The first thing that comes to mind when one mentions the industrial engineering industry in Milan is the international exhibition LAMIERA, dedicated to sheet metal forming and cutting machine tools, continues to solidify Milan’s position as a hub of innovation. This prestigious event has become a cornerstone in the global calendar for the metal forming sector. Italy's prominence in the metal forming and cutting industry is globally recognized, ranking second in production and exports, and third in consumption worldwide. LAMIERA, the only trade fair in Italy exclusively focused on the metal forming sector, contributes to this leadership. The event attracts a growing number of Italian and international companies that are eager to showcase their latest projects and innovative solutions, positioning Milan as a focal point for technological advancement in this field. The heart of LAMIERA 2024 will feature cutting-edge technologies and equipment for processing sheet metal, tubes, profiles, wires, and structural metal fabrication. This year’s slogan, ‘The Bright Side of Metal Forming,’ states the exhibition’s intention to highlight the best in modern technology explicitly. Key areas of focus will include presses, moulds and dies, moulding, surface treatments and finishing, parts, components, accessories, tooling, and fastener materials. Several specialized sections will enhance the comprehensive scope of the exhibition. Professionals from Milan’s industrial engineering industry will be able to see how connectivity technologies, data management, and automation systems will build the perfect factory of tomorrow at FABBRICA FUTURA. SALDATECH, meanwhile, focuses on the diverse world of welding, this section will present the latest in sheet-metal joining technologies. Then we have BLECH ITALY SERVICE, which explores opportunities in technical subcontracting and services, which will cater to the specific needs of the sheet metal industry. At METROLOGY & TESTING, visitors gain clarity on the new breakthroughs in quality control in production.