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BANGKOK, Thailand, July 22, 2026 – the Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026) officially opened today at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers and buyers from across Asia to explore new opportunities in intelligent manufacturing and industrial cooperation.
Responding to Southeast Asia's accelerating industrial transformation, IME 2026 showcases the latest technologies and integrated manufacturing solutions across industrial automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, high-end CNC machine tools and equipment, laser processing, industrial internet, smart logistics and digital factories. The exhibition highlights how advanced manufacturing technologies are helping businesses improve productivity, digitization and operational efficiency throughout the manufacturing value chain.
Jointly organized by the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC, DEXPO Shanghai Industry & Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., IME 2026 combines technology showcases, business matchmaking and industry exchange under one roof. The event provides a dedicated platform for manufacturers, technology providers and buyers to strengthen industrial collaboration between China and Southeast Asia while supporting the region's manufacturing upgrade.
Industry Leaders Gather to Explore New Opportunities for China–Thailand Manufacturing Cooperation
The opening ceremony brought together senior government officials, industry associations, multinational enterprises, leading intelligent manufacturing companies and professional buyers from around the world, reflecting the growing momentum of manufacturing cooperation between China and Thailand.
Among the distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony were Somboon Pitayarangsarit, Chairman of the Machine and Automation System Industry Club (MASIC), Federation of Thai Industries (FTI); Wang Deyang, Deputy Director General of the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM); Zhou Jin, Vice President of Donghao Lansheng (Group) Co., Ltd.; Gary Liu, Managing Director of Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd.; Li Lei, General Manager for the Asia-Pacific Region of Bodor Laser; and Zhao Jianjun, General Manager of Shanghai GKONCY Electric Co., Ltd. In their remarks, the speakers highlighted the complementary strengths of the Chinese and Thai manufacturing sectors and shared their views on technology exchange, resource sharing and long-term industrial cooperation.
Wang Deyang said China's manufacturing industry is continuing its transition towards high-end, intelligent and green development. As 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the next 50 years of China–Thailand friendship, he said IME 2026 responds to growing demand for industrial upgrading and bilateral economic cooperation by providing an effective platform for collaboration in advanced manufacturing. He expressed hope that the exhibition would facilitate closer connections between advanced manufacturing technologies, high-quality equipment and industrial resources, while contributing to stronger economic and trade cooperation between China and Thailand and to the resilience of regional industrial and supply chains.
Somboon Pitayarangsarit said Thailand is entering a critical phase of industrial transformation, with strategic sectors including next-generation vehicles and electric vehicles, electronics, smart electronics, food processing, automation and robotics playing an increasingly important role in the country's future competitiveness. He noted that China's mature intelligent manufacturing technologies and comprehensive industrial supply chain offer valuable opportunities for Thai manufacturers to adopt advanced technologies, explore new business partnerships and strengthen long-term cooperation.
Speaking on behalf of the organizers, Zhou Jin said Donghao Lansheng Group has continued to expand its international exhibition strategy by bringing its exhibition expertise and global industrial resources to Southeast Asia. She said IME 2026 introduces a wide range of advanced technologies—including industrial robotics, semiconductor equipment, energy storage systems and industrial internet solutions—to the Thai market, showcasing China's latest innovations in intelligent manufacturing while creating new business opportunities for local companies pursuing digital transformation.
Gary Liu, Managing Director of Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., said Southeast Asia has become one of the world's most dynamic manufacturing markets. IME was established to connect industrial innovation in Southeast Asia with technologies and markets worldwide. “We do not measure success merely by exhibition size, but by the value we create for our participants.” He said. Leveraging the global resources of HANNOVER MESSE and the China International Industry Fair (CIIF), the exhibition will help Chinese intelligent manufacturing companies expand internationally and participate more deeply in regional and global industrial value chains.
Representing exhibitors, Li Lei said Southeast Asia has become both a strategic overseas market for Chinese manufacturers and an important growth region for the global intelligent manufacturing industry. Bodor Laser's products are now used in more than 180 countries and regions worldwide, and the company looks forward to further strengthening cooperation with customers and partners across Southeast Asia through IME.
Zhao Jianjun said the value of intelligent manufacturing extends beyond advanced technologies. More importantly, it enables manufacturers to improve production efficiency, quality control, cost optimization and delivery performance. He added that Chinese companies expanding overseas should develop a deeper understanding of local industrial demand and establish long-term partnerships with manufacturers, system integrator and industrial parks, ensuring that technologies and solutions can be effectively implemented to support the long-term development of Thailand's and Southeast Asia's manufacturing industries.
Following the speeches, government officials and industry representatives officially inaugurated IME 2026 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the opening of the exhibition. The delegation then toured the exhibition halls, where they met with exhibitors to learn about the latest technologies, product innovations and industrial applications, and exchanged views on technology development, market opportunities and future cooperation.
Leading Manufacturers Showcase Technologies Driving Southeast Asia's Industrial Upgrade
Covering 5,000 square meters, IME 2026 features nearly 150 exhibitors from China and overseas, presenting the latest technologies and solutions across the intelligent manufacturing ecosystem. Many of the products and systems on display have already been deployed in Thailand and other Southeast Asian markets, highlighting the growing depth of industrial cooperation between China and the region.
