Laser World of Photonics India 2026 Attracts Record Attendance
Approximately 11,000 trade visitors from 21 countries came to Bengaluru. 155 exhibitors from 14 countries occupied 6,600 m²; just under half of the companies came from abroad.
According to the organizer, Laser World of Photonics India 2026 was the event’s largest edition to date. From September 16 to 18, approximately 11,000 trade visitors attended the event at the Bangalore International Exhibition Center in Bengaluru. The event is growing in size in tandem with the expanding Indian market for photonics and manufacturing technologies.
Across 6,600 m² of exhibition space, 155 companies showcased laser, optical, and photonics technologies. The exhibitors came from 14 countries, with just under half from abroad. In addition to a German joint booth, there was a Chinese pavilion and an international pavilion. The offerings ranged from laser cutting, welding, marking, and cleaning, through optics and optomechanics, to image processing, spectroscopy, metrology, machine vision, and additive manufacturing. The target user industries included automotive, semiconductors, aerospace, medical technology, and mechanical engineering.
The next Laser World of Photonics India is scheduled for fall 2027. Prior to that, Laser World of Photonics will take place in Munich from June 22 to 25, 2027.
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