LAMIERA is the international exhibition of sheet metal forming, cutting and processing machines, automation and technologies related to the sector. LAMIERA – the Italian word for sheet metal – is the only trade fair in Italy dedicated exclusively to sheet metal processing and represents a key reference point for the global sheet metal forming industry. Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers’ association, and organised by CEU – CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, the event combines deep industry expertise with strong international connections and decades of exhibition experience.
Visitors can expect a highly professional, technology-driven environment focused exclusively on sheet metal working. The exhibition showcases more than 500 machines in operation, offering a live demonstration of cutting, forming, and processing technologies under real production conditions. More than 400 exhibiting companies occupy 40,000 square metres of total exhibition area, presenting stand-alone machines and complex industrial plants for sheet metal forming and processing. The event is strictly reserved for professional visitors, ensuring high-quality B2B interaction between manufacturers, distributors, buyers, and technical decision-makers.
LAMIERA is recognised for its unique format that integrates exhibition dimension with thematic cultural insight. Beside the wide product offerings on display, the fair hosts a programme of meetings, technical forums, and innovation arenas that discuss market trends, technological evolution, and industrial policy. Italy is second in the world for production and exports of sheet metal forming machines, and LAMIERA serves as the national showcase for this excellence, attracting visitors from automotive, aerospace, white goods, metal construction, and general engineering sectors.
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May 11–14, 2027
All official opening hours, exhibitor setup schedules, and conference timings will be published on https://www.lamiera.net/en/lamiera-from-11-to-14-may-2027-fieramilano-rho/. For information contact +39 02 2625 5230 or lamiera.esp@ucimu.it.
LAMIERA takes place at Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy, the largest and most modern exhibition centre in Italy. The venue is located at Strada Statale 33 del Sempione 28, 20017 Rho, Milan, and offers state-of-the-art pavilions with high load-bearing floors, high ceilings, and extensive power supply capable of supporting heavy machine tools in operation. The complex is designed specifically for industrial exhibitions, with wide aisles for handling large machinery, dedicated freight entrances, and advanced logistics services.
Fiera Milano Rho provides integrated services including heavy transport handling, customs support for international exhibitors, compressed air and coolant supply, and technical assistance for machine installation. The exhibition area dedicated to LAMIERA is configured to allow visitors to see machines operating with sheet metal, tube, profile, and wire processing under real conditions, including cutting demonstrations, forming cycles, and automated lines. Halls are equipped with sound insulation and safety barriers to ensure safe viewing of operating machinery.
The venue is strategically located at the heart of Italy’s manufacturing district in Lombardy, close to major industrial clusters for automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering. Its infrastructure supports the display of large presses, laser cutting systems, and automated storage systems, making it ideal for sheet metal working technologies.
The full industry programme at LAMIERA is structured around two complementary dimensions: the exhibition of technologies and a rich cultural and technical insight programme hosted within the arena of LAMIALAMIERA.
The exhibition programme covers the complete sheet metal processing chain, from raw material handling to finished product treatment. Visitors can explore sheet metal cutting machines including laser, plasma, waterjet, and mechanical shearing; sheet metal forming machines including press brakes, panel benders, and roll forming; presses for stamping and deep drawing; tube, bar, and profile processing machines; welding systems; and automation and robotics for handling and palletizing. Additional sectors include software for programming and simulation, dies and tooling, and quality control and measurement systems.
The cultural programme is promoted by UCIMU FOUNDATION, with the contribution of Lombardy Region, sponsorship of BPER Banca, and support from institutional partners. LAMIALAMIERA is the innovation arena located in Hall 13, hosting meetings, round tables, and presentations on key topics such as digital transformation and Industry 4.0 in sheet metal processing, sustainability and energy efficiency in forming processes, new materials and lightweight construction, additive manufacturing integration, and training and skills for the sector. The programme includes presentations by exhibitors, research centres, and universities, offering insight into future trends.
LAMIERA hosts over 400 exhibiting companies from more than 30 countries, representing the global elite of sheet metal working technology manufacturers. The exhibitor base includes market leaders in sheet metal cutting and forming, as well as specialized SMEs offering niche technologies and components.
