18-21 November 2026

Bring Your Innovation to the Future Tech Showcase.

Future Tech is a special innovation campaign at METALEX 2026, created to discover, recognize, and spotlight breakthrough technologies and next-generation manufacturing solutions with the potential to shape the future of the industry.

Bringing together forward-thinking innovations across 8 categories, the campaign highlights solutions that are redefining how manufacturing evolves
— from smarter production and advanced automation to greater efficiency, precision, sustainability, and new possibilities for the factory of tomorrow.

Submitted innovations are evaluated by experts based on their innovation, industry relevance, practical value, and potential to advance the future of manufacturing.

Selected solutions will be recognized as Future Tech Selected Products, receiving and Official Badge, enhanced visibility through METALEX digital marketing and greater exposure to manufacturers, buyers, and industry decision-makers. The recognition also creates opportunities for new business connections while strengthening brand credibility and positioning as an innovator in future manufacturing technologies.

Explore 8 Future Tech Categories

Discover the companies and innovative products selected for Future Tech, showcasing promising solutions shaping the future of technology.

Product: Next-Generation Robotic Grinding System

Technology description and functionality:

ESTUN’s robotic grinding and polishing workstation combines an industrial robot with:

  • Real-time force control to maintain consistent pressure
  • Laser sensors for accurate surface detection
  • Triple grinding heads for different finishing processes
  • AIOLP software to generate and optimize grinding paths for complex components
  • Automatic tool and sandpaper changing systems
     

Criteria:

  • Robotics or automation with adaptive, self-optimizing capabilities
  • Systems enabling lights-out or minimal-intervention production
  • Solutions that reduce setup time through autonomous changeover or configuration

Product: POWER COLUMN

Technology description and functionality:
Power column is an automated vertical storage system that increases storage and picking efficiency while optimizing floor space. It can store a wide variety of industrial products, including machine parts, automative components, molds, dies, metal workpieces, jigs, tools, and measuring devices.

Criteria:

  • Robotics or automation with adaptive, self-optimizing capabilities
  • Systems enabling lights-out or minimal-intervention production
  • Solutions that reduce setup time through autonomous changeover or configuration

Product: TM Robotics Solutions

Technology description and functionality:

TM Robotics Solutions is an automated robotic welding system that integrates industrial robot arms with advanced welding technology. It executes high-precision welds automatically by following pre-programmed paths while real-time controlling current, voltage, and wire feed speed.

- High Precision & Consistency: Delivers uniform, high-quality weld seams with minimal rework and material waste.

- Enhanced Safety & 24/7 Productivity: Operates continuously in hazardous, high-heat, and toxic fume environments, replacing manual risk.

- Smart Adaptability: Supports seam-tracking sensors to auto-adjust path deviations, ensuring maximum quality control and throughput.


Product: Mitutoyo CMM + Robotic Arm + Automated Inspection

Technology description and functionality:

An automated inspection system using a Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) integrated with an industrial robotic arm for automatic workpiece handling and loading. The CMM uses a probing system to accurately measure the dimensions, geometry, position, and 3D dimensional tolerances of workpieces.

The robotic arm automatically picks and places workpieces into the CMM for continuous inspection, reducing manual handling and inspection time. Measurement data is processed and displayed digitally through the CMM software, enabling accurate quality evaluation and traceability.

This technology is suitable for Automated Quality Inspection in manufacturing lines, improving measurement accuracy, productivity, inspection consistency, and overall production efficiency while supporting automated and high-volume manufacturing processes.


Product: CHD Series

Technology description and functionality:

CHD series CNC bending machine control technology: CHD series electro-hydraulic synchronous CNC hydraulic plate bending machine Rexrow electro-hydraulic proportional servo valve control double cylinder synchronization, with imported grating rule, through the world's top brand bending machine CNC system to form a full closed-loop synchronous control, produce high precision, high efficiency working state, The positive and negative range can control the positioning accuracy of 0.02mm, repeated positioning accuracy of 0.01mm, bending accuracy of ±≤0.5º.


Product: Smart Energy-Efficient Compressed Air & Power Solution – SCR30EPM

Technology description and functionality:

This solution portfolio focuses on improving energy efficiency and operational reliability for industrial applications. The SCR30EPM uses a high-efficiency permanent magnet motor and intelligent inverter control to automatically adjust compressor speed according to actual air demand, reducing unnecessary energy consumption during variable-load operation. Its IE4 efficiency, 1:1 transmission and optimized airend design further improve overall efficiency.


