by Sachin Murdeshwar
Bengaluru: Asia’s leading exhibition on metal forming and manufacturing technologies is being organized by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, from 23rd to 28th January 2020. This will be the largest IMTEX FORMING exhibition held so far.
The 6th edition of the exhibition will span over 33,000 square metres with more than 500 exhibitors from over 22 countries including India.
IMTEX FORMING 2020 & Tooltech 2020 will once again bring diverse groups and stakeholders on a common platform for knowledge sharing and transacting business. Technologies in metal forming such as high speed laser cutting machine, sheet metal working, welding and joining, presses, metrology, and CAD/CAM essential for Indian manufacturing will be exhibited ‘live’ enabling business visitors to take informed decisions.
Expressing his thoughts on the upcoming show, Indradev Babu, who took over as IMTMA President from September 2019 onwards said, “Technology enthusiasts will have a lot to unearth especially in additive manufacturing which is being showcased at IMTEX FORMING besides Industry 4.0 which is highly relevant for the manufacturing industry.”
Sharing his views on IMTEX FORMING, V. Anbu, Director General & CEO, IMTMA, said, “It is incredibly inspiring to see the growth of a brand. IMTEX FORMING 2020, now counted as Asia’s leading exhibition, is highly relevant given the prevailing tough market conditions. The exhibition creates a welcoming environment for visitors. Industrialists feel privileged to conduct transactions at the show. IMTEX FORMING is an expression of showing the world the capabilities of India’s manufacturing industries.”
Companies will showcase technologies to suit user industry sectors such as aerospace, defence, railways, power, medical equipment, white and brown goods, oil and gas equipment, shipbuilding, and many more. Trade delegations from leading industries, public sector undertakings, national and international associations will be visiting the show.
Coinciding with IMTEX FORMING 2020 & Tooltech 2020, IMTMA will also organize an International Seminar on Forming Technology (for discussing the trends in metal forming) on 22nd January 2020.
Highlights of the Show
· 500+ exhibitors
· Exhibitors from 22+ countries
· 500+ live demos
· Focus on additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0
· Over 33,000 square metres of exhibition space
· International Seminar on Forming Technology
· i2 Academia Pavilion (an event for academia and industry to interact and explore possibilities for tie-ups)
· Connect (an awareness programme on machine tool industry)
· Reverse International Buyer-Seller Meet (an interaction platform for machine tool manufacturers and international buyers)
· 40,000 + business visitor footfall expected.