Featured exhibitors include manufacturers of laser cutting systems, press brakes, punching machines, combined punching and shearing, panel benders, roll forming lines, and transfer presses. Tube and profile processing specialists present tube laser cutting, tube bending, and end-forming machines. Press manufacturers showcase mechanical and hydraulic presses, servo presses, and progressive die systems for high-volume stamping.
Welding and joining technology providers present resistance welding, laser welding, and automated welding cells. Automation companies display robots for loading and unloading, automated storage and retrieval systems for sheets and tools, and software for factory integration. Tooling, die, and consumable suppliers offer punches, dies, press brake tooling, laser consumables, and lubricants. Software houses present CAD/CAM, nesting, simulation, and MES solutions for sheet metal.
International presence is strong, with exhibitors from Germany, Japan, Spain, Turkey, Switzerland, and other key markets, alongside leading Italian manufacturers who form the backbone of the exhibition. The presence of more than 500 machines in operation allows visitors to compare performance, precision, and productivity directly on the show floor.
LAMIERA covers all sectors related to sheet metal forming, cutting, and processing, offering a complete overview of technologies for working sheet metal, tubes, sections, wire, and structural steel.
Sheet Metal Cutting Machines: Laser cutting, plasma cutting, waterjet cutting, oxy-cutting, mechanical shearing, punching and combined punching-laser, and blanking lines.
Sheet Metal Forming Machines: Press brakes, panel benders, folding machines, roll forming machines, roll bending, and profiling machines for sheet metal forming.
Presses: Mechanical presses, hydraulic presses, servo presses, transfer presses, fine blanking presses, and presses for deep drawing and stamping.
Bar, Tube, and Profile Processing: Tube laser cutting, tube bending, tube end-forming, bar processing, profile rolling, and wire forming machines.
Dies and Tooling: Press dies, punching tools, press brake tooling, roll tools, and tooling systems for sheet metal processing.
Welding and Joining: Resistance welding, arc welding, laser welding, hybrid welding, and automated welding systems for sheet metal assembly.
Heat Treatments, Surface Treatments, and Finishing: Heat treatment furnaces, painting lines, galvanizing, powder coating, and surface finishing technologies.
Automation, Robotics, and Handling: Robots, manipulators, automated storage, palletizing, and Industry 4.0 integration for sheet metal factories.
Products, machinery, and innovations at LAMIERA focus on productivity, precision, flexibility, and sustainability in sheet metal processing, with emphasis on live demonstration.
Innovations in cutting include fiber laser cutting systems with power up to and beyond 20 kW for cutting thick sheets, automated nozzle changing, and intelligent nesting software that optimizes material utilization and reduces scrap. Punching innovations include servo-electric punching with high speed and energy efficiency, and combined punching and fiber laser machines that offer flexibility for complex parts.
Forming innovations include electric press brakes with adaptive bending technology that compensates for material variation, panel benders with automatic tool changing for unmanned operation, and roll forming lines with inline welding and punching. Press innovations include servo presses that allow programmable stroke profiles for improved part quality and energy saving, and transfer systems with electronic synchronization.
Automation innovations include collaborative robots for machine tending, autonomous mobile robots for material transport, and automated tool storage systems integrated with ERP. Software innovations include digital twins for forming simulation, artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance, and cloud platforms for production monitoring and quoting.
For the first time in recent editions, LAMIERA also presents a dedicated proposal of Revamping and Retrofitting technologies, allowing companies to upgrade existing machines with new controls, safety systems, and energy-efficient drives, extending machine life and improving performance.
Demonstrations and technical presentations are a core element of LAMIERA, distinguishing it from static exhibitions and allowing visitors to evaluate machine performance under real production conditions.
Live machine demonstrations are held continuously on exhibitor stands, showing complete production cycles including loading of raw sheet from automated storage, laser cutting of complex nests, automatic unloading and sorting, bending on press brakes with robotic handling, and welding of assemblies. Visitors can observe cutting speed, edge quality, bending accuracy, and cycle times directly.
Technical presentations are hosted in the LAMIALAMIERA arena in Hall 13, featuring a programme of meetings promoted by UCIMU Foundation. Topics include market outlook for sheet metal forming machines, with Italy second in the world for production and exports, digital transformation and digital factory implementation, energy efficiency and sustainability in sheet metal processing, new materials including high-strength steels and aluminum alloys, and training and skills development for operators and technicians.
