From IMTMA Desk

Indian machine tool industry has been resilient to the internal and external disruptions. The industry currently occupies 8th position in consumption and 11th in production, globally, as per Gardner’s World Machine Tool Survey 2021.

Indian machine tool market domestic share is estimated to have crossed 50% for FY 2021-22. Demand is likely to surge from a cross-section of industry verticals across numerous categories of machine tools and despite the global scenario India has continued to increase its exports. 

The industry is all set to consolidate its position in the North American region as IMTS, organized by AMT, unfolds at McCormick Place, Chicago from 12 - 17 September 2022.

It will have an adequate representation with 28 companies including 10 IMTMA member companies. Indian companies participating in the exhibition are all geared up to present their machines, aggregates, capabilities and solutions to explore and expand avenues in North America and the global market.

Meanwhile at home, IMTMA is going full steam with its flagship IMTEX & Tooltech 2023 along with Digital Manufacturing. The exhibition will be held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 19 - 25 January 2023. 

The exhibition which is coming back after a gap of 4 years is generating lots of enthusiasm from the entire machine tool and manufacturing fraternity.

IMTEX 2023 is being held in an area of more than 60,000 square metres. Leading Indian and global machine tool companies from Austria, Australia, China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Slovania, Spain, Switzerland, UK and USA have confirmed their participation. 

Many products and new age technologies will be unveiled at the Digital Manufacturing show giving businesses significant opportunities to grow to the next level.

Trade Fairs

IMTEX 2023, Tooltech 2023 & Digital Manufacturing 2023

19 - 25 January 2023: BIEC, Bengaluru

IMTMA will organize its flagship IMTEX 2023 along with concurrent Tooltech and Digital Manufacturing at BIEC, Bengaluru. The exhibition with focus on metal cutting and manufacturing technologies is returning as an in-person exhibition for the first time since 2019. Log on to www.imtex.in for more details.

Activities of Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC)

IMS 2022

The 5th edition of IMS (India Manufacturing Show) will be held from 15 - 17 September 2022 at BIEC, Bengaluru on the theme “Make in India”. IMS 2022 is expected to accelerate manufacturing development by bringing together best minds, technologies and the best practices from across the globe. Read More

DIDAC India 2022

Asia’s largest and India’s only exhibition and conference for education and skilling resources will be held from 21 - 23 September 2022 at BIEC, Bengaluru. Exhibitors will showcase a wide range of educational resources and solutions and provide visitors with ample opportunities to interact with experts and upgrade their global overview on education. Read More

PROPAK India 2022

ProPak India, the leading international processing and packaging trade event along with concurrent Food Ingredients and Health Ingredients will be held from 21 - 23 September 2022 at BIEC, Bengaluru. The exhibition will be a platform for food, drink, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal, household goods processing and packaging industries. Read More

EXPODENT BENGALURU 2022

The Association of Dental Industry and Trade of India will hold its flagship EXPODENT 2022 on 24 and 25 September 2022 at BIEC, Bengaluru. Exhibitors will showcase advancements in dental equipments, materials, consumables and systems, etc. Read More

Technology & Training

IMTMA continues its endeavour to create a pool of skilled workforce for machine tool and manufacturing industries through its training programmes. Access our training calendar and register for the programmes:

Classroom Training Programmes

·       Hands-on training in Programming & Operation of CNC Machining Centres (5 - 9 September 2022; IMTMA, Bengaluru). Register Now

·       Finishing School in Production Engineering (12 September - 22 October 2022; IMTMA, Pune). Register Now

·       Advanced Programming for CNC Machining Centres (13 - 16 September 2022; IMTMA, Bengaluru). Register Now

·       Finishing School in Production Engineering (19 September - 8 November 2022; IMTMA, Bengaluru). Register Now

Online Training Programmes

·       Effective New Product Development (NPD) Process (6 - 7 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Design of Gearbox for Industrial Machinery (12 - 16 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Advanced Technologies in Sheet Metal Forming (All 3 Modules) (13 - 15 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Use of Advanced High Strength Steels for Automotive Structures -Module 1 (Advanced Technologies in Sheet Metal Forming) (13 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Fluid Forming of Tube and Sheet - Module 2 (Advanced Technologies in Sheet Metal Forming) (14 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Certified Specialist in Core Tools of Quality -As per IATF 16949:2016 (15-16, 20-21-22, 27-28-29 September and 11-12-13 October 2022; 9.40 a.m. - 1.40 p.m.). Register Now

·       Business Planning and Budgeting for Sustained Profitability (15 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       LM Guideways and Ball Screws - Types, Applications, Selection, Assembly and Troubleshooting (15 - 16 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) (15 - 16 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. and 13 October; 1.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.). Register Now

·       Incremental Forming Technologies - Module 3 (Advanced Course in Sheet Metal Forming) (15 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       How to improve OEE and achieve Manufacturing Excellence (16 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Development of Machining Fixtures - A practical Workshop with Project (19 - 23 September 2022; 9.40 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Certified Specialist in Operational Excellence /Lean (19 - 22 September 2022; 9.40 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) (20 - 22 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Selection of Cutting Tools for Improving Productivity and Cost Reduction in CNC Machining Centres (20 - 21 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Lean Daily Management System (23 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Surface Plating and Protection Technology (26 - 27 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       Measurement System Analysis (MSA) (27 - 29 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

·       CE Marking for Export Markets - Europe, North America & GCC countries (28 - 29 September 2022; 1.40 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.). Register Now

Industry News

Economy

·       11% growth over next decade could make India world’s second largest economy by 2031: RBI Deputy Governor (The Hindu; 13 August 2022).

·       India@75: How India became 6th largest economy in world (The Times of India; 15 August 2022).

Auto

·       Ashok Leyland’s EV arm Switch Mobility partners Chalo to deploy 5000 EV buses in three years (ET Auto; 11 August 2022).

·       Volkswagen group testing electric vehicles under Skoda brand for India market (ET Auto; 15 August 2022).

Railways

·       Railways to Develop New Rail Track at Grade between Bangalore and Secunderabad for 200 Kmph Train (Swarajya; 13 August 2022).

·       Indian Railways to add more vistadome coaches on Mumbai-Goa route, details here (Zee News; 14 August 2022).

Medical Equipments

·       Centre set to send medical device policy for final nod (Livemint; 12 .August 2022).

·       Tracking the India Inc story, beyond domestic markets (Livemint; 15 August 2022).