JIMTOF2026 Visitor Guide: Hall-by-Hall Venue Map and Highlights
Six days is plenty, but if you only have one, the order matters. Plan your route with the venue map!
JIMTOF2026 (the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair), the machine tool trade show held every two years, runs Mon, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight[1]. It has 1,134 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, with 4,422 booths[11]. To see such a large venue in one day, the quickest shortcut is to learn which hall has what before you go. This guide, with our own venue map, also covers routes by goal, where to eat lunch, and what to bring.
- Mon–Sat this time. There is no Sunday; the show is open 10:00–17:00 every day (until 16:00 on the last day, Oct 31)[1]
- East 4–6 Halls are closed for renovation. Machine tools are split across East 1–3, East 7–8 and South 1–2[1][4]
- Everyone must pre-register. Advance (online) tickets are 1,000 yen until Sun, Oct 25; during the show, 3,000 yen. Free with an invitation[2]
- Your visitor badge: print it in color on A4 and bring it[2]
- It is a long way from one end of the venue to the other (East 7 ↔ South), so use the free shuttle bus to get across[6]
Venue map: what's in each hall?
JIMTOF assigns halls by type of product, so exhibits are grouped by product category[1]. Colored by the fields listed in the official booth layout search, the halls look like the map below[4].
| Hall | Main exhibit categories (as shown officially) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| East 1–3 (1F) | Machine tools, forming machines, controls and related software (CAD/CAM) | The core area for large machine tools. A special exhibit in the Galleria in front of East 5 (humanoid robots and the machine tools that support them)[9] |
| East 7–8 (1F) | Machine tools (including grinders), precision and optical measuring, testing equipment | The place for grinders and measuring instruments. East 7 has a rest area and catering cars |
| West 1–2 and Atrium (1F) | Tools (cutting tools), machine tool accessories | Cutting tools such as end mills, drills and inserts, and accessories such as tooling and chucks |
| West 3–4 (4F) | Machine tool accessories, tools, gears, hydraulics/pneumatics, grinding wheels, diamond/CBN tools | Many smaller booths and a noticeable number of overseas exhibitors. Next door on the West Rooftop: the "World Rice Fair" |
| South 1–2 (1F) | Machine tools (including automatic lathes), controls and related software | Automatic lathes, small machines and CNC controls |
| South 3–4 (4F) | Accessories, precision measuring, controls and related software, publishing and more | South 4 gathers the organizer's special programs: INSIGHTS stage, AM ZONE (additive manufacturing), a kisage (hand scraping) exhibit, and hands-on making for students[9][10] |
| East 4–6 | Closed for Tokyo Big Sight's major renovation[1] | |
In a booth number, the leading letter(s) and first digit show the hall (e.g., E1… = East 1, W3… = West 3, WA… = Atrium, S4… = South 4). Look up the booth number of any company you want to visit in the official exhibitor search / booth layout map beforehand, and you won't get lost.
Recommended routes by goal
Each hall in the East Exhibition Halls is 90 m square[17], so just walking East 1–3 from end to end is about 270 m. If you stop to look at the exhibits, each hall takes 30–45 minutes, so the trick is to go to the halls for the categories you want to see first.
A. I want to see machine tools (equipment staff, operators)
B. I'm looking for tools and tooling (shop floor, purchasing)
C. First visit, or want to see everything in one day
Enter from the east, see the machine tools, and move on to South and West after lunch. Times are only a guide; if you plan to attend a talk, rearrange the schedule around its start time.
The shuttle bus route is only "planned". According to the official access page, the free shuttle bus is planned to run "Central Terminal → East 7 Hall → South 2 Hall → Central Terminal", and the in-venue jumbo taxi "South Exhibition Hall 1F → East 1 Hall → West/South Exhibition Hall 4F → South Exhibition Hall 1F". Operating times and intervals have not been announced[6].
Where to eat lunch
Most shops in the building open at 11:00 and close at 16:00.[16] Lunchtime gets crowded, so it is easier to find a seat if you go early (11:00–12:00) or after 13:30. During JIMTOF, besides the regular shops in the building, there are catering cars and boxed lunches on sale[7].
Recommended spots by situation
| Situation | Place | What's there / notes |
|---|---|---|
| A quick bite while looking at machine tools in the East halls | Tokyo Bay Kitchen (East Exhibition Halls, 2F side) | Udon, soba, ramen, curry and rice bowls. 151 seats, open 11:00–17:00 (last order 16:00), so it stays open later than most |
| A solid seafood meal | Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan (East Exhibition Halls, 2F side) | Seafood rice bowls and set meals. 196 seats, 11:00–16:00 |
| Seating for a large group | Food Court & Beer Eat iT! (West Exhibition Hall side) | The largest in the venue, with 422 seats. Steak, curry, ramen and more, 11:00–17:00 |
| Famous Western-style dishes | Hibiya Matsumotoro (Restaurant Street) | Western-style dishes such as omelet rice. 154 seats, 11:00–16:00 |
| Lunch that doubles as a business meeting | Al Porto (Conference Tower, 8F) | Italian. 74 seats with a sea view. Lunch 11:00–14:00 |
| A festive trade-show atmosphere | Catering cars on the West Rooftop | JIMTOF's "World Rice Fair": rice dishes from around the world[7] |
| Eating on the move, or short on time | Boxed lunches (weekdays) | Sold at the East Exhibition Halls Galleria 2F, Restaurant Street and South Exhibition Hall 3F[7] |
| When the venue is full | TFT Building and Ariake Park Building | Each has 10 or more restaurants plus a convenience store, right next to a Yurikamome station[16] |
Some shops in the East Exhibition Halls are closed. Due to renovation, Royal Cafeteria, Curry Shop C&C Dining and FamilyMart (East Exhibition Halls) are closed from Mar 30, 2026 until mid-Feb 2027. Opening hours may change depending on the event[16].
The venue also has Starbucks, Tully's, PRONTO (8:00–19:00), Café Terrace Royal, Food Square in the South Exhibition Hall (hamburgers, ramen), and Udon & Omusubi Daikichi. Convenience stores are 7-Eleven (7:00–18:00) and two Lawson stores[16].