Exhibitors also organize technical seminars at their stands, presenting new products, application cases, and service offerings. The combination of live demonstrations and technical insight allows visitors to make informed investment decisions and to plan factory upgrades.
LAMIERA is a professional trade fair reserved for professional visitors only. Admission is free for qualified professional operators who register online in advance, ensuring a focused B2B environment.
Professional Visitor Ticket – Online Registration: USD 0.00
Free ticket for professional operators, buyers, technicians, and decision-makers from sheet metal processing industries including automotive, aerospace, white goods, metal construction, and general engineering. Requires online registration with company details and professional role. Provides access to all exhibition halls, LAMIALAMIERA arena, and technical meetings. Early registration recommended to avoid queues and to receive exhibitor catalog.
Exhibitor Pass: USD 0.00
Reserved for exhibiting companies and their staff, allowing access during setup, exhibition days, and dismantling. Includes access to exhibitor services and business lounge.
Student and Educational Group Ticket: USD 0.00
Free ticket for technical schools, universities, and training centres visiting in organized groups, with prior accreditation required. Includes guided tours and educational programme access.
Special Fee Lamiera-EMO Milano Ticket: USD 27.00
Previously offered at EUR 25.00, this special combined ticket allows access to both LAMIERA and EMO Milano when editions are close, providing added value for visitors interested in broader machine tool offering.
All tickets include access to more than 500 machines in operation and to LAMIALAMIERA programme. On-site registration is possible but online pre-registration is strongly recommended for faster entry and to access personalized visit diary features through official app.
Trade visitor access to LAMIERA is strictly professional, ensuring that exhibitors meet qualified buyers and technical decision-makers.
Admitted categories include manufacturers of sheet metal components, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers for automotive and aerospace, producers of metal furniture, white goods, and construction equipment, as well as job shops and subcontractors specializing in laser cutting, punching, bending, and welding. Also admitted are distributors of machine tools, engineering offices, and technical departments of large industrial groups.
Registration requires company details, VAT number, and professional role verification. After registration, visitors receive e-ticket with QR code for entry at turnstiles. The fair provides business matching services through app that allows visitors to find exhibitors by company name and product category, view location on interactive map, discover scheduled events and save favourites, and create personalised visit diary with photos, business cards, notes, events, and exhibitors of interest.
International buyers are supported through UCIMU network and ICE Agency offices abroad, with assistance for travel and accommodation. The professional nature of the audience, with over 18,000 visits of professional operators plus additional visitors from co-located events such as Made in Steel, ensures high-quality networking and focused technical discussions.
LAMIERA occupies 40,000 square metres of total exhibition area at Fiera Milano Rho, organized into logical sectors to facilitate visitor flow from raw material handling to finishing technologies.
Halls are dedicated to specific technology groups, with clear signage indicating cutting technologies, forming technologies, presses and stamping, tube and profile processing, welding, automation and software, and surface treatments. The layout allows visitors to follow the sheet metal processing chain in sequence, from storage and cutting to forming, welding, and finishing.
Hall 13 hosts the LAMIALAMIERA arena at stand A00, central location for technical meetings, market presentations, and institutional events. This arena serves as cultural heart of fair, with seating for presentations and sponsorship by BPER Banca and Lombardy Region.
Interactive map is available through official LAMIERA app, allowing visitors to find exhibitors by company name and product category, locate stands, and plan route efficiently. Wide aisles accommodate transport of large workpieces and allow safe viewing of operating machines behind safety barriers. Service areas include business centre, press office, and catering areas located near main entrances.
Business meetings and networking at LAMIERA are facilitated by professional organization and digital tools that maximize efficiency for exhibitors and visitors.
The official LAMIERA app allows visitors to create personalised visit diary, save exhibitors of interest, and schedule appointments directly with exhibitors before and during fair. Exhibitors can receive appointment requests and manage meeting agendas, ensuring that key customers and prospects are met during fair.
B2B matching is supported by UCIMU network, which connects Italian manufacturers with international buyers through its foreign offices. Special buyer delegations from key markets are invited with structured agendas and interpreter support.
