Manufacturing Integration Gains New Impetus as the Industrial Fair Network 2024 Successfully Concludes

2024-11-8

A magnificent picture of new quality productive forces is unfolding at Shanghai New International Expo Center with manufacturing integration at its core. On November 8, 2024, the four-day Industrial Fair Network 2024 was successfully concluded. After a year of meticulous preparation, this annual industrial event was unveiled with a new format of joint exhibitions, marking notable achievements. Nine industry exhibitions spanning upstream and downstream sectors, including PTC ASIA, CeMAT ASIA, ComVac ASIA, HEAVY MACHINERY ASIA, CISSIE, E-pack Tech, ISA, FBC and ICCE ASIA, were presented together. Covering nearly 220,000 square meters, it has attracted more than 3,100 exhibitors and nearly 140,000 trade visitors to jointly explore the future development direction and market trends in intelligent manufacturing. 

“The future is inevitably leaning toward digitization, integration, and systematization. The new form of joint exhibitions adopted by the Industrial Fair Network 2024 is not only conducive to integrating industry resources and enhancing the synergy efficiency of industrial chains, but also stimulating the innovation vitality of enterprises and bolstering the high-level development of manufacturing. Through this event, we witness the latest trends in manufacturing integration, as well as the immense potential of new technologies and products to promote industrial upgrading and intelligent and green development.” Gary Liu, Managing Director of Hannover Milano Fairs China Ltd., noted, “At the same time, it built a platform for efficient exchange and cooperation between global manufacturing enterprises, and laid a solid foundation for expanding the international market and producing mutual benefit and win-win results.”

Embracing the Era of Capacity, PTC ASIA Shapes A Specialized and Sophisticated Transmission Industry With Long-term Vision 
Engaged in the power transmission and control technology industry for over three decades, PTC ASIA has witnessed the market evolution and the upgrading & iteration of technology. In response to ever-changing market demand, PTC ASIA has once again made a stunning appearance as an industry leader. This year’s show continues to have a strong appeal, bringing together more than 1,600 well-known enterprises from all over the world. These enterprises exhibited high-end core components and solutions across an exhibition area of 80,000 square meters.

Renowned global brands such as HUALI, JLEM, GUANGLU, DELI, GLONG, TECHTOP, FANGLI, Flender, DONLY, TAILONG, WANSHSIN, SUPROR, TAILI, Regal Rexnord, Reach, MAYR, Langde, HENGJIU, CHOHO, CPT, SCS, UNIBEAR, UNIVERSAL, SIT, GATES, Simaote, ONLIVE, Mubea, LEESPRING, HeWei, DingLi, HCH, UBC, LIANYI TECH, BOTE, DARM, GRH, SETTIMA, AVIC Servo, ZHENJIANG HYDRAULICS, TIANMA, STRONGER, YOUWEILI, ziHYD, HGPE, HUALI HYDRAULIC, VIBO, SUCCESS, SOLINER, SIPURUI, SDJL, YONGFENG, URANUS, BUCHER, SUNRISE, SONGQIAO, XINGMING, ECOCLEAN, JINTONG, JELPC, STNC, CHELIC, JXPC, MAXAIR, Intell, AOTC, XCPC, NBPT, BLCH, KASTAS, SINOMACH, VONESEALS, KAIMING, SEALTECH, AILATE,INDEL, ZHONGYE, TAIBAO, DONGSHAN  have also brought their latest technologies and products in power transmission and control technology. Meanwhile, overseas exhibitors from Germany, the United States, Turkey, Japan, South Korea and other countries and regions also displayed their core products, covering the segments such as transmission, control and sealing, and including many pioneering and premiered precision machining equipment. This has fully demonstrated the exceptional innovation ability and technical strength of the power transmission and control technology industry. 

Alongside renowned industry leaders, dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises also serve as a vital and vibrant force in the transmission industry. This year’s event is characterized by a series of emerging new industries, new growth drivers, and new manufacturing, which all contributed to the accelerated upgrading and integration of the manufacturing sector. Nearly 200 SRDI (Specialized, Refinement, Differential, and Innovative) enterprises have demonstrated their innovative and independent development capabilities across an exhibition area exceeding 5,000 square meters, with nearly half of them recognized as “little giant” enterprises. In the "Industrial Bay” section of Hall OE4, nearly 200 enterprises offered visitors a fresh experience through product displays, technical forums, interactive games, leisure and social interaction, delivering a youthful, multi-dimensional, and highly engaging atmosphere.

