• 485 exhibitors
• Over 500 live machines
• Business orders worth about Rs. 450 crores generated
• Business enquiries worth about Rs. 4300 crores obtained
• Footfall of around 40,000 visitors
• Participation from 23 countries including India
• Group participation from China, Germany, Japan and Taiwan

IMTEX FORMING 2016, an international show on forming technology and Tooltech 2016, a concurrent event of machine accessories concluded on 26 January 2016 on a positive note. The exhibition had around 485 exhibitors displaying over 500 live machines in 3 exhibition halls covering a gross area of around 30,000 sq.mts. Four countries – China, Germany, Japan and Taiwan formed country pavilions. The participation other than India came from 22 countries. Organised by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association the twin exhibitions held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in Bangalore attracted a footfall of around 40,000 visitors.

Over 100 trade delegations from various industry sectors such as aerospace, auto components, automobiles, capital goods, defence, electrical and electronics, oil and gas equipment, railways, plastic machinery sector, white and brown goods, and many more visited the show.

Key public sector undertakings such as Bharat Heavy Electricals, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Indian Space Research Organisation, National Aeronautics Limited, Railways, Ordnance Factory Board, etc. visited as part of trade delegations. Many private companies such as Bajaj Auto, Fiat India Automobiles, Larsen & Toubro, Robert Bosch Automotive Electronics India, Volvo Construction Equipment, Hawkins Cookers, Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, Caterpillar, PRICOL, Infosys, UTC Aerospace, Honda Cars, TVS and Kalyani Technoforge also visited the show.

Exhibitors who attended the show felt that there is a demand base for metal forming machines in India. The interactions have been fruitful and the exhibitors were keen to take the established relationships to the next level. Overall the exhibition recorded business orders worth about Rs. 450 crores and generated potential business enquiries to the tune of about Rs. 4300 crores.

Parallel events organized during IMTEX FORMING also had good turnouts. The International Seminar on Forming Technology organized a day prior to IMTEX FORMING had around 250 delegates participating in concurrent sessions on Design & Software, Equipment and Tools, and Process.

For the first time 40 academic institutions participated in the i2 Academia Pavilion. Twelve institutions including IITs made presentations to the industry as part of the IMTMA Industry Institution Collaboration (IIIC) intiative. The best research presentations were awarded prizes.

Around 300 students participated for ‘CONNECT’ – an awareness programme for imparting knowledge on the machine tool industry for young engineers. Students from both mechanical and electrical engineering streams availed of this opportunity to gain more knowledge on machine tool and manufacturing sector and to pursue their career in these industries. By interacting with industry experts they were able to understand how machine tool industry helps in industry growth.

Close to 40 students participated in the “JAGRUTI” – a programme to familiarize engineering students with the machine tool industry and the technological happenings in this industry segment. IMTMA organizes JAGRUTI with the help of UDAAN members.

To conclude, IMTEX FORMING 2016 & Tooltech 2016 was a grand success. The strong presence of business visitors and policymakers from India and overseas made it a truly pan global event and pave way for further growth of the Indian manufacturing industry. IMTEX FORMING will return in the year 2018 after a gap in 2017 when IMTEX (Metal Cutting) will take the centre stage.

The Japanese machine tool major is showcasing its award winning fiber laser cutting machine ENSIS 3015 AJ and an ultra -high precision compact bending solution at the ongoing IMTEX 2016 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru.

Technologies AMADA is showcasing:

ENSIS 3015 AJ Fiber Laser

The new ENSIS AJ uses Amada’s proprietary fiber laser technology to process both thin and thick materials without a cutting lens change or manual setup. The 2kW fiber engine incorporates Amada’s ENSIS Technology that optimizes the laser mode and Beam Parameter Product (BPP) based on the material thickness being processed. The ENSIS AJ achieves high-speed cutting in thin material, a key capability of fiber technology, and the ability to process thick plate — a capability only achievable with 4kW CO₂technology.

ENSIS 3015 AJ Fiber Laser Standard Features:

• ENSIS technology allows for continuous variable beam control across
  every thickness of material with no setup
• 1.4g acceleration over the entire work area
• Cutting speeds over 4,700 ipm
• Automation-ready
• Energy efficient

HG 1303 Press Brake

With models varying in capacity from 50 -170 tons, Amada’s new HG press brake series can handle a full range of material thicknesses in bend lengths from 55 to 168 inches. Equipped with a newly-developed AMNC 3i (intelligent, interactive, integrated) control, the HG series provides high-speed and high-accuracy with unprecedented ease of use. A 19″ multi-touch LCD panel ensures simplified operation. The user-friendly screen is designed for intuitive operation (similar to a smartphone) allowing for fast and efficient entry even if an operator lacks experience. Enhanced database network features provide better communication between the CAM program and the AMNC 3i — resulting in less manual interaction and faster processing.

Additional features of the new HG series include:

• Bend Indicator technology ensures high-speed and high-precision.
• AMTS tooling provides the ideal solution for multi-stage bending.
• Independent L-Axis (L-Shift) provides the capability to bend a wide variety of part shapes.
• Standard emergency safety features such as an emergency shut-off button on the controller panel, an interlock (OFF mode), stopped axis movement when guard is opened and a laser guard device.

Come next year, Hypertherm will once again reinforce its commitment to the India market at IMTEX Forming 2016, held from 21^st to 26^th January 2016 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in Bangalore, India. In light of the “Make in India” initiative, manufacturing has grown to become one of the main drivers of the Indian economy, and manufacturers are increasingly looking for solutions to boost productivity and ensure sustainability. Visitors to Hypertherm’s showcase will be treated to an array of industrial cutting solutions that are designed to help customers cut more efficiently, effectively, and confidently.

Plasma cutting has gained popularity over the years due to the various productivity gains conferred. At IMTEX Forming, manufacturers will also have the opportunity to witness the plasma advantage through live manual and mechanized cutting demonstrations at Hypertherm’s booth.

Powermax30^® AIR
The main highlight of Hypertherm’s showcase is the recently launched Powermax30^® AIR, the newest addition to Hypertherm’s Powermax family of air plasma cutting systems. Powermax30^® AIR is the world’s best in class portable air plasma system that features an internal compressor and is able to operate on both 120- and 240-volt lines, making it a highly versatile system for on-the-go cutting.

Weighing just 13.5 kg, the Powermax30 AIR provides 30 amps of output and has the highest power-to-weight ratio of any system in its class. Benefits of this system include high portability with the addition of a patent-pending internal air compressor that eliminates the need for an external compressor unit; greater versatilityand convenience with a ‘Plug-and-Use’ model that allows the system to be used anywhere with just an electrical power point, even in remote and non-industrial environments; and cost reduction with the elimination of additional costs associated with the use of an external compressor.