- 02/03/2026
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- IWA 2026
IWA Innovation Tour – The Innovation Route around the exhibition
The IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 brings the innovative strength of the industry into sharp focus. With the digital IWA Innovation Tour, the trade fair presents exhibitors who applied through the open call with their latest product developments. The result is a route that illustrates how diverse and technologically dynamic the worlds of hunting, sport shooting, outdoor and tactical equipment have become. This tour offers a condensed overview of the solutions that are shaping trends — ideal for everyone looking specifically for new products and wanting to use their trade fair time efficiently.
Written by Georg Loichinger

The digital Innovation Route guides visitors directly to brands showcasing their latest product developments — from advanced optical technology and modern manufacturing systems to material innovations, 3D configurators, precision platforms and specialized solutions for hunting, sport and tactical use. Each stop highlights a product that demonstrates technical progress and offers a compelling look into the future of the industry.
Why the IWA Innovation Tour Is Especially Worthwhile
The tour consolidates industry innovations in a compact and well-structured format, showing where products, technologies and manufacturing processes are heading. The new developments range from smart optics and high-precision CNC systems to modular chassis architectures, material-protection technologies, modern accessories, software solutions, ballistic tools and innovative hunting and outdoor products. Anyone seeking an overview of the current innovation landscape will find this route to be the ideal tool — clearly structured, always available and perfectly suited as preparation or guidance during the fair.
The Companies on the Innovation Route
1. Sellmark OOD – Hall 3A–617
With the Sightmark Strikon VMP 1–4x22, Sellmark presents a new optic concept: a variable magnification prism scope combining the speed of a red dot, the precision of an LPVO and the robustness of a prism sight.
2. Greda – Hall 3–646
The Mitika V5 is a 5 axis CNC machining center that integrates multiple manufacturing steps and enables highly precise, automated production within a single work cycle.
3. Scandinavian Arms – Hall 3C–105
The JET Chassis System offers a modular precision platform for different calibers and applications — structurally rigid, foldable and flexibly configurable.
4. TECNAN – Hall 1–329
TECNAN BLUE is a nanoceramic firearm-protection coating offering extreme hardness, corrosion resistance and durability — compatible with metals and plastics.
5. FRAME tech – Hall 1–342
FRAME revolutionizes ammunition production through a plate-loading concept that processes up to 100 cartridges simultaneously and can integrate all manufacturing steps.
6. Nyx Vision – Hall 4A–512
The Nocpix Quest S50R delivers next generation professional thermal imaging with a large HD sensor, high frequency and exceptional image clarity.
7. Optivus Tech – Hall N 01
The next generation web based 3D configurator enables manufacturers to present and configure complex firearms and accessories in real time.
8. LAPORTE Ball Trap – Hall 3C–242
With GRAVITY, Laporte introduces a clay-target system that safely replicates various trajectories and allows precise distance adjustment between 5 and 85 meters.
9. Antonio Bruno – TR 1Upgrade
The NAVIER Micro Comp “Fury” is an ultra-compact 9 mm compensator reducing recoil and muzzle rise — without affecting holster compatibility.
10. NaturHunt – Hall 4–620
NaturHunt Aditivo is a big-game attractant booster that enhances bait effectiveness and increases animal dwell time.
11. NateChrony – Hall 3–660
ExtremeBallistic is a network-capable-shoot through chronograph that automatically calculates drag parameters and offers a flexible software interface.
12. Sinus Brake – Hall 3A–500
The Sinus Brake combines muzzle brake and barrel tuner technology to optimize barrel harmonics, reduce group size and enable easy fine-tuning.
13. Fenix – Hall 4–342
The E06R Pro is a compact EDC flashlight with four light sources, 1,600 lumens and multiple carry options.
14. H&T ProduktionsTechnologie – Hall 3–310
The mechanical transfer press enables high-volume, process-stable ammunition-component production with rapid tool-change capability.
15. PBN Coatings – Hall 5–360
Cerakote® DFL 200 Dry Film Lubricant is a PFAS free ceramic dry-film coating offering extreme abrasion resistance and fast curing.
16. Georg Fritzmann & Söhne – Hall 5–470
The Saltstone Integrator is an innovative hunting-carry system with a hands free weapon mechanism and ergonomic weight distribution.
17. NOBLEX E Optics – Hall 3A–124
The NV 1x32 OS offers an XXL field of view, robust construction and switchable reticle options for sport shooting.
18. BRAUN Photo Technik – Hall 3–122
The BRAUN Binocular 10x42 LRF combines powerful optics with an integrated laser rangefinder for precise measurements up to 2,743 meters.
19. Globalstar (SPOT) – Hall 4–161
SPOT X provides two-way satellite communication with its own mobile number — ideal for emergencies beyond cellular coverage.
20. VESTA Defense
V.E.N.O.M. is a new non-lethal offensive munition featuring bio engineered shells, micro release impact technology and Nanoburst™ dispersal.
Discover Innovations Now – At IWA 2026
Start the IWA Innovation Tour and discover the technologies, products and ideas shaping the future of the industry. This digital route offers orientation, inspiration and a clear overview of the fair’s most important innovations — compact, always accessible and the perfect tool for making your trade fair visit even more efficient.
