Spotlight on precision New trade fair “Make-to-Order Days” will première in Stuttgart

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With Make-to-Order Days 2026, Stuttgart gains a new trade fair dedicated to precision parts, contract manufacturing and machining. Debuting on 9–10 June, the event will bring together buyers and decision-makers from key industries.

Make-to-Order Days (MTO Days), a new trade fair format for precision parts, contract manufacturing and machining, will make its début at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Center on 9 and 10 June 2026. A key industrial sector, which has been confronted with enormous pressure for innovation and adaptation for many years, will then have its own procurement fair for the first time.

The new buyers’ trade fair is specifically aimed at decision-makers and buyers from future-oriented key industries — from traditional mechanical engineering and automotive technology through to defence, robotics and renewable energies. The focal point will be contract-based precision manufacturing whose importance for global value-added chains is growing continuously. “Technological changes, geopolitical challenges and the transformation of entire branches of industry are posing great challenges to many manufacturing companies. With Make-to-Order Days we are creating a platform which will react precisely to these changes — closely geared towards the needs of the industry and with a clear focus on the future,” said Roland Bleinroth, President of Messe Stuttgart.

According to the Machining Technology Cluster, the distinct positioning is paramount. “As an important economic factor, we are permanently striving towards innovative developments, new economic spheres, additional business areas and future-oriented technologies. In our capacity as the partner of the new buyers' trade fair MTO Days in Stuttgart, we are offering our members ideal conditions and opportunities in this respect,” emphasised Ingo Hell, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Machining Technology Cluster.

The partner associations have also welcomed the new trade fair format. Werner Liebmann, Managing Director of the German Turned Parts Industry Association, emphasised: “Make-to-Order Days will give our industry an important platform. Contracted-based manufacturing is the backbone of a large number of key industries — and will attract the necessary attention and networking through this format.”

“Messe Stuttgart has been a reliable partner for our Association for many years — and the conditions for Make-to-Order Days are ideal, especially in the strong industrial area of Baden-Württemberg with its superb infrastructure. Contracted-based manufacturing has always been an important area of activity for toolmakers since their day-to-day business includes all competencies and high-end precision. We are therefore impressed by the trade fair concept: MTO Days provides an opportunity to present the offered services on a professional platform. We are pleased to act as a partner and will support this strong format with full conviction,” says Ralf Dürrwächter, Managing Director of the Association of German Tool and Mould Makers.

Value-added through synergies

One special advantage: Make-to-Order Days will be held concurrently with Cast Forge, International Trade Fair for Castings and Forgings with Processing, and The Battery Show Europe. This will produce valuable synergies for exhibitors and visitors alike. Especially in associated fields of technology in which precise manufacturing plays a key role, new points of contact and interdisciplinary discussion opportunities are being created.

In addition to the traditional product exhibition, the new trade fair format focuses on knowledge transfer and networking. A technical forum will examine key topics in the areas of digitalisation, precision and manufacturing trends in a practical manner. The networking area and separate meeting rooms will provide ideal conditions for personal discussions, confidential negotiations and business transactions.

Exhibitors can now register for Make-to-Order Days 2026.

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