Russia’s International Exhibition for Metalworking Technologies and Equipment
RIMTOS — the Russian International Exhibition for Metalworking Technologies and Equipment — is the key industry event for Russia’s machine tool and metalworking sector. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place from October 27–29, 2026, at Pavilion 2, Hall 5 of the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow.
A National Industry Platform
The exhibition is organised by the Association “Stankoinstrument” (Machine Tool Association), Russia’s national industry union for machine tool and instrument manufacturers. The Association’s primary goal for the exhibition is to support and promote the interests of domestic manufacturers and suppliers in the machine tool industry, while also providing market participants with access to the latest trends in global machine tool development and processing technologies. The exhibition is expected to feature participation from leading international machine tool manufacturers under the auspices of national industry unions.
Exhibition Coverage
RIMTOS covers a comprehensive range of metalworking and manufacturing technologies across multiple thematic sections:
Metalworking Equipment and Tools:
- Metalworking machinery and cutting tools
- Foundry equipment
- Surface treatment technologies and equipment
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies:
- Additive technologies and industrial 3D printing
- Welding and related technologies
- Robotics and production automation
- CALS technologies (PLM, PDM, CAE/CAD/CAM)
Industry Infrastructure:
- Components, assemblies, and materials
- Repair and modernisation of technological equipment
- Spare parts and services
- Industrial design
- Industry 4.0 solutions
- Industrial ecology
- Science, specialised education, and production
Who Attends
RIMTOS provides access to a significant number of interested visitors, allowing exhibitors to present their products directly to decision-makers and conduct productive negotiations on equipment and materials supplies.
The event attracts visitors from key industrial sectors including:
- Mechanical engineering and machine building
- Shipbuilding
- Aerospace
- Defence industry enterprises (OPK)
The exhibition serves as a strategic forum for defence industry enterprises to acquire necessary information on modern processing technology trends, filling the information gap about the capabilities of global and Russian manufacturers of metalworking equipment and tools.
Business Programme
An extensive business programme is planned within the framework of RIMTOS, featuring conferences and seminars on the most pressing issues and development prospects of the machine tool industry. Participants include:
- Representatives of government executive bodies and deputies
- Representatives of foreign companies and unions
- Financial institutions and banks
- Business representatives
- Defence industry enterprises
The 2026 edition will also feature a number of events within the framework of the “Choose Your Own” project.
Visitor Information
- Dates: October 27–29, 2026
- Venue: Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, Pavilion 2, Hall 5
- Organiser: Association “Stankoinstrument”
RIMTOS 2026 offers a strategic platform for professionals across Russia’s machine tool and metalworking industry. With comprehensive product coverage spanning traditional metalworking to additive technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions, strong industry association backing, and direct access to decision-makers from defence, aerospace, and mechanical engineering sectors, the exhibition provides an essential environment for discovering innovations, establishing business partnerships, and navigating the evolving landscape of Russian metalworking technology.