Industrial Automation and Smart Control
In the field of industrial automation, Inovance is showcasing its MD630 Series intelligent inverter, designed with a compact footprint that can reduce control cabinet space by more than 30 percent while integrating data acquisition and predictive maintenance capabilities to support digital production lines and smart factory operations.
MOONS' is presenting its AK Series Absolute Encoder Step-Servo System and M5 Series AC Servo System, featuring battery-free multi-turn absolute encoders and high power-density designs to meet the precision and reliability requirements of advanced industrial automation applications.
DEGSON is exhibiting a comprehensive portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions, ranging from terminal blocks and DIN-rail terminal blocks to energy storage connectors and circular connectors. The products are designed for applications including industrial control, building automation and instrumentation.
Meanwhile, JWIPC is introducing high-performance embodied AI controllers and machine vision controllers offering computing power of up to 2,070 TOPS, supporting applications such as AGVs, AMRs, collaborative robotic arms and industrial inspection, while providing powerful edge AI computing capabilities for intelligent manufacturing.
Other exhibitors including BlueSky, CIZON ROBOT, GKONCY, AINEWELL, Leipold, JANPOS, Zero Technology, WELLAUTO, SENPUM, Haite Automation, GRL Electric and Colibri are showcasing products spanning industrial automation, robotics, new energy equipment, automotive manufacturing, semiconductor production, lithium battery manufacturing and shipbuilding, offering a wide range of technologies and integrated solutions for Southeast Asia's manufacturing sector.
Laser Processing Technologies Take Centre Stage
Laser processing is another major highlight of IME 2026, with leading suppliers including Han's Laser, HSG Laser, Bodor Laser, ADH, JIATAI LASER, Precitec, ATLANTA, Weihong, Jiuzhou, Denair, Zhangyun Machinery, Luoyou Compressor, Vital Laser and Yuanjia showcasing advanced equipment for laser cutting, tube cutting, bending and intelligent sheet metal fabrication across industries such as construction machinery, steel structures, new energy and furniture manufacturing.
Among the featured exhibits, Han's Laser is presenting its G3015-O Fiber Laser Cutting Machine, equipped with the company's proprietary bus-based CNC control system for mainstream sheet metal and structural steel processing applications.
HSG Laser is showcasing its R2 Universal Laser Tube Cutting Machine, featuring automated material loading and remnant handling systems designed to improve productivity for industries including furniture manufacturing and fitness equipment.
ADH is exhibiting its WAD electro-hydraulic press brake, which combines precision servo synchronisation with automatic deflection compensation technology to deliver high-accuracy processing for applications such as new energy components, stainless steel kitchenware and electrical enclosures.
Bodor Laser is displaying its A Series laser sheet cutting machine, engineered with a lightweight yet high-rigidity structure capable of acceleration of up to 1.5G and available in power configurations ranging from 1.5 kW to 60 kW. The company has already completed flagship projects in Thailand, where its equipment, together with local service support and remote MES monitoring, has helped customers improve production efficiency while reducing processing time by 30 to 40 percent.
Conference Programme Expands Opportunities for Cross-border Business and Technology Exchange
Alongside the exhibition, 10 concurrent events are being held throughout IME 2026, offering participants additional opportunities for business networking, technology exchange and market development. The programme includes industry presentations, technical seminars, buyer matching sessions, business networking activities and cultural exchange events, creating a comprehensive platform for exhibitors and professional visitors to explore new partnerships and commercial opportunities.
A key highlight is the 2026 China-Thailand Technology Exchange and Equipment Trade Matching Conference, which focuses on connecting supply and demand between Chinese and Thai enterprises while supporting companies seeking to expand across the Southeast Asian market.
Among the participating organizations, the Shanxi Provincial Investment Promotion Bureau is leading a business delegation to the exhibition and organizing investment promotion activities and commercial matchmaking sessions through the IME platform. The initiative aims to help companies from Shanxi explore international markets while attracting overseas resources and investment opportunities.
The conference programme also features a series of technology forums covering intelligent manufacturing, artificial intelligence, advanced materials and environmental sustainability. Bringing together industry experts and business leaders, these sessions examine emerging technology trends, industrial transformation and practical applications, while encouraging knowledge sharing and collaboration across the manufacturing sector.
A Growing Platform for Regional Manufacturing Cooperation
IME 2026 has attracted professional visitors, buyers and industry representatives from Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian markets, providing exhibitors with valuable opportunities to strengthen business connections and expand their presence across ASEAN.
The exhibition also marks an important milestone for the organizers. Held in the year marking the 51st anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, IME 2026 is the first independently organized overseas exhibition launched by the organizers of the China International Industry Fair (CIIF).
Drawing on the global industrial network and international buyer resources built through HANNOVER MESSE and CIIF, IME has established a dedicated platform connecting Chinese intelligent manufacturing suppliers with growing market demand across Southeast Asia. By bringing together technology providers, manufacturers, distributors and end users, the exhibition is helping reduce barriers to cross-border business cooperation while creating new opportunities for industrial partnerships throughout the region.
Looking ahead, IME will continue to strengthen its role as a platform for international industrial collaboration, supporting the flow of technology, investment and market opportunities between China and ASEAN, and contributing to the region's transition towards a more digital, intelligent and sustainable manufacturing industry.