2026 12th Weifang Machine Tool Exhibition

From October 16 to 18, 2026, the Weifang Lutai Convention and Exhibition Center will host the CIEME2026 12th Shandong (Weifang) Equipment Manufacturing Expo and the 12th Shandong (Weifang) Machine Tool Exhibition. This grand event will cover various fields including machine tools and industrial automation, becoming a key focus in the equipment manufacturing industry.

Looking back at the 2025 11th session expo, which had the theme of "Green, Low-carbon, Intelligent, and Efficient - Empowering New Industrial Development", the exhibition covered a total area of 60,000 square meters and featured nearly 800 high-quality exhibitors showcasing over ten thousand high-precision new products. Over the three-day exhibition period, it attracted nearly 70,000 professional visitors, creating a platform focused on industrial innovation, pooling wisdom, and fostering robust business opportunities, playing an active role in promoting the high-quality development of the equipment manufacturing industry.

The choice of Weifang as the exhibition location highlights its distinct advantages in equipment manufacturing and the casting industry. With a strong foundation in advanced manufacturing and the clustering of casting manufacturers, the exhibition employs an operational model of "Industry + Base + Market", organically integrating smart equipment manufacturing, casting equipment, and other fields with the local industry of Weifang, attracting numerous local enterprises from Shandong to participate. The previous exhibition saw an impressive turnout of over 50,000 professional buyers, primarily from industries such as internal combustion engines and automobiles, effectively achieving efficient connections between manufacturers and purchasers.

Notable leading enterprises from the industry, including Japan's Okuma, Kawasaki, and KUKA, participated in past exhibitions, displaying corporate brands and product competitiveness through large promotions and specially designed exhibition spaces. Local companies such as Weichai Power and GoerTek also contributed to the event, providing multiple development opportunities for Weifang enterprises, including market expansion, product upgrades, and increased collaboration opportunities.

The 2026 exhibition will feature a wide range of displays. The metal cutting area will showcase various types of machine tools, including machining centers and lathes; in the field of metal forming, advanced manufacturing processes will be highlighted with CNC turret punch presses and shearing machines; machine tool components, tools, and accessories will encompass numerous products including CNC systems and cutting tools; industrial robots will demonstrate entire systems and integration technologies; smart equipment will present system integration and automation devices; industrial automation will spotlight industrial robots and control systems; casting industry displays will include casting equipment and castings; welding and cutting technologies will exhibit arc welding devices and welding materials; and hardware tools will include both manual and electric tools.

CIEME2026 aims to gather industry strength, leveraging Weifang's geographical advantages and successful experiences from previous events to embark on a new journey in equipment manufacturing and promote the industry towards higher quality development, bringing more innovation and collaboration opportunities to the sector.