Shanghai Industrial Fair - China International Industry Fair (CIIF)

【Exhibition Overview】

    Under the theme of “New Quality Industrialisation, Boundless Intelligent Manufacturing,” this year's exhibition attracted over 3,000 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions worldwide. It concurrently hosted 10 high-level forums and nearly 300 thematic events, with over 1,000 new technologies and products released, including nearly 400 representative achievements making their debut. The exhibition cumulatively drew 224,000 professional visitors from 133 countries and regions, marking an 11% increase compared with the previous edition.

    The exhibition featured special thematic displays, among which the “National New Industrialisation Exhibition” showcased major national achievements including key components of the C919 large aircraft, the propulsion system of the domestically built large cruise ship Adora Magic City, and the 600 km/h high-speed maglev train. Shanghai Electric presented components of the first 6,000 kW steam turbine and parts of the 10,000-ton hydraulic press from the early days of New China, recreating the pioneering spirit of China's industrial beginnings; ABB robots performed on a replica of the Marquis Yi of Zeng's bianzhong, demonstrating the fusion of traditional culture and modern technology. Many overseas exhibitors gave high praise to China's industrial innovation accomplishments and expressed interest in deeper collaboration.

    As a renowned industrial exhibition in the industry, the Shanghai International Industry Fair (CIIF) serves not only as a platform for showcasing new products but also as a stage for supply-chain collaboration and ecosystem building. Leading industry players such as JAKA Robotics, Siemens, and Hymson brought their latest achievements in intelligent manufacturing, covering cutting-edge areas including industrial AI, intelligent assembly for new-energy vehicles, and smart power generation systems. This edition also debuted the “CIIF Talk” daily sessions, attracting nearly 4 million online views, making it an important window for observing global industrial development trends. As China's industry accelerates its march towards becoming a global innovation leader, it continues to unleash new quality productive forces, contributing Chinese wisdom and strength to global industrial development.

【Exhibition Value】

    - A globally leading flagship industrial platform: Since its inception, the CIIF has consistently ranked first among global industrial exhibitions in terms of scale for many consecutive years. It is a state-level exhibition approved by the State Council, integrating display, trading, forums, and awards, making it an unmissable annual industry event for industrial enterprises worldwide and a core window showcasing China's smart manufacturing capabilities.

    - Full coverage of the entire industry chain: The exhibition features nine major thematic sectors, including CNC machine tools, industrial automation, robotics, new energy, new materials, and next-generation information technology, along with several special thematic zones. It covers everything from large high-end equipment to basic components, from traditional industrial upgrading to cutting-edge technological breakthroughs, presenting the complete industrial ecosystem from basic research to end-user applications, providing exhibitors with a platform for display and exchange across the full industrial chain.

    - A hub for industry collaboration linking global resources: The exhibition brings together international robotics leaders such as ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, and KUKA alongside leading domestic enterprises competing on the same stage, attracting delegations from multiple countries and regions. It provides an efficient channel for precise matching between upstream and downstream industry chain players, with concurrent industry matchmaking events releasing supply-and-demand lists to help enterprises expand their collaboration networks and integrate into the global industrial ecosystem.

    - A competitive arena for the world's cutting-edge technology debuts: The exhibition systematically identifies benchmark products across multiple dimensions, showcasing the latest innovation achievements in global industrial technology, spanning from intelligent equipment to core components, from process innovation to system solutions. It provides an authoritative stage for enterprises to demonstrate their technological strength and lead industry transformation, benchmarking against the Hannover Messe in Germany, and has become a premier launchpad and competitive arena for global industrial technology innovation.

    - A frontier for AI and robotics integration: With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies, the robotics zone has become the most popular section of the exhibition. Enterprises showcase innovative achievements integrating industrial robots, collaborative robots, mobile robots, and embodied intelligence technologies, painting a comprehensive picture of the latest developments in smart manufacturing in the Industry 4.0 era.

    - An authoritative platform empowered by national strategy and industrial policy: During the exhibition, a number of national and local industrial policies, industry standards, and development reports are released, providing authoritative guidance for industrial development. It serves as an important window for enterprises to grasp policy directions, participate in the formulation of industry standards, and align with industrial resources.

