About this expo
BIEMH, the International Machine Tool Biennial, is a prominent biennial event held at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Bilbao, Spain. It stands as a significant meeting point for the machine tool and advanced manufacturing industries across Europe, facilitating connections between suppliers and factory and equipment buyers from Spain and other European nations. The event focuses on the convergence of metalworking, machine tools, and industrial automation. It is organized by Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), AFM (Machine Tool Manufacturers), and AIMHE (Machine Tools Importers), with institutional backing from entities such as the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and SPRI – Basque Government.
The exhibition showcases the entire value chain of advanced manufacturing. Exhibitors present a wide array of products, including metal-cutting and metal-forming machine tools, additive manufacturing machinery, metrology and quality control equipment, product development and manufacturing software, automation systems, handling, robotics, welding, and chemical products. The event also features various tools, accessories, components, and services. BIEMH is open to industry professionals, attracting buyers, distributors, integrators, and technical managers. It provides a platform for companies to strengthen brand awareness, generate qualified leads, demonstrate products live, and foster business opportunities with national and international visitors, supported by a VIP Buyers Programme and a Hosted Buyers' Programme.
Highlights
5 items- UFI Approved and AUMA Listed
- Held every two years
- Venue: Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Bilbao, Spain
- BIEMH 2026 hosted 1,543 exhibiting firms and over 39,000 visitors.
- BIEMH 2024 featured over 1,600 exhibiting firms and approximately 38,000 visitors.
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
BIEMH takes place from 2028-03-06 to 2028-03-10 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Bilbao, Spain.
Who organizes it?+
BIEMH is organized by Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), AFM (Machine Tool Manufacturers), and AIMHE (Machine Tools Importers). It receives institutional support from the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and SPRI – Basque Government.
What industries and products are covered?+
The exhibition covers the entire value chain of advanced manufacturing, including metal-cutting and metal-forming machine tools, additive manufacturing, metrology, software, automation, robotics, welding, and chemical products. Specific categories include various machinery, tools, accessories, components, automation systems, and services.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
BIEMH is a B2B exhibition open to industry professionals. Applications are subject to review. Registration links for visitors and exhibitors are available, and exhibitors are advised to request commercial information in advance.