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Benefits of Exhibiting at JIMTOF

JIMTOF is an international exhibition where companies can present the performance and technical features of their products to professional visitors considering the introduction of machine tools and manufacturing equipment. It can be used for business meetings with manufacturing professionals from Japan and overseas, new product launches and the development of sales distributors.

Business Meetings with Professional Visitors Considering Equipment Investment

Exhibitors can directly introduce products to manufacturers seeking machine tools, tools, measuring instruments, control systems and related equipment. By explaining implementation requirements, machining accuracy, productivity and maintenance systems, exhibitors can develop discussions into concrete business opportunities.

Product Promotion through Live Demonstrations

By operating machine tools and measuring equipment at the booth and demonstrating machining capabilities, operability and automation functions, exhibitors can communicate product value that is difficult to convey through catalogs alone.

Brand Promotion in Japan and Overseas

Companies can launch new products and proprietary technologies while expanding opportunities to build awareness in overseas markets, develop distributors and establish technical partnerships.

Key Points for Exhibition Preparation

Define Exhibition Objectives and Target Visitors

Clearly define the purpose of exhibiting, such as launching a new product, selling equipment, establishing technical partnerships or developing overseas sales channels. Prepare exhibits, demonstrations and explanatory materials according to the target industries and company sizes.

Plan the Delivery and Installation of Exhibition Machinery

When exhibiting machine tools or large equipment, confirm requirements such as machine weight, floor loading, delivery routes, electrical capacity, compressed air and water supply and drainage. When conducting machining demonstrations, safety measures related to chips, cutting fluids, noise and contact with moving parts are also important.

Provide Multilingual Product Information

Prepare English-language product catalogs, technical specifications, explanatory panels and video subtitles so that overseas visitors can understand machining performance and the benefits of implementation.

Estimated Exhibition Costs

Under the official JIMTOF 2026 exhibition regulations, one booth measured 3 meters by 3 meters, or 9 square meters, with fees determined according to the applicant category. The following were the official rates for 2026 and do not indicate the rates for the next edition.

Organizer Members

JPY 340,000 per booth excluding tax, or JPY 374,000 including tax.

Members of Cooperating Organizations and Overseas Industrial Associations

JPY 380,000 per booth excluding tax, or JPY 418,000 including tax.

General Domestic and Overseas Exhibitors

JPY 460,000 per booth excluding tax, or JPY 506,000 including tax.

Additional Costs

In addition to booth fees, exhibitors should budget for booth decoration, electrical and facility work, transportation and move-in/move-out of exhibition machinery, personnel expenses, accommodation and production of promotional materials. Additional charges may also apply depending on the organizer’s requirements and paid services.

Booth Examples by Size

1 Booth (9 Square Meters)

This configuration is suitable for tools, measuring instruments, software and compact equipment. Product samples, explanatory panels, monitors and a small meeting space can be combined to communicate technical features clearly.

2 Booths (18 Square Meters)

This configuration is suitable for displaying compact machine tools or multiple products while providing space for live demonstrations and business meetings. The operating area of the machinery should be separated from visitor traffic to ensure safety.

4 Booths or More (36 Square Meters or More)

This configuration is suitable for large machine tools, automation equipment or multiple product groups. Live demonstration areas, visitor viewing spaces, technical explanation areas and meeting areas can be arranged separately.

Exhibition Booth Design that Generates Results

Visitor Flow Design

Arrange machining demonstrations and exhibition machinery so they are visible from the aisle while providing safe visitor routes. A layout that naturally leads visitors from product explanations to business discussions is important.

Visualizing Technical Performance

Show machining accuracy, machining time, tool life and labor-saving effects using numerical data and comparative materials. Machined samples, enlarged video images and operation screens can help communicate product performance in concrete terms.

Planning Live Demonstrations

Plan demonstration times, workpieces, machining conditions and safety management in advance. Organize the machining process and explanations so that visitors can understand the product’s key features within a short period.

Using Video at the Exhibition

Video Playback Inside the Booth

Videos can be used to show machine tool operations, robot integration, manufacturing processes and precision measurement, making it possible to explain large equipment that cannot be physically displayed or machining processes that take a long time. Repeatedly playing short videos summarizing key product features is effective.

Filming and Distribution at the Exhibition Venue

By filming interviews with exhibitors and product demonstrations and distributing them through YouTube and exhibition video media, companies can communicate exhibition content to customers who could not attend the event. Adding multilingual subtitles, including English, also allows the videos to be used as sales materials for overseas markets.

Continued Use after the Exhibition

Videos filmed at the exhibition can be reused on company websites, in sales emails, on social media and on product introduction pages. Keeping the videos publicly available after the event can help improve product awareness and generate inquiries over the long term.

Visitor Attraction Measures that Improve Exhibition Results

Advance Business Meeting Reservations

Send exhibition announcements to existing customers and prospects, informing them of the products to be displayed, booth location and demonstration schedule. Arrange meeting times in advance with important customers.

Communication through Email and Social Media

Introduce new products and technical information through email, LinkedIn, YouTube and the company website. Publishing videos and product materials before the exhibition can help generate visitor reservations and inquiries.

Use of a Dedicated Exhibition Page

Prepare a dedicated page containing exhibited products, technical specifications, demonstration schedules, booth location and a business meeting reservation form. After the exhibition, continue adding exhibition videos and materials to provide ongoing information.

Post-Exhibition Follow-Up

Organize collected business cards and inquiries and follow up by sending product materials, arranging technical meetings and preparing quotations. Including videos filmed at the exhibition in follow-up emails can also be effective.

Companies Available for Booth Construction and Exhibition Operation Consultation

At JIMTOF, cooperation with booth construction companies capable of handling machine tools and large equipment, heavy-equipment logistics companies, electrical contractors and video production companies is important. Exhibition plans should be developed with both safety and presentation effectiveness in mind according to the specifications of the machinery being displayed.

Please see the booth construction company pages below.