JIMTOF 2020 Will Be Virtual Exhibition for the Industry

Organizers of JIMTOF, The Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association (JMTBA) and Tokyo Big Sight Inc., have announced to hold JIMTOF 2020 as a virtual exhibition for 12 days from November 16-27, 2020. Previously the Show was scheduled to be held in December 2020. JIMTOF 2020 Online has been planned in response to the need for new product announcements and opportunities for business talks.

The online event will showcase cutting-edge machine tools, related equipment, and technologies by many manufacturing companies across the world. Apart from introducing the latest innovations in the field, the event will serve as a platform for lead generation and business networking. There will also be a wide range of webinars and programs for students.

Supporting organizations include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cooperating Organizations: Japan Machine Tool Importers' Association, Japan Forming Machinery Association, Japan Precision Machine Association, Japan Cutting & Wear-resistant Tool Association, Japan Machine Accessory Association, Japan Precision Measuring Instruments Manufacturers Association, Japan Grinding Wheel Association, Industrial Diamond Association of Japan, Japan Optical Measuring Instruments Manufacturers' Association, Japan Fluid Power Association, Japan Testing Machine Association, Japan Gear Manufacturers Association. 

The exhibits will include Machine tools (Metal cutting, Metal forming); Machine tool accessories; Tools for machines (Cutting tool & wear-resistant tool); Diamond, CBN tools; Grinding wheels and abrasives; Gears and Gear Devices; Oil hydraulic, water hydraulic and pneumatic machinery; Precision measuring machines and instruments; Optical measuring instruments; Testing machinery; Controller and related software (CAD/CAM etc.); and other associated machinery and equipment, raw materials, technologies, and publications. 

Details of various plans are to be announced gradually from August 2020 onward and applications for the exhibition are scheduled to start in early September. 

JIMTOF 2022 has already been planned to be held in Tokyo Big Sight in Autumn 2022. 

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