Getting in: pre-registration and fees
- Register as a visitor on the official site (registration page). Web registration closes Sat, Oct 31 at 15:00[2]
- If you have an invitation, enter the invitation ID and entry is free. Without one, an advance (online) ticket is 1,000 yen (until Oct 25, by card), or 3,000 yen during the show[2]
- Print your visitor badge in color on A4. It shows your company name, your name and a QR code, and lets you enter as many times as you like during the show (yourself only)[3]
- On the day, scan the QR code at the gate to enter. Badge holders are available at the venue
| Category | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| With invitation | Free | Register with the invitation ID you received from an exhibitor |
| Advance (online) | 1,000 yen | Until Sun, Oct 25 |
| During the show (online or on-site) | 3,000 yen | Cash only at the on-site counter |
| Students (high school and above) | Free | Registration required. Show your student ID on the day (3,000 yen without it) |
| Junior high school and under | Free | No registration needed if accompanied by a parent or guardian |
There are also self-service ticket kiosks at the venue, but they have lines at busy times. Printing it out by the day before is the surest option[3]. Many machines are demonstrated live, so the organizer asks visitors to hold young children's hands while looking around[3].
Packing checklist
If you have a lot of luggage, you can use the coin lockers in the building (400–700 yen per day) or the baggage check at Entrance Plaza (500 yen per item)[15].
When to go: crowded days
The organizer expects that the last day, Sat, Oct 31, will be especially crowded (per its tour bus parking notice)[12]. At the previous show, JIMTOF2024 (Tue–Sun), Friday was the busiest (33,925 people visiting for the first time that day), and the last day, Sunday, was the quietest (5,482)[13]. This time there is no Sunday and the days of the week differ, so you can't apply that pattern directly, but for a relaxed visit, Mon–Wed mornings are your best bet.
Events and talks not to miss
- Keynote lecture: Mon, Oct 26, from 13:00, International Conference Hall, 7F of the Conference Tower. Topic: changes in the global automotive industry landscape[8]
- Formnext Stage: Tue, Oct 27, afternoon, INSIGHTS stage in South 4 Hall. A seminar on AM (3D printing), organized with Formnext, the German additive manufacturing show[8]
- Special exhibits: "Humanoid Robots and Machine Tools" in the East Exhibition Halls Galleria, and "Kisage (Hand Scraping) and Robots" in South 4 Hall. There is also a hands-on kisage class[9]
- For students: hands-on making in South 4 Hall, and student booth tours (apply online)[10]
Talks and seminars require advance application through My Page, but you can also attend on the day if seats are available[8]. Attendance fees differ by program, so check when you apply.
Exhibitor highlights: machine tools, tooling and more
This section summarizes what each exhibitor has announced on the official JIMTOF exhibitor pages and on their own websites, focusing on new products, premieres and live demos. Use the tabs to switch between Machine tools, Tools & tooling, and Measuring, software & more. Use the hall name and booth number as landmarks when you look for a company on site[4].
Mainly East 1–3, East 7–8 and South 1–2. Listed in hall order.
Yamazaki Mazak
East 1E1001Machine tools
- Theme: INTEGREX multi-tasking machines. Shows the new INTEGREX j-300S NEO and AG versions that handle gear cutting, grinding and measuring on a single machine (horizontal i-500S AG, vertical i-630V/6 AG)
- INTEGREX i-450S NEO AM, combining metal additive manufacturing (AM) and cutting in one machine
- New FJV-45/65 gantry-type machining center, Ez LOADER 30 collaborative-robot automation, 5-axis VARIAXIS C-700 with an expandable pallet changer, and about 15 exhibits in all
INTEGREX j-300S NEO (new product)INTEGREX i-200S NEOINTEGREX i-250S NEO + Ez LOADER 30INTEGREX e-500HINTEGREX i-500S AGINTEGREX i-630V/6 AGINTEGREX i-450S NEO AMVARIAXIS C-700VARIAXIS i-300 AWCQRX-50MSY SGMEGA TURN 900MFJV-45/65 (new product)HCN-8800 NEO
Source: mazak.com / mazak.com / jimtof.org
Makino
East 1E1024Machine tools
- Japan premiere of the 5-axis horizontal machining center a630iT, plus a new 3-axis vertical machining center
- Live machines: the horizontal a61nx and the 5-axis vertical DA500
- Also shows machining examples of dies and high-precision press dies, ceramics machining examples using laser, grinding and EDM, the MAS series, and engineering for entire production lines
a630iTa61nxDA500New 3-axis vertical machining center (name not yet announced)
Source: jimtof.org
Brother Industries
East 1E1055Machine tools
- Many 5-axis machines with a No. 30 spindle on show, led by the multi-tasking machine SPEEDIO M300Xd2-64T with a 64-tool magazine
- Indexing 5-axis U500Xd2 (100-tool magazine model, high-torque spindle version)
- Horizontal 5-axis HU550Xd1 with a wide φ680 fixture area. Proposes saving space while holding many tools, to reduce setups
SPEEDIO M300Xd2-64TSPEEDIO U500Xd2-100TSPEEDIO U500Xd2 (high-torque spindle version)SPEEDIO HU550Xd1Auto pallet changer PC-1
Source: jimtof.org
Yasda
East 1E1057Machine tools
- Vertical 5-axis machining center PX30i with a 323-tool magazine and 33-pallet pool as standard. Built for long continuous runs and high-mix parts
- Its unique 'self-adjusting preload spindle' delivers both low-speed heavy cutting and high-speed low heat generation
