A Strong Showing for the FIN Ecosystem at MCE – Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2026

Milan once again became the center of innovation for the built environment, and this year’s MCE delivered exactly what the industry needs right now: meaningful conversations, real-world solutions, and a clear sense of where smart buildings are headed.

For J2 Innovations, it was a week defined by connection, collaboration, and momentum across the entire Powered by FIN Framework ecosystem.

From the moment the doors opened, our stand became a hub for in-depth conversations with partners, customers, prospects, and industry leaders. There was strong interest in how the FIN Framework continues to simplify and accelerate building automation. Attendees were especially drawn to:

• How FIN reduces engineering effort through structured data and automation
• The growing role of FIN Intelligence in unlocking efficiency and insight
• The impact of pairing software with purpose-built hardware like NEXIO.

The conversations reinforced what we hear across markets: teams are looking for ways to deliver projects faster, reduce complexity, and future-proof their buildings.

Voice of the Customer: The FIN Framework use case and its real impact

We were really pleased to host the “Voice of the Customer” with Magnus Nygren from FläktGroup at our booth. Magnus shared how FläktEdge, powered by FIN Framework, is being deployed across projects to deliver measurable outcomes. The visitors had an opportunity to see the live demo and learn how the customer deployed the system to benefit the building occupants. 

Hearing directly from partners who are applying the FIN Framework in the field continues to be one of the most valuable parts of these exhibitions.

MCE Excellence Award

We were so excited to learn that NEXIO was honored with an MCE Excellence Award, recognizing its role in advancing modern building control through a combination of edge performance and open software architecture. This recognition validates a broader approach: open, scalable, and software-driven systems that are ready for real-world deployment.

NEXIO represents that vision in action:

• Installer-ready for fast deployment
• Powerful at the edge for real-time control and data processing
• Built to support the next generation of smart buildings.

This achievement would not have been possible without the collaboration of Coster Group, whose partnership continues to push innovation forward.

The momentum didn’t stop there. Congratulations are also due to Clivet SpA, which received two MCE Excellence Awards for Intelliplant and Intelliair! Both are powered by FIN Framework and demonstrate how a shared foundation enables multiple partners to innovate in different ways.

This is what an open ecosystem looks like in practice: diverse solutions, unified by a common platform, and eating... FIN chocolates! If you missed it this year, don't worry- there’s still another opportunity. Join us at FIN Connect this June in Verona, Italy, to experience the ecosystem up close, connect with partners, and yes, grab some FIN chocolate while you’re there.

MCE 2026 was a clear reflection of where the industry is going. Open platforms, strong partnerships, and real-world results are shaping the future of building automation. We’re proud of what the J2 Innovations team and our partners accomplished in Milan, and even more excited about what comes next.