Schwarze-Robitec at SMM 2026

The maritime industry is experiencing significant growth. Shipyards around the world are expanding production capacities, establishing new facilities, and modernizing existing operations. As a result, the demands on tube processing are increasing as well. At SMM 2026 in Hamburg, Schwarze-Robitec will provide insights into how modern tube bending technologies can help shipyards meet these evolving challenges.

Growing Demands on Tube Fabrication in Shipbuilding

Tube and pipe systems are among the most critical components of any vessel. They transport water, fuel, oil, cooling media, and other fluids, ensuring the reliable operation of numerous onboard systems. As a consequence, the requirements for manufacturing these components are exceptionally high.

Large tube diameters, varying wall thicknesses, and high-strength materials are common in shipbuilding applications. At the same time, manufacturers must ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and process reliability. Modern tube bending technologies play a key role in achieving these goals while supporting efficient production processes.

Heavy-Duty Technology for Demanding Applications

A key focus of Schwarze-Robitec’s presence at SMM will be the application possibilities of its Heavy-Duty series for the shipbuilding industry. These machines have been specifically designed for large tube dimensions and continuous operation under demanding conditions.

Thanks to their high machine rigidity, the machine body remains stable even under extreme clamping forces. This ensures precise and repeatable bending results, even in challenging production environments. At the same time, the machines are engineered for long-term reliability and heavy-duty performance.

The Heavy-Duty series covers tube diameters ranging from 16 mm to 457 mm and offers a wide range of configuration options. Its modular machine and tooling concept allows systems to be tailored to specific production requirements. Available options include customized tooling solutions, user-friendly control systems, measuring equipment, and software-based tube bending simulation.

Meet the Experts at SMM

SMM provides an ideal opportunity to discuss current developments and challenges in tube processing with Schwarze-Robitec’s experts. Visitors can learn more about modern solutions for tube and pipe manufacturing and explore technological options for a wide variety of shipbuilding applications.

The Schwarze-Robitec team looks forward to meeting shipyards, planners, and production professionals for personal discussions at the exhibition.

Visit us at SMM 2026:

Hall B4, Booth 114