Konepaja, Nordic Welding, and 3D Expo will take place at the Tampere Sports & Expo, Finland, from 17–19 March 2026. Register as a visitor at no cost to experience the three most significant events in the engineering industry at the same time: Register as a visitor
Fastems will serve as the main partner of Konepaja 2026, when professionals of the machine industry gather once again in Tampere. With its strong expertise in automation and over 40 years of experience with machine shops in Finland and around the world, the company is a natural partner for the most important domestic event in the field.
Flexible Manufacturing Meets the Challenges of a Changing Market
Fastems designs and delivers intelligent automation solutions that integrate CNC machines, automation equipment, and software into an efficient, flexible whole. The company employs 100 software developers, and over the years, Fastems has evolved from a traditional machine supplier into a modern pioneer of automation and production digitalization.
Fastems’ core competence is flexible manufacturing, which means the ability of production to quickly adapt to changes such as product variation, fluctuations in order volumes, and short delivery time requirements. It enables cost-effective production of customized products and small batches – characteristic of today’s machine shops.
“Together with our customers, we’ve learned how to make production flexible, and we channel this expertise widely for the benefit of the domestic market. Whether it’s a small subcontracting shop or a large product house, we have many practical examples of how machining and surrounding processes can be taken to the next level,” says Senior Sales Manager
Matti Nenonen.
Tampere – The Perfect Place to Connect
According to Fastems, Konepaja is an important meeting place for the entire industry.
“Meetings are essential, especially when you want to challenge existing practices and discover new perspectives. The fair makes it easy to be exposed to new ideas, as Konepaja brings the entire industry together at a glance,” describes Head of Service Sales
Esa Karppi.
“The event helps strengthen Finland’s overall competitiveness, as the best insights from the fair are put into practice in companies,” Karppi continues.
Fastems’ headquarters are located just a few kilometers from the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre, allowing dozens of employees to visit the fair to explore the industry and its latest innovations. The event also provides an opportunity for broader networking, idea sharing, and exchanging experiences.
“It’s also easy for our customers to visit Tampere – the heart of Finland’s machine shop industry – for a one-day trip to the fair. Tampere is the perfect location for Konepaja,” summarizes Matti Nenonen.
Fastems Welcomes Visitors to Konepaja
At Fastems’ booth, visitors can explore the latest automation technology and examples of how machine shops can improve flexibility and competitiveness in production.
In addition, Fastems experts and customers will appear on the program stage each day, discussing topics such as flexible manufacturing as a competitive advantage, best practices in machining tool management and automation, and the benefits of automated deburring.
“See you in Tampere,” Nenonen concludes.
Konepaja, Nordic Welding, and 3D Expo will take place at the Tampere Sports & Expo, Finland, from 17–19 March 2026. Register as a visitor at no cost to experience the three most significant events in the engineering industry at the same time: Register as a visitor 