Product: G1 Series - Humanoid Robot from Unitree

Technology description and functionality:

- AI-trained for advanced movements, including upside-down walking, roll-over recovery, and obstacle climbing, with high flexibility and stability.
- Equipped with Unitree’s 4D LiDAR L2 for 360° wide-area detection, minimal blind spots, and detection from just 0.05 m.
- Supports point-cloud mapping and autonomous route navigation via the dedicated app.
- Improved wireless positioning and control provide higher accuracy, over 30 m remote range, and better obstacle avoidance on complex terrain
- Supports cloud-based OTA updates to continuously improve robot performance and user experience.


Product: T300 - Pudu Industrial Delivery Robot

Technology description and functionality:

The PUDU T300 Standard is a transport robot designed for industrial material handling and high-load commercial delivery scenarios, delivering efficient and stable heavy-duty performance. Built around a high-strength load-bearing chassis, it offers strong openness and scalability and is equipped with an interactive touchscreen to improve usability and operational efficiency. With a maximum payload of 661 lbs. (300 kg), it supports elevator access, gate/turnstile integration, and remote call functions, enabling seamless cross-space operations. It also provides extensive hardware and software interfaces for easy integration with enterprise systems, along with support for further expansion and secondary development to meet diverse industry application needs.

Product: AT-1 CNC 1 SPINDLE 1 TURRET PRECISION LATHE 

Technology description and functionality:
Our featured technologies include the AT-1, an economical and environmentally friendly CNC lathe designed for energy-efficient machining
 

Criteria:

  • Solutions Delivering High ROI, Fast Payback & Cost Efficiency
  • Technologies Enabling Productivity Growth Without Significant Investment 
  • Innovations Simplifying Processes While Maintaining Performance

Product: Laser Processing Machines and Automation Solutions

Technology description and functionality:

  • High-precision, non-contact processing with less tool wear

  • Marking, cutting, cleaning & coating removal in one solution

  • Vision, QR/OCR, sensors & automation integration

  • Multi-material capability with lower process complexity and costs


Product: SURFEDGE AUTO24 - Auto-Cutting Tool Polishing Machine

Technology description and functionality:

Achieving Labor Reduction and Increased Product Reliability through Full Automation

1. Reducing operator workload through automation of the lapping process.

2. Surface finishing, droplet removal, and burr removal using Elastic Media.

3. Flexible cassette system optimizing overall workflow.


Product: LC50 DIGILOG

Technology description and functionality:

Laser measuring systems by BLUM are the leading solution for non-contact tool setting and tool monitoring in CNC machining centres. For three decades, they have stood for consistent manufacturing quality and minimum downtimes. Perfect protection, high-quality laser optics and intelligent electronics guarantee the proven reliability and precision of LaserControl.


Product: CNC Sawing Machine - TK 80GL

Technology description and functionality:

  • High-productivity automatic circular sawing machine

  • Improves output by up to 44%

  • Reduces remnant material length to minimize waste

  • Supports automatic loading & efficient high-volume cutting

 

Product: PM51 (Powder Metallurgical M51) HSS Band saw blades

Technology description and functionality:
PM51 (Powder Metallurgical M51) HSS is a recent material which is designed to offer better performance compared to conventional M51 HSS. It lasts up to 15% to 30% longer and has around 50% greater chip resistance. Conventional M51 HSS is produced through traditional casting methods and contains coarse carbide arrangements, PM51 HSS is produced using powder metallurgy techniques, resulting in a more uniform microstructure with higher hardness, strength, and wear resistance.

Criteria:

  • Development of Next-Generation Materials, Coatings & Tooling Systems 
  • Innovations Extending Tool Life, Performance & Application Range 
  • Solutions Enabling Processing of Advanced or Difficult Materials  

Product: A high-precision metal cutting tool manufacturer

Technology description and functionality:
Small Hole Machining: Specializing in boring and grooving tools for micro-holes under 10 mm with H7-level precision. Tooling Assortment: Cemented carbide inserts, endmills, turning/milling cutters, holders, and shrink-fit systems. Custom Engineering: Tailored tool geometry and advanced coating solutions for specialized manufacturing operations


Product: KITO Smart Material Handling Solution

Technology description and functionality:
The KITO ER2 Electric Chain Hoist is a high-performance lifting solution designed for safe, efficient, and reliable material handling in industrial applications. It features a compact design, a high-strength nickel-plated load chain, and a durable motor for continuous operation. The ER2 incorporates a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for smooth acceleration, deceleration, and precise load positioning, reducing load swing and improving operational accuracy. Safety features include an electromagnetic brake, overload protection, thermal motor protection, and upper and lower limit switches. Its low-maintenance design and long service life help reduce downtime and operating costs. Suitable for manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and warehouse operations, the KITO ER2 enhances productivity, workplace safety, and equipment reliability while supporting modern smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
 

Criteria:

  • Development of Next-Generation Materials, Coatings & Tooling Systems 
  • Innovations Extending Tool Life, Performance & Application Range 
  • Solutions Enabling Processing of Advanced or Difficult Materials 

Product: Silico Sheet AD

Technology description and functionality:

Polymer Ace / Polymer Multi Tape / Silico Sheet AD are highly durable silicone material, for following infrastructure and equipment maintenance issues...

