RX Tradex is planning to host the 36th edition of METALEX, ASEAN’s No. 1 Machine Tools & Metalworking exhibition, taking the “ASEAN Community Connector” concept, connecting over 85,000 metalworking industrialists across the region with more than 2,500 brands of world-class metalworking technologies.
This year, the exhibition will consist of many highlights and special zones to debut new innovations for the first time in Asia and ASEAN, along with international pavilions from eight technologically advanced countries. More than 6.5 billion baht of investment value is expected to be generated in the event.
Mrs. Varaporn Dhamcharee, Managing Director of RX Tradex (formerly Reed Tradex), ASEAN’s leading exhibition organiser, revealed that, “RX Tradex is holding METALEX 2022, No. Machine Tools & Metalworking Exhibition Serving ASEAN – 36th Edition, between November 16-19, 2022 at BITEC. The exhibition will not only showcase metalworking machine tools but will also serve as a meeting place for metalworking industrialists who want to expand their networks, especially the business partner network in ASEAN, to deal with challenges and work together to develop production efficiency and create business opportunities that will lead to further industrial growth. The exhibition is expected to attract at least 85,000 people and generate more than 6.5 billion baht of investment value.”
METALEX 2022 will consist of six halls, which include Machine Tools in Halls 102-103, Metrology Tools & Tooling in Hall 101, and Sheet METALEX, Welding, Smart Wire & Tube to support Industry 4.0 and the latest wire cable, high-performance pipe bending and cutting technologies from world-renowned brands in Hall 100.
The highlights of this year’s METALEX include three special exhibition zones:
1. Robotics Cluster Pavilion: Find all the answers from agents from the public and private sectors regarding investment in automation systems and industrial robotics.
2. Additive Manufacturing: Add value to your products and boost your business with the trending additive manufacturing approach.
3. Smart Materials: A special zone dedicated to up-and-coming smart and lightweight materials for modern manufacturing like aluminium and substitute materials.
Other special exhibitions include:
- A highlight in the High Tech @ METALEX category showcasing world-class, beyond expectation technologies. Highlight technologies include Fiber Laser Machine from AMADA that is able to cut steel up to 32 mm thick and ENSHU Machining Center that is easy to use and saves space.
- METALEX will connect you with new technologies making debuts for the first time in Asia, ASEAN and Thailand. Highlights include MAKINO Machining Center with high machining performance, speed and accuracy, MAZAK Machining Center with built-in tilting rotary table for multi-surface 5-axis machining of complex shapes, and Water Cutting Machine from FLOW with efficient and accurate cutting up to +/- 0.05 mm/min.
- International Pavilions zone showcases state-of-the-art machines, technologies, and equipment from eight technologically advanced countries, including China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Additionally, more than 20 seminar programs will be held at the event. Interesting topics include “METALEX AI Forum 2022: The Role of AI in the New Industrial World,” “The 10th Metallurgy Forum: Adaptation of Thailand’s Aluminium Industry Towards a Circular Economy and Green Production,” and “SmartMove: Driving and Developing Thai Vehicles.”
One more of the special happenings on the event’s first day is that RX Tradex received an honour to host an MOU Signing Ceremony for the “Cooperation Framework on Human Resource Development for Realizing Industry 4.0” between the Ministry of Industry of Thailand and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. The signing ceremony will be attended by Thailand’s Minister of Industry Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi.
Interested people can pre-register at www.metalex.co.th to win special prizes until 14 November 2022 or register at the event from 16 to 19 November 2022. METALEX 2022 will be held at BITEC, Bangna, between November 16-19, 2022 at 10.00 a.m. – 18.00 p.m. at Halls 98-103. Further information can be obtained from Facebook metalexpage, LINE @metalexpage or email at contactcenter@rxtradex.com or call 0 2686 7222. This is a trade show, so please dress in smart casual attire. The organiser reserves the right to prohibit entry of minors below the age of 15 and people who wear shorts and sandals.