The ISTMA World General Assembly 2025 was successfully held in São Paulo, Brazil, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and representatives from around the world. The event provided a unique platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration in the tooling and manufacturing sector.
Organized by ABINFER – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Ferramentais, in partnership with Senai São Paulo, the meeting featured panel discussions, keynote speeches, and technical visits to some of Brazil's most innovative industrial and educational facilities, including SENAI, Polimold, and Volkswagen do Brasil. Additionally, participants had access to Feira Plástico Brasil, one of Latin America's leading trade fairs for the plastics and manufacturing industry.
One of the highlights of the event was the visit to Senai São Paulo's training centers, where delegates had the opportunity to witness first-hand the cutting-edge technology and equipment used to train future industry professionals. What stood out the most during the visit was the enthusiasm, dedication, and passion of the students, showcasing the importance of technical training combined with soft skills development to build successful careers in the industry.
The ISTMA World General Assembly 2025 reinforced the importance of innovation, the development of new business models, and professional training for the future of the industry. With an environment that fostered idea exchange and the creation of new international partnerships, the event proved to be a key milestone for the tooling and manufacturing sector.
We extend our gratitude to ABINFER and Senai São Paulo for their excellent organization and to all participants for making this event truly memorable. The future of the global industry relies on initiatives like this, which promote excellence, growth, and international collaboration.
