- Dazzling presence of exhibitors winning great popularity

- Industrial robots showcasing intelligent upgrading

- Four delegation groups drawing wide attention

- MDA Shenzhen and Water Expo held concurrently

As the largest and most influential automation show in Southern China, Industrial Automation Shenzhen 2017 (IA Shenzhen) came to a successful close at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center on June 30, 2017. Nearly 500 top-notch enterprises from 14 countries and regions including Denmark, Germany, South Korea, Canada, the United States, Japan, Switzerland, Singapore, Italy, Israel, Britain, China Taiwan and China Hong Kong showcased in areas such as industrial robot, control systems, machine vision and mechanical transmission technology within a display area of 30,000 sqm. The three-day show witnessed the showcase of industrial robots, the debut of delegation groups, an endless stream of visitors and a good atmosphere for trade and business, attracting 34,943 visits in total, an 8.14% increase compared with last year, once again proving the powerful appeal and great influence of IA Shenzhen in Southern China’s market.

As one of the fastest growing regions in the global manufacturing industry, Southern China conforms to the trend of intelligent upgrading and constantly accelerates the pace of transformation and upgrading. Gary Liu, Managing Director of Hannover Milano Fairs China Ltd. said, “Based on the strong industrial background in Southern China, this year's show has delivered a satisfactory results in terms of exhibitor number, product quality and visitor number. In the future, we will continue to build the show into the most professional, authoritative and influential industrial automation show in Southern China.”

As one of the most important industrial automation shows in Southern China, IA Shenzhen 2017 attracted industrial automation enterprises with glamorous showcase. YAMAZEN, PRO-TECHNIC, Celera Motion, SICK, Datalogic, HANSMOTOR, YoungsunPack, WORLD, Keyence, AMP&MOONS, YIHEDA, MEAN WELL, SANKYO, ITEM, ELMO, Nanotec, SYK, ACE PILLAR, ADVANTECH, ICPDAS, GRANTECH, Solartron, Akribis, Shinano, RSB, KSS, Dinkle, NB, NBK, TBI, SATA, SHENGLING, Koduct, QuadRep, SANLINXIN, HR, DVS, Mixlinker, Combei, DongAN, SAIBO, RIKO in the control system area; OPT, SAMSUN, HUAGUO, Edmund, Daheng, LUSTER, Sanbao Xingye, OPTO, IDS, Hikrobot, Sunvision, CkVision, Botrong, Pixoel, VITEX, CCS, FlIR, LOTS, LMI, Zhijin in the machine vision area and SMC, IMI, CHELIC, Partner, Maxair, C-JAC, ARK, COYO, FGSROBOT, TIAYO, SPG, FUJIKURA, VGM, ZHONGZHENG, TST-ROCK, BETTER in the mechanical transmission technology area all made their presence with hit products and personalized solutions.

With the implementation of “robot assembling line” strategy in Guangdong, a number of excellent industrial pioneers has emerged to develop Southern China into the core place for the development of robot industry. This year’s show especially launched the industrial robot display area, assembling a lot of leading enterprises and presenting a brilliant brand competition. Main enterprises included YASKAWA-MIDEA, IDEA, URiversal, IAI, Youngsun, GSK, QKM, Second, Rokae, YangTian, EINUO, UNITED, I-ROBO, START, ASIALAND, HUACHUANG, GoldSun, VINKO, Dynamikwell, HAN'S MOTION, Leader Harmonious, LAIFUAL HARMONIC, Sunson, SAHO, YILI and Kent.

Except the active participation of industrial pioneers, this year’s show also witnessed the dazzling debut of four delegation groups including Hong Kong Automation Technology Council, Taiwan Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers' Association, Guangdong Robot Professional Committee and German Pavilion. Affiliated to Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Automation Technology Council made its presence at IA Shenzhen for the first time. The especially-constructed Hong Kong Pavilion covered a display area of 435 sqm, showcasing nearly 20 distinctive automation manufacturing equipment, technology and system, so as to present the strength of Hong Kong’s advanced technology and quality products.

As one of the worldwide shows of HANNOVER MESSE, MDA Shenzhen made its first debut in Southern China for the first time. Industrial pioneers including Successun, EXMAR, Jirui, Wanxiang, Jiaoxing, Baldor, Hanli, Dichtomatik altogether created a feast for fluid drive and control technology, mechanical parts & electric drives, bearings and compressors. Moreover, as one of the significant professional exhibitions in the water area in Asia-Pacific region, the 19^th Water Expo was held as usual to forge an international grand event for areas such as water treatment, water appliances, pumps & valves and pipes. Main exhibitors included Taisei Kiko, Shenzhen Kaihong, Yuyao Xinsheng, GR Water and Shenzhen Huamin. The three shows were held concurrently, effectively building industrial agglomeration effect and vigorously promote the industrial development in Southern China.

This year, a series of wonderful events was held concurrently such as China (Shenzhen) Machine Vision Technology & Application Conference, Robot and Intelligent Manufacturing, 2017 Industry IOT Application Development Seminar (Shenzhen), The transition of  small companies for Chinese manufacture 2025-the necessary way to go through in manufacturing industry, Automation Technology Salon, China (Shenzhen) Machine Vision Technology & Application Conference, OPC China Seminar Tour Shenzhen Station-Use OPC UA to build industrial IIOT. Besides, more than 150 VIP buyer groups paid their visits to the show, creating a great atmosphere for trade and business.

Intelligent manufacturing enhancing industrial agglomeration effect, Industrial Automation Shenzhen 2017 is organized by the Automation Society of Guangdong Province, Deutsche Messe AG and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. MDA Shenzhen and Water Expo 2017 are organized by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. The next edition will be held on June, 2018.