An array of advanced metalworking tools and industrial solutions from nearly 300 brands of 20 countries and territories are on display at the 16th edition of the Vietnam’s International Exhibition on Machine Tools & Metalworking Solutions for Production Upgrade (METALEX Vietnam 2023) and International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Trade Exhibition and Conference (NEPCON Vietnam 2023), which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 4.
The METALEX Vietnam 2023 and NEPCON Vietnam 2023 are underway in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: RX Tradex Vietnam)
HCM City (VNA) – An array of advanced metalworking tools and industrialsolutions from nearly 300 brands of 20 countries and territories are on displayat the 16th edition of the Vietnam’s International Exhibition onMachine Tools & Metalworking Solutions for Production Upgrade (METALEXVietnam 2023) and International Electronics Manufacturing Technology TradeExhibition and Conference (NEPCON Vietnam 2023), which opened in Ho Chi MinhCity on October 4.
Taking place at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre, the events areorganised by RX Tradex Vietnam – ASEAN’s leading exhibition organiser. Director General of RX Tradex Vietnam Vu Trong Taisaid METALEX Vietnam has become an important event that helps industrialists tokeep up with the development trend and update their knowledge with the latesttechnologies in metalworking and manufacturing.
Meanwhile, NEPCON Vietnam serves as a venuefor leading suppliers and subcontractors to meet and give technical consultationson surface-mount technology (SMT), testing technologies and smart productionfor the supporting industry, he stressed.
According to Vice Chairman and General Secretary of the Vietnam Association ofMechanical Enterprises (VAMI) Nguyen Chi Sang, METALEX Vietnam 2023 and NEPCONVietnam 2023, themed “Creating the Next Giant Manufacturer”, will bringcomplete metalworking solutions for industrialists who are seeking ways toimprove production capacity in a fierce competitive environment.
Besides, the exhibitions also help the business community get access to variousindustrial production models in the region, he said.
Running until October 6, the events will feature a mechanics workshop and ametal puzzle competition./.
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The METALEX Vietnam 2023 and NEPCON Vietnam 2023 are underway in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: RX Tradex Vietnam) 
