[Leading Japanese MICE news outlet POP Inc. Event Report]
On Tuesday November 5, the 32nd annual Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2024) kicked off at the Tokyo Big Sight. As the single largest business trade fair in Japan, JIMTOF stretches from wall to wall throughout every one of the Big Sight’s East, West, and South halls, featuring impressive exhibits of machine tools, manufacturing equipment, and various machinery as far as the eye can see. The organizer, the Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association, is even offering a free shuttle bus service to facilitate efficient movement between the halls. Reporters from POP Inc.’s MICE news division were on the scene on the opening day to uncover the hottest trends.
Not only is JIMTOF the largest exhibition in the country, but this year’s exhibitor participation is the highest in the event’s history, A record 1,262 exhibiting companies from 19 countries and regions have erected 5,743 booths, which encompass a total of 118540 square meters.
Speaking of large-scale, the biggest exhibit at JIMTOF by far is that belonging to DMG MORI, which covers almost the entirety of East Hall 8. DMG MORI is a “Machining Transformation” company that focuses on process integration and automation in order to advance the manufacturing industry’s efficiency and sustainability. The company’s massive booth showcases a wide variety of its cutting-edge solutions, and the main attraction is a live demonstration of the company’s AMR 2000 automated pallet handling machine.
DMG MORI: https://www.dmgmori.co.jp/en/
Smaller exhibitors, however, are not discouraged from raising the competition. BLIN Machinery Co., Ltd. is a machine tool manufacturer and exporter from Ningbo, China. The company focused its exhibit on two of its most popular products, the Slant Bed CNC Lathe and the CNC Turning Center. CNC, or Computer Numerical Control, is a process which automates the control of machine tools with pre-programmed computer software, thereby expediting item production, improving surface finishing, and reducing excessive human involvement for increased safety. BLIN’s CNC machinery is available for inspection in-person at JIMTOF.
BLIN Machinery: https://www.blinmachinery.com/
At a trade fair, branding is an important aspect to draw in visitors. Hatsuta Seisakusho Co., Ltd., which manufactures and installs fire extinguishers and firefighting systems, is collaborating with Hello Kitty to produce a line household fire extinguishers that feature the beloved character in four new designs. Not only are these fire extinguishers stylish, but they are also relatively easy to operate due to their light weight. Furthermore, Hatsuta proudly promotes its “Eco-Cycle System” for recycling both the unused dry chemical agents and the equipment materials from their extinguishers, showing the company’s commitment to environmental protection.
Hatsuta Seisakusho x Hello Kitty: https://hatsuta.co.jp/english/products/list/fire_extinguisher/household?products=kitty
JIMTOF 2024 will continue to be held at the Tokyo Big Sight until Sunday, November 10. The West and South exhibition halls are open from 9am to 7pm, and the East hall is open from 10am to 6pm. All halls close early at 4pm on the final day. Participation is free for business professionals.
