Australia Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2026 puts fabrication, automation and integration on the same floor.
Sheet metal and fabrication businesses face growing pressure to lift throughput, accuracy and labour efficiency. Technology decisions now require machines, automation and digital systems to work together on the shop floor.
Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2026 has been shaped around that challenge.
Hosted by AMTIL with support from the Queensland Government, the event represents the 2026 edition of Australia’s most comprehensive display of advanced manufacturing technology. More than 220 exhibitors will gather in Brisbane.
For fabricators and sheet metal workers, AMW 2026 will feature cutting, forming and joining technologies, robotic welding, automated handling, welding and air technology, and the software that connects these processes.
Live demonstrations allow visitors to assess performance and integration firsthand.
“There is no substitute for being there in person,” said Paul Phillips, Managing Director of Benson Machines and AMTIL Board Member.
“With all the videos and digital tools available, you still cannot replicate the experience of seeing a machine running on the floor, asking technical questions and comparing options side by side. AMW is where those decisions get made.”
AMW also functions as a national meeting point for manufacturing and industrial technology professionals. Fabricators, engineers, integrators and operations leaders use the event to share experience and build relationships.
Phil Bowles, AMTIL Board Member, said this exchange is central to the event’s value.
“If visitors leave AMW with only a shopping list, they have missed half the value. Partnerships, capability building, digital literacy and workforce conversations are part of the experience. You can research equipment online, but you cannot replace the conversations you have here,” he said.
AMW 2026 will be hosted in Queensland for the first time, reflecting the state’s growing industrial role.
“Manufacturing is evolving rapidly across Australia, and Queensland is no exception,” said Lorraine Maxwell, CEO of AMTIL.
“Queensland is home to a growing number of innovative manufacturers. AMW 2026 will highlight the strength of this local industry while continuing to serve as a national platform for showcasing excellence in advanced manufacturing.”
“Hosting AMW in Brisbane underscores the confidence and momentum within Queensland’s manufacturing sector,” said Dale Last MP, Queensland Government’s Minister for Manufacturing.
“It will bring national attention to local capability and give Queensland businesses direct access to the suppliers and know how that accelerate growth.”
AMW 2026 is free to attend. Professionals across sheet metal, fabrication, automation, controls and related industries are encouraged to register early.