    - A gathering of global high-end buyers and high-quality professional visitors: Each year, the exhibition attracts hundreds of thousands of professional visitors from over 100 countries and regions, covering purchasing decision-makers from core application sectors such as aerospace, automobile manufacturing, electronic information, and biomedicine. The proportion of overseas buyers continues to rise, with notable activity from traders in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. It is a key venue for deep engagement between global buyers and suppliers, driving order conversion.

【Major Exhibiting Brands】

    - Robotics brands: ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa Electric, KUKA, Kawasaki, Staubli, Nachi-Fujikoshi, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Panasonic, OTC, Comau, Universal Robots, SIASUN, GSK CNC, Estun, EFORT, STEP, Bozhon, Secote, Huachangda, DJI, CITIC Heavy Industries, Peitian, Yawei Laisi, Liqun Automation, Gudeng, Voddy, Gaoweike, Schunk, Soode, Mitsubishi Electric, Yamaha, Epson, Denso, Toshiba Machine, QJAR, Tech-Long, Zowell, JAKA, ChaiFu, Yuejiang, Flexiv, Weiyi Zhizao, Giaten, FAIR, SiLink, Han's Robot

    - Industrial automation and control systems brands: Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, Fuji Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Bosch, Omron, Phoenix Contact, Festo, Toshiba China, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, LS Electric, Delta Electronics, Bosch Rexroth, Oriental Motor, Sanyo Denki, SMC, Turck, Rittal, TE Connectivity, Elco, Balluff, Leuze, Lenze, Beckhoff, Pepperl+Fuchs, B&R, SICK, Heidenhain, Baumer, Schmersal, Weidmüller, Pilz, ifm, LTi, Autonics, Advantech, Googol Technology, ICP DAS, INVT, Inovance, EURA Drives, THK, HIWIN, MISUMI, Baosight Software, Hollysys

    - CNC machine tools and metal processing brands: Yamazaki Mazak, Haas Automation, Shenyang Machine Tool, Qinchuan Machine Tool, JIER Machine-Tool Group, Shanghai Machine Tool, Hanchuan Machine Tool, Beijing No.2 Machine Tool, Dalian Guangyang, TRUMPF, Amada, Salvagnini, EVD, Mitsubishi, Bystronic, Rofin, McGregor, Murata, Coherent, Yangli Group, Yawei, Jinfangyuan, HGTECH, Chutian, Han's Laser, Penta Laser, Bodor Laser, Maxphotonics, Flow Waterjet, Dardi Waterjet

    - Information technology and chip brands: Huawei, SAP, Dassault Systèmes, Intel, Hitachi, Microsoft, Cisco, ZTE, China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, Baosight Software, Digiwin Software, Mingjiang Intelligent, Yidian Group, Fudan Microelectronics, STMicroelectronics, Alibaba, Baidu, Xiaomi, Unisoc, Huada Semiconductor, GigaDevice, Galcore, SmartSens, Allwinner Technology, Rockchip, MetaX, Synopsys, Empyrean Technology, X-EPIC, X-ING

    - New energy and automotive brands: SAIC Motor, FAW Group, BAIC Group, Dongfeng Motor, GAC Group, Changan Automobile, BMW, Volvo, Tesla, BYD, Chery, Geely, JAC, Great Wall Motor, Yutong Bus, Xiamen King Long, Zhongtong Bus, Ankai Bus, Foton Motor, Shenlong, Wanxiang, State Grid, Continental Automotive, Michelin, Phoenix Contact, NARI Technology, Highly, Potevio, Goldwind Science & Technology, Sany Renewable Energy, TBEA, CRRC, Shanghai Electric, PowerChina, Chint Group

    - Energy conservation, environmental protection, and new materials brands: Shuangliang Energy Conservation, Bossco, Guobang, Honeywell, China Energy Conservation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsui & Co., Toshiba, Omron, Kärcher Germany, Nilfisk, Baosteel Group, Huayi Group, Highly Group