Networking areas include business lounges for exhibitors and top buyers, catering areas for informal meetings, and LAMIALAMIERA arena for institutional networking. Co-location with Made in Steel in some editions, which brought 6,000 additional visitors, creates synergies between steel production and sheet metal processing, enhancing business opportunities across the supply chain.
Evening events and exhibitor receptions offer additional networking opportunities in more informal setting, fostering long-term relationships between technology suppliers and end users.
Professional Access Only: LAMIERA is reserved for professional visitors only. Minors under 16 are not admitted, even if accompanied. Professional status must be proven during registration.
Safety Regulations: Exhibition of operating machine tools requires compliance with safety regulations. Safety barriers, emergency stops, and protective equipment are mandatory in demonstration zones. Visitors must follow staff instructions and safety signage, particularly near operating lasers, presses, and robots.
Badge Policy: Entry badge must be worn visibly at all times. Badges are personal and cannot be transferred. Online registration and valid ID are required for badge collection.
Photography and Filming: Photography for personal and professional use is allowed, but filming of machinery may require exhibitor permission due to industrial confidentiality. Drones are prohibited inside exhibition centre.
App Usage: Visitors are encouraged to download official LAMIERA app to organise visit, access interactive map, and create personalised diary with photos, business cards, notes, events, and exhibitors.
Compliance: Organization reserves right to deny entry or remove visitors who do not comply with safety regulations or who disrupt professional business environment.
LAMIERA takes place at Fiera Milano Rho, Strada Statale 33 del Sempione 28, 20017 Rho, Milan, easily reachable from Milan city center, airports, and major highways.
By metro, Red Line M1 directly serves Fiera Milano Rho station, Rho Fiera Milano stop, with journey from central Milan approximately 25 minutes. Station is connected to fair entrances via covered walkways.
By train, Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi stations offer high-speed connections, with metro connection to Rho. By car, venue is connected to A4 Turin-Venice and A8/A9 motorways with dedicated exits for Fiera Milano and extensive parking.
By plane, Milan Malpensa, Linate, and Bergamo airports are connected via shuttle and train services to central Milan and then metro to Rho. Detailed travel information is available on official website.
Public Transport: Most efficient way to reach Fiera Milano Rho is via Milan Metro Line M1 Red Line to Rho Fiera Milano station, directly connected to fair entrances. During fair days, metro frequency is increased. Urban bus services connect Rho town and surrounding areas to fairgrounds. Trenord regional trains also stop at Rho Fiera station.
Parken: Fiera Milano Rho offers extensive parking facilities with over 10,000 spaces across multiple lots, with both covered and open-air options. Parking fees are approximately USD 16.30 to USD 21.70 per day depending on lot and duration, with online pre-booking available at discounted rates. Reserved parking for exhibitors, disabled visitors, and VIP guests is located near entrances. Electric vehicle charging stations and shuttle carts within parking areas are available.
Taxi stands and ride-sharing pickup points are located at East and West gates. For sustainable travel, bicycle parking and bike-sharing stations are available near metro station.
Milan offers extensive accommodation options for all budgets, with special rates negotiated for fair participants through official hospitality partners.
Rho and Pero Area: Business hotels within 1 to 3 kilometers of Fiera Milano Rho, ideal for exhibitors and visitors seeking proximity to venue and early access for setup.
Milan City Center and Fashion Quadrilateral: Luxury and boutique hotels in central Milan, close to business districts and nightlife, preferred by international buyers and designers combining fair visits with city meetings.
Portello and Fiera District: Mid-range and business hotels near Fiera Milano City and easy metro access to Rho, offering good value and efficient commuting.
Airport Areas: Hotels near Malpensa, Linate, and Bergamo airports for visitors with tight flight schedules.
Early booking strongly recommended due to concurrent industrial events in Milan. Official website provides hotel booking platform with guaranteed allotments.
Fiera Milano Rho is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, with step-free access at all entrances, wide aisles, elevators, accessible restrooms, and reserved parking spaces close to gates. Wheelchairs are available on request at first aid points and reception desks.
