2026 SPS Guangzhou Smart Manufacturing Exhibition Concludes with High Attendance and Success

Internationalization Takes a Leap Forward! The 2026 SPS Guangzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition concluded successfully, drawing a large crowd and yielding impressive results.

The Guangzhou International Intelligent Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition (SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou) wrapped up on March 6, 2026, attracting numerous professionals from the manufacturing industry. This three-day event was grandly held at the Guangzhou China Import and Export Fair Exhibition Hall, coinciding with the Guangzhou Industrial Technology Exhibition and the Asiamold Select – Guangzhou, creating significant synergistic effects. Together, these exhibitions covered the entire manufacturing chain, from components to system integration, connecting participants from domestic and international supply chains.

This year, the exhibition platform welcomed overseas visitors from 91 countries and regions, marking a 20% increase compared to the previous session and enhancing its internationalization.

Key Data from the 2026 Exhibitions:

• 40,026 professional visitors attended
• Nearly 1,200 overseas guests from 91 countries and regions
• 424 domestic and international exhibiting companies
• Total exhibition area reached 28,500 square meters

The three-day event gathered leading companies from the manufacturing sector, showcasing their advanced achievements in sensor technology, drive systems, control technology, connectivity technology, industrial robots, and industrial automation. Notable exhibitors included Autonics, Balluff, Binder, Festo, Guangzhou CNC, and many others, presenting their leading products, cutting-edge technologies, and comprehensive solutions.

In addition to a rich array of product displays, the exhibition featured highly regarded concurrent activities. Thirteen forums focused on industry hot topics such as Industrial AI, Digital Twin, Industrial Cybersecurity, and Embodied Intelligence, hosting nearly 80 related thematic speeches. These events gathered numerous domestic and international technical experts and business leaders to analyze various related topics and interpret the trends in the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry. Notably, the main forum, Digital Transformation Summit for Manufacturing, attracted over 20,000 live viewers.

Exhibitor Feedback:

“We showcased our ATI brand sensors and products in motion control, such as encoders, motors, and drives. We chose the SPS exhibition in Guangzhou because of its strong industry influence in South China, providing a great platform for in-depth technical exchanges with professional visitors,” said Mr. Wei Shibin, Sales Manager at Novatech Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

“This exhibition features our new distributed fault-tolerant safety system, which implements high-level fault safety management through a distributed architecture, suitable for long-distance, large-scale production lines. Participation in the SPS exhibition is due to its professional influence in automation, showcasing core technologies comprehensively,” remarked Mr. Hao Liming, Solutions Design and Technical Support Supervisor at Erke (Tianjin) Sensor Co., Ltd.

Visitor Feedback:

“We are a French company with a factory in Foshan, primarily producing nanocrystalline magnetic cores for circuit breakers and inverters. I attended to understand China’s advancements in automation and sensor technology. The dynamic demonstrations of power transmission and collaborative robots greatly benefited me, allowing me to witness the practical applications of sensors,” shared Mr. Paul Van from Aperam, Business Development.

“Xiwanda focuses on lithium battery manufacturing with an R&D team under the manufacturing engineering department. I aimed to discover new technologies that could enhance our automation efficiency and capacity. The exhibition brought together numerous exhibitors across various fields, and the forum topics were highly relevant to our needs,” added Mr. Zhang Guowen, Senior Engineer II at Xiwanda Electronics Co., Ltd.

Feedback from Forum Speakers:

“I shared Midea Group’s explorations and technological research in AI intelligent factories at the seminar. While these technologies are still in the development and application promotion stage, I hope to inspire the audience. The response was enthusiastic, especially during discussions on practical business application scenarios, exceeding expectations. The exhibition is an important platform connecting service providers and manufacturing enterprises, showcasing product technologies while promoting knowledge sharing and advanced ideas through forums,” stated Mr. Xing Chengyu, Industry Ecosystem Director at Meiyun Zhishu Technology Co., Ltd.

The three-day 2026 SPS Guangzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition has successfully concluded. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who traveled from afar, including exhibitors, visitors, industry guests, partners, industry associations, and media friends for their trust and contributions. Every encounter is cherished, and every support is remembered. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

To view more information about this year’s exhibitors and forum summaries, please click the SPS Guangzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition mini-program.

The 2026 exhibition has concluded, but the excitement continues!