IMEX Machine Tool Exhibition Tianjin

IMEX Machine Tool Exhibition is a highly specialised trade fair that has established itself as a key meeting point for the global manufacturing industry. As an integral part of the prestigious CIEX (China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition), IMEX focuses on machine tools and advanced manufacturing technologies – one of the industry's core innovation drivers.

The event is held at the state-of-the-art Tianjin National Exhibition and Convention Centre, located in the Jinnan District of Tianjin, near Beijing. Covering around 1.4 million square metres, it ranks among the largest and most modern exhibition venues in China, providing an ideal setting for this flagship international event. Held annually, IMEX attracts thousands of industry professionals from across the globe.

The exhibition is organised by Zhenwei International Exhibition Group, one of China’s leading trade fair organisers, renowned for delivering high-quality industrial events. IMEX stands out for its technical depth and clear thematic focus – it is not just a showcase of products, but a platform for innovation, professional exchange, and tangible business development.

The spotlight is on technologies such as CNC systems, metalworking machinery, additive manufacturing and 3D printing, industrial laser technology, automation solutions, special-purpose machines, manufacturing software, and metrology and testing equipment. This is complemented by sectors including optical manufacturing technology, surface treatment, machine tool accessories, and high-precision components in grinding and forming technology.

IMEX offers a comprehensive overview of the entire value chain of the manufacturing sector – from smart production cells and flexible automation systems to advanced software solutions and precision inspection tools. Live demonstrations and hands-on machine displays provide direct access to cutting-edge technologies. In addition, expert talks, innovation panels and networking events foster dialogue and knowledge exchange among professionals, companies, and decision-makers.

Exhibitors represent key industries such as mechanical and plant engineering, toolmaking, sheet metal and metal processing, electrical engineering, robotics, and industrial measurement technology. The primary target audience includes technical professionals, buyers, engineers, developers, and senior executives – from China as well as Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

As part of CIEX, IMEX is among the leading industrial exhibitions in China. Its exclusive location in Tianjin highlights the strategic importance of the city, which is emerging as a major hub for high-tech industries and advanced manufacturing, closely aligned with northern China’s economic development strategy. The event reinforces Tianjin’s role as a centre of innovation and a global industrial hotspot.

MEX is more than a trade fair – it is an international catalyst for manufacturing technology. Thanks to excellent transport links via Tianjin Binhai International Airport and its proximity to Beijing, the venue is easily accessible for both domestic and international visitors. Attending IMEX means engaging with technological excellence at a location of growing global significance.

For the twenty-second time there is the IMEX Machine Tool Exhibition on 4 days from Wed., 18.03.2026 to Sat., 21.03.2026 in Tianjin.