M-Tech in Osaka 2022: Cost reduction, Parts Procurement in Asia
Weldable castings, knurled nuts, hot-forged rocker arms, procurement in China, Thailand, and Vietnam
2022/10/25
- Summary
- Cost reduction: Cast joints for frame welding, knurled nuts, hot forged rocker arms
- Automotive parts made in China: Knuckles, brake air chambers, lost wax precision cast parts
- Automotive parts made in Thailand: Aluminum inverter cases, suspension towers, sintered gears, rubber boots, plastic panels, forged gears, and more
- Automotive parts made in Vietnam: Brake seals, clutch plates, EV battery cases, harnesses, meters, etc.
Summary
The 25th Kansai Mechanical Components & Materials Technology Expo (M-Tech) was held October 5 to 7, 2022, at INTEX Osaka. The Expo was organized by RX Japan Ltd. The event was held as a business meeting for manufacturing process technologies, machine elements, design support, and factory equipment. This year saw the return of overseas companies to the exhibition, with nearly 100 exhibitors from China, Southeast Asia, and other countries. Exhibitors from Japan were mainly local governments promoting local processing industry clusters. Twenty prefectures and 10 municipalities participated in the event, supporting small and medium-sized companies to exhibit their products. This report covers automotive components made in Japan and parts procured from China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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| The 25th Mechanical Components and Materials Technology Expo (M-Tech) in Kansai 2022 Venue: INTEX Osaka (Japan) |
The 25th Mechanical Components and Materials Technology Expo (M-Tech) in Kansai 2022 (Vietnam's booth) |
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