With 30 days to go, AMTS 2026 - the 21st Shanghai International Automotive Manufacturing Technology & Material Show is set to return as a professional platform for the automotive technology and engineering industry.

Driven by new quality productive forces, AMTS 2026 focuses on full-chain collaboration across R&D, testing and manufacturing, bringing together leading global solutions in advanced manufacturing, assembly and testing. The exhibition will support visitors in global sourcing, supply chain optimization, cost reduction and efficiency improvement, while helping bridge software-hardware gaps between R&D and mass production.

From AI-driven production to software-defined factories and autonomous intelligent manufacturing, AMTS 2026 will showcase the technologies and solutions shaping the next stage of automotive manufacturing.

Join us from July 8-10, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

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Technology-driven, One-stop Platform for Automotive R&D and Manufacturing
Covering Car Body, Component Engineering and the Full Automotive Manufacturing Value Chain

AI Factory Applications | Machine Vision | Validation & Testing | Embodied AI | Digital Twin | China-developed Alternatives | “In China, for China” Strategy | etc...

The Pavilion of Future Automotive Development
Vehicle Design & R&D
Materials & Lightweighting
Design, Styling, Prototyping, Validation & Testing
Product Development: Internet of Vehicles | Intelligent Driving | Automotive Electronics | Battery | Motor | Electric Control | Hybrid Powertrain Systems | Intelligent Cockpit
Simultaneous Engineering
TechShow Arena – Future Automotive Technology Showcase
Powertrain Engineering | E-drive System Engineering
Stamping Engineering
Welding & Joining Engineering
Laser Engineering
Painting Engineering
Final Assembly + Sealing Engineering
Intelligent Logistics
Parts Machining
Component Cleaning Engineering
Automotive Interior & Exterior Design and Manufacturing
Quality Control & Testing Engineering
Machine Vision
Assembly Technology & Automation Technology
Robotics Technology
Assembly System Integration

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A+ Awards: New Quality Productive Forces Leadership Award

From price competition and tariff barriers to the race for efficiency and fragmented production data, China’s manufacturing industry is entering a critical stage of transformation. New quality productive forces have become a key driver for breaking bottlenecks, expanding boundaries and reshaping industrial competitiveness.

As professional platforms for advanced manufacturing technologies, AMTS and AHTE have upgraded the A+ Awards: New Quality Productive Forces Leadership Award in 2026. The award focuses on the full R&D-testing-manufacturing value chain across global automotive OEMs, component suppliers and high-value-added industrial sectors. It aims to discover and recognize frontier technologies driving manufacturing upgrades, including AI-enabled intelligent manufacturing, software-defined factories, embodied AI applications, as well as mass-produced intelligent equipment and digital solutions.

The award also highlights pioneering companies deeply rooted in local markets under globalization, as well as global innovation practices that break through growth boundaries, enable overseas expansion and promote shared development across manufacturing ecosystems.

This year, 260 products and solutions from 154 companies have joined the A+ Awards selection. Online voting for the A+ Awards: New Quality Productive Forces Leadership Award is now officially open. We invite you to cast your vote and support the advanced manufacturing innovations shaping the future of intelligent manufacturing.

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Concurrent Events

Creating a Comprehensive Platform for Technical Exchange and Business Matchmaking

Alongside the exhibition, AMTS 2026 will host more than 50 concurrent events, including closed-door summits, flagship forums, themed conference series, panel discussions, product launches and the A+ Awards: Automotive Manufacturing Pioneer Award. These events will bring together experts, researchers and industry professionals in automotive technology, engineering, R&D and manufacturing to explore industrial transformation and technology development, creating an international platform for technical exchange, business matchmaking and ecosystem collaboration.

The newly launched Technology Workshop series will cover key fields such as automotive component painting, parts machining, hot stamping forming, automotive interior and exterior design and manufacturing, future automotive testing and validation technologies, future vehicle design, styling, prototyping and prototype development, software, tools and simultaneous engineering.

Breaking away from the traditional conference format, each workshop will focus on a specific technical challenge and offer an immersive deep dive led by top technology suppliers and OEM experts. Through case studies, practical demonstrations and interactive Q&A sessions, the workshops will deliver ready-to-apply solutions for real manufacturing scenarios.

