Expo Manufactura 2026 to Showcase Smart Manufacturing

Mexico’s push toward smart manufacturing will take center stage at Expo Manufactura 2026, one of the country’s most important industrial trade shows, as automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 solutions reshape the sector. The 30th edition of Expo Manufactura will be held from Feb. 3 to Feb. 5, 2026, at Cintermex in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. Organizers say the event will bring together leading national and international manufacturers, technology developers, and industry specialists who are transforming how products are designed, automated and produced across Mexico and Latin America.

Under the theme “Connecting the manufacturing industry with the future,” the exhibition will span more than 30,000m2 of show floor, featuring state-of-the-art machinery, advanced manufacturing technologies, and specialized areas focused on advanced automation, collaborative robotics, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 solutions.

These technologies are expected to play a key role in helping manufacturers improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity, reinforcing Mexico’s competitiveness in global supply chains.

A key feature of the event will be the Expo Manufactura Hub, a dedicated space designed to strengthen direct connections between industry leaders and strategic partners. The hub aims to foster collaboration, facilitate networking and support the development of new projects, alliances and business opportunities throughout the year, not only during the exhibition.

Mexico has established itself as a global manufacturing reference in sectors such as automotive, electronics and medical devices, ranking among the world’s leading producers and exporters in these industries. Industry analysts attribute this position to the development of complex manufacturing ecosystems capable of supporting high value-added production.

Expo Manufactura 2026 is expected to serve as a central meeting point for technology providers and global specialists, offering a platform to share knowledge, showcase innovation, and exchange practical expertise. Organizers say the event will not only highlight the latest trends in smart manufacturing but also help shape the future of industrial development in Mexico and Latin America.

Durango Launches DuranIA Initiative

As Mexico’s manufacturing sector accelerates its adoption of smart technologies at the national level, similar efforts are also gaining traction within individual states. Beyond large-scale industry gatherings such as Expo Manufactura, regional governments are launching targeted initiatives aimed at embedding automation and artificial intelligence into local production ecosystems, underscoring a broader push to strengthen competitiveness and move up the value chain.

MBN reported that Durango is taking a strategic step toward the knowledge economy with the launch of DuranIA, an initiative designed to integrate artificial intelligence into business operations, automate processes and reduce production costs, state officials reported. The project aims to strengthen industrial competitiveness and position Durango as a new epicenter of technological innovation in Mexico, as automation and data-driven decision-making become increasingly central to economic growth.

During the presentation of the initiative, Governor Esteban Villegas described DuranIA as a “seed” that will mark a turning point in the state’s development by laying the foundations for an innovation ecosystem. The project includes a physical space designed to receive, incubate and develop technology companies with a strong productive focus. “This is the beginning of a new chapter for Durango,” Villegas said, emphasizing the long-term impact the initiative could have on economic development and job creation.

From the private sector, Alfredo Herrera, Director, Hulmaq, said DuranIA reflects a long-term vision for the state and provides a platform to accelerate the digital transformation of local companies. “With this project, a giant is being built,” Herrera said, adding that initiatives like DuranIA create the conditions for more solid and sustained technological development.

The project prioritizes the practical application of artificial intelligence in industrial, logistics and management processes. Officials and participants say this approach opens opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste and optimize business decision-making at a time when automation has become a key factor in competitiveness.