Market Update: JIMTOF 2026 Tokyo in October

JIMTOF 2026: What You Need to Know

JIMTOF 2026 takes place from October 26 to October 31, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan. This is the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair, showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies and equipment from around the globe.

The exhibition covers 92,850 square metres across the East, West, and South halls, featuring machine tools, cutting tools, precision measuring instruments, controllers, and CAD/CAM software.

Key Details

United Machining: What We'll Be Showing

As Australian and New Zealand agents for United Machining, we'll be spending time at their booth and with Kitamura, where we represent them in Australia.

United Machining Solutions Booth

East Hall 8, E8002

The booth will showcase a range of high-precision machines:

System3R Booth

West Hall 2, W2078

System3R will be demonstrating the "Factory of the Future" with:

• 2 x Cobots C6 – 20L
• 1 x AMR Autonomous Mobile Robot LD 90

If you're thinking about automation, this is worth seeing firsthand.

Takisawa: Still Going Strong

We've had great success selling Takisawa from Japan and Taiwan. If you need a lathe with a great reputation for quality, let's talk. And come and see them at JIMTOF.

Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd. is a long-established Japanese manufacturer of precision machine tools, known globally for CNC lathes, manual lathes, and multi-tasking machining solutions. Their reputation is built on reliability, accuracy, and continuous engineering refinement — qualities that have made them a trusted supplier across automotive, aerospace, general engineering, and high-precision manufacturing.

Takisawa Taiwan operates as a strategic manufacturing and engineering arm of the group. While Japanese headquarters focuses on R&D and flagship product development, Takisawa Taiwan produces cost-effective, high-quality CNC lathes and machining centres for global markets.

System3R Booth

• CNC Turning Centers (LA, LX, EX Series) — Versatile machines designed for productivity and ease of maintenance.
• Vertical Machining Centers (VMC Series) — Compact, rigid platforms suitable for milling, drilling, and tapping operations.
• Automation Packages — Including bar feeders, gantry loaders, and turnkey production cells.

We sold a couple in May and early June, including one to the largest aerospace company in the world. It's a great range, well-priced with the Japanese Yen down and also out of Taiwan.

Accud: Now Stocked Locally in NZ and AU

Get ACCUD precision tools faster — stocked locally in New Zealand and Australia. Explore our range and connect with your nearest stockist to place your order.

Accud is a globally respected brand known for uncompromising accuracy and reliability. Their measuring instruments are engineered to deliver consistent, repeatable results across a wide range of applications.

Whether you're inspecting incoming materials, checking machined parts for tight tolerances, or conducting quality control audits, Accud tools give technicians and engineers the confidence to perform.

Explore the Accud range or contact us for stock availability.

What This Means for the Market

JIMTOF 2026 is more than a trade show. It's a signal. When the industry gathers in Tokyo, it's because manufacturers are investing, innovating, and looking ahead.

Three things stand out this year:

• Automation is front and centre. Cobots, AMRs, and lights-out manufacturing are no longer future concepts — they're on the show floor.
• Grinding and EDM are evolving. The Studer S23 and S41, plus the Agie Charmilles Cut P and Laser S 500 U, show where precision manufacturing is heading.
• Local support matters more than ever. With Accud stocked in NZ and AU, and Takisawa supported locally, buyers don't have to wait weeks for critical tools.

Want to Join Us?

f you're interested in coming to JIMTOF 2026 with us, contact Phil now.

And if you want the technical depth behind the machines we'll be showing — or any of the brands we represent — The MQ Insider has you covered.