The Qingdao Asia-Pacific International Smart Equipment Expo (APIE) is a premier event in the field of intelligent manufacturing, bringing together multiple sectors—including automation, robotics, logistics equipment, power transmission, embodied intelligence, semiconductors, metrology and testing, and smart factory solutions—to present holistic intelligent manufacturing solutions. Numerous leading domestic and international companies are showcasing their latest innovations at the expo, actively
Reasons to Exhibit at the Asia-Pacific Intelligent Equipment Expo
- A Flagship Platform for the Asia-Pacific Intelligent Manufacturing Industry: Centered on intelligent manufacturing, the expo brings together the entire industrial value chain—including industrial automation, robotics, logistics equipment, power transmission, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence—offering a comprehensive showcase of end-to-end intelligent manufacturing solutions tailored to diverse industry applications. It stands as one of the most influential specialized events for intelligent manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Comprehensive Coverage of the Entire Industrial Ecosystem: Exhibits span key domains such as industrial automation and control technologies, robotics and machine vision, power transmission, smart logistics equipment, semiconductor technologies, and intelligent factory solutions. From core components to complete line‑level solutions, and from hardware to software services, upstream and downstream enterprises connect efficiently, precisely matching procurement needs across industries including automotive manufacturing, 3C electronics, new energy, semiconductors, and rail transit.
- A Global Resource‑Linking Hub: Based in Qingdao, 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 expo serves as a gateway to over 20 countries and regions across the Asia-Pacific. Featuring leading domestic and international companies such as Siemens, FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Han’s Laser, and Hikrobot, the event also hosts dedicated cross‑border procurement matchmaking sessions, inviting overseas purchasing delegations from Vietnam, South Korea, Russia, Malaysia, Brazil, and beyond, thus providing an efficient pathway for businesses to expand globally and access international resources.
- A Premier Launchpad for Cutting‑Edge Technologies: The expo serves as a platform for unveiling new products, technologies, and solutions. A dedicated humanoid robot exhibition zone showcases the latest innovations from companies like Unitree Robotics, Titan Robotics, Accelerate Evolution, and the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, vividly demonstrating the convergence of AI and robotics. From industrial automation to embodied intelligence, and from intelligent manufacturing equipment to core components, the expo offers a prestigious stage for companies to highlight their innovation capabilities and secure technological leadership.
- Authoritative Empowerment Through High‑Level Forums: More than 20 high‑profile forums and special events are held concurrently, including the CJK Smart Manufacturing Conference, the OPC UA Technology Forum, cross‑border procurement matchmaking sessions, and forums on advanced semiconductor technologies and industrial ecosystem innovation. Renowned figures such as Chinese Academy of Engineering academicians, industry association representatives, and senior executives from leading enterprises gather to engage in in-depth discussions on hot topics like intelligent manufacturing, embodied intelligence, digital transformation, and the semiconductor industry, providing a top‑tier platform for strategic decision‑making and technical exchanges.
- Effective Precision Business Matching: Utilizing a hybrid model of online cloud exhibitions and offline trade shows, the Jinnuo Cloud Exhibition platform aggregates over ten thousand procurement requests, employing big data analytics to achieve precise supply‑demand matching. At the physical venue, 168 domestic and international professional buyer delegations participate, with projected transaction values approaching RMB 2 billion, underscoring the expo’s robust commercial conversion capacity. Special events such as overseas procurement matchmaking sessions and procurement nights provide face‑to‑face opportunities for businesses to forge collaborative partnerships.
- A Strategic Hub for Qingdao’s Industrial Clusters: As a core economic hub for China, Japan, and Korea, Qingdao boasts ten trillion‑yuan‑scale industrial chains spanning home appliances, rail transit equipment, marine engineering, and more. With a focus on developing strategic emerging industries such as automotive manufacturing, mechanical equipment, electronic information, and new energy materials, the expo is firmly rooted in this world‑class manufacturing base, offering businesses a strategic platform to deeply integrate with regional industrial networks and expand into the Asia-Pacific and global markets.