TISE 2025 Highlights: New Technology, Trends, and Fabricator Insights

If you weren’t able to attend TISE 2025 in Las Vegas this year, here are the top product innovations and insights for countertop fabricators that caught the eye of the Moraware team at the trade show this year.

Digital Slab Scanners: A Growing Presence

Stone fabricators continue to evaluate digital slab scanners as they look for space-efficient ways to improve the accuracy of slab images. Key factors driving adoption include image quality, pricing, and how well scanners integrate with machines and management systems. This year the scanners had their own exhibits, but also were highlighted with their partners for BACA Systems and Park Industries. 

SlabVision by Taglio, partnered with Park Industries: A newer scanner to hit the market

Iris Scanner by Horus Software, partnered with BACA Systems

Helios, partnered with Slabsmith – This scanner is still in development, but a beta version was on display

Digital Laser Templating Continues to Advance

Precision and speed remain top priorities for digital templating solutions. This year’s show introduced some innovations aimed at making the process even faster and more user-friendly. Two notable new products were:

• Leica iCS50 with wireless vPen by FifthGear’s SpeedTemplate
• Flexijet

Consumer Trends: Balance Style With Durability and Functionality

In one of the event’s sessions, leaders from Park Industries shared insights on current material trends and customer preferences. They noted stone color trends are shifting away from pure whites toward warmer tones. In addition, while porcelain’s smooth, solid colors appeal to many buyers, durability remains a top priority so resistance to heat, stains, and scratches is critical.

On the tradeshow floor, a number of demos and vendors highlighted ways to integrate lighting and technology. For example, Stone Fabricators Alliance performed a demo of Evo-Lite in the Cage to showcase how to add LED backlighting to countertops and Freepower.io showcased embedded wireless charging units in countertops.

Connecting with Fabricators and Partners

One of the real highlights of the show for our team was connecting with fabricators and industry partners in person. Many owners brought members of their shop team to check out the latest tools, attend the Stone Fabricator Alliance live demos, and participate in sessions by the Natural Stone Institute on silica and shop safety.  

We appreciated everyone who took the time to speak with our team on the show floor or at our reception co-hosted with The Rockheads. We enjoyed learning how they’re investing in their shops, discussing the challenges they’re working to solve, and gathering feedback on how we can continue to be a trusted partner in helping them streamline operations. These conversations are invaluable as we continue to support the industry with solutions that make a real impact. 

If you would like to continue the conversation with the Moraware team or explore how our countertop software can streamline your operations, we encourage you to book time with our sales team or support team. We would love to hear what your plans are for your shop and how we can help.