Fiera Milano has Mobility Centre with services, aids, and routes equipped for people with disabilities, including accessible shuttle services within fairgrounds and assistance from staff. Guide dogs are permitted. Hearing assistance systems are available in conference rooms upon request.
For specific accessibility requirements or assistance during visit, contact +39 02 2625 5230 or lamiera.esp@ucimu.it in advance to arrange support.
Recent editions of LAMIERA have confirmed its position as leading event in Italy dedicated exclusively to sheet metal processing, with strong performance despite global challenges.
The 23rd edition hosted over 400 exhibiting companies for 40,000 square metres of total exhibition area, showing more than 500 machines in operation, including sheet metal cutting and forming machines, bar, profile and tube processing machines, presses, welding systems, robotics, software, surface treatments and finishing, and for the first time a proposal of Revamping and Retrofitting technologies. The edition recorded over 18,000 visits of professional operators, in addition to 6,000 visitors from Made in Steel co-located event, demonstrating synergies across steel chain.
Opening ceremony featured institutional representatives, UCIMU leadership, and sponsors including BPER Banca and Lombardy Region, emphasizing Italy’s position as second in the world for production and exports of sheet metal forming machines. LAMIALAMIERA arena hosted programme of meetings on market outlook, digital transformation, and sustainability.
Exhibitors and visitors praised the quality of contacts and live demonstrations, with significant international participation from over 30 countries. The edition showed growth in unique users on digital platforms compared to previous edition, indicating strong digital engagement alongside physical event.
Official tickets and registration for LAMIERA 2027 are managed exclusively through official website https://www.lamiera.net/en/lamiera-from-11-to-14-may-2027-fieramilano-rho/ and official app. Professional visitors can register online free of charge by providing company details and professional role, receiving e-ticket with QR code for entry.
On-site registration is available at venue ticket offices but may involve waiting times. Exhibitor passes are managed through exhibitor portal. Student and educational group accreditation requires prior application through organizer.
Beware of unofficial ticket sellers and third-party platforms claiming to sell LAMIERA tickets. All official information, including ticket prices, opening hours, exhibitor list, floor plan, and workshop booking, is available only on official website. For assistance, contact lamiera.esp@ucimu.it or +39 02 2625 5230. Download official LAMIERA app to organise visit in best possible way.
LAMIERA is the only trade fair in Italy dedicated exclusively to sheet metal processing, covering cutting, forming, presses, tube and profile processing, welding, and automation. It is promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE and organised by CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU. The fair is reserved for professional visitors including manufacturers of sheet metal components, automotive and aerospace suppliers, job shops, and distributors of machine tools, making it essential for anyone involved in sheet metal forming and processing.
The fair takes place at Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy, occupying 40,000 square metres of total exhibition area with more than 400 exhibiting companies and over 500 machines in operation. The venue offers modern pavilions with high load-bearing floors and advanced logistics for heavy machine tools. Hall 13 hosts the LAMIALAMIERA innovation arena for technical meetings and market presentations, providing comprehensive view of sheet metal technologies.
Exhibitors present sheet metal cutting machines including laser, plasma, and punching, forming machines including press brakes and panel benders, presses for stamping, tube and profile processing machines, dies and tooling, welding systems, surface treatments and finishing, and automation and software for Industry 4.0 integration. The fair also features Revamping and Retrofitting technologies for upgrading existing machines, offering solutions for productivity, precision, and sustainability across entire sheet metal processing chain.
Professional visitors can register online free of charge through official website, receiving e-ticket with QR code for entry to all halls and LAMIALAMIERA programme. The official LAMIERA app allows visitors to find exhibitors by company name and product category, view location on interactive map, discover scheduled events, and create personalised visit diary with photos, business cards, and notes. Business matching services and support for international buyers are provided through UCIMU network.
Yes, live demonstrations are core feature of LAMIERA, with more than 500 machines in operation showing complete production cycles including cutting, bending, and welding under real conditions. Technical presentations are hosted in LAMIALAMIERA arena in Hall 13, promoted by UCIMU FOUNDATION with contribution of Lombardy Region and sponsorship of BPER Banca, covering topics such as market outlook, digital transformation, sustainability, and training. Exhibitors also organize seminars at stands presenting new products and application cases.
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