At its 17th appearance at PTC ASIA, Guorui Hydraulic enjoyed continued success. Ruan Ruiyong, Chairman of Guorui Hydraulic, said, "PTC has been long reputed in the industry. As an annual event in the field of power transmission in the Asia-Pacific region, this event has left the participants with a deep impression of its large scale, the sizable number of exhibitors and the wealth of exhibits. In addition to the latest technologies and products in the industry, it has also promoted exchanges and cooperation between enterprises, providing new momentum for the future development of the industry. GRH has seen many innovative technologies and products unveiled at this exhibition. Industry leaders and experts made an in-depth analysis and outlook about the future trends of the industry. We look forward to promoting the progress and development of power transmission and control technology together with more exhibitors and visitors in the future.”

Cheng Ming, Senior Marketing and Sales Management Manager of Gates Unitta Power Transmission (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., also spoke highly of this exhibition, “PTC ASIA brings us a remarkable industry event. As an expert in delivering transmission and hydraulic system solutions, Gates Unitta has not only showcased high-quality products but also provided customers with systematic and professional solutions that can meet their increasingly diverse needs. The platform for exchange provided by this event enables us to communicate with industry professionals and keep abreast of the market demand and industry dynamics.”

SETTIMA, an oil pump manufacturer from Italy, is highly satisfied with the results of PTC ASIA. “During the exhibition, the visitors showed a strong interest in innovative technologies exhibited by the enterprises, of which the scale and professionalism both far exceeded expectations,” said Maria Alessandra Chittolini of SETTIMA's Sales and Marketing Department.

Yang Fangli, CSO of Hangzhou Supror Transmission Machinery Co., Ltd., talked about his gains at the exhibition, “We have participated in PTC ASIA for many years, which greatly improved our brand promotion and market expansion. We are also deeply impressed by the professionalism of visitors.”

Many concurrent events during PTC ASIA focus on hot topics such as intelligent manufacturing and green and energy conservation, attracting much attention. It also features a myriad of captivating presentations and insightful forum sessions, such as “PTC ASIA Fluid Power High-tech Zone” sponsored by China Hydraulic Pneumatic & Sealing Industry Association, “Smart and Sustainable Solutions Forum” organized by German Engineering Federation (VDMA), “New Component Product and Technology Forum” well planned by China General Machine Components Industry Association and the “HiTalks 2024- Innovate Products Forum of PTC Smart Hydraulic Plaza” organized under the leadership of Shanghai Hydraulics Pneumatics & Seals Trade Association, which set off rounds of fervor on site. A great number of industry leaders and well-known enterprises are present at this event to interpret hot industry trends, share the latest technological achievements, and jointly explore the infinite possibilities in the field of power transmission.

Efficient Logistics Fosters CeMAT ASIA’s “Chain” Interconnection with New Quality Productive Forces
For enterprises, CeMAT ASIA, a large-scale international exhibition for the material handling and logistics technology industry in Asia, has become the “main battlefield” for releasing new products. This year’s event has pooled together 900+ domestic and foreign quality exhibitors engaged in system integration and solutions, machine vision, industrial control products, conveying and sorting, logistics robots and AGVs, forklifts and accessories, packaging equipment and pallet turnover boxes, industrial unmanned driving, casters, lifting and other logistics related fields, among whom “Digitalization & Intelligence” and “Low-carbon Logistics” have become frequently-used words.

At the event, many well-known intelligent logistics system integrators such as Dematic, DAIFUKU, swisslog, TGW, SSI SCHAEFER, RIAMB, BMHRI, KSEC, SIASUN, JDL, CAI NIAO, GALAXIS, BlueSword Intelligent, HWA, Yinfei, MIAS, Kardex Remstar, YIDONG, INTHER, Wayzim, Automha, Modula, Lonlink, Vstrong, Nova, Speedlog, HCROBOTS, KENGIC, PANGQI, BOXLINE, MEIDE, Columbus, Huaheng Logistics, Gemstone Logistics, Zhongyang, Huade, Shanghong, LEAD logistics, PUTIAN logistics, New Cohesion, Bluesky, Efork, Ja Ja, and Funtron gathered together to provide diversified smart logistics solutions tailored to clients of various industries and sizes worldwide by leveraging their extensive technical expertise and rich industry experience.