PX30i
Source: jimtof.org
Seibu Electric & Machinery
East 2E2015Machine tools (wire EDM)
- Large-stroke wire EDM MM75UP with ±1.0 μm pitch accuracy. Mounts many plates to mass-produce high-precision dies, also for semiconductor and data-center related work
- M35LP, an ultra-precision oil-type machine with strokes extended to X350, Y300 and Z170 mm. Also a newly developed scheduler that handles drawing numbers and programs as QR codes
- Sample workpieces from the SFG series of free-form internal grinders, which cut and grind in one chucking
MM75UPM35LP
Source: jimtof.org
Sodick
East 2E2017Machine tools (EDM and more)
- Demo of an automation system combining the linear-motor wire EDM ALN600G iGroove+ Edition with a transfer robot
- First showing of a new laser machine: the linear-motor femtosecond laser machine LSP4040
- Precision die-sinking EDM A40G, nano machining center AZ275nS and metal 3D printer Print SHARP 200
ALN600G iGroove+ EditionA40GAZ275nSLSP4040Print SHARP 200
Source: jimtof.org
Roku-Roku Smart Technology
East 2E2025Machine tools (micro machining)
- Theme: 'Becoming a micro-machining solution company'. Shows its flagship ultra-high-precision, high-speed micro machine AndroidIII
- The X-axis guide layout was revised, cutting waviness to about 1/3 of the previous Android. Equipped with its own 'MA-OS2' OS
- This time shown in a combined version with a rotary dresser and wheel measuring software, so it can also grind. Many micro-machined samples too
AndroidIII
Source: jimtof.org
Nakamura-Tome
East 2E2027Machine tools
- Theme: 'Compact footprint, maximum capability.' Highlight is the compact multi-tasking precision CNC lathe NT-Flex+, only 1,380 mm deep
- RoboSync, an automation system that uses your existing pallets and carts as they are, with no dedicated stocker
NT-Flex+WT-150VAS-200LJX-200RoboSyncProtona (conversational NC programming)
Source: jimtof.org
Shibaura Machine
East 2E2031Machine tools
- Compact, highly rigid table-type horizontal boring machine BTD-200QS (with FANUC 31i-B Plus), standard-equipped with a 200 mm diameter quill. For extended-reach machining and heavy cutting
- Ultra-precision UVM-450D(5AH) with a 2-axis table, and the debut of VM-450A(5), which carries on that line
- Concept: high-precision machining that does not depend on skilled operators. Also DX exhibits such as visualizing plants and machines
BTD-200QSUVM-450D(5AH)VM-450A(5) (debut)
Source: jimtof.org
OKK (Nidec OKK)
East 3E3012Machine tools
- The company is now called Nidec OKK. Exhibits side by side with Nidec Machine Tool, TAKISAWA and PAMA in the NIDEC Group
- Space-saving 5-axis vertical machining center VB-X650. Supports automation with a large-capacity pallet stocker and expanded magazine
- Grinding center GC53RII (for semiconductors), a machining center combined with grinding to cut hard, brittle materials such as ceramics and glass
VB-X650GC53RII
Source: jimtof.org
Takisawa
East 3E3013Machine tools
- World premiere of the mid-class multi-tasking machine TEX-2500S GR, whose 'GR specification' for gear machining covers everything from turning to gear cutting
- Proposes the non-circular CNC lathe TPS-3100HII, proven in piston machining, for machining humanoid reducer parts
- Demo of robot system TR-20W (reference exhibit) that uses physical AI to judge and remove tangled chips by itself. Also the vertical CNC lathe VTL-450M with a 450 mm maximum machining diameter
TEX-2500S GR (world premiere)TPS-3100HIIVTL-450MTR-20W (reference exhibit)
Source: jimtof.org
Enshu
East 3E3027Machine tools
- Theme: 'Fusion of three technologies' (machine tool maker × system integrator × mass-production parts machining)
- Proposes 'machine tools × digital' with a concept model of the horizontal machining center JE50S
- Introduces logistics automation with mobile robots and hands-on techniques built up in mass-production parts machining
JE50S (concept model)Mobile Robot
Source: jimtof.org
Okuma
East 3E3028Machine tools
- Automation on real machines: the multi-tasking machine MULTUS B250II ARMROID with a built-in robot, and a CNC lathe with a mobile collaborative robot, LB3000 EX III + OMR20
- Try, consult and see demos at the CNC control OSP, AR, automation and after-sales service corners
New 5-axis vertical machining center (name not yet announced)New 5-axis horizontal machining center (name not yet announced)MU-6300V-LMULTUS B250II ARMROIDMULTUS U2000LB3000 EX IIILB3000 EX III + OMR20MB-46VEIIMB-100VMB-5000HII + tower APC
Source: jimtof.org
Matsuura
East 3E3030Machine tools
- Demos of two 5-axis multi-tasking machining centers that combine 5-axis machining and turning in one machine. The MX-850T PC4, for large workpieces, makes its world premiere (max workpiece φ850 × H385 mm (with restrictions), max 400 kg)
- Entry-level MX-520T PC7 (max workpiece φ520 × H330 mm, 175 kg). Both demonstrate single-chucking machining
- Long unattended operation with multi pallets PC4/PC7, a 120-tool magazine and the MiOS 4 operating OS; machined samples from the LUMEX hybrid metal 3D printer; GibbsCAM 2026
MX-850T PC4 (world premiere)MX-520T PC7LUMEXMiOS 4GIBBSCAM 2026
Source: jimtof.org
Okamoto Machine Tool Works
East 7E7095Machine tools (grinding machines)
- Theme: 'Grinding revolution'. Shows four main machines built around 'optimization' for energy saving, labor saving and space saving
