International seminar on forming technology 2020 to unveil latest trends in metal forming

Bengaluru: R&D, innovations, trends and best practices in manufacturing will be discussed at the ‘International Seminar of Forming Technology 2020’ (ISFT), to be organized by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) on 22nd January 2020 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, coinciding with IMTEX FORMING 2020 & Tooltech 2020. The theme of the seminar is “Shaping the Future of Manufacturing”. Over 300 delegates from various segments of the manufacturing industry such as automotive, aerospace, defense, railway establishments, consumer durables, general engineering, and so on, are expected to participate in the seminar to explore the rapid technology transitions in the forming industry. Experts from Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, India, and other countries will facilitate sessions at this International Seminar. Spread over 3 concurrent sessions and 6 technology tracks focusing on forming processes, cutting and bending processes, equipment, innovative solutions, software, and emerging trends in forming technology, this seminar will cover key technology areas and their application related to metal forming. Speaking about the objective of the seminar, Mr. Indradev Babu, President, IMTMA said, “The international seminar has been structured and designed to bring emerging needs in forming technology to users and manufacturers through a range of value-added solutions in manufacturing.” Concurring with Mr. Babu’s views, Mr. V. Anbu, Director General & CEO, IMTMA, opined, “ISFT 2020 will bring together the fraternity of forming technology users and manufacturers on a common platform to discuss related issues. By addressing the significant developments in forming technology and processes, the seminar will throw new light on the challenges and opportunities in store for the industry. Participants can explore more on how to tackle them and move on to excel in manufacturing.”