Beijing International Machine Vision and Industrial Applications Exhibition

The Beijing International Machine Vision and Industrial Applications Exhibition (CIME EXPO), established in 2005, is a flagship event in the machine vision industry. It has witnessed the steady advancement of China’s machine vision sector, fostered technological exchange and integrated development between domestic and international players, and contributed to the robust growth of both domestic and global markets for machine vision technologies and equipment. (Copyright of this content belongs to Juzhan; unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.)

The Beijing International Machine Vision and Industrial Applications Exhibition (CIME EXPO) stands as a premier annual gathering for the machine vision and industrial applications industries in China. It serves as a key platform for showcasing cutting-edge products and technologies, as well as an important gateway for engaging with the global machine vision community. The event has come to be regarded by domestic and international manufacturers of machine vision technologies and related service providers as a must‑attend international showcase.

Industry 4.0 hinges on intelligent manufacturing, which in turn relies heavily on machine vision and imaging modules. Machine vision is an indispensable enabler of industrial automation and intelligence, effectively extending human visual capabilities into the realm of machines. With its hallmarks of high automation, exceptional efficiency, superior precision, and adaptability to challenging environments, machine vision will play a pivotal role in advancing industrial automation across China. The Beijing International Machine Vision and Industrial Applications Exhibition (CIME EXPO) places a strong emphasis on 5G and new infrastructure initiatives, offering an outstanding avenue to enhance your brand visibility.

Beijing International Machine Vision and Industrial Applications Exhibition tickets are e-tickets. Mainland China visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name ID verification; overseas visitors must use passport verification; Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan visitors must use their travel permit. On site, verify entry with your ID card or by scanning the e-ticket QR code.

Key Highlights of the Beijing International Machine Vision Expo (CIME EXPO)

• One of China’s longest-running and most influential annual events in the machine vision industry. Founded in 2005 and organized by authoritative bodies such as the China National Machinery & Electrical Products Circulation Association, CIME EXPO has been successfully held for nineteen editions, becoming a cornerstone event in the machine vision sector. The expo has witnessed the steady advancement of technological capabilities within China’s machine vision industry, fostering international and domestic exchanges and driving integrated development. It is widely regarded by both domestic and international manufacturers of machine vision equipment and related service providers as a premier global platform. Against the backdrop of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, where machine vision serves as a core enabler of industrial automation and intelligence, the expo is universally recognized as a leading indicator of trends shaping the growth of China’s machine vision industry.
• A one-stop showcase spanning the entire value chain. The exhibition covers every segment of the machine vision ecosystem, including core components, smart cameras, industrial lenses, lighting systems, image-processing software, visual inspection equipment, AI‑driven solutions, industrial robots, and industrial metaverse technologies. From fundamental building blocks to system integration, and from traditional vision applications to cutting-edge AI‑powered solutions, exhibitors can engage in comprehensive interactions—ranging from technology demonstrations and brand exposure to business matchmaking—within a single venue.
• Precision matchmaking with global key buyers and industry‑chain resources. The 2026 edition is expected to bring together 360 exhibiting companies and attract 80,000 professional visitors. In 2025, nearly 500 companies from 25 countries and regions participated, drawing 98,200 professional attendees, with over 600 corporate delegations visiting for procurement purposes. Professional visitors accounted for an impressive 95% of the total audience. Exhibitors include international giants such as Cognex, Keyence, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, SHANGHAI TECH, and MISUMI, alongside leading Chinese enterprises like Foxconn China, AVIC Optoelectronics, and China North Industries Group Corporation. Participants gain direct access to some of the world’s most discerning and purchasing‑powerful customer bases.
• Unique value for Chinese enterprises: a strategic engine for showcasing indigenous technologies and expanding into global markets. As an indispensable tool for achieving industrial automation and intelligence, machine vision offers unparalleled advantages in terms of high automation, efficiency, and precision, playing a pivotal role in China’s industrial modernization efforts. Aligned with the themes of 5G and new infrastructure initiatives, the expo helps companies enhance their brand visibility and market presence. CIME EXPO stands as the central platform for Chinese machine vision firms to demonstrate homegrown innovations, connect with international clients, and secure commercial opportunities.
• A vanguard for technological innovation and industry trends. At the expo, hot topics such as AI‑enabled machine vision, 3D visual inspection, smart cameras, industrial metaverses, and digital twins take center stage. Concurrently, dozens of high‑level forums are held, including the “2026 Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Smart Industry Conference,” the main forum “Industrial Intelligence + Future,” the “Robotics+” initiative empowering diverse sectors, the Industrial Intelligence Production Solutions Forum (focusing on new energy and automotive manufacturing), the TSN Technology Forum, the OPC UA Forum, and the Symposium on Control Technology Innovation and Applications in the Digital Age. Exhibiting companies can promptly access critical insights into the latest technological developments, application trends, and market opportunities shaping the machine vision industry.
• Beijing’s policy and industrial advantages. Held at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Pavilion) in Beijing, the expo benefits from its prime location in the nation’s capital. Leveraging Beijing’s strategic position as a national hub for scientific and technological innovation, the event enjoys robust support from international authorities, including the U.S. Automated Imaging Association, the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA), the Japan Industrial Imaging Association (JIIA), and the Machine Vision Division of the German Mechanical Engineering Federation. CIME EXPO thus provides exhibitors with a strategic gateway to both domestic and global markets.

Notable exhibitors

• International Giants in Machine Vision and Automation: Cognex, Keyence, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, Fluke, Olympus, Nikon, Panasonic, Leica, Zeiss, SCHOTT, Corning, Italian opto, Japanese CCS
• International Brands of Industrial Components and Drives: Hiwin, Misumi, Yiheda Automation, Isar Automation, Kistler Precision, Stäubli
• Leading Chinese Companies in Machine Vision: Daheng Image, Lingyun Optics, HuaRui Technology, Optronic, Sunny Optical, OFILM Group, Phoenix Optical, Lida Optoelectronics, Huaguo Optics, Crystal Optoelectronics, Sanbao Xingye, Jiaheng Zhongzi, Boxing Yuanzhi, Weishi New Era
• Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Enterprises: AVIC Optoelectronics, Taihe Technology, Delta Electronics, Foxconn China, Zhiwei Intelligence, Huatai Electronics, XinCe Technology, Shuangcheng Technology, Jizhi Huiyi Technology, Zefeng Semiconductor, Laishen Optoelectronics, Zhizhen Precision, Feimian Instruments, Dexin Digital, Ruibao Electronics
• Automation and Intelligent Equipment Companies: China North Industries Group Corporation, Lingong Intelligence, Dongtu Technology, Dingqi Intelligence, YouTile Electric, Zhidongli Robot, Jinggu Intelligence, Xinxing Power, Dachuan Heavy Industry
• Optics and Precision Manufacturing Enterprises: Bern Optics, Chengye Hardware, Yaocheng Electronics, Kaji Precision
• International Trade Associations and Institutions: Association for Automation Imaging (USA), European Machine Vision Association, Japan Industrial Imaging Association, Professional Division on Machine Vision of the German Mechanical Engineering Federation, Commercial Section of the Austrian Embassy in China