SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 draws to a successful close in South China

Leading manufacturers from across the industry presented their latest developments in sensors technologies, drive system and components, control system, connectivity, industrial robotics and industrial automation, with exhibitor highlights including AKUSENSE, Autonics Electronic, Baumer, Binder, CloudPhys, Cognex, Controlway, Easun, Festo, Gaocheng, GSK CNC, HANBERT, Hongrun, Jiaerling, Leetop, Lenze, Lingxiang Meglev, MARVTECH, MATRIBOX, MISUMI, Mouser Electronics, Novanta/ATI Industrial Automation, Odot, SENPUM, SIGNAL, Sipeize, SNS, Sygole, TAU Tracker and Turck.

Beyond the product showcases, the fringe programme also drew strong participation, offering thirteen sessions and nearly 80 presentations. Technology experts and business leaders from China and overseas shared perspectives on topics ranging from industrial AI, digital twins and industrial cybersecurity to embodied intelligence. Among the highlights, the main forum, Digital and Intelligent Transformation in Manufacturing, attracted more than 20,000 online viewers through its livestream.

With its comprehensive showcase of technologies and fringe programme addressing key industry developments, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou once again served as an important meeting point for the manufacturing sector, bringing together exhibitors and buyers from across the industry value chain and earning strong praise from participants.

Exhibitor comments
“At this exhibition, we are showcasing our ATI brand sensors, along with encoders, motors and drives for motion control. We chose to participate in SPS - Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou because the fair is influential and well-established in South China, providing a strong platform for in-depth technical discussions with industry professionals.”
Mr Steven Wei, Sales Account Manager, Precision Motion Group, Novanta

“At SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026, we are debuting a distributed fail-safe system that offers flexibility for large-scale production lines while reducing costs. We chose this exhibition for its strong reputation in the automation sector. Our technical session on IoT solutions was well-received, with several visitors coming to our stand afterward to discuss specific applications.”
Mr Liming Hao, Supervisor Solution Design & Technical Support, Turck (Tianjin) Sensor Co Ltd

“We are showcasing new products including frictionless cylinders and electro-pneumatic proportional valves. Having previously attended as a visitor, we chose to exhibit because the fair consistently attracts major industry players and a knowledgeable audience. We have seen strong interest from international buyers, including those from Germany and Indonesia, since the outset, fielding enquiries right through the lunch break. It is a highly effective environment for building our brand and networking.”
Mr Dinghui Liang, Marketing Management Manager, Ningbo Jiaerling Pneumatic Machinery Co Ltd

Visitor comments
“Our French company operates a factory in Foshan, producing nanocrystalline cores for current sensing in circuit breakers and inverters. I came to this exhibition to learn more about the latest automation and sensor technologies emerging in China. After exploring the power and cobot sections, the lively, moving demonstrations have proven to be a great resource; seeing the sensors in action helps identify the right solutions for our own production.”
Mr Paul Van, Business Development, Aperam

“Sunwoda specialises in lithium battery manufacturing, and we have an R&D team within our Manufacturing Engineering Department. I am here to discover new technologies that can increase the efficiency and capacity of our automated production lines. The exhibition brings together companies across a wide variety of fields, and the forums are highly relevant to our needs. Overall, the fair offers a clear look at how smart manufacturing is evolving, making it a great platform for sourcing the right technical solutions for our production.”
Mr Guowen Zhang, MRD Senior Engineer II, Sunwoda Electronic Co Ltd

Speaker comments
“At the Main Forum, I presented on Midea Group’s research into AI-agent factories. While these are still emerging technologies, the audience was highly engaged, particularly with the practical business applications which generated far more interaction than I anticipated. In bringing together industrial service providers and manufacturers, the exhibition goes beyond simply showcasing technologies, using its forums to drive knowledge sharing and circulate progressive industry concepts.”
Mr Chengyu Xing, General Manager of Industry Ecosystem, Midea Cloud Technology Co Ltd, Midea Group

SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou is co-organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Co Ltd, Guangzhou Overseas Trade Fairs Ltd and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. The Guangdong Association of Automation, Guangzhou Association of Automation and Guangzhou Instrument and Control Society serve as honourary organisers. The China Association for Mechatronics Technology and Application serves as a strategic partner. Guangzhou Robotics Manufacture and Application Industry Alliance and CMEC International Exhibition Co Ltd serve as invited co-operators.

Dates for the next edition of SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou will be announced shortly. For more details, please visit www.spsinchina.com or email sps@china.messefrankfurt.com.

Further events in the international SPS network include:

• SPS Stage Bangkok
  11 – 13 March 2026, Bangkok, Thailand
• SPS Stage Kuala Lumpur
  13 – 15 May 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• SPS Italia
  26 – 28 May 2026, Parma, Italy
• SPS – Smart Production Solutions
  24 – 26 November 2026, Nuremberg, Germany
• SPS Atlanta
  14 – 16 September 2027, Atlanta, United States

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