Experience the Future of Tube Bending at FABTECH Las Vegas 2026: Introducing Plug & Bend
Event: FABTECH 2026
Location: Booth #C1208
Featured Innovation: Plug & Bend Tooling Solution
Ready to eliminate traditional, time-consuming setup adjustments? At FABTECH 2026, BLM GROUP USA is giving attendees an exclusive first look at Plug & Bend. BLM GROUP’s revolutionary new tube bending solution designed for select E-TURN and ELECT series models.
By replacing manual tooling adjustments with a seamless, plug-in tooling concept, Plug & Bend helps manufacturers maximize uptime and achieve consistent, high-quality results.
Key Benefits You'll See Live:
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Faster Changeovers: Swap tooling quickly and confidently, reducing setup downtime.
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Zero Trial-and-Error: Eliminate the traditional trial-and-error adjustments typically required during tooling setup.
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Skill-Independent Operation: A streamlined process that allows operators of any experience level to perform precise tooling changes.
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Unmatched Consistency: Ensure perfectly positioned tooling every time, minimizing setup variation and protecting part quality.
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Smart Software Integration: Coupled with BLM GROUP’s VGPNext software, using BLM’s VGP_AI the system automatically optimizes bending parameters based on your specific material, tooling, and part requirements.
Beyond Bending: Explore Our Full Fabrication Lineup
Alongside the launch of Plug & Bend, BLM GROUP USA will showcase a complete range of advanced tube and sheet metal fabrication technologies. Stop by Booth #C1208 to experience live demonstrations of our high-performance solutions:
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PRO-RUNNER: An all-electric tube bender operating directly from coil with mandrel. Combines straightening, end-forming, bending, and high-precision cutting into a single automated process to maximize material utilization and throughput.
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E-TURN40: Featuring our new Plug & Bend technology, this versatile all-electric bender handles tubes up to 40 mm (1.57") with in-process right- and left-hand bending, multi-stack tooling, and fixed or variable radii in a single continuous cycle.
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ELECT102: A heavy-duty, all-electric tube bender engineered for high-repeatability processing of tubes up to 102 mm (4.0") in diameter.
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ProBend E-Series: A fully electric press brake featuring intuitive controls and advanced offline programming software designed to streamline workflow and maximize bending efficiency.
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LS7: A high-performance flat sheet laser system packing 20 kW of fiber power, 2g acceleration, and intelligent automation for maximum cutting productivity.
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LT6: A compact tube laser combining 3D cutting, automated thread insertion, and weld-ready part production to drastically reduce secondary operations.
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LT-FREE: A 5-axis robotic laser cutting system that pairs multi-axis flexibility with high-precision processing to seamlessly manufacture complex 3D components.
Plan Your Visit
Ready to transform your production? Stop by Booth #C1208 at FABTECH 2026 to see BLM GROUP’s latest laser cutting and bending innovations live in action. Speak with our technical experts and discover how to optimize your operations, cut cycle times, and boost your bottom line.
