FORGING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING

Organized by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), Pune Machine Tool Exhibition, a leading machine tool and manufacturing technology exhibition in the western region of the country, is making a successful return after a five-year hiatus. To be held from May 23-26, 2024 at Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre, in Moshi, Pune, the highly-awaited event will showcase transformative solutions that are taking the manufacturing industry by storm.

Pune Machine Tool Exhibition (PMTX), now in its third edition, is set to unveil the latest advancements in metal cutting, metal forming machinery, metrology, automation, robotics, quality control systems, consumables, accessories, software, material handling, and more.

The event anticipates the participation of nearly 200 exhibitors, offering an exclusive glimpse into the technological innovations that are shaping the production of industrial goods across regional industries.

Highlighting the significance of the event, Jibak Dasgupta, Director General & CEO, IMTMA and Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), shares, “The exhibition space has increased by a record 100 percent with a total space of over 12,000 sq mt.”

“Every development in the metal cutting and metal forming industries will be showcased across the aisles,” he adds underlining the exhibition’s commitment to presenting the forefront of industrial advancements.

Doubling down on innovation

The event will have FACTEQ, a factory equipment expo, as a co-located show offering a spectrum of offerings, from energy-saving products and logistics equipment to maintenance and safety solutions. It promises visitors a holistic experience of a modern factory environment.

The show offers an additional avenue to be explored in concurrent shows – Metrology Expo, Weld Expo, and Digital Manufacturing. While Weld Expo is an exhibition for welding, cutting, and joining, Metrology Expo is an exclusive exhibition on Metrology. Digital Manufacturing will showcase evolving Industry 4.0 hardware, software and solutions, additive manufacturing, and other prominent technologies.

A melting pot of stakeholders and industries

Regardless of prevailing global challenges such as economic headwinds, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties, India’s investment climate maintains a promising outlook. He highlights the resilience of the country’s Manufacturing sector and anticipates a continued positive trajectory supported by product-linked incentive (PLI) schemes catered to industries.

As the favorable economic climate encourages the development of new industries, the expo is expected to draw in a massive visitor footfall of industry stakeholders eager to explore various avenues. Dasgupta elaborates, “The expo has elicited a warm response from a large proportion of regional industries across sectors like Aerospace, Auto Components, Automobiles, Capital Goods, Defence, Electrical, and Electronics industries, among others.”

This medley of industries creates a dynamic atmosphere brimming with networking and business venture opportunities for the anticipated presence of more than 100 trade delegation companies and an estimated 15,000 visitors.

To achieve this remarkable response from the industry, IMTMA has extended efforts to collaborate with local industry associations in Maharashtra and Gujarat. “We are also actively engaging with industry stakeholders through various online and offline platforms, which is creating a buzz for the event,” he adds.

Connecting the dots: MSMEs and regional expos

The co-located shows will set the standard while emphasizing the importance of regional shows in facilitating industry growth. Rajendra Rajamane, President, of IMTMA, explains, “Regional machine tool expos have created great synergy by bringing manufacturing technologies to the doorsteps of user industries in various locations.”

By organizing regional exhibitions, IMTMA is focusing its efforts on empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to participate. This initiative encourages them to adopt the latest technological innovations to enhance their manufacturing capabilities, thus providing companies with increased efficiency and a competitive edge.

As part of this initiative, the association hosts exhibitions in key hubs like Delhi and Pune, renowned for their significant presence in machine tools and various manufacturing sectors. “IMTMA seeks government assistance through various schemes and supports MSMEs participation in expos which benefits them,” Rajamane adds.

More shows, more growth

In concerted efforts to establish the importance of regional shows, the association is preparing for an expanded roster of regional shows aimed at fostering industry connectivity and technological innovation.

Rajamane lists events that will revolutionize the industry, “MTX Connect, a smart and short expo on machine tools will be held in October, later this year, at Rudrapur and the next edition of Delhi Machine Tool Expo (DMTX) along with the Factory Equipment expo (FACTEQ) in May 2025 in Delhi.”

Poonam Pednekar Chief Copy Editor Magic Wand Media Inc poonam.pednekar@magicwandmedia.in

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