Exhibition Information
- Name
- Beijing International Machine Vision and Industrial Applications Exhibition
- Industry
- Machine Vision
- City
- Beijing City
- Venue
- No. 55 Yuxiang Road, Shunyi District, Beijing
- Abbreviation
- CIME EXPO
- Dates
- Visitors
- 80000 visitors
- Exhibitors
- 360 exhibitors
Exhibition Introduction
Key Highlights of the Beijing International Machine Vision Exhibition (CIME EXPO)
- One of China’s oldest 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 held for nineteen consecutive editions, becoming an established fixture in the industry calendar. The exhibition has witnessed the steady advancement of technological capabilities within China’s machine vision sector, fostering international exchanges and collaborative development, and is widely regarded by domestic and global manufacturers and service providers as a premier international gathering. Against the backdrop of Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, where machine vision serves as a core technology for achieving industrial automation and intelligence, the event is recognized across the industry as a leading indicator of the trajectory of China’s machine vision ecosystem.
- A One-Stop Showcase Covering the Entire Industry Chain. The exhibition encompasses every link in the value chain, from core components and smart cameras to industrial lenses, lighting systems, image-processing software, visual inspection equipment, AI-driven solutions, industrial robots, and even industrial metaverse platforms. From fundamental components to system integration, and from traditional visual applications to AI-powered intelligent solutions, exhibitors can seamlessly engage in comprehensive interactions—from technology demonstrations and brand exposure to commercial negotiations.
- Precise Connections with Global Key Buyers and Industry Resources. The 2026 edition is expected to bring together 360 exhibiting companies and attract 80,000 professional visitors. In 2025, the event successfully hosted nearly 500 companies from 25 countries and regions, drawing 98,200 professional attendees, with over 600 corporate groups participating in group tours and procurement activities, representing 95% of all visitors. Exhibitors included international giants such as Cognex, Keyence, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, SHANGYIN Technology, and Misumi, alongside domestic leaders like Foxconn China, AVIC Optoelectronics, and China North Industries Group Corporation. Exhibitors had direct access to some of the world’s most discerning purchasing audiences.
- Unique Value for Chinese Enterprises—Showcasing Indigenous Technologies and Expanding Global Market Reach. As a critical enabler of industrial automation and intelligence, machine vision offers advantages such as high automation, efficiency, and precision, playing a pivotal role in China’s ongoing industrial modernization efforts. Aligned with the themes of 5G and New Infrastructure, the exhibition helps enterprises enhance their brand visibility. CIME EXPO stands as a central platform for Chinese machine vision companies to showcase proprietary technologies, connect with international clients, and secure market orders.
- A Vanguard for Technological Innovation and Industry Trends. At the exhibition, cutting-edge topics such as AI-powered machine vision, 3D visual inspection, smart cameras, industrial metaverses, and digital twins have become focal points. Concurrently, the event hosted dozens of high-level forums, including the “2026 Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Smart Industry Conference,” the “Industrial Intelligence + Future” Main Forum, the “Robotics +” Empowerment Series for Diverse Industries, the Industrial Intelligence Production Solutions Forums—covering new energy and automotive manufacturing sectors—alongside the TSN Technology Forum, the OPC UA Forum, and the Seminar on Control Technology Innovation and Application in the Digital Age. Exhibiting companies could promptly access critical insights into technological developments, application trends, and market opportunities within the machine vision industry.
- Beijing’s Policy and Industrial Advantages. Held at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall) in Beijing, strategically located in the heart of the capital and leveraging Beijing’s status as a national hub for scientific and technological innovation, the exhibition enjoys robust support from international authorities, including the U.S. Automated Imaging Association, the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA), the Japanese Industrial Imaging Association (JIIA), and the Machine Vision Division of the German Mechanical Engineering Federation. CIME EXPO thus provides exhibitors with a strategic platform to connect with both domestic and global markets.






