Metaltech & Automex 2025: Malaysia’s Leading Manufacturing & Automation Expo Returns with Bold Vision for Industry Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 April 2025 — The highly anticipated 29th edition of Metaltech & Automex 2025, Malaysia’s premier manufacturing and automation technology trade exhibition, will return from 14 to 17 May 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Organised by Informa Markets Malaysia, the event continues its legacy as the definitive platform for innovation, collaboration, and industrial advancement in the region.

Set across six expansive halls covering 25,000 square metres, the event is expected to host over 1,500 local and international exhibitors, showcasing more than 3,000 innovations. With an anticipated 20,000+ visitors from around the globe, Metaltech & Automex 2025 reinforces its role as a global hub for the latest in industrial manufacturing and smart automation technologies.

Following its record-breaking 2024 edition, which saw a 28% increase in participation and drew 23,000 trade visitors from 47 countries, this year’s event is poised to deliver even greater impact. National pavilions from industry powerhouses such as China, Germany, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan will return, strengthening the show’s international presence and collaborative opportunities.

“For nearly three decades, Metaltech & Automex has played a pivotal role in shaping Malaysia’s manufacturing success story,” said Geonice Chong, Deputy Event Director of Informa Markets Malaysia. “As the manufacturing landscape undergoes rapid transformation with AI, robotics, and smart factory solutions, this year’s exhibition will spotlight emerging trends and offer a unique platform for businesses to elevate productivity and competitiveness.”

The event aligns with Malaysia’s economic growth initiatives, including the National Energy Transition Roadmap, National Semiconductor Strategy, and the 13th Malaysia Plan. With the manufacturing sector contributing nearly 23% to Malaysia’s GDP and projected to grow by 4.7% in 2025, Metaltech & Automex 2025 arrives at a pivotal time for the industry.

New highlights for this edition include dedicated sectors for semiconductor technologies and metrology solutions, responding to the surge in AI adoption and precision manufacturing demand. As Malaysia strengthens its standing as a regional manufacturing powerhouse, Metaltech & Automex 2025 offers unmatched opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, and business transformation.

For more information or to register, visit: www.metaltech.com.my