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On July 24, 2026, the three-day Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia 2026 (IME 2026) successfully concluded at the IMPACT Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
Organized by the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, DEXPO Shanghai Industry &amp; Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., the exhibition covered 5,000 square meters and brought together nearly 150 exhibitors. Nearly 10 professional conferences, technology exchange sessions, corporate roadshows and business matchmaking events were held concurrently.
During the three-day exhibition, IME 2026 attracted 5,262 professional visitors from 57 countries and regions. Product demonstrations, technical consultations and business negotiations continued throughout the event. Industry associations, research institutions, industrial parks, manufacturing enterprises and professional buyers from China, Thailand and Southeast Asia engaged in in-depth discussions on advanced manufacturing technologies, industrial upgrading, trade cooperation and project implementation.
As the first independently organized overseas exhibition initiated by the organizers of China International Industry Fair (CIIF), IME 2026 extended China’s industrial resources, brand influence and international cooperation network from China to ASEAN. The exhibition showcased China’s latest intelligent manufacturing innovations, connected Thailand and ASEAN’s industrial needs, and established a new international cooperation platform for Chinese manufacturing enterprises entering Southeast Asian markets.
<ins>I. Seizing Opportunities in ASEAN’s Manufacturing Transformation</ins>
Throughout the exhibition, professional visitors from automotive and components, electronics, new energy, food processing and machinery manufacturing sectors conducted extensive discussions with exhibitors on equipment upgrades, production-line automation, digital transformation and energy-saving solutions.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and the Thai IoT Association provided professional insights into local technology demands and the exhibition’s platform value from the perspectives of overall manufacturing transformation and automotive industry upgrading.
The Chairman of the Machine and Automation System Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI-MASIC) noted that Thailand-China industrial cooperation is continuously deepening, expanding from product and equipment trade toward technology collaboration, local production and joint supply-chain development.
Thailand’s manufacturing sector requires advanced automation, robotics and digital technologies, while also seeking long-term partnerships with Chinese enterprises through joint ventures, localized production, component procurement, talent development and technology transfer. IME 2026 provided a practical platform for both sides to understand market needs, identify partners and accelerate project implementation.
The Thai IoT Association highly recognized the value of IME 2026 as a platform. The association stated that the exhibition created important opportunities for the exchange of IoT technologies and smart solutions, showcased cutting-edge technologies and further facilitated technology supply-demand matching, supporting Thailand’s transition toward smart factories and smart cities.
<ins>II. Focusing on Integrated Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions</ins>
Addressing manufacturing upgrade needs in Thailand and Southeast Asia, IME 2026 gathered representative enterprises including Bodor, Inovance, HSG Laser, Han’s Laser, MOONS’, JWIPC, DEGSON, Gkoncy, Saipwell, BlueSky and ATLANTA, showcasing solutions in laser processing, industrial control, robotics, precision transmission and intelligent production.
Meanwhile, specialized enterprises including Huaxiang Hiconics, JINGLIAN, PRECITEC, and CENAVA showcased vacuum heat treatment and brazing equipment, automotive sensors and engine components, real-time laser welding quality monitoring systems, and industrial rugged smart terminals respectively.
Among them, PRECITEC presented its LWM 8.5 real-time laser welding quality monitoring sensor, which enables real-time monitoring of the welding process, defect identification, and quality data recording. CENAVA introduced its industrial rugged tablet featuring explosion-proof performance, IP68 protection, and wide-temperature operating capability, meeting the requirements of complex industrial applications such as automotive diagnostics, petrochemicals, energy, and warehousing logistics.
In addition, renowned Chinese enterprises including ODOT Automation, Wellauto, SENPUM, ADH, and Jiatai Laser. brought a range of products and solutions, including the DU03 series PLC controllers, integrated touchscreen HMI and industrial HMI solutions, comprehensive sensor and measurement instrument portfolios, electro-hydraulic bending machines, and the Fengshen series fiber laser cutting machines.
Covering key application fields such as industrial automation control at the foundational level, edge computing, and metal sheet and tube processing, these exhibits further enriched IME 2026’s showcase of advanced equipment manufacturing, intelligent manufacturing system integration, and laser processing technologies.
From core components, industrial control systems, and specialized equipment to production process monitoring, intelligent terminals, and integrated system solutions, IME 2026 provided a comprehensive demonstration of the multi-level technological capabilities of China’s intelligent manufacturing sector. The exhibition also highlighted the continuous transformation of Chinese enterprises from exporting individual products toward delivering integrated technology, systems, and service capabilities.
Feedback from exhibitors further reflected the practical demands of the Thai and Southeast Asian markets, as well as the opportunities available for Chinese manufacturing enterprises to expand technological cooperation and establish localized service networks in the region.
Sasa Ren, Country Manager Thailand of Inovance, stated: “Inovance has successfully concluded its participation in IME 2026 Southeast Asia Smart Manufacturing Exhibition. During the exhibition, we engaged in in-depth discussions with numerous customers across industries including sugar manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer electronics, and heavy industry in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Multiple automation solutions and core intelligent equipment tailored to local operating conditions attracted significant attention.”
Through this exhibition, Inovance gained deeper insights into the upgrading needs of local manufacturing enterprises, strengthened regional brand recognition, and connected with a broad network of customers and partners. These efforts have laid a solid foundation for future localized solution implementation and business cooperation, while continuing to support the intelligent and green transformation of Southeast Asian manufacturing.
