International Seminar on Forming Technology 2026

In an era of Industry 4.0 and lightweighting demands, staying static is not an option. To drive your manufacturing growth and competitiveness, the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) invites you to the International Seminar on Forming Technologies (ISFT 2026), scheduled for 22-23 January 2026 at BIEC, Bengaluru.

 

The 2026 edition curates a syllabus focused on high-performance materials and digital integration. Sessions are designed to provide technically rigorous, implementable solutions:

Advanced Materials & Joining: Deep dive into forming strategies for 4th-Gen AHSS and hybrid structures involving Joining Dissimilar Metals via clinching and riveting.

Digital Transformation: Move from theory to practice with Digital Twins for live die wear tracking and Vision systems powered by Deep Learning for zero-error in line defect detection.

Next-Gen Processes: Explore emerging trends in Hot Stamping, Micro Stamping, and Additive Friction Stir Manufacturing.

Sustainable Tooling: Learn about Conformal Cooling using Additive Manufacturing for thermal management and Zero Lubricant Forming with advanced tool coatings (DLC/PVD).

Why and who should attent

Why Attend? This is more than a seminar; it is a technology roadmap. Attendees will bridge the gap between design concepts and shop-floor reality. By engaging with global experts, you will learn to optimize costs through energy-efficient practices and make informed capital investment decisions for the coming financial year. It is a prime opportunity for Knowledge Networking with industry peers to solve specific production challenges.

Who Should Attend? This event is critical for Plant Managers, Production Heads, R&D/Design Engineers, and Tooling Professionals. It is specifically tailored for decision-makers in Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, and Heavy Engineering sectors who are responsible for technology adoption. Exclusive Acces