IMTEX, Tooltech & Digital Manufacturing: Pioneering Industrial Transformation

Over the years, IMTEX has rightfully earned a reputation for being the confluence of innovation, precision, and live demonstrations that define modern manufacturing. Anyone passionate about machine tools and closely following India’s premier biennial exhibition on metal-cutting machine tools and manufacturing technology has had unique and enriching experiences.

IMTEX is where technology enthusiasts get to witness machine tool companies in their best avatar with the humming of machines shipped a fortnight ago, vying to grab a piece of the pie to keep their businesses ticking. For those familiar with a factory floor, it is an intense, immersive experience—a rare intersection of technology and aesthetics.

Undoubtedly, IMTEX is one of the world’s top manufacturing shows renowned for its dynamic business environment. The power and appeal of IMTEX is universal, transcending several shores, as seen in every edition.

Excited yet deliberate buyers make decisive purchasing decisions after witnessing live demonstrations of machines. This blend of innovation, precision, and courage to invest in advanced technologies allows machine tool companies to consistently redefine what they offer to end users.

IMTEX 2025, organized by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), will once again happen at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru, from January 23 to 29, 2025. The event aims to create an atmosphere for some transformative thinking and strategic business opportunities.

Pioneering Technologies: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

Combining innovative design and production elements, exhibitors will showcase multi-tasking machines for the Defence and Aerospace sectors; high-speed machines and drill tap centers for Electronics Manufacturing, and metal additive manufacturing for Auto, Defence, and Aerospace sectors, and many other new-age technologies.

Also featured will be smart, high-precision, high-performance, hybrid and special purpose machines. Robots, cobots, AGVs, 3D printing, Industry 4.0, digital twins, advancements in tooling and measurement, and solutions for new products are also to be showcased.

Concurrent show, Tooltech will feature the latest advancements in cutting tools, tooling systems, machine tool accessories, metrology, and CAD/CAM technologies. Digital Manufacturing, also to be held concurrently, will have dedicated arenas to feature advancements in Industry 4.0 and additive manufacturing.

Parallel Events

Many events on the sidelines will make the exhibition even more meaningful this time.

‘International Seminar on Machining Technologies’ on January 24 - 25, 2025 will throw light on emerging technologies in metal cutting with global experts deliberating on innovations and best practices.

‘Academia Pavilion’ will feature around 30 institutions presenting innovative projects by the student community. ‘Manufacturing Technology Quiz Contest’, to be held on January 26, will be the highlight of ‘i2 Academia  Square’ which is expected to bridge the gap between academic and industrial circles.

‘Engagement with Overseas Buyers Meet’ on January 25 – 26, 2025, is being held with the aim to facilitate export opportunities and foster global partnerships.

‘Jagruti-IMTMA Youth Programme’ will introduce students to advancements in manufacturing technologies.

Co-organized by IMTMA and ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India), Auto Components Industry Transformation Summit (January 26, 2025) will focus on synergies between the Machine Tool and Auto Component industries.

Celebrating Excellence

Awards will be conferred to companies and individuals who have contributed to advancing manufacturing growth in India during IMTEX 2025:

IMTMA - Premier Outstanding Entrepreneur Award in memory of Vinod Doshi will be presented to an exemplary personality with an outstanding record of first-generation entrepreneurship in building machine tool companies in India.

IMTMA - Cooper Award for Outstanding Supply Chain Unit in Memory of Sir D.B. Cooper will be awarded to recognize and reward Indian-owned supply chain companies that have done outstanding work catering to the manufacturing requirements of machine tool companies (OEMs).

IMTMA Best Design Award will recognize and reward companies for their exemplary indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured products in metal-cutting technology (exhibited at IMTEX 2025 & Tooltech 2025).

IMTMA Export Performance Award in memory of Shailesh R Sheth will be rewarded to companies that have made significant achievements in exports of machine tools and related products manufactured in India.

Key Highlights

IMTEX, Tooltech & Digital Manufacturing 2025 is larger than all previous editions with eight halls and around 90,000 sq mt of space.

The event will host 1,100 exhibitors with live machines from 23 countries. Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Taiwan, and the United States of America have special pavilions. Trade delegations from various industry sectors are expected to turn up for the event, and overall, a footfall of around 1,00,000 business visitors is expected.

Bigger, Better and Bolder

Representatives from the global Machine Tools and Manufacturing industry will converge to witness cutting-edge technologies and trends at IMTEX 2025. Strategic alliances forged during the exhibition will benefit industries and supply chains and perhaps help reduce costs as it would enable manufacturers to promote homegrown technologies and remain competitive in business.

IMTEX 2025 will enable Indi an enterprises to expand their  footprint, penetrate global mar kets, and work closely with international firms to redefine manufacturing activities in the years to come.

The last edition of IMTEX held in January 2023 attracted 96,000 visitors, generating orders worth around US$ 270 - 350 million and enquiries worth around US$ 3.9 billion as per the exchange rate in 2023. The current edition of the exhibition is expected to surpass these figures in all aspects.

Source: IMTMA

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