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June 8 - 12, 2026, BLM GROUP will open the doors to its headquarters in Cantù (CO) for TechForward 2026, an event entirely dedicated to the technologies developed at this facility: pipe-bending machines, wire benders, tube forming machines, 3D laser cutting cells, and robotic laser welding cells.This year’s edition will focus on the major technological advancements developed by the Group, including the introduction of artificial intelligence in tube bending, new automation solutions, and the innovative coil-to-tube processing with integrated mandrel in a single machine.
Significant attention will also be given to technologies that enable access to emerging, high-value-added sectors, such as aerospace, defense, and data center construction. These include tube bending, 5-axis laser cutting, and robotic laser welding, which enable compliance with the standards of excellence required by these sectors.
Register for the event via the following link: https://www.blmgroup.com/it/techforward
Standout solutions spotlighted for this edition:
The new visionary solution for tube bending: AI is here now!
The integration of advanced software, artificial intelligence, digital services, and mechanical innovations has given rise to a new way of approaching tube bending.
An intelligent ecosystem that makes the process accessible to every operator: from assisted programming with VGPNext, to the management, generation, and purchase of bending tools, all the way to the automatic calculation of technological parameters thanks to artificial intelligence.
This integrated ecosystem combines machines, software, and services, eliminating the need for specialized know-how and ensuring greater efficiency, quality, and operational continuity.
Learn more: https://blog.blmgroup.com/intelligent-tube-benders-ai-also-supports-less-experienced-operators
Coil bending with mandrel in a single machine
PRO-RUNNER28 is the ideal solution for those who want to combine productivity and tube bending with high aesthetic quality. This solution combines coil processing, mandrel bending, and innovative technological solutions, all in a single machine.
Orbital cutting technology allows cutting to be performed in-line with the bending phase, thereby reducing cycle times and material waste. Programming is simple and intuitive with VGPNext software, which guides the operator step by step, from part import to simulation.
Learn more: https://www.blmgroup.com/tube-benders/pro-runner
Aerospace Solutions
Aerospace solutions are designed to meet the highest quality standards required by the industry’s leading players.
In the field of tube bending, machining materials such as special aluminum and titanium alloys, along with extremely tight tolerances of surface roughness, present a significant technological challenge. BLM GROUP pipe-bending machines and custom solutions developed specifically for this sector enable us to meet the demands of the most exacting criteria and contractors.
Bending, 3D laser cutting, and robotic welding technologies ensure a significant reduction in scrap, consistent quality over time, flexibility, and full compliance with industry specifications.
For more information: https://www.blmgroup.com/aerospace
For more information:
Chiara Vaccari – Corporate Communication Coordinator BLM GROUP
E-Mail: pr@blmgroup.it
