Four Shows. Four Industries. One Technology.

Posted on 08/13/2026 in Blog
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Seeing cutting technology in person matters. Online specifications can help, but they cannot replace standing next to a system, watching it cut real material, and talking with the people who use, build, and support it.

OMAX has already attended several trade shows this year, but the biggest stretch of the 2026 season is still ahead. Between now and year-end, OMAX will be at four major industry events across North America and Europe, each highlighting a different application for waterjet technology.

IMTS 2026 | Chicago, Illinois | September 14-19

IMTS is one of the largest manufacturing trade shows of the year. OMAX applications experts will be onsite to answer detailed questions, discuss real part challenges, and help attendees understand where abrasive waterjet cutting fits into their workflows.

At the OMAX booth, visitors will see how waterjet technology can produce near-net-shape parts, reduce secondary machining, and help shops move from print to part faster through live cutting demonstrations.

Featured OMAX systems include:

  • MicroMAX with TiltaJET

  • MAXIEM 1530X with VersaJET and Water Level Control

  • OMAX OptiMAX 60X with TiltaJET and a 50 hp pump

  • ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet system

These systems demonstrate everything from micro-machining to large-format production. Attendees are encouraged to bring part files and discuss specific manufacturing challenges with OMAX applications experts.

To find out more about OMAX at IMTS click here.

Marmomac 2026 | Verona, Italy | September 22-26

Stone fabricators know that precision matters. Whether creating intricate inlays, custom countertops, decorative medallions, or architectural features, achieving exceptional quality without damaging the material is critical.

At Marmomac, OMAX will demonstrate how abrasive waterjet technology enables fabricators to cut natural stone, engineered stone, marble, granite, porcelain, and tile with outstanding accuracy and no heat-affected zone.

Visitors will see the MAXIEM 1530X and the compact ProtoMAX® abrasive waterjet system, showcasing solutions suitable for everything from prototyping and education to full-scale production cutting.

Because abrasive waterjet cutting is a cold-cutting process, fabricators can create detailed shapes, tight inside corners, and intricate designs while minimizing the risk of chipping, cracking, or thermal damage.

Featured OMAX solutions at Marmomac:

  • MAXIEM 1530X abrasive waterjet system

  • ProtoMAX compact abrasive waterjet system

  • IntelliMAX® software demonstrations

Live demonstrations throughout the show will highlight real-world stone fabrication applications and provide opportunities to discuss production challenges directly with OMAX experts.

To learn more about OMAX at Marmomac, click here.

FABTECH 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada | October 21-23

FABTECH brings together some of the most diverse manufacturing disciplines under one roof. Fabricators, metal service centers, contract manufacturers, welders, and production managers all attend looking for ways to improve efficiency and remain competitive.

Unlike many of the other shows on the schedule, FABTECH provides an opportunity to showcase a broader range of Hypertherm Associates cutting solutions. Visitors will be able to learn how OMAX waterjet systems and Hypertherm plasma technologies each serve a unique role in modern fabrication environments. Waterjet systems excel at cutting virtually any material without heat, while Hypertherm plasma systems deliver fast, efficient cutting for many metal fabrication applications.

OMAX waterjet offerings at FABTECH will include:

  • OMAX OptiMAX 60X with TiltaJET

  • MAXIEM 1530X with VersaJET

  • ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet system, including demonstrations with Rae Ripple

  • IntelliMAX software and ProNest from the Hypertherm Associates Software team

Hypertherm plasma offerings at FABTECH will include:

  • Powermax SYNC systems, including 45 amp and 85 amp systems

  • Powermax 33 and Powermax 105 systems

  • An in-depth look at cartridge technology, including stack-up examples and consumables kits

  • XPR systems

Together, these offerings show the range of cutting technology available to fabricators across the Hypertherm Associates family, from compact abrasive waterjet cutting and hands-on creative demonstrations to large-format production systems, advanced plasma cutting platforms, cartridge consumable technology, and software-enabled workflows. Attendees will be able to see how OMAX waterjet technology, Hypertherm plasma systems, and connected software can support prototyping, custom fabrication, production cutting, and process flexibility in shops that work across a wide range of materials.

To learn more about Hypertherm Associates at Fabtech 2026, click here.

EuroBLECH 2026 | Hanover, Germany | October 20-23

EuroBLECH brings the sheet metal industry together around the technologies that help manufacturers cut, form, join, and finish parts more efficiently. For OMAX, the show is an opportunity to connect with European manufacturers through InnoMAX AG, the OMAX distributor in Germany, and discuss how abrasive waterjet cutting can support precision, flexibility, and process efficiency in sheet metal and general manufacturing applications.

At EuroBLECH, OMAX will feature the OptiMAX 60X, demonstrating how abrasive waterjet technology complements existing manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, plasma cutting, punching, and machining.

Attendees can connect with experts familiar with local manufacturing requirements and explore how waterjet technology fits into modern production environments, from prototype development to full-scale manufacturing applications. EuroBLECH also serves as an excellent opportunity for manufacturers to evaluate new technologies and discuss future production challenges with industry experts.

To add InnoMAX AG to your show calendar for EuroBLECH, click here.

Bring Your Challenge

Every shop is different, from materials and tolerances to deadlines and production goals. That is why the best discussions often start with a drawing, a DXF file, a problematic part, or a production challenge that needs solving.

Whether you are attending IMTS, Marmomac, FABTECH, or EuroBLECH, we invite you to stop by, see the technology in action, and talk with the OMAX experts who design, build, support, and apply these cutting systems every day.

We Look Forward to Seeing You

Trade shows are more than product displays. They are opportunities to share ideas, solve problems, and learn from one another.

Whether your focus is precision machining, stone fabrication, sheet metal production, or general manufacturing, we look forward to meeting you during the 2026 trade show season and discussing how OMAX cutting technology can help you achieve your goals.

See you on the show floor.

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