MTA2015 highlights latest in optical engineering and 3D printing

MTA2015, Asia's premier precision engineering industry event, will return from 14 to 17 April this year at the Singapore Expo. With its hallmark showcase of high-value manufacturing capabilities, MTA2015 will highlight manufacturing excellence in industries such as aerospace, complex equipment, electronics, medical technology and oil & gas/marine & offshore engineering.

Aside from the Capabilities Hub which drew strong interest from trade visitors, this upcoming edition will unveil a brand new feature, the Optical Engineering Focus Area.

Optical engineering focus area

Working with the Optics and Photonics Society of Singapore (OPSS), an area dedicated to products and services in the field of laser and optical engineering will be developed for the event. The focus area will bring together optical engineering technology suppliers from China, Germany, and Malaysia. "The Optics and Photonics Society of Singapore (OPSS) is happy to participate in MTA2015 in the Optical Engineering Focus Area. MTA2015 is a great platform for industry players and companies to come together to share ideas, network and continue our support for each other in the region's high-value manufacturing industry.

Co-located with the icOPEN2015 conference, the industry can also update themselves on latest technologies and trends in optical engineering," says Professor Anand Asundi, Chairman of OPSS.

Capabilities Hub

The Capabilities Hub will once again bring together local parts and component manufacturers and service providers to highlight their manufacturing competencies in the high-value sectors of Oil & Gas, Medical Technology, Aerospace and Complex Equipment. A collaborative effort with the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), this area will connect local and overseas manufacturers and enhance their ties through networking and collaboration.

To-date, exhibition stalwarts such as A&ONE Precision Engineering, ACP Metal Finishing, CEI Contract Manufacturing, Eratech, Fujicon Engineering, Meiban Group, Microcast, Nanotechnology Manufacturing, Onn Wah Precision Machining, PCI, Shine Precision Engineering, SolidMicron Technologies, ST Kinetics Integrated Engineering, Tru-Marine, Racer Technology and many more have confirmed their participation in this space.

Spotlight on 3D printing

Analysts have forecast that the global 3D printing market will reach US$8.6 billion by 2020, with a CAGR of 20.6 per cent from 2014 to 2020. The growth is expected to come from increasing demand for the quick and more efficient manufacturing of complexly designed objects using a wide variety of materials. Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is now widely adopted across sectors from automotive to medical and even in aerospace. Currently, the U.S. is the largest market in both production and consumption. In light of this trend, several Singapore-based and home grown companies will be highlighting 3D printing technologies and solutions at the event.

Creatz3D, DKSH Technology, Eye-2-Eye Communications, and FreeForm Solution will be showcasing 3D printers from brands such as Stratasys – one of the world's most established manufacturers of 3D printing equipment and materials, 3D Systems and Envisiontec.

In addition, MTA2015 will be staging 3D Printing Technology Tours, to offer attendees an exclusive opportunity to see the technology in action through live demonstrations conducted by participating companies.

MTA2015 at A Glance:
Show: MTA2015 - The 20th Precision Engineering Industry Event (held alongside MetrologyAsia2015)
Incorporating: iAutomation2015, MetalAsia2015, Outsource&SubCon2015, ToolTec2015
Date: 14 – 17 April 2015 (Tuesday - Friday)
Venue: Singapore Expo, Halls 3 & 4A
Opening Hours: 10.30am to 6pm daily
Admission: Business and trade professionals
Website: www.mta-asia.com
Visitor registration: www.mta-asia.com/to-visit/visitor-pre-registration/