- Leakage

- Crack

- Corrosion prevention

- Deterioration prevention

These innovative silicone products provide long-term reliability of adhesiveness and protection with ease of installation, which could reduce the life cycle costs of civil engineering and construction buildings and equipment.

Product: GROB 5-Axis Universal Machining Centers - G350

Technology description and functionality:
GROB 5-axis universal machining centers combine simultaneous 5-axis machining, high precision and automation capability in a highly flexible manufacturing platform. The G-Series is engineered for complex components across a wide range of materials and industries, with a distinctive machine concept that provides excellent accessibility, efficient chip evacuation and reliable process stability. Its modular design enables seamless integration of pallet, tool and workpiece automation, supporting production from prototypes and small batches to highly automated series manufacturing. This combination of machining flexibility, automation readiness, productivity and process reliability enables manufacturers to respond efficiently to changing production demands while maintaining consistently high machining quality.

Criteria:

  • Innovations that expand manufacturing capability 
  • Technologies achieving new benchmarks in precision, complexity, or speed
  • Equipment or Tooling Enabling High-Value, High-Tolerance Production  

Product: Intelligent Multitasking Machine Model : MULTUS U3000

Technology description and functionality:
This model is capable of turning, milling and other machining. It can do following processes by one machine.Turning, Milling, Gear machining, Grinding, Measuring. This machine can do difficult shape of workpiece by one time set up. (that means it can reduce manpower and cycle time) And function “Green-smart machine” and “Eco suite plus” that can reduce power consumption while maintaining high dimensional accuracy.

Criteria:

  • Innovations that expand manufacturing capability 
  • Technologies achieving new benchmarks in precision, complexity, or speed
  • Equipment or Tooling Enabling High-Value, High-Tolerance Production 

Product: XTS-6 CNC 1 SPINDLE 1 TURRET PRECISION LATHE : FC60 FANUC Compact Loader equipped

Technology description and functionality:

  • Precision CNC turning for consistent machining

  • Equipped with FANUC FC60 Compact Loader

  • Automated loading & unloading

  • Improves productivity & process consistency


Product: SPECTROMAXx – Confidence in Every Result 

Technology description and functionality:

  • Advanced stationary metal analysis system

  • Delivers high-precision elemental analysis & material verification

  • Maintains stable analytical performance and measurement accuracy

  • Supports process control, quality assurance & precision manufacturing


Product: CNC Lathes - Star sb-20rii

Technology description and functionality:
STAR SB-20RII is a CNC Swiss-Type Automatic Lathe, also known as a sliding headstock CNC lathe. It is designed for high-precision, high-volume production of small components, such as automotive parts, electronic components, medical device parts, and other precision components.

The machine operates by feeding bar stock into the machining area, where the spindle grips and rotates the workpiece. Multiple cutting tools then move along different axes to perform operations such as turning, drilling, tapping, and milling according to the CNC program.

TSUNE TK-80GL is an automatic metal cutting machine equipped with a carbide circular saw blade. It is designed to cut metal bars to specified lengths with high accuracy. The machine features an Auto Loader, Servo Motor, and CNC Control system to ensure precise material feeding and cutting, making it well suited for high-volume production.


Product: CNC Wire-Cutting EDM Machine Model "CUT E 350"

Technology description and functionality:
AGIE CHARMILLES Wire-Cutting EDM delivers high-precision machining for complex geometries where accuracy, repeatability and process reliability are critical. Designed to support applications from everyday production to specialist manufacturing, our solutions combine intelligent process control with performance built for the most demanding industries. The AGIE CHARMILLES CUT E 350 is the machine for manufacturers who demand rapid ROI through speed and reliability for everyday production, while keeping total cost of ownership minimal. With its ease of use and more than 600 integrated technologies, the CUT E 350 is well suited to variable production volumes and even demanding geometries.

