all the technological innovations, personal dialogue remained the connecting element of HOMAG Treff. Whether during machine demonstrations, live talks, factory tours or individual consultations, visitors were able to discuss their specific requirements, production situations and planned projects directly with HOMAG experts.
Service and cybersecurity also played an important role. HOMAG presented solutions for secure remote service and for protecting digitally connected production processes. After all, modern production must not only be powerful and efficient, but also resilient and secure.
Further inspiration came from SCHULER Consulting and its experience in providing holistic consulting services to companies in the woodworking and furniture industries. tapio and BENZ Tooling complemented the program with solutions for digital processes, modern tool management and high-performance tooling technologies.
Looking ahead together
HOMAG Treff 2026 demonstrated how the requirements of woodworking are changing. Automation is becoming accessible to more and more companies, end-to-end data flows are continuing to gain importance, robotics and CNC technology are becoming more closely integrated, and cybersecurity is becoming an integral part of modern production concepts.
The focus is always on the people who plan, use and further develop these technologies. It is precisely the combination of live experiences, personal consultation and professional exchange that makes it possible to turn technological innovations into concrete solutions for everyday operations.
“Building connections. The future is shaped in person.” This motto shaped HOMAG Treff 2026 and made the in-house exhibition an international meeting point for dialogue about the future of woodworking.