“Reputed as a wind vane that indicates the trends of Asian logistics industry, the Industrial Fair Network plays an important guiding role in the field of logistics equipment.” Steve Cheung, managing director of Dematic Asia, noted that, by implementing the Asian strategic layout and a new business model, Dematic has realized the sharing of IT and other resources between Asian teams and Chinese teams, and fostered the whole-process cooperation. “Through the platform provided by CeMAT ASIA, we hope to attract more visitors from China and Asia and help our industry customers to go global more smoothly. Gaining a lot from this year’s CeMAT ASIA, we sincerely wish CeMAT ASIA 2025 to continue its glory and reach new heights in the future!” said Steve Cheung.

The rise of machine vision technology has also formed a strong impetus for intelligent transformation of the logistics sector. Many quality exhibitors in the field of machine vision and industrial control, including Siemens, Schneider, SEW, PEPPERL+FUCHS, SICK, Cognex, LenzeAG, Leuze, Weidmuller, Danfoss, DELTA, ELCO, CHANKO, XYZ, Mideke, EVOC Regem Marr, Conlida, MOONS’, Kinco, JSCC, VEICHI, Taibang, and EED, all registered eye-catching performance at this exhibition. In the Sorting & Picking zone, visitors are overwhelmed by the latest sorting systems and solutions. Well-known enterprises including Jin Houng Fuh, InterRoll, HUANAN XINHAI, Intralox, Damon, Baoxiang, Sh-wusheng, Apollo, CONFIRMWARE, Meilingge, GUANCHAO, SENAD, AmbaFlex, Apollo, Fork Logistics, and GENYE have showcased their leading technologies that cater to the requirements for operation in different scenarios, injecting strong impetus for intelligent upgrading within the industry.

In the Logistics Robot and AGVs zone, industry leaders including Hikrobot, KUKA, Quicktron, Geek+, HAI ROBOTICS, Huarui, AGILOX, Bluebotics, Muxing, ForwardX Robotics, Xiaowu, Libiao, Tuskrobots, UQI, MAIRUI ROBOT, KCROBOTS, LASER X, MyBull, J-ELEPHANT, COTEK, Magicstore, Ankuny, etc. have brought amazing exhibits that demonstrate their outstanding achievements in intelligence, automation and efficiency. Leaders in the field of forklifts and accessories, including Hangcha Group, SANY, Tailift, GOODSENSE, Ningbo Ruyi, MiMA, Zowell, CHOLIFT, BOLZONI, HOPPECKE, etc., made presence with a lineup of flexible and efficient products, winning wide praise with exquisite workmanship and excellent performance. Leading enterprises in the industry of packing equipment and pallet turnover boxes, such as YOUNGSUN, SDW, Xiaohuangfeng, JAGPACK, Leechan, Lantech, CIMC, Lika, Xinpeng, Chenan, Shenghao and Runhao; pioneers in the industrial unmanned driving technology field like NAVASMART, UISEE, ECHIEV, RoboSense, HESAI, WANJI and Rich Beam; quality enterprises of the caster brand like Faigle, SUPO, Sistom, LFC, Fengdong; as well as powerful enterprises in the lifting industry like GH, CMCO, Gorbel, Huade, HEROLIFT, Pulannite, Kacc and 8dexpress have also demonstrated extensive technical expertise and excellent strength in an all-round manner at this exhibition, providing strong support for the development of smart logistics.

On behalf of Hangcha Group, Mr. Chen Saimin, Secretary of the Board of Hangcha Group which has been present at CeMAT ASIA for many years, said, “At the exhibition, we came in contact with many high-quality customers from home and abroad. Many foreign professionals and business groups have visited our booth for supply-demand matchmaking, sharing industry development trends, and exchanging with us on the latest technological innovations. The atmosphere of our booth was animated, receiving professional support from the organizer throughout the process. We wish CeMAT ASIA a greater success in the future.”

