KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia,
May 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The
24th edition of METALTECH, organised and newly acquired
by UBM plc, Malaysia's largest
event dedicated to metalworking and machine tools, alongside the
leading Automation and Technology Exhibition, AUTOMEX, is set to
break records with its largest ever exhibition this year, featuring
over 35,000 sqm of floor space hosting 2,000 exhibiting companies
covering everything from machine tools and sheetmetal technology to
measurement technologies and much more.
METALTECH 2018 will give an estimated 20,000+ visitors access to
products and technologies from over 2,000 participating companies.
Visitors will gain the full industry experience inclusive of
business-matching making programs, industry seminars, and a gamut
of live demonstrations from 23-26 May at the Putra World Trade
Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Meanwhile, a comprehensive slate of seminars will cover
innovations ranging from Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence
to collaborative robotics and all phases of smart automation. One
highly anticipated session is the Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
Experience Day presented by Fraunhofer IEM from the Media and Game
Innovation Centre of Excellence (MaGICX). The session will depict
live demonstrations of the industrial use of augmented and virtual
reality in manufacturing processes, and promises to be an exciting
avenue for knowledge expansion.
Much hype also revolves around some of the more innovative
products expected to feature at METALTECH. Highlights include the
HAAS VF-2SS laser cutter by Haas Factory Outlet (A Division of Robo
CNC Sdn Bhd), which cuts so efficiently that it turns steel into
butter, Iwatani Malaysia's MOTOMAN Arc Welding Robot, Akyapak
Makina's AHS plate rolling machines and many more.
Also in the limelight is METALTECH's first ever live
manufacturing process demonstrations entitled 'End-to-End Solutions
in Smartphone Manufacturing Processes' and 'Innovative Robotics
Display and Demonstration'. The former will be held at Hall 4 of
METALTECH and highlights how Precision Engineering, Collaborative
Robots, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are enabling breakthroughs
in smartphone manufacturing, while the latter will be held at Hall
6 of AUTOMEX and includes the latest automated and collaborative
robotic technologies from top Asian companies.
Not to be missed are the showcases of METALTECH's main sponsors,
including Platinum sponsor Taiwan Excellence, a globally recognised
certification body who is expected to exhibit and demonstrate a
variety of award-winning products and manufacturing innovations at
its National Pavilion.
Meanwhile, Diamond Sponsor Malaysian Industrial Development
Finance (MIDF), the national finance body supporting the
technological advancement of manufacturers, and Gold Sponsor
Monitor ERP System, specialists in user-friendly and cost-effective
Enterprise Resource Planning.
"Even now in its 24th edition, METALTECH continues to draw great
excitement and anticipation from our exhibitors, speakers and
visitors alike. As always, we have tried to add as many new
features and conveniences for our guests while building upon
established activities and services to ensure everyone enjoys a
first class business-efficient experience" said Mr. M Gandhi, Group
Managing Director ASEAN Business and Vice President of UBM
Asia.
In addition, METALTECH will this year offer onsite business
match-making programmes, expanded parking facilities, shuttle
services, and a tie-up with "GRAB" to provide rider discounts
throughout the event.
METALTECH 2018 is once again proud to acknowledge the
endorsement of various government agencies, including the Ministry
of International Trade and Industry (MITI), the Malaysian External
Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) as well as the Ministry of
Science and Technology (MOSTI).
For more information about METALTECH and AUTOMEX 2018, including
download of official visitor show guides, please visit
www.metaltech.com.my and www.automex.com.my.
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