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Leading mechanical exhibition underway in Hanoi

Advanced precision engineering and manufacturing technologies from the Czech Republic, Singapore and Taiwan (China) are on display at an exhibition that kicked off in Hanoi on April 1.
Advanced precision engineering and manufacturing technologies from theCzech Republic, Singapore and Taiwan (China) are on display at anexhibition that kicked off in Hanoi on April 1.

The 3rdInternational Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and MetalworkingExhibition (MTA Hanoi 2014) is deemed as a leading event of its kindthat serves support industries in the north of Vietnam and itssurrounding regions.

At this year’s event, exhibitors fromthe previous two fairs expanded their pavilions to showcase moresolutions that will help increase productivity and spur the developmentof support industries.

MTA Hanoi 2014 features manufacturingsolutions such as cutting, moulding and tooling systems, metrologymachines and hand tools, among many others.

The three-day event will also include seminars giving participants in-depth views into the industry and a welding competition.-VNA
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