MECSPE 2026 Bologna is the leading international trade fair for the manufacturing sector, scheduled to take place from March 4 to 6, 2026, at BolognaFiere.
The event represents a key meeting point for companies, technicians, and professionals interested in discussing industrial innovation, digital transformation, and the evolution of production processes.
MECSPE was created with the aim of being a meeting place for technology, production, and skills, offering a comprehensive overview of the entire manufacturing supply chain. During the fair, exhibitors and visitors have the opportunity to discover new solutions, engage with industry experts, and identify practical tools to improve efficiency, quality, and industrial competitiveness.
—> Official MECSPE website: https://mecspe.com/visitare/
MECSPE 2026 Bologna: dates, venue, and key figures
MECSPE 2026 will take place according to the following schedule:
- Dates: March 4–6, 2026
- Venue: BolognaFiere, Piazza della Costituzione 6, Bologna
- Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Wednesday to Friday)
The 2026 edition will be the 24th edition of MECSPE. In 2025, the event recorded over 66,000 professional visitors and more than 2,100 exhibitors from around the world, confirming its position as one of the most important B2B events for the manufacturing industry in Italy.
The fair is exclusively dedicated to industrial professionals and is spread across 11 exhibition halls with 13 thematic salons, covering all major areas of industrial production.
Why visit MECSPE 2026 Bologna
Visiting MECSPE 2026 means entering the heart of manufacturing innovation. The trade fair offers numerous advantages for professionals and companies in the sector:
- discovering new market trends and emerging technologies;
- building business relationships and developing strategic partnerships;
- accessing specialized training content through workshops, conferences, and technical talks;
- exploring the entire production supply chain within a single event;
- connecting with startups and leading companies in digitalization and Industry 5.0.
Professional visitors can also take advantage of an Early Bird ticket price of €25 for online purchases made by February 15, 2026.
The thematic areas and special initiatives of MECSPE 2026
MECSPE 2026 is organized into 13 exhibition salons covering the main sectors of the manufacturing industry, including:
- Additive Manufacturing
- Mechatronics
- Electronics
- Mechanical Subcontracting
- Surface Treatments
- Industrial Automation
Alongside the exhibition area, the fair features numerous special initiatives designed to encourage dialogue between companies, research institutions, and emerging talent:
- MECSPE LAB – Innovation Area, featuring live demonstrations and round tables on emerging technologies;
- Start Up Factory, dedicated to B2B industrial startups;
- Innovation Tour for Skills, aimed at connecting companies with qualified professionals;
- MECSPE Young & Career, focusing on orientation, skills, and Industry 5.0;
- AIDAM and ASCOMUT Village, a reference point for Italian automation and mechatronics.
—> Official program and initiatives: https://mecspe.com/eventi/#iniziative
GNR at MECSPE 2026 Bologna: innovation and material analysis for industry
On the occasion of MECSPE 2026, GNR Analytical Instruments will be present with a dedicated stand, where it will showcase its advanced solutions for the analysis of metallic materials and alloys used in industrial and manufacturing sectors.
GNR technologies support industrial innovation through:
- optical emission spectrometry (OES) instruments for elemental metal analysis;
- XRF and XRD systems for chemical and structural material characterization;
- advanced solutions for quality control and material diagnostics throughout the entire production cycle.
Learn more on the website: Metal analysis – GNR
Participation in MECSPE 2026 represents an important opportunity for GNR to engage with customers and partners, as well as a strategic moment to share expertise and strengthen its role in the industrial innovation landscape.
How to attend MECSPE 2026
To visit MECSPE 2026, visitors must:
- purchase the ticket online via the official website (€25 until February 15, 2026, €35 thereafter or at the venue);
- complete mandatory registration for each visitor;
- belong to the category of industry professionals.
The main entrances to the exhibition are:
- North
- East Michelino
- West Costituzione
BolognaFiere is easily accessible by train, bus, or car, with dedicated parking areas and direct connections from Bologna Airport.
MECSPE 2026: a must-attend event for the future of manufacturing
MECSPE 2026 confirms itself as a key reference point for the future of smart and sustainable manufacturing, a place where technological innovation, digitalization, and industrial collaboration come together.
The presence of GNR with its advanced material analysis solutions highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting industry with precision instruments and next-generation technologies, designed to meet today’s and tomorrow’s production challenges.
FAQ – MECSPE 2026 Bologna
From March 4 to 6, 2026, at BolognaFiere in Bologna.
Professional operators from the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Additive Manufacturing, industrial automation, mechatronics, mechanical subcontracting, electronics, and surface treatments.
€25 Early Bird until February 15, 2026, then €35. Tickets can be purchased online via the official website.
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Entrances: North, East Michelino, and West Costituzione.
Industrial technologies, machinery, digital solutions, application demos, and training sessions.
Yes, GNR will be present with a dedicated stand focused on material analysis (stand location to be announced closer to the event). Hall 29, Stand E53
By train, bus, car, or via direct connections from Bologna Airport.