As a representative in the field of environmental sustainability, IME 2026 provided Chinese water treatment enterprises with a professional platform to understand Thailand’s market requirements and connect with local partners. A representative from the CIAPST-WAPPC “Water for Thai” Water Governance Zone commented: “Through showcasing solutions such as drinking water purification, wastewater treatment, and defluorination membrane technologies, we gained a deeper understanding of the cooperation potential between Thailand and China in green development and water environment management. We look forward to promoting the implementation of more technologies that meet local needs.”
Meanwhile, the exhibition’s professional buyer network further expanded across the Asia-Pacific region. Exhibitors noted that, in addition to local Thai buyers, professional visitors from countries and regions including Malaysia and Australia also attended the exhibition for discussions and business exchanges, demonstrating the broad regional demand for advanced equipment and technology solutions.
Focusing on the wave of intelligent manufacturing upgrades in Southeast Asia, Han’s Laser demonstrated its advanced manufacturing capabilities through high-power laser processing equipment. Its G3015-O 6KW fiber laser cutting machine combines high-efficiency cutting performance, stable operation, and energy-saving advantages, precisely addressing diverse requirements in local metal processing, engineering machinery, and sheet metal fabrication industries.
A representative of the company stated: “During this exhibition, Han’s Laser Smart Equipment Group presented its flagship G3015-O 6KW fiber laser cutting machine at Booth 6A002. From the first day of the exhibition, the product attracted significant attention from manufacturing professionals across Southeast Asia, with enthusiastic on-site discussions. Leveraging the exhibition platform, Han’s Laser further engaged with the Southeast Asian market, delivered localized laser processing solutions, supported regional intelligent manufacturing transformation, and continued to build a bridge for manufacturing technology exchange and industrial cooperation between China and Thailand.”
For BlueSky, making its overseas exhibition debut, IME 2026 served not only as an important platform to showcase the company's strengths, but also as a new starting point for its international expansion. A company representative commented: "We are truly honored to participate in our first overseas exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand. From booth setup to the official opening, the entire event was exceptionally well organized and professionally managed. We sincerely appreciate the organizer's thoughtful and meticulous support, which eliminated many of the concerns associated with exhibiting abroad for the first time. This experience has further strengthened our confidence in expanding into international markets, and we look forward to returning to IME next year."
<ins>III. Connecting Buyer Networks and Expanding Cooperation Opportunities</ins>
To facilitate efficient connections between exhibitors and Thailand’s local industrial resources, IME 2026 organized 47 professional buyer groups to visit the exhibition, covering key sectors including automotive and components, electronics and electrical appliances, food processing, new energy, machinery manufacturing, and industrial equipment.
Focusing on practical needs such as equipment procurement, production line upgrades, automation transformation, and technical services, these visiting groups engaged in in-depth discussions with exhibitors, further strengthening connections between supply and demand sides and creating new opportunities for business cooperation.
The factory representative from Thai Foods Group Public Company spoke highly of the exhibition experience:
“As a professional in the food manufacturing industry, visiting IME 2026 was a highly valuable experience. The exhibition brought together advanced technologies in automation, robotics, and intelligent manufacturing, allowing us to compare different solutions, engage directly with technology suppliers, and gain practical insights into improving production efficiency, product quality, and factory operation management. We look forward to applying these valuable experiences to our future production operations.”
Building upon the professional buyer group visits, the 2026 China-Thailand Technology and Equipment Exchange &amp; Matchmaking Conference held concurrently with the exhibition attracted 90 professional buyers and 15 exhibitors.
During the event, supply and demand parties conducted face-to-face discussions focusing on equipment procurement, production line upgrades, automation control, distribution partnerships, and localized technical services. These exchanges helped transform on-site interactions into further solution discussions and potential business cooperation.
For technology service providers, the matchmaking conference served as an important platform to showcase solutions and gain direct insight into market demands.
Mr. Witoon, representative of W.J. Technology, noted that the event brought together numerous manufacturing enterprises with clear upgrading requirements, creating practical opportunities for smart factory solution demonstrations, technical exchanges, and potential project cooperation. The event also strengthened the company’s confidence in the market potential of Thailand’s manufacturing digitalization and intelligent transformation.
For companies seeking procurement solutions, precise matchmaking effectively reduced the time required to identify suitable partners. Rinland Environment Tech (Beijing) Corporation Ltd. stated that through concentrated discussions with relevant technology and equipment suppliers, the company was able to efficiently compare different products and service solutions, further improving the effectiveness of technical communication and partner selection.
In addition to the matchmaking conference, nearly 10 professional activities were held concurrently during IME 2026, with five sessions organized or supported by Thailand-based industry associations and professional organizations.
Organizations including Thai-German Institute (TGI), Thai IoT Association (Thai IoT), National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), Sustainable Manufacturing Center (SMC), and Thai Automation and Robotics Association (TARA) conducted exchanges on key topics including Industry 5.0 and sustainable development, AI-driven smart factories, advanced aluminum manufacturing, intelligent transformation of Thailand’s manufacturing sector, robotics applications, and flexible production for high-mix low-volume manufacturing.
Through these activities, participating organizations shared insights into Thailand’s industrial trends, technology demands, and practical application experiences.
Through professional buyer group visits, supply-demand matchmaking activities, and industry events organized by Thai associations and professional institutions, IME 2026 further connected professional buyers, manufacturing enterprises, industry organizations, and channel partners.
The exhibition created more opportunities for exhibitors to understand Thailand’s market requirements, expand local cooperation networks, and accelerate the implementation of future projects.