- CNC precision surface grinder PSG84CA-iQ, with less hydraulics to save space, and precision surface grinder PSG63SA1 with a function that advises grinding conditions using AI
- CNC precision cylindrical grinder OGM350NCIII with better operability and accuracy, and grinding center UGM64GC, which does multiple processes on brittle materials with no re-setup. Also introduces 12-inch ingot grinding
PSG84CA-iQOGM350NCIIIUGM64GCPSG63SA1
Source: okamoto.co.jp / jimtof.org
Nagase Integrex
East 7E7097Machine tools (ultra-precision grinders)
- Theme: going beyond 'ultra-precision' to 'transcendent precision'. Proposes raising quality and productivity at the same time
- Five machines: an ultra-precision rotary multi-grinder, a continuous generating gear grinder, a gantry-type form surface grinder, a micro machining machine and an aspheric machining machine
RGi-1200SLS2B-N5NGC-550BL3BS-N8SGX-126SLS2-Zero3NIC-74S6-N6NSL-280-AS4-N5
Source: jimtof.org
JTEKT
East 8E8003Machine tools (grinding machines)
- Large CNC cylindrical grinder G5P250G, which reproduces a skilled worker's grinding through automation so anyone can grind large workpieces
- Laser-cladding combined grinder LC2000: surface treatment through finish grinding on one machine, without environmentally hazardous substances
- A 'Factory Solutions Area' showing automation of manual work, factories that don't stop, and energy saving together
G5P250GLC2000
Source: jimtof.org / jimtof.org
DMG MORI
East 8E8005Machine tools
- World premiere of the 5-axis horizontal machining center INH 63 FD (mill-turn table version) that can also turn, and the newly developed gantry loader GX Flex
- Japan premiere of the autonomous mobile robot AMR 1000, which carries chip buckets and more, and the transport system MATRIS WPH 210, which handles both workpieces and pallets
- Also on show: vertical multi-tasking grinder TKV 85 combined with pallet handling, the spindle unit of the newly developed horizontal boring mill PBN 200, and all entries to the Cutting Dream Contest
INH 63 FDNTX 2500 3rd GenerationGX FlexDMC 65 monoBLOCK 2nd GenerationMATRIS WPH 210AMR 1000AMR 2000TKV 85 with PH Cell 500
Source: jimtof.org / dmgmori.co.jp
Star Micronics
South 1S1003Machine tools (CNC automatic lathes)
- Of the four CNC automatic lathe models, the small-diameter mainstay SB-12RII and the mid-size multi-tasking SX-38R type B are new products
- Machining demos of parts for humanoid robots, medical devices, drones and EVs
- Four pieces of software, including the production visualization SMOOSS-i and the programming support PU-Advance
SB-12RII (new product)SX-38R type B (new product)SP-32SL-10
Source: star-m.jp / star-m.jp
Tsugami
South 1S1004Machine tools
- Eight machines in all, including the new B0207. It adds a B-axis tool post to the proven B020 series, handling complex shapes while staying compact
- φ38-class independent opposed gang-tool lathe BW389ZJ. Machines large-diameter stock efficiently with independent tool posts
- Automation demos: B0205-VR comes with a workpiece stocker that can sort many part types; turning center TMA8F uses a robot for automatic collet chuck changes and off-machine measurement; vertical VA3S uses a robot for loading/unloading workpieces and changing pallets
B0207 (new model)B0205-VRBW389ZJP036WM08SY-IITMA8FVA3SG22
Source: jimtof.org
Nomura DS
South 1S1005Machine tools (CNC automatic lathes)
- Shows sliding-headstock CNC automatic lathes in sizes 10–32. Honeycomb-structure rigidity handles everything from difficult-to-cut to general materials
- N-ROBO, a robot from its new business, to reduce manual work after machining
NN-10EX5NN-20J6NN-38JN-ROBO
Source: nomurads.co.jp / pr.mono.ipros.com
FANUC
South 2S2001Machine tools (CNC, robots, ROBOMACHINEs)
- 'Physical AI CNC' that safely automates intellectual work, plus the new CNC Series 500i-A/100i-A and αi-D servos
- Robot applications of physical AI on an open platform, such as moving robots with generative AI, plus new robots and collaborative robots
- ROBODRILL DC series compact machining centers, ROBOCUT α-CiC series wire EDMs, and the FIELD system Basic Package, which gathers and visualizes equipment data
Physical AI CNCSeries 500i-ASeries 100i-Aαi-D series servosFANUC ROBODRILL DC seriesFANUC ROBOCUT α-CiC seriesFIELD system Basic Package
Source: jimtof.org
Citizen Machinery
South 2S2002Machine tools
- Theme: 'Turning ideals into reality, into new machining territory.' Nine latest Cincom and Miyano machines propose a wider range for automatic lathes
- Demos of internal gear machining, machining on a multi-tasking machine with ATC, dissimilar-material joining by laser, LFV (low-frequency vibration cutting), micro machining, automatic measurement and robot integration
Cincom M32Cincom L32Cincom L20Cincom L12Cincom R04Cincom L320E (laser)Miyano ABX65SYYMiyano BNE65-ATCMiyano BNJ51SYMiyano BNA42SY
Source: jimtof.org
Mitsubishi Electric (EDM, laser, CNC)
South 2S2003Machine tools (CNC, EDM, metal 3D printers)
- Wire EDM MG12R, and die-sinking EDM SV12P with a new control that improves shape accuracy and machining time. Also proposes automated operation with a newly developed scheduler
- New additions to the AZ series of DED wire/laser metal 3D printers
- For CNC, the theme is labor saving with AI and digital tools. Laser and electron-beam machining are shown as samples, not actual machines
MG12RSV12PAZ series (wire/laser metal 3D printers)Mitsubishi Electric CNC
Source: jimtof.org / mitsubishielectric.co.jp
Mainly West 1–4 and the Atrium. Listed in hall order.
