The Qingdao Asia-Pacific International Intelligent Equipment Expo (APIE) is a premier event in the smart manufacturing sector, bringing together key segments such as automation, robotics, logistics equipment, power transmission, embodied intelligence, semiconductors, metrology and testing, and smart factory solutions, to present end-to-end intelligent manufacturing solutions. Leading domestic and international companies showcase their latest innovations, driving the deep integration of advanced
Reasons to Exhibit at the Asia-Pacific Smart Equipment Exhibition
- The Flagship Platform for the Asia-Pacific Intelligent Manufacturing Industry: Centered on intelligent manufacturing, this event brings together the entire industrial value chain—including industrial automation, robotics, logistics equipment, power transmission, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence—providing a comprehensive showcase of end-to-end smart manufacturing solutions tailored to industry-specific applications. It is one of the most influential specialized events for intelligent manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Comprehensive Ecosystem Coverage Across the Entire Value Chain: The exhibition features a complete range of offerings spanning core areas such as industrial automation and control technologies, robotics and machine vision, power transmission, intelligent logistics equipment, semiconductor technologies, and smart factory solutions. From critical components to turnkey line‑level solutions, and from hardware to software services, it facilitates efficient connections between upstream and downstream enterprises, precisely aligning with the procurement needs of industries including automotive manufacturing, 3C electronics, new energy, semiconductors, and rail transit.
- A Global Hub for Resource Networking: Based in Qingdao and leveraging its strategic position as a dual‑node city along the Belt and Road Initiative and within the China–Japan–Korea Free Trade Area, the exhibition serves as a gateway to more than 20 countries and regions across the Asia-Pacific. It draws leading domestic and international companies such as Siemens, FANUC, ABB, KUKA, YASKAWA, Han’s Laser, and Hikrobot, while also hosting dedicated cross‑border procurement matchmaking sessions. Special overseas buyer delegations from Vietnam, South Korea, Russia, Malaysia, Brazil, and other markets are invited, creating an efficient pathway for companies to expand into global markets and connect with international resources.
- A Premier Launchpad for Cutting‑Edge Technologies: The exhibition showcases new products, technologies, and solutions, with a dedicated humanoid robot zone where companies like Unitree Robotics, Titan Robotics, Accelerate Evolution, and the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center present their latest innovations, vividly demonstrating the synergistic advances of AI and robotics. Covering everything from industrial automation to embodied intelligence, and from smart manufacturing equipment to core components, it provides a prestigious platform for companies to highlight their innovative capabilities and secure technological leadership.
- Authoritative Empowerment Through High‑Level Forums: More than 20 high‑profile forums and specialized events are held concurrently, including the CJK Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, the OPC UA Technology Forum, cross‑border procurement matchmaking sessions, and the Advanced Semiconductor Technology and Industrial Ecosystem Innovation Forum. These gatherings bring together academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, representatives of industry associations, and senior executives from leading enterprises to engage in in‑depth discussions on hot topics such as intelligent manufacturing, embodied intelligence, digital transformation, and the semiconductor industry, providing a premium platform for strategic decision‑making and technical exchange.
- Effective Support for Precise Business Matching: Utilizing a hybrid “online cloud exhibition + offline trade show” model, the Jinnuo Cloud Exhibition platform aggregates over ten thousand procurement inquiries, leveraging big data to achieve precise supply‑demand matching. At the physical venue, 168 professional buyer delegations from home and abroad attend, with projected transaction values approaching RMB 2 billion, underscoring the exhibition’s robust commercial conversion capacity. Additional initiatives such as overseas buyer matchmaking sessions and procurement nights offer face‑to‑face opportunities for businesses to forge collaborative partnerships and close deals efficiently.
- A Strategic Hub for Qingdao’s Industrial Clusters: As a key economic hub in the China–Japan–Korea region, Qingdao boasts ten trillion‑yuan‑scale industrial clusters, including home appliances, rail transit equipment, and marine engineering. The city is prioritizing the development of strategic emerging industries such as automotive manufacturing, mechanical equipment, electronic information, and new energy materials. Rooted in this world‑class manufacturing base, the exhibition provides a strategic platform for companies to deeply integrate with regional industrial chains and expand into the Asia-Pacific and global markets.