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Expanding New Channels for Chinese Intelligent Manufacturing to Go Global
With Thailand as its strategic hub and ASEAN as its broader market focus, IME 2026 established a professional platform connecting regional markets, business partners, and application scenarios through technology demonstrations, buyer matchmaking, and collaboration with local industrial resources. The exhibition supported Chinese enterprises in transitioning from product exports toward technology cooperation, channel development, and localized service deployment, helping accelerate the high-quality global expansion of Chinese intelligent manufacturing.
Looking ahead, IME will continue to enhance its professional visitor organization, business matchmaking capabilities, and industrial service functions, supporting enterprises in deepening their presence in the Thai market and expanding cooperation networks across ASEAN.
The next edition of IME will be held from June 30 to July 2, 2027, in Bangkok, Thailand. We look forward to meeting again with industry partners and jointly creating new pathways for Chinese intelligent manufacturing to expand into global markets.

IME 2026 Successfully Concludes | Connecting ASEAN Industrial Resources and Supporting the Global Expansion of Chinese Enterprises

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BANGKOK, Thailand, July 22, 2026 – The Southeast Asia (Thailand) Intelligent Manufacturing Expo 2026 (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 &amp; 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, 11 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.

IME 2026 Opens in Bangkok as China and Thailand Deepen Manufacturing Ties 

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Recently, the “Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)” issued an official reply confirming its role as a supporting organization for the “2026 Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition Southeast Asia (Thailand) (IME 2026)”. This partnership is set to further facilitate deeper and broader pragmatic cooperation between Chinese and Thai industrial enterprises in areas such as technical exchange, market expansion, industrial synergy, and supply chain collaboration.
In March 2026, to accelerate the local preparations for IME 2026 and further enhance industrial exchange between China and Thailand, the IME project team from DEXPO Shanghai Industry &amp; Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd. traveled to Thailand. The team held a specialized meeting with the FTI focused on key objectives, including collaborative exhibition promotion, industrial resource matching, professional visitor organization, and bilateral cooperation. 
Building upon previous communications, both parties reached a series of cooperative consensus. This progress lays a solid foundation for IME 2026 to take root in the Thai market and serve Chinese and Thai enterprises in their efforts to expand across the ASEAN region.
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The “Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)” is a highly influential national organization within Thailand's industrial sector and serves as a vital communication bridge between Thai industrial enterprises, the government, and international markets. The FTI has long been involved in industrial policy communication, industrial development discussions, and the promotion of international economic and trade cooperation, playing a pivotal role in Thailand’s industrial modernization and manufacturing upgrades.
The FTI consists of “48 Industry Clubs” and is extensively connected across Thailand's pillar industries—such as automotive, electronics, machinery, chemicals, and food—through “76 Provincial Chapters” and five major regional networks.
Within this framework, the “FTI Machine and Automation System Industry Club” focuses on niche sectors including mechanical equipment, production technology, and automation systems. It continuously drives the technological upgrading and intelligent transformation of Thailand's manufacturing sector. By leveraging its resources of member companies and industrial service providers, the Club actively builds platforms for technical exchange, supply-demand matching, government-enterprise synergy, and talent cultivation. It provides precise solutions to meet the practical needs of Thai manufacturers in areas such as “automation retrofitting, production line upgrades, efficiency optimization, and intelligent development.”

