Post by Magna International

Operational excellence grows from the talent we invest in today — and this year’s Magnabot 2026 competition at Magna Kechnec showed exactly why. Nearly 70 students from technical high schools and gymnasiums across Košice, Slovakia, and the surrounding region took on real manufacturing challenges. They designed, built, and programmed autonomous robots – with almost 50 advancing to the finals, a strong testament to their skills, teamwork, and determination. The outcome: innovative solutions, impressive collaboration, and clear evidence that the next generation is ready to help drive operational excellence forward. Developing future talent doesn’t just prepare us for tomorrow — it strengthens our operations today. #MagnaNextGen