Global Innovations, Local Impact: Highlights from HOMAG Treff 2026

HOMAG Treff 2026 officially wrapped up in Germany, bringing together nearly 2,000 visitors from over 50 countries. As HOMAG’s premier international in-house exhibition, the event focused heavily on automation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and practical solutions to combat the growing shortage of skilled workers.

For North American manufacturers, the advancements unveiled at the Schopfloch and Holzbronn locations offer a direct look at the machinery and software shaping the industry. Key themes focused heavily on practical answers to global challenges: automation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and strategies to address the ongoing shortage of skilled workers.

Here are the major machine highlights and technological takeaways from the event.

Panel Dividing & Storage Technology

Panel dividing solutions at the exhibition focused on balancing cost-efficiency with high-level automation:

• SAWTEQ S-190: This new model attracted considerable attention by combining proven HOMAG technology with an exceptionally cost-effective machine concept, ideal for shops looking to scale affordably.
• SAWTEQ S-200 flexTec: The hybrid robotic saw demonstrated enhanced versatility with a new destacking option onto floor-level pallets, eliminating manual material handling.
• SAWTEQ S-300 Anniversary Model: To mark HOMAG’s 60th anniversary, an exclusive, feature-packed edition of this industry-staple machine was unveiled.

Next-Generation Edge Processing

A central message from the exhibition was that the future of edge processing lies in the seamless interaction of automation, software, and intelligently networked processes. HOMAG demonstrated how return systems and robot-assisted production cells relieve employees of repetitive handling tasks. This allows businesses to expand their level of automation step-by-step to match individual production volumes and requirements.

CNC Machining & Nesting Innovations

The CNC area highlighted intelligent space-saving designs, high-speed processing, and advanced robotics:

• CENTATEQ P/E-310 & 510: These models highlighted the tight integration of CNC technology and robotics, making automated setups highly accessible and significantly reducing manual handling tasks.
• DRILLTEQ V-110: A vertical entry-level solution designed specifically for craft businesses, packing extensive machining capabilities into a compact footprint of just 5 m².
• DRILLTEQ H-610: This high-speed center for six-sided processing proved to be a major crowd-puller, demonstrating how two pairs of independent clamps minimize waiting times and accelerate production.
• CENTATEQ N-310: This machine brought five-axis nesting and shaped-part processing to the mid-range segment for the first time, featuring a highly praised “adaptive stop system.”

Digitalization, AI, and Cybersecurity

Beyond the machinery, HOMAG INTELLIGENCE and the HOMAG Digital Platform took center stage. The digital ecosystem focused entirely on tangible shop-floor benefits: creating transparent processes, ensuring end-to-end data flows from planning to production, and using artificial intelligence to identify optimization potential early.

Additionally, because a connected shop must be a secure shop, HOMAG presented new solutions for secure remote service and robust cybersecurity protocols to protect digitally connected production lines.

Connect with Stiles for the Right Solution

As the exclusive partner for HOMAG in North America, Stiles Machinery is here to help you navigate these global trends and identify the exact technology, software, and automated solutions optimized for your specific shop floor.

Ready to future-proof your production? Contact a Stiles representative today to discuss your operational challenges and discover the right manufacturing innovations for your business.