Machine tool firms hit pay dirt

CHICAGO - When Beijing Jingdiao Group Co Ltd gave its high-speed and precision-marked 5-axes machinery pride of place at its exhibiting stand at the biennial International Manufacturing Technologies Show in Chicago in September, curious visitors milled around it and sought additional information.

For the Beijing-based high-tech and innovation firm, such attention wasn't new. It had participated in the 2016 show too, and evoked similar queries from visitors.

The 5-axes machinery represented its highest technical level. Founded in 1994, Beijing Jingdiao focuses on research and production of high-speed and precision machining centers.