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With FTI officially confirming its support for IME 2026, it will provide strong backing for the exhibition in terms of local promotion in Thailand, industrial resource connection, professional visitor organization and buyer matchmaking. Leveraging FTI’s local resource advantages, IME 2026 will further connect core Thai purchasers, high-quality member enterprises, industry associations and key industrial parks, offering more precise and efficient docking channels for Chinese intelligent manufacturing enterprises to explore the Thai and ASEAN markets. 
Meanwhile, IME 2026 will also help Thai manufacturers better understand and introduce advanced manufacturing technologies, intelligent equipment and digital solutions, accelerating the digital and intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry in Thailand and ASEAN. Via the exhibition platform, China and Thailand will forge closer industrial interaction in fields including intelligent manufacturing, industrial automation, robots, CNC machine tools, electronic manufacturing, new energy and advanced equipment. 
FTI’s support and participation will further enhance IME 2026’s industrial credibility, resource connectivity and market influence within Thailand’s industrial sector, while laying an important foundation for the exhibition’s local development and long-term operation in Thailand. Going forward, IME 2026 will continue to give full play to the role of an international exhibition platform, boost technological exchanges, economic and trade cooperation as well as industrial coordination in the industrial field between China and Thailand, and help build a key cooperation platform for the development of intelligent manufacturing facing ASEAN. 
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Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia 2026 (IME 2026) will be held at IMPACT Exhibition Center in Thailand from July 22 to 24, 2026. Hosted by TRADE DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, PRC, DEXPO Shanghai Industry &amp; Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., this edition will highlight industrial innovation and intelligent transformation in Southeast Asia, effectively bridging the gap between global advanced manufacturing technology supplies and regional market demands.
Exhibit Categories:
<ul>
<li dir = "auto">Industrial Automation</li>
<li dir = "auto">Artificial Intelligence and Robotics</li>
<li dir = "auto">CNC Machine Tools &amp; Metal Processing</li>
<li dir = "auto">Electronic Manufacturing</li>
<li dir = "auto">Industrial Internet and Integrated Circuits</li>
<li dir = "auto">Advanced Air Mobility</li>
<li dir = "auto">Energy and Industrial Infrastructure</li>
<li dir = "auto">New Energy Vehicles, Motorcycles, &amp; Core Components</li>
<li dir = "auto">Fastener Equipment &amp; Technology</li>
<li dir = "auto">Precision Technology Equipment</li>
<li dir = "auto">Advanced Materials</li>
<li dir = "auto">Industrial Energy-Saving &amp; Environmental Protection</li>
</ul>

Visitor Profile
Target Buyer Industries:
Aerospace, Automotive, and Motorcycle Manufacturing;
Component Manufacturing;
Electronics &amp; Accessories Manufacturing;
Machinery, Equipment &amp; Automation Manufacturing;
Food &amp; Beverage;
Construction Engineering;
Information Technology &amp; Communications;
Metal Parts &amp; Products Manufacturing;
Molds &amp; Dies;
Oil &amp; Gas;
Shipbuilding/Marine Engineering;
Rubber &amp; Plastic Products Manufacturing;
Transportation, Warehousing &amp; Logistics;
Mining &amp; New Energy.

Why Visit?
<ul>
<li dir = "auto">Source innovative products and technologies tailored to Southeast Asia's growing sectors.</li>
<li dir = "auto">Network with key decision-makers and explore partnership opportunities.</li>
<li dir = "auto">Stay ahead of industry trends and policy developments shaping the future of manufacturing.</li>
<li dir = "auto">Drive your business toward digital, green, and intelligent transformation.</li>
</ul>

Official Website: 
<a href="https://www.imesea.com/en" target="_blank">https://www.imesea.com/en</a> 
Visitor Registration:
<a href="https://visitor.imesea.com/imeVisitor?registrationCode=MKT-keepital" target="_blank">https://visitor.imesea.com/imeVisitor</a>

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Tel: +86 21 22068388
Email: <a href="mailto:ime@shanghaiexpogroup.com" target="_blank">ime@shanghaiexpogroup.com</a>&nbsp;

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