Japan International Weldingshow 2026

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What's JIWS (Japan International Welding show)?

The International Welding Show is Japan's largest welding, joining, and cutting technology exhibition, bringing together the latest products and advanced welding processing system technologies in welding, joining, and related fields, and providing a venue for business transactions, technology acquisition, and domestic and international exchanges.

Evaluation / Attractiveness

At the time of the last exhibition in Osaka (2024, INTEX OSAKA), 345 companies, including 103 overseas companies from 20 countries, exhibited their products, covering 27,474 square meters of exhibition space.

The number of visitors reached 100,307, including 4,086 from overseas, achieving an overwhelming turnout unparalleled for a specialized exhibition of this kind for materials processing.

  • Gathering the world's most advanced technologies
  • High end-user support
  • Majority of visitors are engineers
  • Extensive demonstrations and displays

Japan's largest exhibition specializing in welding, joining and cutting technologies.

5 Benefits of Exhibiting

Free provision of Visit Scheduler Service

This appointment system allows pre-registered visitors and exhibitors to exchange information prior to the show to generate profitable business discussions during the show, and is expected to help exhibitors acquire customers and promote sales.

Trend Seminars

These seminars allow exhibitors to introduce their featured products and technologies to interested visitors. This seminar is an event that attracts a great deal of attention from visitors coming to the venue.

Exhibitors are encouraged to present their products, technologies, and services at seminars to attract visitors to their booths. This is an exclusive privilege for exhibitors.

Business Lounge

Used for business meetings between exhibitors and visitors from Japan and abroad. Provides a venue for effective business negotiations.

Attracting overseas dealers and users

Many dealers and users from Asian countries are specially invited to the venue. The show provides valuable business matching opportunities with exhibitors. A welcome reception and other events will also be held.

Welding Promenade

Japan's first English-language quarterly magazine connects Asia and the world. It is an interactive welding magazine that leverages its global network to provide readers with the latest industry trends and insights.

Voices

I learned about new products and technologies from many companies.

Not only was it equipped with welding equipment, but also with everything necessary for pre- and post-processing, and I was able to obtain a lot of information and knowledge.

I was able to directly interact and exchange opinions with business partners.

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Events & Conferences
WeldExpo 2026 to showcase welding, cutting and joining technologies in Bengaluru
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Events & Conferences
Welding Automation Expo & Conference 2026 set for Minneapolis
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Events & Conferences
ALAW 2026 to cover laser cutting, welding, 3D printing and lightweighting
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FMA·June 13, 2026
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Events & Conferences
WeldJoinExpo 2026 planned at TWI Cambridge for welding and joining technologies
WeldJoinExpo 2026 is billed as a UK flagship event for welding, joining and allied technologies, with keynotes, presenta…
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India Essen Welding & Cutting 2026 to run alongside METEC India, Tube India and Wire India
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AWS Welding Summit 2026 focuses on improving welding competency
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MCWASP conference to examine modelling of casting, welding and advanced solidification processes
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Technology & Automation

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Technology & Automation
Path Robotics launches Rove mobile welding robot powered by physical AI
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Business Wire·June 13, 2026
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Technology & Automation
Path Robotics unveils mobile robotic welding system combining AI and quadruped mobility
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Technology & Automation
Robots for the rest of us: why welding automation is no longer only for mega manufacturers
AWS Welding Digest discusses how welding automation is becoming more accessible to small and mid-sized manufacturers as …
AWS Welding Digest·June 13, 2026
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Technology & Automation
Pemamek outlines trends shaping welding automation in 2026
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Pemamek·June 13, 2026
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Technology & Automation
Xiris previews what is next in welding monitoring for 2026 and beyond
Xiris discusses welding monitoring developments for 2026 and beyond, including greater use of sensors, inspection data a…
Xiris Blog·June 13, 2026
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Technology & Automation
Machitech reviews emerging 2026 trends in metal fabrication cutting technology
Machitech reviews metal fabrication trends for 2026 including high-power plasma, large-format fiber lasers and automated…
Machitech·June 13, 2026
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Market & Industry

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Market & Industry
Welding equipment market projected to reach US$44.2 billion by 2033
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PR Newswire·June 13, 2026
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Arc welding equipment market outlook points to growth through 2035
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Market & Industry
Global welding market forecast highlights manufacturing and infrastructure demand
Business Research Insights forecasts continued welding market expansion into 2026 and beyond, pointing to manufacturing,…
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Policy & Standards

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Policy & Standards
ANSI Z49.1 remains core safety reference for welding, cutting and allied processes
ANSI describes Z49.1-2021 as a key safety standard for welding, cutting and allied processes covering PPE, ventilation, …
ANSI Blog·June 13, 2026
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Policy & Standards
OSHA welding, cutting and brazing standards remain compliance baseline
OSHA lists standards for welding, cutting and brazing across general industry, construction and shipyard work, including…
OSHA·June 13, 2026
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Policy & Standards
NFPA 51B addresses fire prevention during welding, cutting and hot work
NFPA 51B sets fire-prevention provisions for welding, cutting and other hot work, including roles, permits, fire watches…
NFPA·June 13, 2026
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Policy & Standards
Australian welding fume regulation changes highlight ISO 21904 extraction requirements
Apex Welding Safety summarizes 2026 Australian welding fume changes tied to AS/NZS ISO 21904 and workplace exposure limi…
Apex Welding Safety·June 13, 2026
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