RX BITEC Celebrates 40 Years with "METALEX 2026" Empowering Entrepreneurs to Transform Their Businessesfor the AI & Smart Metalworking Era
BANGKOK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RX BITEC (Thailand) Co., Ltd. continues its long-standing commitment to the metalworking industry, marking four decades of supporting industrial development and driving Thai businesses toward a new era of manufacturing with "METALEX 2026," the No. 1 Machine Tool and Metalworking Exhibition Serving ASEAN. Celebrating its 40th anniversary under the theme of "Infinite Possibilities," METALEX 2026 will bring together world-class machinery, technologies, and innovations to help shape the future of Thailand's manufacturing industry and drive sustainable growth.
METALEX 2026 will take place from 18–21 November 2026, from 10:00–18:00 hrs, at BITEC, Bangkok. The exhibition will occupy 55,000 sq.m. across all exhibition halls (Halls 98–104), showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies and innovations from more than 3,000 brands from 50 countries, alongside international pavilions from leading industrial nations and regions including China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, and Taiwan.
Exploring End-to-End Manufacturing Innovations and Future Technologies
METALEX 2026 will bring together a comprehensive range of Machine Tools, Metrology, Tools and Tooling, Sheet Metalworking Technologies, Wire & Tube, Welding, Sensor, Robots, Factory Automation, Pumps & Valves, as well as AI.
A key highlight of this year's event is "FUTURE TECH @ METALEX," a dedicated zone showcasing future-ready innovations across eight technology categories. The technologies have been rigorously selected and screened by researchers and experts from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and the Thai - German Institute (TGI), with the aim of broadening perspectives and enhancing manufacturing capabilities. The eight categories include:
- Smart, AI-Driven & Connected Precision Engineering
- Advanced Machining, Process Capability & Manufacturing Enablement
- Human-Machine Collaboration, Workforce & Skills
- Productivity & Cost Optimization
- Automation, Robotics & Autonomous Operations
- Intelligent Resource, Energy & Sustainability Management
- Safety, Reliability & Operational Resilience
- Future Materials & Tooling Innovation
Expanding Knowledge and Business Networks Without Limits
Beyond showcasing the latest machinery and manufacturing technologies, METALEX 2026 will offer a comprehensive program of activities designed to enhance knowledge and capabilities among industrial professionals.
The event will feature "METALEX TOMORROW," an academic and industry-focused conference platform bringing together a diverse range of topics and forward-looking perspectives from thought leaders, policymakers, senior executives, and experts from Thailand and around the world.
Conference topics will cover key issues shaping the future of manufacturing, including smart technologies, AI, and sustainability. The event will also offer Business Matching Service, connecting metalworking professionals from ASEAN and around the world. These platforms will help entrepreneurs identify potential trade partners, explore new business opportunities, and build sustainable business collaborations.
Free Admission and Advance Registration Benefits
METALEX 2026 is open to all interested visitors free of charge. Visitors can conveniently pre-register via www.metalex.co.th to enjoy the following benefits:
- General Visitors:
Enjoy access to the exhibition throughout all four days and receive visitor badge immediately at the venue without waiting in line, along with a free electronic industry newsletter. - Group Visitors (3 or more people from the same organization):
Receive visitor badges immediately at the venue, access free industry news and updates, and enjoy an exclusive group photo opportunity for organizational publicity through the event's media channels.
RX BITEC (Thailand) Co., Ltd. invites metalworking professionals, entrepreneurs, and interested visitors to be part of shaping the future of manufacturing, discover new ways to enhance business capabilities, and transform every challenge into "Infinite Possibilities" through cutting-edge machinery and future manufacturing technologies at METALEX 2026.
For more information and advance registration, visit www.metalex.co.th and join METALEX 2026, taking place from 18–21 November 2026 at BITEC, Bangkok.
SOURCE RX BITEC
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