A PLATFORM BEYOND SMART MANUFACTURING

Organized by the Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers’ Association (AIEMA), ACMEE 2025 will take place from June 19-23, 2025, at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. The event, recognized as India’s leading biennial exhibition on machine tools, automation, and industrial technology, is expected to gather top global and domestic industry leaders to showcase cutting-edge innovations and advanced solutions.

With the Manufacturing industry undergoing a strong digital shift, the significance of the 16^th edition of ACMEE, a Union of International Fairs (UFI) approved international trade fair, is garnering nationwide interest. The theme, ‘Beyond Smart Manufacturing,’ places a bold emphasis on emerging technologies such as automation, robotics, IoT, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, and digital manufacturing.

ACMEE 2025 Highlights

The exhibition spans about 30,000 sq mt and is expected to gather more than 50,000 visitors this year. According to PS Ramesh, Chairman, ACMEE 2025, the event will host 500 exhibitors, including around 60 international participants hailing from various countries—exhibiting either directly or through local partners in India.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet global leaders from the Machine Tool industry and witness live demonstrations and presentations of advanced technologies and products aimed at improving productivity and efficiency.

Business Beyond Booths

A well-rounded lineup awaits visitors, featuring technical sessions, an international networking program, supplier-buyer interactions, a buyer-seller meet, and a finance lounge. These activities promise a holistic experience—enriching knowledge of the latest in machine tools and manufacturing technology while offering valuable industry insight, practical knowledge, and expert guidance.

A dedicated AIEMA Pavilion will feature member companies showcasing their products, facilitating buyer-seller interactions.

ACMEE Through the Eyes of Experts

Participating in the exhibition as a gold sponsor, K Soundhar Rajhan, Chief Strategy Officer, LMW Ltd, shared, “Chennai is a critical market with major automobile manufacturers driving demand.” The company has bigger plans to ensure a bigger impact this year, with a sharp focus on the city’s booming Automotive sector.

Reflecting on a journey spanning two decades, Muralidhara Rao, Director, Ace Designers Ltd - Machining Centre Division, spoke with immense pride regarding the company’s longstanding partnership with the exhibition, calling it a turning point. Rao credits the event as a source of innovation, recalling how many of the company’s flagship products were inspired by customer needs encountered through the exhibition.

Expressing similar sentiments, C Renganathan, Managing Director, Chennai Metco Pvt Ltd, shared that the company consistently finds value in participating in every edition—taking part has become a tradition of sorts. “It continues to grow with each edition,” he noted, adding that the event is steadily building a reputation as a global platform.

Speaking on the opportunities, Anil Bharadwaj, Managing Director, Yamazaki Mazak India Pvt Ltd, emphasized that the exhibition offers more than just business leads. “It’s a rare chance to connect directly with production engineers, maintenance managers, and factory personnel—people who often don’t get to attend larger international expos,” he added.

Having attended the last three editions, Varun Dev, Chief Executive Officer, UCAM Pvt Ltd, views the exhibition as a vital platform, stating, “ACMEE is where the real industry conversations happen.” He further added, “It’s one of the few shows where the entire supply chain—from system integrators to OEMs—comes together.”

Circling back to Chennai and its appeal as an automotive hub, Dharmendra Nautiyal, Managing Director, Prima Power India Pvt Ltd, emphasized that the event’s location offers the ideal platform for the company to present its technologies tailored for the automotive sector.

Artech 2025: The Smart Manufacturing Show

With the exhibition focusing on concepts such as automation and robotics, a concurrent event—Artech 2025, the first edition of a dedicated automation and robotics technology show—will be held in an exclusive hall. “Along with the exhibition, the two-day conference will feature speakers addressing the role of automation and robotics in the manufacturing industry,” the Chairman of ACMEE 2025 explained.

Highlighting the relevance of the concurrent show, Satish Sadasivan, Managing Director, SCHUNK Intec India Pvt Ltd, emphasized that it brings a timely and necessary focus to the future of manufacturing. For companies not looking to adopt such technologies yet, he believes the show is worth attending to gain valuable insights into the possibilities of smart manufacturing. “Sooner or later, smart manufacturing will become a way of life,” he concluded.

NITYASREE KUMARASWAMY Correspondent Magic Wand Media nityasree@magicwandmedia.in

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