The Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association and Tokyo Big Sight Inc., the organizers of the machine tool specialized exhibition JIMTOF, have taken the decision to hold the event online on its website for 12 days from November 16-27, 2020. The exhibition was earlier scheduled to be held in December of this year. 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 and their related equipment and technologies in the form of videos are gathered from around the world and used as a platform for sophisticated communications. Apart from introducing the latest innovations in the field, the event will act as a conduit for the participants for lead generation and realizing fruitful business talks. A range of webinars and programs for students have also been arranged. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

For more information: www.jimtof.org