Union Tool
West 1W1018Tools & tooling
- Previews new products to be released soon
- UDC series that can directly engrave cemented carbide and hard, brittle materials, V series with a Φ3 shank and 38 mm overall length, and more
- Try tool runout measurement on the micro tool measuring instrument MES. Workshop on Thu, Oct 29 from 15:00 in Conference Tower 6F, Room 605
UDC seriesV seriesMESDS-2000
Source: jimtof.org
Sumitomo Electric (IGETALLOY)
West 1W1027Tools & tooling
- Theme: 'Technology for a Better Tomorrow'. Four corners: automotive, aerospace, small tools and solutions
- Shows T2100Z, a coated cermet grade for steel turning (claims over 3 times the fracture resistance of before), the SumiDrill GDX type indexable drill supporting up to L/D=7, and more. A new product to be unveiled on site is also planned
- Introduces carbide scrap recycling and tungsten-saving tools, with stage presentations and a keyword rally using the SumiTool app
T2100ZAC1135USEC-Multi Drill SMD type (MHL type high-efficiency head)SumiDrill GDX typeSEC-Wave Mill WEZ type (listed as WEZM type on the JIMTOF site)SumiSmall
Source: sumitomoelectric.com / jimtof.org
Kyocera
West 1W1046Tools & tooling
- Concept: 'Creating Sustainable Value in Machining'. Proposals built around stable supply, longer tool life, lower cost and recycling
- New and featured products: MFH Harrier-D milling tool, ME90 helical end mill for difficult-to-cut materials, PM335S new grade, and DRA modular drill
- Proposes cermets (PV720/PV730, CCX) as a replacement for carbide. Also shows VIMOA for machining monitoring and EASY TOOL GUIDE for tool selection
MFH Harrier-DME90PM335SDRAPV720PV730CCXVIMOAEASY TOOL GUIDE
Source: jimtof.org
Dijet Industrial
West 1W1047Tools & tooling
- Main theme: cutting tool cost by switching from solid tools to indexable tools
- Adds the small-diameter, multi-flute 'Max Master Mini' to the 'Max Master' high-efficiency roughing cutter
- Long-flute-length type of the SIC-EVO shoulder milling cutter. Workshop on Thu, Oct 29 from 13:00 in Conference Tower 6F, Room 607
Max Master MiniSIC-EVO long flute length type
Source: jimtof.org
MOLDINO
West 1W1064Tools & tooling
- Aims to be 'the brand chosen in the world's difficult-to-machine territory', introducing tools for difficult-to-cut materials and shapes together with the PRODUCTION50 machining proposals
- Ball end mill IX-EPDB-TH3 for hardened steel, and micro deep-hole drills such as the ultra-deep micro drill EMSBHE-ATH for hardened steel
- Indexable high-feed radius mills TR4F/TR2F
IX-EPDB-TH3EMSBHE-ATHEMSBSE-PNTR4FTR2FPRODUCTION50
Source: jimtof.org
Mitsubishi Materials
West 1W1065Tools & tooling
- Exhibits on three pillars: 'recycling', 'solutions' and 'new products'. Also holds a workshop themed on carbide tool recycling
- Shows new tools such as the DXAS replaceable-head carbide drill and the RS0112 multifunction shoulder milling cutter
- Introduces tool groups such as the GYS holder for high-precision machining of small parts
DXASRS0112MP1200 seriesASX300GYS holder
Source: jimtof.org
Iwata Tool
West 1W1069Tools & tooling
- Under the slogan 'Doubt common sense.', machining demos at the booth: acrylic mirror-finish, transparent and thin-wall machining on a Brother SPEEDIO, high-efficiency aluminum machining on a FANUC ROBODRILL with a robot, and more
- Demo of 'robot multi-processing': a robot presses the workpiece against a fixed spindle and machines angled holes or the back side during transport (Tri Engineering × FANUC)
- Drimill helical hole-machining end mill (now also for iron and stainless steel), TOGLON Multi Chamfer, GP Drill and more. Presentation stage in the booth, and a workshop on Tue, Oct 27 from 13:00 in Conference Tower 6F, Room 608
DrimillTOGLON Multi ChamferGP DrillSP Center ZEROTOGLON Hard DrillTOGLON Hard Long DrillSP Center
Source: jimtof.org
OSG
West 1W1070Tools & tooling
- Many new products on the theme of automation, labor saving and environmental care, including ones billed as changing "common sense in tools"
- A Brand (A-TAP, A-DRILL, A-End Mill, A-Thread Mill) and 6CxOSG for machining hard, brittle materials
- Introduces MONOlithbox as a digital-transformation (DX) solution for tool management
A-TAPA-DRILLA-End MillA-Thread Mill6CxOSGMONOlithbox
Source: jimtof.org
Yamawa
West 1W1071Tools & tooling
- A troubleshooting exhibit that sets failed and successful threading examples side by side
- The full Z-PRO brand, with its range of semi-long shapes for machine tapping, is on display, and two new Z-PRO products will be unveiled for the first time at this booth
- TTTsystem, a precision tapping machine that measures machining torque while cutting internal threads
Z-PRO HV SeriesZ-PRO VU SeriesZ-PRO MH SeriesZ-PRO Pipe Thread SeriesZ-PRO Extra Hard Roll Tap EHRZZ-PRO Cool Hole CAST CHZ-PRO LKSLZ-PRO Thread Mill PRMLTTTsystem
Source: jimtof.org
Tungaloy
West 1W1090Tools & tooling
- Concept: "Think Green, Machine Smart". Presents productivity and lower environmental impact together, through energy savings from higher efficiency and longer tool life
- The latest tools for turning, milling, drilling and threading shown together (AddMultiTurn, TungMeister, AddMeisterDrill, etc.)
