Opening day kicks off at MTA Vietnam 2016

The four-day event features more than 410 exhibitors from 24 countries showcasing more than 3,000 machine tool systems and 10,000 types of products revolving around this year's theme of transforming manufacturing in Vietnam.

"The manufacturing industry in Vietnam is undergoing a period of rapid transformation,” said BT Tee, deputy chief representative of the Singapore Exhibition Services Company, an organizer of the event, at the opening.

“Like in other manufacturing strongholds around the globe, intelligent manufacturing is set to change the face of manufacturing in Vietnam.”

Mr Tee said in order to survive, thrive and meet the challenges, manufacturers need to adapt to the changing economic and market environment by upgrading their capabilities and repositioning themselves.

At this year’s event, he said, guests can find all the latest intelligent systems, automation and robotics technologies. Flexible manufacturing automation systems dominate the show floor, ranging from machining centres to sheet metal stamping and laser cutting.

Many exhibitors are also showcasing complete assembly line systems instead of individual machine tools. Digital processing and manufacturing technologies are also highlights of this year's show, he noted.

Tran Viet Dung, deputy director of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in turn said the annual event has become a trusted destination for many domestic and foreign manufacturers.

It has been particularly beneficial in helping the domestic engineering industry develop and connect with foreign businesses.