About This Show
METALEX is Southeast Asia's machine tool and metalworking technology exhibition, held every November at BITEC (Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre) in Bangkok, Thailand. The 2026 edition, the show's 40th, runs November 18-21. It is organized by RX BITEC (Thailand).
The show covers machine tools, metal cutting and forming, welding, measurement and inspection, automation and the software and tooling that support metalworking production.
The organizer describes METALEX as giving more than 3,000 international brands access to over 100,000 metalworking professionals in ASEAN.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is METALEX 2026?+
METALEX 2026 runs Wednesday November 18 to Saturday November 21, 2026 at BITEC (Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre) in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the show's 40th edition.
What does METALEX cover?+
Machine tools and metalworking technology: cutting and forming, welding, measurement and inspection, automation, tooling and software.