- Proposes automation and labor savings with the MATRIX 360 tool management system
AddMultiTurnTungTurnJetBoreMeisterTungCutAddForceCutTungMeisterSolidMeisterDoTripleMillAddMeisterDrillDeepTriDrillTungThreadTungTapMATRIX 360
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Nachi-Fujikoshi (NACHI)
West 1W1092Tools & tooling
- Theme: "On-site optimization projects, with NACHI". The exhibit is laid out to show the path from problem to solution
- Drilling and tapping tools: the Burrless Series (drills, taps, end mills), the LA Series for CNC automatic lathes, the AQUA REVO Series, and more
- In gear cutting: the Air Skiving System (skiving cutters), the Hyper AP1 hob for water-soluble coolant, and forming racks for EV parts
Burrless SeriesLA SeriesAQUA REVO DrillAQUA REVO MillZT Forming TapSG TapHyper Z TapAir Skiving SystemHyper AP1
Source: jimtof.org
NS Tool
West 1W1093Tools & tooling
- Theme: "Evolving micro-machining". Small-diameter tools are shown with machined samples, with proposals for 5-axis machining, difficult-to-cut materials, hardened steel with CBN, and mirror finishing with PCD
- New products include MSUS340S for stainless steel on automatic lathes, MSUS440N (nicked) for SUS and Ti, AL3D-345N for aluminum, CHR430R cermet long-neck radius end mill, MMTM thread mill for internal threads, and more
- Thu, Oct 29, from 11:00: workshop in Conference Tower 6F, Room 608 (roughing with smaller-diameter, CBN tools)
MSUS340SMSUS440NAL3D-345NCHR430RMMTMCORE LINEMugen Coating Premium Plus
Source: jimtof.org
MST Corporation
West 2W2011Tools & tooling
- Demonstrations centered on a vertical machining center: high-accuracy hole machining with the Mill Bore shrink-fit holder, process consolidation with the Angle Head Half, higher efficiency with the Slim Line, and automation for high-mix workpieces with the Smart Grip (demonstrated on both a machine in use for 26 years and the latest machine)
- A detachable "birdcage-type work stocker" with a ceiling-mounted robot
- Proposals for holder maintenance. Also exhibiting the Brushless Heater, an automatic shrink-fit unit, Clean BOX Baby and more
Slim LineMill BoreAngle Head HalfSmart GripBrushless HeaterAutomatic Shrink-Fit UnitClean BOX BabyBirdcage-Type Work Stocker
Source: jimtof.org
Yukiwa Seiko
West 2W2015Tools & tooling
- The Super G1 Chuck (and the Advance model), a tool holder with high accuracy, rigidity and gripping force, and the Green G1 Chuck, which claims faster, cleaner cutting with a lower environmental impact
- CNC rotary tables, CNC tilting rotary tables, direct-drive CNC tilting rotary tables, and more
Super G1 ChuckSuper G1 Chuck AdvanceGreen G1 ChuckHybrid G1 ChuckWork Handling Holder
Source: jimtof.org
Kitagawa
West 2W2016Tools & tooling
- Concept: "Solving together, challenging together". Technologies for gripping, shaping, cutting out and polishing are presented in three zones
- The zones are One-Stop Solutions; Solutions for Brittle and Difficult-to-Cut Materials; and Machining Center Peripheral Applications. Also proposes automation and labor savings
- Exhibits the TDR380 NC rotary table with a turning function
TDR380Power ChuckNC Rotary TablePower ViseRobot Hand
Source: jimtof.org
NT Tool
West 2W2019Tools & tooling
- Themes: automation, labor saving and process consolidation. Proposes low-cost automation that works with existing machine tools
- "Material handling holders" that move workpieces and hand them off between processes using through-spindle coolant pressure, and the Boost Master Series, which raises coolant pressure up to 15 MPa with spindle rotation to clear chips
- The ST and L-PHC hydro chucks and the Synchro Fit II tap holder for automatic lathes, plus a fully automatic presetting system that automates tool changing, cleaning and measuring
Material Handling HolderBoost Master SeriesHydro Chucks ST, L-PHC for CNC Automatic LathesSynchro Fit II for CNC Automatic LathesHydro Chuck Holder SeriesFully Automatic Presetting System
Source: jimtof.org
Nikken Kosakusho
West 2W2039Tools & tooling
- New products centered on black tool holders that cut down on rust-prevention maintenance, holders with a built-in runout adjustment mechanism and a built-in vibration damping mechanism, and a tap holder with a built-in micro-float mechanism
- New CNC rotary tables (a compact 5-axis with a redesigned tilting axis, a 5-axis supporting a workpiece swing diameter of φ700, and a 5-axis hybrid model for turning), and the Japan premiere of the TOOL-FLOW tool management system
- A "heavy and large" corner for heavy industries such as aerospace, energy, shipbuilding and defense. The Nano Coolant System also comes in a model for large-diameter pipes
5AXTOOL-FLOWNano Coolant System
Source: jimtof.org
BIG DAISHOWA (Daishowa Seiki)
West 2W2055Tools & tooling
- As spindle interfaces diversify, shows its total tooling system under the keywords "high precision, high quality"
- Tooling for machining centers, carbide cutting tools, boring systems, lathe tools, tool presetters, sensors, tool ID systems and more
Source: jimtof.org / big-daishowa.co.jp
Walter (Walter Japan)
West 3W3042Tools & tooling
- Featured product: Groov·tec GD, a new-generation grooving tool system. Its insert and body engage through two serrated faces (patent pending), and it claims stability in grooving, parting off and lateral turning
- Variations include combination with Tiger·tec Gold grades, groove widths of 2.5–8.0 mm, and a Walter Capto integrated type
- The latest tools for turning, milling, drilling and threading, including new products announced in 2026
Groov·tec GDTiger·tec GoldWalter Capto
Source: jimtof.org
Mainly East 7 (measuring) and South 3–4 (software, organizer exhibits), among others. Listed in hall order.
