ECTC 2026 – THANK YOU

The ECTA Conference 2026 in Graz brought together leading representatives of the precision tooling industry to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector. Key topics included innovations in engine development and the enormous challenges in the supply of raw materials to the Precision Tooling Industry, the growing impact of artificial intelligence, current insights from the VDMA and USCTI industry statistics, as well as perspectives on modern tool management, human resources, and European industrial policy. Together, these contributions reflected the dynamic transformation of the industry and the importance of collaborative progress.

With 130 participants from across Europe and international guests from the USA and South Korea, the conference once again underlined the value of global exchange and strong industry networks.

It was a pleasure to host the ECTC 2026 in Graz. We would like to thank all participants for their valuable contributions and inspiring exchange throughout the conference. We hope you enjoyed your time in Graz and wish you all the best for the future.