METALEX 2026 marks 40 years with focus on AI and smart metalworking

METALEX 2026 celebrates its 40th anniversary in Bangkok, showcasing AI-driven manufacturing, advanced machine tools, robotics, and automation. Featuring over 3,000 brands from 50 countries, the exhibition highlights technologies shaping the future of ASEAN's metalworking industry.

Huayan Robotics to highlight flexible industrial automation at METALEX 2026

Huayan Robotics will showcase collaborative robotic solutions for CNC machine tending, precision welding, and heavy-payload palletizing at METALEX 2026, taking place from 18–21 November at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand.

METALEX 2026 to spotlight advanced metalworking technologies in Bangkok

METALEX 2026 will return to BITEC, Bangkok, from 18–21 November 2026, bringing together global machinery manufacturers, technology providers, and metalworking professionals to explore the latest developments in precision manufacturing, automation, and smart production.

How innovative tool design is redefining precision in micro-machining

The development of a modular tooling system for the internal machining of smallest bores - consisting of single-edged solid carbide cutting inserts and toolholders - dates back to the mid-1980s, a time when tools for very small bore diameters were virtually nonexistent on the market.

Universal now offers even more

The FRANKEN TOP-Cut range of universal end mills is being expanded to include the new Pro range.

Automated in-process measurement in turning centres

The highest quality standards, rising cost pressures and structural change in the automotive industry necessitate continuous technological advancement.

CHINAPLAS 2027 drives industry-wide upgrade - 4,700+ exhibitors expected

Under new theme: “Advancing a Smarter, Circular Future - As One,” CHINAPLAS 2027, is scheduled to take place on 13-16 April 2027 in Shenzhen.

CVE pushes boundaries in high productivity welding of heavy section steel with Ebflow

Company redefining what’s possible with commercial electron beam welding to shorten timescales for critical infrastructure fabrication projects

Sandvik Coromant combines two milling geometries for faster complex profiling

Introducing CoroMill® Plura barrel conical for efficient machining of complex shapes

TRUMPF speeds up the welding of thick steel components

14 centimeters of welding depth in a single pass // Process is expected to significantly speed up the production of large steel structures // Applications include, for example, wind energy and shipbuilding

CoreX ONE brings rapid CT inspection closer to the production line

A component may appear flawless while concealing defects that affect performance. Traditional detection requires laboratory inspection, destructive testing or lengthy scans—often after more parts have entered production.

From connected data to industrial intelligence

Artificial intelligence took centre stage at Siemens Realize LIVE Asia-Pacific 2026 in Bengaluru. Siemens executives outlined how industrial software is becoming more connected, contextual and capable of supporting decisions throughout the product lifecycle.