Kennametal Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations on the Global Stage

As one of the world’s largest international technology exhibitions, JIMTOF 2024 brought together global leaders in manufacturing and machining from November 5 to November 10, 2024, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center. 

Highlights:

• E-Mobility and Aerospace Solutions: Unveiling 3D-printed  stator bore tools for E-Mobility/Electrical Vehicle (EV) manufacturing and advanced solutions for machining aerospace engines and structural components, including a demonstration from the C919 aircraft.
• New Product Innovations: Introducing advanced holemaking solutions, high-performance solid carbide end mills, and innovations like the KCP25 series for ISO turning inserts, the versatile GOmill™ PRO, and the revolutionary HARVI™ II TE end mills.
• Digital Media Collaboration: Partnering with YouTuber Nantoka Juko to highlight tooling applications in a cutting-edge video and offering interactive digital formats for exploring specific tool applications.

With 89,000 registrations at IMTS 2024, Kennametal’s Metal Mania-themed booth brought a rock-star feel to attendees and demonstrated tooling solutions in medical, transportation, aerospace, and energy. New innovations like the HARVI™ II TE and TopSwiss™ turning inserts were on display.

Highlights:

• Booth Design and Engagement: The Metal Mania theme and interactive demonstrations from industry influencers received rave reviews. Giveaways included custom guitars and a DN Solutions SVM 4100 machine.
•  Collaborations: Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s showcased its “Print it and rip it” capabilities with Kennametal products including Stellite powders for 3D printed parts and our Solid Carbide endmills for finishing.
• Digital Media Collaboration: Industry influencers including the Spindle Chick and Jacob Sanchez helped bring solutions to life.

Kennametal made a strong presence at AMB 2024. The event drew more than 65,000 visitors from 78 countries. For the first time, Kennametal exhibited Medical solutions at a major trade show in EMEA, marking an important growth initiative milestone. 

Highlights:

• Key Growth Initiatives: Tooling solutions and custom 3D components were featured alongside a model electric vehicle.
• Metal Mania Tie-in: Kennametal gave away Rock im de Park concert tickets to booth attendees.

Customer Engagement

These major trade shows allowed us to strengthen relationships, build new connections and reinforce our initiatives in metal cutting solutions across global markets. It is a demonstration of how the company continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing.

A major highlight of Kennametal’s exhibit was the unveiling of its 3D-printed stator bore tools, specially designed for eMobility/Electrical Vehicle (EV) manufacturing. These tools represent a jump forward in proficiency and accuracy for the industry. Additionally, Kennametal displayed its advanced solutions for machining aerospaceengines and structural components, featuring a key demonstration from the C919 aircraft. This cutting-edge exhibit showcased the machining of composite materials.

Unveiling New Product Innovations

Visitors to the booth were introduced to advanced holemaking solutions, high-performance solid carbide end mills and a variety of Kennametal’s latest innovations including:

• KCP25series for ISO turning Inserts
• The versatile GOmill™ PRO
• The revolutionary HARVI™ II TE end mills

Leveraging Digital Media

In collaboration with popular YouTuber Nantoka Juko, who has over 127,000 subscribers, Kennametal highlighted its tooling applications in a cutting-edge video. Visitors also explored machining solutions through various digital formats. An interactive large screen enabled attendees to delve into specific tool applications tailored to their unique needs.

Kennametal’s participation in JIMTOF 2024 was more than just an exhibition—it was a demonstration of how the company continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing and machining.