More on Concurrent Events at AMTS 2026

Flagship Forums | July 7–8

11th New Energy Vehicle Engineering Conference

New Energy Vehicle Body Forming and Joining Engineering Forum

14th New Energy Vehicle Painting Engineering Forum

15th New Energy Vehicle Final Assembly Engineering Forum

Technology Workshops | July 8–10

Technology Workshop: Future Vehicle Design, Styling, Trial Production & Prototype Development, Software, Tools and Simultaneous Engineering

Technology Workshop: Future Automotive Testing and Validation Technologies

Technology Workshop: Automotive Component Painting

Technology Workshop: Automotive Core Component Machining Engineering and Quality Control Technologies: Housings | Shafts | Gears

Technology Workshop: Automotive Hot Stamping Forming

Technology Workshop: Automotive Interior and Exterior Design and Manufacturing

Themed Forum Series | July 8–10

8th New Energy Power Battery Manufacturing Technology Conference and Solid-state Battery Technology Development Forum

2026 E-drive Technology Conference

2026 Battery Housing Design and Intelligent Manufacturing Forum

7th New Energy Vehicle Chassis Design and Manufacturing Engineering Development Forum

7th Intelligent Production Line Logistics Technology Forum

2026 Embodied AI Design, Manufacturing and Industrial Application Conference
Embodied AI Design | Embodied AI Manufacturing | Applications of Embodied AI in Automotive Engineering | Applications of Embodied AI in Assembly Engineering | Industrial R&D of Embodied AI Agents

“AI-enabled, Carbon-smart Manufacturing” — Automotive Industry Digital Transformation and Green Low-carbon Forum

The Pioneer Award | July 8
A+ Awards: New Quality Productive Forces Leadership Award

*All final event information is subject to on-site announcements

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Join the A+ Connect for Efficient and Targeted Business Matchmaking

As AMTS’ upgraded comprehensive one-stop platform for technical exchange and business matchmaking, A+ Connect provides year-round supply-demand matching through both online and offline channels. The platform helps industry professionals explore advanced technologies, address manufacturing challenges, build long-term strategic partnerships, optimize supply chain layouts and develop stronger industry ecosystems.

Professionals from fields such as automotive OEMs, new energy vehicles, automotive components, new energy powertrains and core e-drive components, automotive design and development, testing and validation, electrical and electronic systems, intelligent driving and connected vehicles, automotive design institutes, technology companies and advanced materials are welcome to join A+ Connect upon organizer verification.

Based on your technical needs and manufacturing pain points, the organizer will match you with qualified suppliers and support efficient technical exchange and business discussions through multiple matchmaking formats.

*On Site, AMTS 2025

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Join as a Group of 5, and Enjoy a Professional VIP Visit Experience

To ensure more accurate matchmaking between visitors and exhibitors, AMTS welcomes professional groups from fields such as automotive OEMs, new energy vehicles, automotive components, new energy powertrains and core e-drive components, automotive design and development, testing and validation, electrical and electronic systems, intelligent driving and connected vehicles, automotive design institutes, technology companies and advanced materials.

A group of five or more professionals can apply as a VIP group for visits. Qualified groups will be granted to enjoy a more efficient and professional visiting experience, with targeted recommendations, business matchmaking opportunities and access to selected technologies and suppliers based on their needs.

Past group visitors include:
BYD, SAIC Passenger Vehicle, SAIC Volkswagen, SAIC Maxus, SAIC-GM, SAIC-GM-Wuling, Tesla, Geely, ZEEKR, Leapmotor, SERES, XPENG, Xiaomi Auto, Li Auto, NIO, VOYAH, Chery, Deepal, FAW-Volkswagen, FAW Toyota, FAW Hongqi, Changan Automobile, Great Wall Motor, Dongfeng Motor, GAC Group, Volvo, BMW Brilliance, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Perodua, Proton, VinFast, CATL, Gotion High-tech, EVE Energy, Bosch, Continental, ZF, Weichai, FORVIA, Lear, Schaeffler, Gestamp, JATCO, Joyson Electronics, Benteler, HELLA, Magna, Baosteel, thyssenkrupp, Yanfeng and Minth Group, and among many others.

* Partial list, in no particular order

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As a leading event in the automotive technology and engineering industry, AMTS focuses on every stage of automotive R&D, design and manufacturing. The exhibition comprehensively showcases innovative technologies and products across the automotive manufacturing value chain.

Through its upgraded connection platform and integrated online and offline media channels, AMTS provides a year-round, one-stop exchange platform for system integrators, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, OEMs, component manufacturers, and R&D and manufacturing engineers in the automotive technology and engineering sectors worldwide.

See you in Shanghai, July 8–10, 2026!

Source: AMTS 2026 Organizing Committee