Spurring Innovation

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is all set to organize its highly awaited flagship event for the Indian metal forming industry, IMTEX FORMING 2018 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru from January 25-30, 2018. A must-have sneak peek into the mega show before you head for it.

achine Tools sector plays the significant role of being the backbone to the manufacturing industry. It is, therefore, of high importance that its progress is ensured for the latter’s growth.

Having realized this, IMTMA has taken the initiative of organizing IMTEX FORMING & Tooltech 2018, a premier exhibition for South and South-East Asia, showcasing the latest trends as well as technological refinements from India and other global players from the metal forming sector. The event is expected to be a greatly expanded fair which would feature all aspects of forming technologies, predominantly sheet metal forming.

The show will attract visitors from a wide spectrum of manufacturing and ancillary industries including key decision and policy makers as well as industry captains who are keen to source latest technologies and manufacturing solutions for their product lines.

Exhibitors’ offerings

Organized in a gross area of
33,000 sqm, this edition of the exclusive business-to-business event hosts 500 Indian and foreign exhibitors offering a range of technologically innovative manufacturing and engineering products and applications. The show has participation from 23 countries: Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America; and group participation from 3 countries: China, Taiwan and Germany.

The six-day affair serves as an important platform for the machine tool industry by showcasing innovations in metal forming technologies, robotics and automation, welding and joining, wire-forming and drawing, presses, die casting, hydro forming, sheet metal forming machines, presses for special applications, dies and moulds, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and elements, and testing machines.

More to look forward to

Apart from the display of path-breaking products and technologies, various other programs have been lined up to make the visitors aware of the global trends in the field and their applications.

TOOLTECH 2018

Tooltech will be held concurrent to IMTEX FORMING 2018, showcasing tools for Metalworking machine tools, Measuring machines and instruments, CAD/CAM etc.

INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR (January 24, 2018)

With a view to highlight, inspire and infuse adoption of the evolving trends in Forming technology, a one-day “International Seminar on Forming Technology 2018” has been organized. The seminar focuses on Metal Forming Processes, New Materials, Tooling & Design and Emerging Technologies and brings together renowned national and international companies and research institutes from Germany, Italy, Sweden, the USA and India to share their expertise and latest developments in the field of Forming technology.

CONNECT (January 26 - 29, 2018)

It is an awareness programme for imparting knowledge on the machine tool industry to young engineers during the event. Students from both mechanical and electrical engineering streams can avail of  this opportunity to gather more knowledge of the opportunities in store for them in the manufacturing industry.

i2 ACADEMIA PAVILION

IMTMA provides an opportunity for Indian Academic / R&D Institutions to showcase their R&D capabilities in Metal working field. Around 43 institutes have been selected
so far.

REVERSE BUYER SELLER MEET (January 26 - 29, 2018)

This is an interaction platform for machine tool manufacturers and international buyers.

Exhibitors’ plans for the show

IMTEX, with its far and wide reach, is a no-miss event for the exhibitors and visitors looking for relevant exhibitors to source the products of their choice. Hence, the event has dedicated regulars who await the event being certain of its benefits. One among them is Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd (SLTL) for whom participation in IMTEX exhibitions is a yearly exercise to unveil its latest laser machines. “For this time, we have emphasized on segment-oriented enhancement and tried to deliver integration with cutting-edge system and latest features at each level. To be specific, material handling and storage solutions are being added, keeping sheet metal industry in account,” reveals Maulik Patel, Executive Director, Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd.

For Sanjay Kulkarni, Managing Director, Bystronic Laser India Pvt Ltd, IMTEX FORMING is one of the most important exhibitions of sheet metal processing industries since it provides the company an ideal opportunity to present its latest offerings in Fiber Laser Cutting technology.  It is all set to showcase its Bystar 3015
3 KW Fiber Laser, Bending Xpert 40 Press Brake and a preview of BySoft Software Innovations.

AFDEX, the multi-purpose metal forming simulator has been the backbone of many forging companies for around 25 years. “At IMTEX 2018, MFRC looks forward to fostering meaningful relationships with Indian forging companies,” says Prof Dr Man Soon Joun, CEO & President, MFRC.

According to Anil Bhardwaj, Managing Director, Yamazaki Mazak India Pvt Ltd, the major role player for Sheet Metal industry will be new technologies like Direct Diode laser, Fiber laser, and 3D laser which comprises the company’s strong product range to cater for the emerging requirements in Indian sheet metal industry.

Goals to exceed last edition’s success

IMTEX FORMING 2016 was a huge success and, understandably, the plans are to surpass it.  

The past edition catered to over 475 exhibitors from 239 overseas and 246 Indian companies who displayed over 500 live machines to over 40,000 visitors.  The event recorded confirmed business orders to the tune of ` 456 crore and generated a high potential of business enquiries to the tune of 4,304 crore. With the organizers’ dedication and commitment towards the growth of the
sector and the participants’ enthusiasm, there is absolutely nothing to doubt that the show will be receiving an unprecedented response.

Poonam Pednekar

Chief Copy Editor

Magic Wand Media Inc

poonam.pednekar@magicwandmedia.org

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