Date

October 13, 2026 - October 16, 2026
(Tweejaarlijks, even jaren)

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location

Fiera Milano-Rho
Milano, Italy

Sector

Industry & (Manufacturing Industry), Logistics & Supply Chain

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BI-MU 2026

BI-MU is a trade fair for professionals from the metalworking industry, mechanical engineering and industrial automation. The fair focuses on machine tools, robotics, additive manufacturing and digital production processes. BI-MU takes place in Milan and combines physical experience with digital content and live streams.

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Why participate BI-MU?

BI-MU is a leading trade fair for metalworking and industrial technologies, organized in Fiera Milano. The fair takes place biennially and brings together a wide range of exhibitors around CNC machines, robotics, additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing. BI-MU is a platform for innovation, demonstration and knowledge sharing, with zones such as BI-MUpiùAdditive and Digital Manufacturing Pavilion. In 2020, the fair was organized under strict security measures and was the first Italian industrial fair to receive a compliance certificate, which strengthened trust among visitors. In addition to the physical fair, BI-MU also offers a digital environment with live streams, presentations and virtual booths that continue until the next edition. The fair attracts an international audience of engineers, machine builders and industrial decision-makers looking for the latest technologies and applications in production and automation. BI-MU is a trade fair that bridges the gap between traditional metalworking and the future of smart industries, and remains a fixture in the European exhibition calendar for high-tech manufacturing.

Themes

  • CNC machining and machine tools
  • Additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology
  • Robotics and automation
  • Digital manufacturing and smart manufacturing
  • Industrial software and IoT
  • Aerospace, automotive and biomedical applications

Target audience

BI-MU focuses on engineers, production managers, machine builders, R&D specialists, suppliers and industrial decision-makers who are active in metalworking, automation and high-tech production.

Getting there

BI-MU takes place in Fiera Milano, easily accessible by metro (line M1), train and car via the ring roads around Milan. International visitors can use Milan Malpensa or Linate airports. Shuttle services are also provided between the airport and the exhibition centre.

Exhibitors and visitors

BI-MU welcomed around 9,000 visitors and 350 exhibitors in 2020, 30% of which were international. In 2018, there were still 65,000 visitors and 1,000 exhibitors. The fair mainly attracts professionals from northern Italy and neighboring countries, with a strong focus on industrial applications and technological innovation.