Mr. Cai Hua, Vice President of Domestic Marketing of Hangzhou Hikrobot Co., Ltd., another old friend who has also participated in CeMAT ASIA for many years, spoke highly of this exhibition. “As a professional exhibition platform with wide influence in the logistics industry, CeMAT ASIA has attracted numerous logistics companies worldwide. Through this event, HIKROBOT has not only made acquaintance with many new friends but also strengthened our ties with old friends.” Mr. Cai stressed, “In the future, we will continue to focus on R&D of the core technology of robots, strive to provide customers with safe and reliable products and systems of intelligent mobile robots, and deliver intelligent internal logistics solutions to factories.”

Regarding this point, Li Chao, General Manager of Shanghai Swisslog Technology Co., Ltd. shared the same feeling. During the exhibition, many global industry experts and business representatives were attracted to the booth of Swisslog, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. “We look forward to the continued success of CeMAT ASIA, so that it can remain a leading platform and event for industry exchanges.” he said.

A wealth of supporting activities were held concurrently with this event, such as the main forum on core brand--CeMAT ASIA Innovation Salon, the 2024 Intelligent Manufacturing Competition, and “Smart Logistics Chain, Digital Innovation for New Quality Productive Forces” Logistics Technology Innovation Forum. Through this platform, exhibitors and trade visitors are able to gain a deep understanding of the future development trends and market opportunities of the manufacturing sector. These activities have not only promoted the exchange and cooperation between enterprises, but also provided new insights and directions for the integrated development of manufacturing.

With Remarkable Progress, ComVac ASIA’s Performance Innovations Continue to Thrive, Advancing Toward Sustainability
As a premier professional event in the compressor field, ComVac ASIA that features a professional focus, rich exhibits and a forward-looking perspective has drawn wide attention from both within and outside the industry since its preparation. This year, ComVac ASIA actively fulfills the green mission and gathers more than 300 top enterprises from home and abroad to showcase the latest R&D achievements of compressed air and vacuum technologies, which can help users reduce costs and enhance the efficiency of industrial energy consumption, and accelerate their digital transformation. The total area of the exhibition is close to 30,000 square meters, which covers Halls N4 and N5, as well as the outdoor Hall ON9.

New business forms and scenarios characterized by energy saving and carbon reduction, green intelligence and intensive recycling are in full bloom at this year's ComVac ASIA. Top enterprises at home and abroad like Atlas Copco, BSC, HANBELL, Jauguar, Unaites, BAUER KOMPRESSORE, IHI-SULLAIR, XINLEI, Deman, DENAIR, Stronix, Turbo-Tech, Midea, Baldor, Xinda, Moair, Ecoair, Lida, SMD, CRRC, Sauer Compressors and DEHAHA also hit the spotlight with outstanding performance at the event. These enterprises have exhibited multifarious products and solutions, ranging from energy-efficient compressors and fans with excellent performance to cutting-edge vacuum technology and from intelligent control systems to green manufacturing processes. All of these have manifested the firm determination and remarkable results of these enterprises in promoting green manufacturing and sustainable development, and set a benchmark for green manufacturing in the industry.

Atlas Copco, a provider of one-stop air pressure system solutions, came to ComVac Asia 2024 with brand-new exhibits, which was a full display of its excellent technical strength and its ability to breakthrough innovation in the field of compressed air. “ComVac, as the benchmark event in the compressor industry in Asia, provides us with a platform for showcasing and exchanging ideas. Here, we are able to keep abreast of the latest developments and trends of the compressor industry, and discuss the development direction of the industry with peers.” Jane Li, Communication Manager of Atlas Copco (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd., gave such comments.

Liu Yuanyun, Marketing Manager of BAUER KOMPRESSOREN (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., expressed warm congratulations on the successful holding of ComVac2024. As one of the key exhibitors who has participated for several consecutive years, she stated, “This year’s exhibition maintained high quality in both the professionalism of exhibitors and attendees, and featured a variety of new exhibits and an even more vibrant atmosphere than previous years. The communication between exhibitors or between exhibitors and visitors is more professional and franker, which undoubtedly lays a more solid foundation for better development of the industry. Thanks to ComVac ASIA for giving us such an opportunity, and wish this event a better success in the future! See you next year!”

