The latest laser metal cutting machines and the world’s first automated welding and assembly line were introduced to the regional market at the 16th edition of SteelFab 2020, in Sharjah.

The region’s largest showcase of machinery, equipment, tools, and accessories for the metalworking and forming industry was held over four days at Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), last month.

On display were the latest products and services relating to welding and cutting technology, machine tools, fasteners and allied industries, some of which were showcased for the first time.

Saif Mohammad Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, affirmed that SteelFab has become the most preferred destination for steel fabrication and metal companies looking for state-of-the-art technologies. “At this annual show, interested companies can find everything that meets their business needs and go beyond their expectations,” said Al Midfa.

“The accelerating technological development in the steel and metal industry has made it imperative for manufacturing companies to constantly look for the latest innovations that can catapult their businesses into new levels of excellence. With that in mind, we, at the Expo Centre Sharjah, are doing our best to enhance SteelFab’s position to keep it the first and the only platform in the region that meets aspirations attracts leading companies in metal technology and technologies and offers the latest innovations in these fields,” he added.

One of this year’s highlights was launching the latest laser metal cutting machine by the Chinese company “Bodor”. The machine precisely cuts off the iron, steel, copper plate, aluminium plate, titanium, and other metal plates, and is widely used in processing metal accessories for automotive, elevator, electrical accessories, cutting railways and other industries.