C&G Systems
East 2E2008Software, CAM
- Theme: "automation, labor saving, diversification and compatibility with peripheral equipment". Presents the latest technology involving AI and DX through machined samples and case studies
- The next version is previewed at the venue ahead of release
- Also exhibits CAM-TOOL AM for additive manufacturing, CAM-TOOL for NX (an NX add-on), and the AIQ production management system
CAM-TOOLEXCESS-HYBRIDⅡPartsCAMCG Series for SOLIDWORKSCAM-TOOL AMCAM-TOOL for NXAIQ
Source: jimtof.org
ENEOS
East 2E2032Cutting fluids, grinding wheels & related
- Metalworking fluids such as cutting oil, EDM oil and rust-preventive oil, plus lubricating oils and greases for machine tools
- Lubricating oils and greases that help with carbon neutrality, and an explanation of products for compliance with Japan's Fire Service Act
Source: jimtof.org
Siemens (NX, SINUMERIK)
East 3E3006Software, CAM
- Theme: "Digital Thread for Machine Engineering". Shows the flow that digitally links design, production preparation, additive manufacturing, machining and quality assurance
- Demonstrates a machine tool digital twin on a Heller machine (Tokn) running SINUMERIK ONE, and in-process quality assurance with the Renishaw Equator
- Humanoid robot demonstration (special exhibit)
SINUMERIK ONEDesigncenter NXNX CAMNX AMNX CMMRun My Virtual MachineSimcenter Executable Digital TwinTeamcenter
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Magnescale
East 7E7003Measuring
- Lists a lever gauge among its exhibits
Lever GaugeDigital Level
Source: jimtof.org
Heidenhain
East 7E7043Measuring
- Exhibits the second generation of the LC 6 Series of absolute linear encoders. They resist coolant and condensation and can be used without air purging. Protection class IP54
- The VT 122 vision system for tool inspection, supporting tool length measurement and AI wear diagnosis (VTC 6.0)
- Also shows ETEL torque motors and MULTI-DOF solutions that move multiple axes with high precision
LC 6 SeriesVT 122TS 460 / TS 760TD 110RCN 5001ETEL TMC / TMB+ / TMK
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Mitutoyo
East 7E7085Measuring
- Theme: "Beyond measuring, beyond through measuring". The core proposal is to integrate machining and measurement to build factories that never stop
- Exhibits automation using coordinate measuring machines, a system that supports machining processes with 3D data, and a measurement platform that collects and uses measurement data
- Also offers measurement solutions for semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts and large workpieces. States explicitly that it is aimed not only at quality control but also at manufacturing and production engineering staff
CNC Coordinate Measuring MachineForm Measuring MachinesManual Vision Measuring MachineU-WAVE SeriesLinear Scales & Encoders
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Marposs
East 7E7087Measuring
- Concept: "Measurement technology that supports factory automation". Proposes measurement that delivers both skill-free operation, without relying on intuition, and automation
- Demonstrates measurement with monitoring systems and on-machine measuring devices mounted on machine tools
- Exhibits include the VTS, which measures tools without contact using a CCD camera; the ML3G laser tool measurement system; the MUPS touch probe with wide communication bandwidth; the ARTIS machining monitoring system, and more
VTSML3GMUPSARTISBLUNVH GEAROPTOFLASHMerlin Core
Source: jimtof.org
Renishaw
East 7E7089Measuring
- Theme: "Achieving your automation through measurement". Proposes linking the whole manufacturing, inspection and maintenance process through measurement
- Japan premiere of the RMP400S multi-purpose probe for machine tools and the RUP60 ultrasonic probe that measures wall thickness on the machine
- Also on show: the NC4+ Blue laser tool setter, the REVO-2 5-axis measuring system, the Equator versatile gauge, the XM-60 and QC20 for machine accuracy diagnosis, and more
RMP400SRUP60NC4+ BlueREVO-2EquatorXM-60QC20FORTiSRenishaw Central
Source: jimtof.org
Noritake
West 4W4021Cutting fluids, grinding wheels & related
- Theme: "The whole process, with Noritake". A proposal for grinding and polishing that covers machining technology and process improvement, not just the grinding wheel itself
- Gear Ace Cross, a multilayer gear grinding wheel that combines a gear grinding wheel and a polishing wheel in one. After grinding, it polishes on the same axis to smooth the tooth surfaces, helping reduce gear noise
- Environment-friendly products include the long-life Chain G rotary dresser with a devised diamond arrangement, the renewed Shincut Master carbide circular-saw cutting machine, and a PFAS removal system
Gear Ace CrossChain GShincut Master
Source: jimtof.org
Shell Lubricants Japan
West 4W4072Cutting fluids, grinding wheels & related
- Introduces how to choose and use lubricating oils and greases for industrial machinery, using demo tools
- The energy-saving hydraulic oil Shell Tellus S3 VE, the water- and heat-resistant urea grease Stamina Series, and carbon-neutral lubricants
Shell Tellus S3 VEStamina Series
Source: jimtof.org
ZOLLER
South 1S1002Measuring
- Theme: how to manage cutting tools, whose prices keep rising, to bring costs down
- Proposes a "management" system built on tool measuring machines such as the high-precision venturion tool presetter, tool balancers and tool management systems
geniusventurionsmiletoolBalancerpomBasictoolOrganizerzidCode
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CGTech (VERICUT)
South 3S3014Software, CAM
- Exhibits Vericut, simulation software that recreates machines, tools, fixtures and workpieces to verify NC programs before machining
- Presents the latest solutions for 5-axis and multitasking machines, plus AI-based machining optimization
- Also: Vericut Force / Optimizer for NC program optimization, the Vericut Icam post processor, and digital twin case studies
VericutVericut OptimizerVericut ForceVericut Icam Post Processor
Source: jimtof.org
Autodesk (Autodesk Fusion)
South 3S3019Software, CAM
- Presents a flow that connects everything from design to manufacturing. Centers on AI assistance and CAM supporting 2-axis through simultaneous 5-axis machining
- Proposes connecting product data, people and processes through cloud data management, collaboration and PLM (Fusion Manage)
- Moldflow, resin flow analysis software, is also among the exhibits
Autodesk FusionAutodesk Fusion ManageAutodesk MoldflowAutodesk Product Design & Manufacturing CollectionAutodesk Platform Services
Source: jimtof.org
Kyowa Petroleum Lubricants
South 3S3062Cutting fluids, grinding wheels & related
- Focuses on metalworking fluids that can replace the chlorinated additive MCCP (medium-chain chlorinated paraffin)
- Claims stability in heavy-duty machining, longer tool life and less variation in machining. Proposes replacements for both cutting oils and plastic-forming oils
Water-insoluble cutting oil
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Yushiro
South 3S3093Cutting fluids, grinding wheels & related
- Unveils ALFRED, a labor-saving and DX device for coolant management, for the first time. Its slogan: "No measuring, no hesitation, no stoppages."
