Metrology and test engineering set acceptance criteria across automotive, aerospace and industrial supply chains. In October, Ulm will host manufacturers of testing equipment, quality managers and R&D teams to see systems running live.
Practical information for TestXpo 2026 in Ulm
TestXpo 2026 runs from 12 to 15 October at ZwickRoell GmbH & Co. KG in Ulm. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00. Admission includes access to technical presentations and the midday catering arranged by the organizer.
What is on display at TestXpo 2026
The exhibition focuses on material and component testing technology. Exhibited categories include static testing machines, fatigue testing systems, hardness testers across nano to macro ranges, pendulum impact testers and melt flow index devices. Test software, grips, force transducers, extensometers, automation and temperature test solutions will also be shown.
Technical program and presentations at TestXpo 2026
This is the 34th edition combining hands-on demonstrations with technical content. The event features roughly 70 talks in German and English across ten industry and theme centers. Special sessions address pharmaceuticals and injection systems, dynamics and hardness testing. Around 40 speakers from research and industry will present and some 200 experts will be available to answer questions at the test rigs.
Key figures for this edition
- More than 150 exhibitors and live product demonstrations.
- 3,500 square meters of exhibition space dedicated to metrology and testing.
- Approximately 70 technical talks.
- Ten sector and theme centers showcasing application-specific solutions.
- Fifteen product groups presented in operation.
- 1,500 visitors from 40 countries.
Commercial prospecting advice for exhibitors and buyers
Prioritize which exhibitors to visit and allocate dedicated demo slots. For suppliers bring representative samples in different materials to run through test sequences. For buyers prepare a one-page specification sheet with acceptance criteria and repeatability targets to share during meetings. Schedule time around the theme center sessions that match your application to maximize technical depth.
Use the on-site experts to resolve open technical points such as integration of sensors, automation options and environmental testing capabilities. If procurement decisions are imminent, request lead times and spare parts lists on the spot to shorten the commercial cycle.
Making the most of the event resources
Download the floor plan and presentation schedule before travel. Bring lab results and failure cases to compare under live testing. Confirm in advance whether an exhibitor can demonstrate tests under specific temperature or humidity conditions if those are critical for your components.
Closing note Live demonstrations combined with a dense technical program make TestXpo 2026 a useful moment to validate test equipment and shortlist suppliers. Plan demos and bring reference data to speed up decisions. Register and find details at https://www.testxpo.de
