IMTEX Forming 2026 ended with SLTL Group showcasing a live Cut-Bend-Weld ecosystem at BIEC, Bengaluru. Over five days, manufacturers and global visitors saw ultra-high power laser cutting, tube processing, automated bending, marking, and portable welding driving smart production.
BENGALURU, INDIA, January 25, 2026: As IMTEX Forming 2026 concluded at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), the industrial narrative for the next decade was firmly established. For SLTL Group (Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd.), the event was a watershed moment that moved beyond traditional equipment displays to demonstrate the rapid evolution from machine-centric tasks to intelligent, connected, and outcome-driven production ecosystems.
Across five high-intensity days, SLTL Group’s pavilion emerged as the epicenter of strategic dialogue, drawing a diverse mix of manufacturers, OEMs, and global delegates from among the 50,000 visitors who attended the exhibition. While India’s manufacturing sector continues to be driven by robust domestic demand and “Make in India” initiatives, SLTL proved that the future belongs to those who embrace fully integrated Metal Forming 4.0.
Live Manufacturing in Action: Building Trust Through Performance
A defining highlight of SLTL’s presence at IMTEX Forming 2026 was its emphasis on live, real-production demonstrations. Rather than relying on static displays or theoretical capability, SLTL brought working systems to life-cutting, bending, and welding material under actual operating conditions.
This live execution allowed visitors to evaluate critical performance parameters including machine stability, process repeatability, material flow, and integration between successive operations. Seeing a flat sheet transition through multiple stages to become a finished component-without disruption or compromise-built tangible confidence in automation as a practical manufacturing solution.
3-Minute Briefing: The SLTL Impact
- The Integrated Ecosystem: Transitioning from fragmented tasks to a seamless Cut, Bend, Weld, Automation workflow.
- Ultra-High Power Debut: Showcase of the Vector and Infinity F1 platforms, delivering up to 30 kW of laser power.
- Autonomous Operations: Live demonstrations of AI-driven software optimizing nesting and machine health in real-time.
- Strategic Growth: Discussions shifted from “buying a machine” to “scaling a business” through reduced operator dependency.
Redefining the Shop Floor: The Integrated Ecosystem
The standout theme of SLTL’s presence was the transition from isolated machines to a seamless, intelligent workflow. The company presented a unified vision of production, demonstrating the entire sheet metal journey as one interconnected flow.
This Cut, Bend, Weld ecosystem addresses real-world challenges such as process coordination, manual intervention dependency, and quality variability across shifts. For manufacturers operating in high-precision environments, this approach positions integration as the essential foundation for future-ready fabrication.
Product Spotlight: The Engines of Future Manufacturing
At IMTEX 2026, SLTL Group unveiled high-performance systems designed to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges of speed, precision, and automation.
1. Infinity F1: Power Without Limits
As the flagship ultra-high-power fiber laser cutting system, the Infinity F1 is engineered for next-generation fabrication.
- Extreme Performance: Delivers exceptional stability and micron-level precision even at extreme accelerations on a rigid, anti-attenuated single-piece structure.
- Versatile Power: Offers options from 3 kW up to 30 kW, cutting effortlessly through mild steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys like copper and brass.
- Production Continuity: Features a dual pallet changer for non-stop operations and up to 5X faster multi-stage piercing to dramatically reduce cycle times.
- Advanced Processing: Intelligent capabilities include auto-focus, dynamic edge control, and countersunk processing to eliminate secondary finishing.
2. T6200: Reinventing Tube Automation
The T6200 Laser Tube Cutting System is a future-ready platform designed to redefine tube fabrication with speed and intelligence.
- Heavy-Duty Stability: A 4-chuck clamping system delivers superior gripping strength and vibration-free cutting on long, heavy tubes, ensuring minimal tail waste.
- Complex Geometries: Supports 4, 5, and 6-axis bevel cutting up to 45°, producing weld-ready edges on round, square, C-channel, and angle profiles.
- End-to-End Automation: Servo-driven auto-loading with smart alignment and profile recognition enables jam-free, continuous multi-shift production.
- AI Optimization: AI-driven software auto-optimizes cutting strategies and provides real-time predictive maintenance dashboards.
3. Vector: Effortless Autonomous Manufacturing
The Vector series turns the vision of a 24/7 autonomous manufacturing floor into a reality.
- Industry 4.0 Integration: Equipped with e-Tron technology, it optimizes power, gas, and motion in real-time for flawless cuts on reflective materials.
- Zero-Setup Automation: Features dual-pallet exchange and compact intelligent workflows to maximize floor efficiency while reducing labor dependency.
- Intelligent Efficiency: Adaptive nesting software and rapid gas switching boost productivity while cutting material waste.
- Safety First: Built-in light-curtain protection and anti-collision systems ensure a secure, high-speed environment.
