International industry platform AMB preview: The key trends shaping metal cuttingFrom AI and automation to defence manufacturing and international partnerships, AMB 2026 is set to reflect the forces reshaping metal cutting. (Source: Valentin Marquardt/ Messe Stuttgart)As part of the AMB Preview, Messe Stuttgart provided insights into AMB 2026 and presented key programme highlights of this year‘s international exhibition for metal working. The fact that companies are making this decision is a very clear endorsement of the AMB exhibition. Another new addition to the 2026 programme is the AMB Night on Friday afternoon. The ‘Art Meets Technology’ competition will also return in 2026 — this time under the new slogan ‘Where metal comes alive’.