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EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS

technology, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and food processing. The
trade show is increasingly becoming an important sourcing platform
for advanced manufacturing solutions across Southeast Asia.
Spanned six exhibition halls, the exhibition featured zones dedicated
to machine tools, process automation and control systems, Industry
4.0 technologies, industrial communication systems, precision
measurement, laser cutting, hardware and industrial supplies, and
robotics. The wide range of sector selection allowed visitors to
evaluate integrated manufacturing solutions across the production
chain.

This year’s exhibition attracted 20,997 visitors from 62 countries
and regions and featured 772 exhibitors from 21 countries, including
Germany, Singapore, South Korea, China, and Taiwan. Under the
theme “Powering Industrial Excellence, Redefi ning Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing,” the exhibitors presented the latest
machinery, robotics, automation systems, AI manufacturing technologies, precision engineering solutions, and sustainable
manufacturing innovations. With strong international participation and a growing regional manufacturing base, METALTECH
and AUTOMEX continues to strengthen its role as a gateway for technology sourcing, supplier networking, and business
collaboration throughout Southeast Asia.

JAPAN INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOL FAIR (JIMTOF 2026)
(Tokyo, October 26-31, 2026)

Held biennially at Tokyo Big Sight, JIMTOF 2026 (The 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair) returns as one of the
world’s premier exhibitions for machine tools and advanced manufacturing technologies. Organized as a comprehensive
showcase of Japan’s manufacturing excellence, the exhibition spans machine tools for metal cutting and forming, cutting
tools, diamond and CBN tools, grinding wheels and abrasives, precision measuring instruments, testing machinery, and CAD/
CAM software. Serving as a global meeting point for manufacturers, technology suppliers, and procurement professionals,
JIMTOF offers buyers the opportunity to evaluate the latest developments in precision machining, factory automation,
metrology, cutting technologies, and additive manufacturing. The previous 2024 edition attracted 129,018 domestic and
overseas visitors and featured 1,019 exhibitors from 19 countries across 5,744 booths, marking the largest exhibition in the
show’s history. As manufacturers continue to pursue greater productivity, precision, and digital integration, JIMTOF remains
an important platform for discovering technologies that will shape the next generation of industrial manufacturing.

International Machine Tool & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (IMTEX 2027)
(Bengaluru, January 21-27, 2027)

As India’s manufacturing sector continues to expand, investments in smart factories, digital production, and advanced
machining technologies are also accelerating. Demand for high-precision CNC machine tools, multi-axis machining
centers, automation-ready equipment, and digital manufacturing solutions continues to rise as manufacturers seek higher
productivity, greater fl exibility, and improved production quality. Refl ecting this momentum, IMTEX 2027 is expected to bring
together the latest machine tool innovations and manufacturing technologies shaping the future of industrial production. As a
leading global machine tool show with over 50 years of legacy, IMTEX off ers opportunities for business growth and industry
connections. The exhibition will feature a comprehensive portfolio covering turning machines, CNC multi-function machines,
drilling and boring machines, milling machines, machining centers, flexible manufacturing systems, special production
machines, manufacturing automation, cutting tools, tooling systems, metrology equipment, CAD/CAM software, and smart
factory technologies. Visitors can explore solutions designed to improve machining accuracy, production efficiency, and
digital connectivity across a wide range of manufacturing applications.

Photo Courtesy of JIMTOF

Taiwan Machinery (September 2026)