The IWF has selected 23 finalists for its Challengers Award competition, which recognizes companies that have developed innovative technology in products, services, or manufacturing techniques that will advance the industry.
The seven winners will be announced on Aug. 22, the show’s opening day, at 11 a.m. (EST).
The finalists are:
| Company Name | Entry Name |
| 3B S.p.A. | Respet |
| Aircle Tech, Inc.. | QaX Series of LM Systems |
| Alfatherm S.p.A. | Serica |
| Axiom Tool Group | Axiom Stratus Air Cleaner |
| Biesse | Biesse bPad |
| Cefla North America | J-Print TD with my Texture Technology |
| CIM-TECH.COM, Inc. | Auto-CIM |
| Doucet Machineries Inc. | Alyx – Clamp Carrier Automatic Loading |
| Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc. | EagleEye Talon Vision Saw |
| Fasco America | Lignoloc Collated Wood Nails |
| Felder Group USA | Format-4 creator 950 |
| FIAMA/Automation Continuum Inc. | Multi-Function Measurement Display |
| Häfele America Co. | Häfele ixconnect Spreading Connector SC 8/25 |
| Machine Tool Camp | Harp CNC Machining Center |
| Padsmore Inc. | Padsmore VM Block |
| Peak ToolWorks | Endurance Diamond Tooling |
| Rampa Tec Inc. | Rampa SKD330 Insert |
| RSA Solutions | Production Coach |
| SCM | SCM Router with HE-POD Technology |
| Shaper | Origin |
| Stafast Products, Inc. | Brain Automation Cell |
| Ventless LLC | Ventless Spray Booth |
| Weinig/Holz-Her | Weinig ServoLock Tool Wrench |