Bridging design & manufacture: Hexagon’s upcoming appearance at kbb Birmingham 2026

Hexagon will demonstrate how UK kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms manufacturers can move seamlessly from design vision to manufacturing precision at kbb Birmingham 2026, which takes place from 1–4 March at the NEC, Birmingham

On stand L62, Hexagon will showcase how CABINET VISION and ALPHACAM support a connected, production-ready workflow, taking cabinet designs from initial concept and configuration through to CNC-ready output without loss of intent or control.

CABINET VISION validates cabinetry designs against real materials, hardware and construction logic before reaching production, helping manufacturers deliver custom kitchens with confidence

Responding to 2026 KBB design demands

As 2026 design trends indicate, homeowners increasingly expect bespoke, character-rich interiors that reflect personal taste and lifestyle. This includes unique cabinet detailing, integrated living spaces, in addition to texture and material layering that move away from standardised looks. Designers are highlighting warm, tactile materials, personalised elements and detailed cabinetry as key drivers in 2026 interiors, particularly within kitchens and bathrooms.

At the same time, the UK kitchen furniture market continues to grow, supported by steady consumer interest in home improvement and renovation, often focused on superior quality and design flexibility. For manufacturers, meeting these evolving expectations means translating customers’ creative visions into precise, repeatable production outcomes.

Disconnected design and production tools can make the transition from creative intent to precise execution increasingly difficult to manage. At kbb Birmingham, Hexagon will show how digital standardisation helps manufacturers bridge that gap.

A connected workflow from concept to CNC

By embedding construction rules, machining logic and production standards directly into the design stage, CABINET VISION ensures design intent is accurately defined from the outset and carried through to later stages,  even when changes are introduced late in the process. That intent can then be transferred directly into CNC machining with ALPHACAM. Automated CNC programming, nesting and machining strategies reduce manual CAM effort while improving repeatability, material utilisation and machine efficiency across cabinet panels, doors and carcasses.

“Design vision is only valuable if it can be delivered precisely on the shopfloor,” said Deon Price, Sales Manager for CABINET VISION and ALPHACAM in the UK. “As homeowners expect more personalised and crafted interiors, manufacturers need workflows that translate those bespoke visions into dependable production outcomes – without adding cost or risk.”

Vision becomes precision at kbb Birmingham

Live demonstrations on the Hexagon stand will follow real KBB manufacturing scenarios, showing how designs progress from concept through to machine-ready output, with a focus on repeatability, quality and production confidence.

Accredited media are invited to arrange demonstrations or one-to-one briefings with Hexagon specialists during kbb Birmingham 2026.

To find out more, visit www.hexagon.com/products/product-groups/computer-aided-manufacturing-cad-cam-software/cabinet-vision.