AI & robotics in the pipe industry

Better efficiency, greater safety – thanks to intelligent automation

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are fundamentally changing the tube industry and accelerating digital transformation. At Tube 2026 in Düsseldorf, the world's leading trade fair for the industry, international market leaders and pioneers will showcase how intelligent automation, IoT-supported networking, machine learning and robot systems are making processes more efficient, precise and secure.

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Smart manufacturing & smart processes

From smart manufacturing and smart pipes to inspection and maintenance, AI-supported systems collect production data in real time, detect errors early on and enable predictive maintenance. Robotics solutions take over repetitive or dangerous tasks, increase occupational safety and ensure the highest quality standards in manufacturing.

Innovations for pipe manufacturing and processing

By utilising AI and robotics, companies in the pipe industry benefit from:

More efficient production processes
Lower scrap rates
Greater process reliability and precision
More flexible manufacturing processes
Sustainable use of resources

This not only reduces costs, but also creates new opportunities for sustainable pipe production.

The future trends live at Tube 2026 in Düsseldorf

Tube Düsseldorf is the world's leading trade fair for the tube and pipe industry. In 2026, the focus will be on AI, robotics and automation: visitors will experience the latest developments, smart production facilities and networked technologies that are shaping the future of tube manufacturing and processing. Numerous premieres, innovations and technology highlights make the trade fair the No. 1 industry meeting place.

Decision makers are on the Tube.

Whether as a trade visitor - e.g. technical buyer or managing director - or as an investor: The world's most important trade fair for the pipe and tube processing industry is "the place to be". Because in Düsseldorf, people meet at the highest level for new impulses, contact cultivation, professional small talk and big business. At the last Tube alone, more than 2/3 of all trade visitors found new business partners.

If you want to do business and stay in business, go to the Tube.

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