ComVac ASIA has provided the exhibitor enterprises with a platform to showcase their products and technical strength, and created a good opportunity for them to learn about the forefront industry developments as well as the latest market demand and technology dynamics upon close. Yang Guanghua, General Manager of Sales Branch of IHI-Sullair Compression Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., highly praised the exhibition, saying that “Through this event, we are clearly aware of the importance of technology for industry development. In the future, IHI-Sullair will stay committed to the development and production of more energy-saving and efficient centrifugal compressor products to meet the needs of different customers and contribute to the industry progress.”

Zhang Dalu, CTO of the Compressor Division of CRRC Beijing Nankou Co., Ltd., deeply experienced the progress of ComVac ASIA, including the growing product categories, the rise of domestic brands, and more intense industry exchanges among others. Compared with previous exhibitions, this year’s event is marked by a variety of compressor products exhibited by various enterprises, such as the oil-injected screw compressor, dry oil-free screw compressors, large centrifuge and high-speed maglev centrifuge. The high-tech products displayed this year have transitioned from concept to mature application, embodying the maturity and popularity of cutting-edge technologies. Domestic brands such as CRRC are making a figure, whose exhibit performance and techniques have approached the world's high standards. It demonstrates the importance attached by the state to independent R&D and the great progress in domestic technical strength. In the meantime, Zhang Dalu gave high praise to ComVac ASIA for its provision of a platform for deep exchange between compressor parts suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and users, and its promotion of industry information integration and improvement. It has a positive significance for the upgrading of the whole industry.    

A series of trade matches, forum activities and fun games held on site have won unanimous praise from the visitors. Leading experts from the compressor and vacuum technology industry, senior scholars and representatives of well-known enterprises have joined ComVac ASIA 2024 and made in-depth exchanges and discussions on hot topics, cutting-edge technology trends and market dynamics of the compressor industry. These outstanding exchange activities have built an efficient and convenient platform for direct communication between the participants, and promoted the collision and integration of wisdom and resources from different parties, injecting a steady stream of strong momentum into the green transformation and sustainable development of the compressor and vacuum technology industry. Productive interactions and exchanges have helped the participating enterprises accurately grasp the latest trends of industry development, and jointly explore a path of transformation and upgrading that responds to the call of the times and conforms to market trends.

Thousands of Manufacturers Gather Together to Unlock Infinite Possibilities of Intelligent Manufacturing
In order to better integrate resources, share opportunities, and facilitate close cooperation between the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, a variety of display and interaction sessions have been organized to fully showcase the brand-new image of joint exhibitions. The highlight of this event—“TIFN X Space” has carefully planned two core sections, namely the Future Industries and Smart Manufacturing Forum Zone and the “Exclusive” Buyers' Club. The Forum Zone focused on key topics such as future industry and intelligent manufacturing, logistics technology for digital factories, new energy vehicles and electric drive intelligent assembly, and industry experts were invited to share insightful perspectives with business elites every day. In this way, each participant has gained stunning cutting-edge experience and deep industry insights.

The "GOING TIFN" business visit activity organized by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. in cooperation with leading companies in the industry has received active registration and positive response from trade visitors upon launch. The high-profile visits to the Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Technology Co., Ltd and Changzhou Hengli Pneumatic Technology Co., Ltd have been specially upgraded to the factory-visiting mode with VIP invitation. Through the "Hengli Group Factory Visit Meeting" held at the exhibition site, the visiting guests were provided with opportunities for close contact with industry benchmarking enterprises, an in-depth understanding of the process of efficient flexible production, face-to-face communication with industry experts and the acquisition of valuable industry experience and advice.  

This year, the joint exhibition was once again fully booked, with an increasing number of participating companies continuing to enhance their core competitiveness and further expand their market share in China. “Going forward, we are confident that the Industrial Fair Network will be built into a platform that provides interconnection between upstream and downstream, contributing to the high-quality coordinated development of global manufacturing.” Gary Liu said.

On November 5-8, 2024, the Industrial Fair Network 2024 featuring dazzling exhibits on an area of 220,000 square meters came to an end with success. Extraordinary results of global intelligent manufacturing were unveiled here. Global business opportunities converged here for common development. The Industrial Fair Network 2025 invites you to continue the depiction of a magnificent picture of technology and industry on October 28-31, 2025!