Product: PolyWorks® 2026 Digital Inspection Platform

Technology description and functionality:

PolyWorks® Digital Inspection Platform is a universal 3D metrology software solution that enables manufacturers to measure, analyze, and control the dimensions of engineered parts throughout the product development and manufacturing process. It supports portable metrology devices, CNC CMMs, and 3D scanners from multiple hardware manufacturers through a single software platform. By standardizing inspection workflows, managing 3D measurement data, and enabling digital collaboration with PolyWorks|DataLoop™, organizations can improve measurement consistency, ensure full traceability, and efficiently share inspection information across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Its hardware-independent architecture protects customers' investments while providing a scalable digital metrology solution for smart manufacturing.
 

Criteria:

  • Technologies with embedded intelligence that enable real-time decision-making 
  • Platforms that integrate AI, software, and machine data into actionable insights
  • Solutions with native connectivity

Product: EGO - TI Industrial Style

Technology description and functionality:

The robot is powered by an embodied general - purpose AI Brain combined with an AI world model. Apply to a wheeled humanoid robot


Product: NEXIV VMZ-S3020 CNC Video Measuring System

Technology description and functionality:

  • Advanced CNC video measuring technology

  • High-speed, high-accuracy inspection at micro-level tolerances

  • Combines advanced optics & TTL scanning laser

  • Supports smart, data-driven quality control for advanced manufacturing


Product: MATEK IoT

Technology description and functionality:

MATEK IoT is an intelligent solution that integrates industrial sensing technologies with a high-performance wireless communication network to collect and transmit real-time data to the cloud. This enables users to monitor, analyze, and control operations through a centralized dashboard and mobile application anytime, anywhere.


What sets MATEK’s innovation apart is its reliable data transmission performance even in complex industrial environments, together with the flexibility to integrate seamlessly with existing SCADA systems. The technology supports the transition toward Predictive Maintenance, with early abnormality alerts delivered directly to smartphones. This helps reduce downtime while improving operational efficiency and optimizing resource management.


Product: M3D Optical Profiling Microscope VK-X4000 series

Technology description and functionality:

  • Sub-micron precision with ultra-fast 3D measurement

  • Real-time analytics for early defect detection & process control

  • Integrates with MES, automation systems & industrial networks

 


Product: ZUMEN

Technology description and functionality:

  • ZUMEN is a cloud-based drawing and document management system designed to help manufacturing companies digitize and centralize technical information. It enables users to securely store, organize, search, and access drawings and related documents from anywhere.

  • ZUMEN features AI-powered similar-shape search, allowing users to find drawings based on geometric similarity, as well as keyword and attribute-based search. The system also supports 2D drawings, 3D data preview and measurement, project-based document management, and access through PCs and mobile devices.

  • By transforming traditionally paper-based and manually managed drawing processes into a centralized digital workflow, ZUMEN reduces time spent searching for information, prevents knowledge from becoming dependent on individual employees, improves collaboration across departments, and enables manufacturers to utilize their accumulated technical data more effectively.

 

Product: V EYE PRECISION MICROSCOPE

Technology description and functionality:

All-in-one Video Microscope.4K/1080P auto UI design menu, easy to controlswitching according to the display resolution.Compact design with all necessary features for inspection purpose.

Product: GAS LEAK VIEWER / Real-time Gas Leak Imaging & Partial Discharge

Technology description and functionality:

Gas Leak Viewer is a portable ultrasonic imaging device that makes invisible compressed-air and gas leaks visible. Its array of ultrasonic sensors detects high-frequency sound generated by escaping gas and determines the leak direction from differences in sound arrival time. The system then overlays an acoustic pressure map onto a live camera image, enabling users to pinpoint leaks simply by aiming the device at pipes, valves, flanges, or joints. It can also estimate leakage volume to support maintenance prioritization and energy-loss assessment. Unlike conventional inspection methods, it works effectively in noisy industrial environments because it distinguishes ultrasonic frequencies from audible background noise. Its lightweight, one-handed design and long-range detection capability—up to approximately 20 metres, depending on leak conditions—allow safer, faster inspections of elevated or difficult-to-access equipment without direct contact.


Product: G1 Series - Humanoid Robot from Unitree

Technology description and functionality:

  • 2 legs humanoid robot with embodied AI technology accelerated by AI is upgrading and evolving every day.

  • Combined with force-position hybrid control, it is sensitive and reliable and can simulate human hands to achieve precise operation of objects.

  • G1 can be equipped with various kinds of dexterous hands, 2 fingers, 3 fingers and 5 fingers with and without tactile sensor arrays.

  • Weight about 35 kg, Height 130 cm. Total degree of freedom (DOF) up to 43, maximum joint torque 120 Nm. Moving speed is 2 meter/sec.

  • G1 is equipped with standard 3D Lidar + Depth Camera enable the robot to have 360-degree detection perception. 5W Stereo speaker.

  • Battery life is 2 hours after full charge for 1 hour.