Southeast Asia's largest exhibition on forming technologies, ‘IMTEX FORMING 2022 along with Tooltech and Digital Manufacturing,' was inaugurated in Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru.
IMTEX is back in its physical avatar after around 30 months of Covid-induced gap. Exhibitors display forming technologies such as presses, welding and joining, high-speed laser machines, robotics and automation in sheet metalworking, additive manufacturing, metrology, and CAD/CAM, which are essential for manufacturing.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Dr Ashwath Narayan C. N., Hon'ble Minister of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology and Skill Development, Government of Karnataka, and Dr K. Sivan, Dr Vikram Sarabhai, Distinguished Professor and Former Chairman, ISRO.
Ravi Raghavan, President, IMTMA, Rajendra Rajamane, Vice President, IMTMA, and PJ Mohanram, Principal Advisor, IMTMA were also present.
Lauding that around 50 per cent of the machine tool production happens in Karnataka, Dr Ashwath Narayan said that there is a need to scale up in developing the quality of skilled manpower. He stressed that the confluence of IT and manufacturing would make Karnataka a leader in digital manufacturing technologies.
Reminiscing about his journey in ISRO, Dr Sivan said that the machine tool industry plays an important role in manufacturing high precision and complex parts required by space and strategic sectors. He urged industries to come forward to participate in ISRO activities like building and launching satellites. Dr Sivan said that the INSPACe initiative promotes private participation.
Earlier, while delivering his welcome address, Raghavan said, "The Indian machine tool industry is expected to reach around Rs. 9,500 - 10,000 crores in the year 2022-23. The outlook is positive."
A Comprehensive Report on Indian Metal Forming Machine Tool Industry - 2022, along with the IMTEX FORMING 2022 Exhibition Catalogue, was released at the inauguration.
IMTEX Forming continues to be a market leader in propelling business growth for India's machine tools and manufacturing industries, regardless of tough market conditions, economic slowdowns, or pandemic disruptions.
