Manufacturing trade shows remain essential for buyers to connect with suppliers, discover the latest technology, and secure competitive production partners. The following global exhibitions stand out for scale, relevance, and international reach.
If you are attending any of these events and looking for a reliable aluminum die casting supplier, Yongzhu Casting can be your trusted partner.
Hannover Messe (Germany, Hanover)
Overview: One of the world’s largest industrial technology fairs, focused on automation, digitalization (Industry 4.0), energy, robotics, and AI.
Time: Annually in April.(20. – 24. April 2026)
Attendance & Capacity: ~123,000 visitors; venue features ~392,453 m² indoor + 58,000 m² outdoor; halls and meeting rooms host up to 5,000–1,000 people.
Exhibitors: Siemens, ABB, Bosch Rexroth, Schneider Electric, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric, KUKA.
Highlights: Industry 4.0 trendsetter, deep tech innovation hub, global networking platform.
Visitor Requirements: Online registration; professional credentials may be required.
Transport: Adjacent to Hannover Messe/Laatzen station; connected via S-Bahn from the airport.
Website: hannovermesse.de
Buyer Tip: This show’s automation and machinery sectors are ideal for finding OEM partners that need precision aluminum die cast parts.
IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show (USA, Chicago)
Overview: North America’s flagship manufacturing technology expo featuring machine tools, automation, additive manufacturing, and smart production.
Time: Biennial in September (SEPTEMBER 14-19,2026).
Attendance & Capacity: ~86,307 registrants (2022), up to ~129,415 (2018); venue spans ~1.2 million sq ft (~111,500 m²).
Exhibitors: Automation integrators, machine tool brands, additive manufacturing companies.
Highlights: Dedicated zones for innovation, automation (SPS), and additive manufacturing; key North American sourcing platform.
Visitor Requirements: Advance registration; free Student Summit for K–12 and university students.
Transport: McCormick Place links via shuttle and public transit to O’Hare airport.
Website: imts.com
Buyer Tip: Great place to meet U.S. manufacturers seeking custom die cast components for production efficiency.
FABTECH (USA, Chicago / Las Vegas)
Overview: North America’s premier trade show for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing.
Time: September 8 – 11, 2025, rotating between Chicago and Las Vegas.
Attendance & Capacity: ~48,278 visitors in 2019; projected similar numbers for 2024/25.
Exhibitors: Equipment manufacturers and suppliers across the metalworking ecosystem.
Highlights: Comprehensive one-stop platform for metal fabrication technologies and industry networking.
Visitor Requirements: Pre-registration; students 16+ must register, under-16 not admitted.
Transport: Excellent airport access with show-specific transit options.
Website: fabtechexpo.com
Buyer Tip: Many attendees are in need of die-cast housings and enclosures for heavy-duty applications.
EMO Hannover (Germany, Hanover)
Overview: Leading global exhibition for metalworking and machine tools, alternating with Milan.
Time: Biennial, odd-numbered years in September (22 to 26 September 2025).
Attendance & Capacity: Peaked at ~193,000 visitors and ~192,000 m² exhibition area.
Exhibitors: CNC, tooling, machining, and automation system brands.
Highlights: Top showcase for precision manufacturing and industrial automation solutions.
Visitor Requirements: Pre-registration and professional credentials usually required.
Transport: Same as Hannover Messe via Laatzen station.
Website: emo-hannover.de
Buyer Tip: A strong venue for networking with companies needing tight-tolerance aluminum die casting.
Canton Fair – Manufacturing & Machinery Section (China, Guangzhou)
Overview: China’s largest general trade fair, with a dedicated machinery and manufacturing segment.
Time: Twice annually in April and October (October 15- 19, 2025).
Attendance & Capacity: Entire fair spans over 1 million m²; attracts thousands of international buyers.
Exhibitors: Manufacturing equipment suppliers, component makers, machinery producers.
Highlights: Key sourcing opportunity in Asia’s major procurement hub.
Visitor Requirements: Must have business credentials, invitation, or registered company.
Transport: Direct metro link from Guangzhou South Railway Station.
Website: cantonfair.org.cn
Buyer Tip: Many overseas buyers use this fair to secure high-volume aluminum casting supply.
CMTS – Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (Canada, Toronto)
Overview: Canada’s leading manufacturing technology and machine tool expo.
Time: Biennial in September (odd years, September 29 – October 2, 2025).
Attendance & Capacity: ~9,032 attendees, ~500 exhibitors, ~273 booths.
Exhibitors: Machine tool, tooling, automation, additive manufacturing firms.
Highlights: Engages high-level decision-makers; 74% of attendees influence buying decisions; 37% have budgets over $200k.
Visitor Requirements: Industry professionals; registration typically required.
Transport: Toronto Congress Centre, near airport and well-connected transit.
Website: cmts.ca
Buyer Tip: Connect with Canadian OEMs needing custom-machined die cast parts.
JIMTOF – Japan International Machine Tool Fair (Japan, Tokyo)
Overview: Major global machine tool exhibition showcasing precision manufacturing technology.
Time: Biennial in November (October 26, 2026 – October 31, 2026).
Attendance & Capacity: 114,158 visitors in 2022; 1,086 exhibitors; 5,619 booths.
Exhibition Area: Tokyo Big Sight (~115,420 m²).
Exhibitors: Amada, DMG MORI, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Sandvik, Hexagon, Renishaw.
Highlights: Features Additive Manufacturing Zone, Academic Area, seminars, and keynotes.
Visitor Requirements: Pre-registration from early September.
Transport: Tokyo Big Sight – near Kokusai-Tenjijo station; accessible from Narita and Haneda airports.
Website: jimtof.org
Buyer Tip: Japanese OEMs often seek lightweight die-cast components to improve efficiency.
Metalex (Thailand, Bangkok)
Overview: Southeast Asia’s key metalworking and manufacturing trade event.
Time: Annually in November(19-22 November 2025).
Attendance & Capacity: Tens of thousands of visitors and extensive exhibition area.
Exhibitors: ASEAN-focused machine tool, automation, tooling providers.
Highlights: Entry point to the rapidly growing Southeast Asian manufacturing markets.
Visitor Requirements: Standard industry registration.
Transport: Accessible via Bangkok airports and local public transport.
Website: metalex.co.th
Buyer Tip: Many regional manufacturers look for durable die-cast machine parts.
Manufacturing Indonesia (Indonesia, Jakarta)
Overview: Indonesia’s largest manufacturing and industrial machinery exhibition.
Time: Annually in December(3 – 6 December 2025).
Attendance & Capacity: Significant regional participation (exact numbers vary).
Exhibitors: Machinery, equipment, and metalworking technology vendors.
Highlights: Platform for West Pacific manufacturing engagement and Southeast Asia growth.
Visitor Requirements: Trade registration typically required.
Transport: Hosted at JIExpo Jakarta, easily reachable from the airport.
Website: manufacturingindonesia.com
Buyer Tip: Expanding OEMs here often need cost-effective die casting solutions.
Agritechnica (Germany, Hanover)
Overview: The world’s largest agricultural machinery and equipment fair.
Time: Biennial in November (odd years, 9 to 15 November 2025).
Attendance & Capacity: About 457,606 visitors; ~242,161 m² exhibition area.
Exhibitors: Global agri-machinery manufacturers, agri-tech innovators, OEM suppliers.
Highlights: Ideal opportunity to explore aluminum casting components in agro-industry applications.
Visitor Requirements: Advance registration typically required.
Transport: Same rail access as Hannover Messe via Laatzen station.
Website: agritechnica.com
Buyer Tip: Agricultural machinery builders often require heavy-duty die-cast housings for durability.
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