- Monitors coolant concentration and pH in real time and visualizes daily conditions. Cuts manual checking and recording, and helps detect abnormalities early
- Visitors can see the actual controller and the management screen at the venue
ALFRED
Source: jimtof.org
Featured Exhibit 2: Kisage Robot and Master Craftsmen Working Together, "Manufacturing NEXT STAGE"
South 4Organizer exhibit
- A FANUC kisage robot and a skilled master craftsman work side by side, showing kisage, the hand-scraping work that finishes machine tool sliding surfaces to within a few microns
- Includes a hands-on kisage class taught by master craftsmen. The featured company changes daily: Oct 26 Eguro; Oct 27 Hamai Industries; Oct 28 TAKISAWA; Oct 29 Mitsui High-tec; Oct 30 Yasda (morning) and Kashifuji (afternoon); Oct 31 Mitsui Seiki Kogyo
- Also exhibits kisage-pattern plates from Okuma, Makino and Mitsui Seiki Kogyo
Kisage Robot (FANUC)
Source: jimtof.org
Special Feature: AM ZONE (Additive Manufacturing ZONE)
South 4Organizer exhibit
- A collection of cutting-edge workpieces made by additive manufacturing (metal 3D printers, etc.). See real examples of complex shapes and high-performance parts
- Supported by Okuma, Sakurai Seisakusho, Sodick, DMG MORI, Nidec Machine Tool, Matsuura and Mitsubishi Electric
Source: jimtof.org
JIMTOF INSIGHTS on-site program (special booth and INSIGHTS Stage)
South 4Organizer exhibit
- A special booth for the YouTube channel "JIMTOF INSIGHTS". Props used in the videos are on display, and subscribing to the channel earns a venue-only gift
- Fri, Oct 30, 10:45: public recording of the after-talk for the video "We Actually Made a Minecraft-style 'Pickaxe'!!". Matsuura and Kamijima Heat Treatment talk about metal 3D printing and heat treatment
- On the same stage on Oct 30: Tadahito Iguchi (manager of the Japan national baseball team), a Women in STEM talk, and Takumi of Yobinori. On Oct 31: a talk on using 3DA models and a talk by Naomi Nasu
Source: jimtof.org / jimtof.org
OPEN MIND (hyperMILL)
South 4S4007Software, CAM
- hyperMILL's signature simultaneous 5-axis machining has evolved further. More flexible toolpaths can now be created with simpler operations
- hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining now supports, all in one place, the much-requested shaper machining and machining with angle heads
- Presents the company's own approach to automating CAM programming
hyperMILL CAD/CAMhyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining
Source: jimtof.org
Special Feature: Formnext Collaboration / AM Seminar "Formnext Stage"
South 4S4055Organizer exhibit
- Tue, Oct 27, afternoon: four AM talks. 13:30: Sascha F. Wenzler of Mesago, the organizer of Formnext, on AM trends in Europe and worldwide and the potential in Japan
- 14:15: Markus Heering of VDW on using AM in machine building (an overview of the whole process, with case studies from Trumpf, DMG Mori and others). 15:00: Rainer Lotz of Renishaw on improving profit margins in metal AM
- 15:45: Takahiro Tachibana of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on aerospace case studies, including AM parts for the LE-9 engine of the H3 rocket
Source: jimtof.org / jimtof.org
Featured Exhibit 1: Humanoid Robots, "The Future of Robots Working in Every Setting"
East Exhibition Halls GalleriaOrganizer exhibit
- Using Kawasaki Heavy Industries' humanoid robot "Kaleido" as the example, it shows what machining is needed to build a humanoid, and how machine tools can overcome the barriers to mass production and lower costs
- Sample workpieces are supported by TAKISAWA, Nidec Machine Tool, Mitsubishi Electric and Kashifuji
Kaleido (Kawasaki Heavy Industries)
Source: jimtof.org
Companies that had not yet announced their exhibits as of Oct 7, 2026 (Tokyo Seimitsu, Keyence, Blum-Novotest, Hexagon, Haas, Kennametal, Howa Machinery, Idemitsu Kosan, Kure Grinding Wheel and others) are not listed. Exhibits from the previous show (2024) have not been used. More companies will announce before the show, so for the latest information, check each company's page and the official Exhibitor search.
Access
- About 3 min on foot from Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome)
- About 7 min on foot from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line)[14]
Roads and parking around the venue get crowded during the show, so public transport is recommended[14]. Getting to East 7–8 Halls from the station takes a little over 10 minutes on foot outdoors (about 800 m on Google Maps' walking route).
Useful pages to read before you go
At a booth, it helps to understand the terms and numbers right away, so the conversation goes faster.
- Machine tool makers by country (which country each company is from, and whether it has foreign capital)
- Tooling standards (BT, HSK, collets), cutting conditions calculator
- Quick English–Japanese / Japanese–English dictionary (for overseas booths)
FAQ
- Can I get in without an invitation?
- Yes. Register online and pay 1,000 yen for an advance (online) ticket (until Oct 25), or 3,000 yen during the show[2].
- Can I see everything in one day?
- You can walk quickly through all the East, West and South halls, but the venue is too big to see everything in detail. It is more realistic to decide first which halls cover the categories you want to see, and visit the rest if you have time.
- Can children come in?
- Junior high school students and younger get in free without registering if accompanied by a parent or guardian[2]. Many machines are running during demonstrations, so keep an eye on your children.
- What about East 4–6 Halls?
- They are closed during the show because of Tokyo Big Sight's renovation. The machine tools and CAD/CAM exhibits that were there last time are now spread across South 1–2 and elsewhere[1][4].
This article is based on official information as of Oct 7, 2026. Check the official site for details that may change closer to the show (shuttle bus, talk times, etc.).
Sources
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Outline
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Admission
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Visitor FAQ
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Booth layout search (exhibit categories by hall and booth layout PDFs)
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Venue map (PDF)
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Access / Accommodation (shuttle bus, in-venue jumbo taxi)
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Dining (JIMTOF FOOD FESTIVAL, boxed lunches, nearby restaurants)
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Lectures and Seminars
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Organizer Programs (special exhibits, AM ZONE)
- JIMTOF2026 official site: Student Support Program
- JIMTOF2026 second press release (Sep 28, 2026: number of exhibitors)
- JIMTOF2026 tour bus parking notice (expected crowding on Oct 31)
- JIMTOF2024 final report (visitors by day)
- Tokyo Big Sight: Access
- Tokyo Big Sight: Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Tokyo Big Sight: Restaurant Guide, May 2026 edition (PDF)
- Tokyo Big Sight: East Exhibition Halls facility information
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