IMTEX paves way for technological advancements

By OEM Update Editorial March 13, 2018 3:14 pm IST

IMTEX FORMING 2018 & Tooltech 2018 organised by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru from 25th to 30th January, which was largest in the series, concluded on a positive note. The exhibition size grew by 18 per cent and showcased future technologies which could be vital for enhancing productivity for Indian manufacturing industry.

Exhibitors displayed wide range of high-end presses, laser cutting machines, and technologies related to bending and tube drawing. Advanced technologies such as Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things were also displayed by many exhibitors. Automation, robotics, sensors, CAD/CAM and tools that were more related to support the metal forming user industries were also displayed.

International associations from Germany, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, UK and USA also participated in the exhibition.

Over 350 participants from 130 companies participated in the International Seminar on Forming Technology held on 24th January.