WEINIG Window and CNC summit 2026: International Industry Platform Showcases the Automated Window Manufacturing of Tomorrow
Tauberbischofsheim—With the second Window and CNC summit, WEINIG has once again created an international platform for innovation, knowledge transfer, and personal exchange. On November 11 and 12, nearly 500 trade visitors from more than 21 countries gathered at the WEINIG headquarters in Tauberbischofsheim to learn about current developments, forward-looking manufacturing technologies, and innovative solutions for window and CNC machining. More than 40 exhibitors and industry partners presented their products and solutions, making the event a diverse gathering place for the international window manufacturing industry.
Through practical live demonstrations, innovative machine concepts, and intelligent automation solutions, WEINIG showed how the requirements for flexible, efficient, and sustainable window production can be met.
Automation and Flexibility: The Key to the Future
The window industry is undergoing a transformation: a shortage of skilled workers, increasing pressure to improve efficiency, and growing product customization are presenting manufacturers with new challenges. At the same time, modern CNC technologies, automated manufacturing processes, and intelligent networking are opening up new opportunities to boost productivity and specifically reduce the workload on qualified employees.
The forum therefore focused on solutions that enable both craft-based businesses and industrial window manufacturers to achieve cost-effective and flexible production. The intelligent interaction between machines, software, and end-to-end production processes is crucial.
"Automation does not mean doing away with expertise. Rather, it is about relieving employees of repetitive tasks, ensuring consistent quality, and increasing productivity at the same time. The key here is the intelligent interaction between machines, software, and processes", explained Patrick Brenner, Innovation Manager at WEINIG, during the press conference.
Experience Innovative CNC Technologies Live
Among the technological highlights of the two-day forum were the two window CNC machines, the SOLID CNC CR 400 V and the SOLID CNC GR 100, which were presented to visitors during practical live demonstrations.
The SOLID CNC CR 400 V impressed with its versatile machining capabilities and high productivity. With innovative 3D motion technology and intelligent workpiece handling, the CNC machining center enables flexible and precise production of a wide variety of components. The multi-part mode offers a performance increase of up to 20 percent and highlights the potential of modern CNC technology for cost-effective production processes. With our newly developed and patented machining process, we open up entirely new possibilities for the efficient, precise, and material-optimized production of glazing beads and muntins. Through the intelligent use of machine functions—particularly PowerGripMotion 3D—the entire process is significantly accelerated while simultaneously improving the quality of the manufactured components.
With the SOLID CNC GR 100, WEINIG presented another high-performance solution for flexible solid wood machining. The gantry machine combines a robust design with modern 5-axis technology and enables both cost-effective series production and the machining of complex custom components. Thanks to its flexible CAD/CAM control system, production can be adapted to different products and batch sizes.
Connected Manufacturing as the Answer to Rising Demands
Another key focus was on the digitization and intelligent networking of window production. Seamless data flows from planning through machining, automated machine cell integration, and intelligent production control lay the groundwork for efficient and transparent manufacturing processes.
In this context, flexible machine concepts are becoming particularly important, as they can be adapted to different window systems, individual customer requirements, and varying production volumes. WEINIG offers solutions for businesses of all sizes and manufacturing philosophies—from traditional craft workshops to industrial window production.
"The wood window remains a custom product. However, modern CNC technology makes it possible to combine this customization with cost-effective and increasingly automated production. It is crucial that the technology can evolve to meet the manufacturers’ requirements," explains David Eberhardt, Product Manager at WEINIG.
International Exchange and Strong Industry Partnerships
In addition to the technological highlights, the forum offered a diverse program centered on modern window manufacturing, featuring expert presentations, production tours, and more than 40 exhibitors. Trade visitors from more than 21 countries took the opportunity to exchange ideas on current developments, establish new contacts, and strengthen existing partnerships.
Successful Continuation of an International Event Format
Following its successful premiere in 2024, WEINIG built on its previous success with the second edition of the Window and CNC summit. The high level of visitor engagement and strong participation from industry partners underscore the event’s significance as an international platform for innovation and knowledge transfer.
With a focus on the automated window production of tomorrow, WEINIG provided important impetus for the industry’s future and reaffirmed the forum’s goal of establishing itself as a permanent meeting place for the international window manufacturing industry.