4. X5: True 5-Axis Freedom in 3D Laser Cutting
The X5 5-Axis Fiber Laser Cutting System redefines how manufacturers approach complex 3D components and multi-angle geometries.
- Unrestricted 5-Axis Motion: Equipped with dynamic A and C rotary axes, X5 enables precise cutting on complex contours, deep profiles, and angled surfaces-eliminating multiple setups and secondary operations.
- Large & Complex Part Capability: Designed for heavy-duty applications, X5 handles large-format sheets, formed parts, and tall components with ease, supported by an extended Z-axis option.
- One Platform, Endless Possibilities: By seamlessly processing both 2D and 3D components, X5 reduces floor space, operating costs, and investment-making it a future-proof solution for advanced manufacturing.
5. NEO: Compact Precision for High-Speed Laser Marking
NEO by SLTL redefines laser marking by combining compact design with industrial-grade speed, accuracy, and versatility.
- Small Footprint, Big Capability: Engineered for seamless integration, NEO fits effortlessly into any production setup-standalone or inline-without sacrificing performance.
- Intelligent & Easy to Operate: SLTL’s Mark-Pro software enables effortless serialisation, coding, logos, and graphics with minimal operator intervention and fast job setup.
- Multi-Industry Versatility: Ideal for automotive, electronics, medical instruments, jewellery hallmarking, plastics, tools, and precision components across diverse applications.
- Configurable & Future-Ready: Available with rotary devices, motorized axes, Class-1 enclosure, fume extraction, and automation-ready options to match evolving production needs.
6. HERTZ: Portable Laser Welding, Reimagined
HERTZ by SLTL brings industrial-grade laser welding into a compact, handheld format-delivering speed, precision, and flexibility for modern fabrication.
- Portable & Operator-Friendly: Its lightweight, ergonomic handheld design allows effortless movement across large assemblies and workstations, significantly reducing operator fatigue and training time.
- Faster, Cleaner Welds: Laser welding with HERTZ is 2x to 10x faster than conventional methods, producing smooth, distortion-free seams that often eliminate post-weld grinding and rework.
7. ANYBEND: Intelligent Panel Bending Without Compromise
ANYBEND redefines sheet metal bending by replacing conventional press brakes with a fully automated, servo-electric, and intelligence-driven CNC bending solution.
- Servo-Electric Precision: Built on a robust C-frame structure with servo-electric drives, ANYBEND delivers vibration-free bending with uniform force distribution, ensuring exceptional straightness and dimensional accuracy.
- Fully Automated Multi-Axis Control: With 18 to 23 synchronized CNC axes, the system automates clamping, positioning, alignment, and bending-eliminating manual back-gauging, tool changes, and trial runs.
- Adaptive Bending Intelligence: Real-time compensation for material thickness and property variations guarantees consistent bend angles and repeatable results across batches and shifts.
The FOMO Factor: A Market Reaching Maturity
For those who missed the showcase, the loss was tangible. The pavilion functioned as a live shop floor where decision-makers assessed speed, process intelligence, and reliability under actual operating conditions. Discussions consistently moved beyond “buying a machine” to “scaling a business,” with a heavy focus on how Industry 4.0 technologies like real-time monitoring and predictive diagnostics minimize downtime.
Strategic Growth Partner
“The question for Indian manufacturers is no longer why to adopt advanced technologies, but how fast they can scale to meet global demand,” stated SLTL Group representatives.
With the India metal fabrication market estimated to reach USD 8.51 billion in 2026, SLTL’s role has transitioned from a vendor to a strategic partner. Their focus on energy-efficient laser manufacturing addresses the growing global driver of Sustainability, ensuring productivity and environmental responsibility are no longer separate goals.
Taking IMTEX Beyond the Exhibition: Live Knowledge Exchange
SLTL further extended the impact of its IMTEX Forming 2026 showcase with a live webinar converting exhibition momentum into structured knowledge sharing.
The session offered participants a comprehensive walkthrough of the entire sheet metal manufacturing lifecycle-from 2D & 3D laser cutting to tube cutting, bending, and welding-within a single, unified workflow. Real production scenarios, practical use cases, and system-level explanations demonstrated how an integrated Cut-Bend-Weld ecosystem enables faster throughput, consistent quality, and scalable growth.
Active participation and detailed Q&A reinforced that the interest generated at IMTEX was translating into real intent and informed decision-making.
Beyond the Exhibition: A Continuing Legacy
The physical halls of IMTEX Forming 2026 have closed, but the momentum is just beginning. SLTL Group is extending the impact of the showcase through a series of Knowledge Exchange Webinars, offering a deep dive into the integrated Cut, Bend, Weld ecosystem for those looking to modernize their production lines.
The future of sheet metal manufacturing is not a distant vision; it is a current reality being driven by SLTL’s relentless pursuit of innovation.
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Web: www.sltl.com
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