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HOMAG Treff presented solutions for efficient, flexible and future-proof production.
With nearly 2,000 visitors from more than 50 countries, HOMAG Treff 2026 once again became an international meeting point for the woodworking industry.
For four days in September, HOMAG presented solutions for efficient, flexible and future-proof production at its Schopfloch and Holzbronn locations.
From planning and sales to production, HOMAG Treff brings software solutions into a real-world context where workflows become more connected and processes easier to manage.
Under the motto “Building connections. The future is shaped in person” visitors from around the world took the opportunity to experience technologies live, exchange ideas with experts and discuss the specific requirements of their own production operations. Key topics included automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, cyber security and how to address the growing shortage of skilled workers.
“HOMAG Tariff stands for what our industry needs today: Personal conversations, practical solutions and a shared focus on the future,” said Frederik Meyer, executive vice president sales, HOMAG. “This is exactly where the best ideas for tomorrow’s production emerge.”
Innovations across the entire process chain
A distinctive feature of HOMAG Treff is the opportunity not only to learn about technologies, but also to experience them directly in practical operation. Across the entire process chain, HOMAG showcased solutions for panel dividing and storage technology, edge processing, CNC machining, automation, window production and digital manufacturing.
A key message from the in-house exhibition was that the future of edge processing lies not in the machine alone, but in the interaction of automation, software and intelligently networked processes. From return systems and closed-loop solutions to robot-assisted production cells, HOMAG demonstrated how employees can be relieved of handling tasks, giving them more time for value-adding activities. It also became clear that companies could expand their level of automation step by step to suit their individual requirements and production volumes.
Digitalization, automation and artificial intelligence
Alongside the machine solutions, digital technologies and intelligent automation concepts took center stage. With HOMAG INTELLIGENCE and the HOMAG Digital Platform, the company demonstrated how data could be used across different process steps—from sales and planning through to ongoing production.
The focus was on tangible benefits for companies: more transparent processes, end-to-end data flows, better production planning and the ability to identify optimization potential at an early stage.
Artificial intelligence, cyber security and the shortage of skilled workers were also addressed in practical terms during live talks and personal discussions. Visitors were able to assess current developments together with HOMAG experts and discuss specific approaches for their own production operations.
Service and cyber security also played an important role.
HOMAG presented solutions for secure remote service and for protecting digitally connected production processes. After all, modern production must not only be powerful and efficient, but also resilient and secure.
