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At CIIF 2026, companies presented solutions that integrate AI, robotics, and automation in manufacturing. Kuka, Siemens, and other vendors showcased systems for controlling entire factories.
At China's largest industrial trade show this year, the focus was less on individual "virtuosos" and more on the "concert" itself. The spotlight was not on individual machines, AI, or automation solutions, but rather on their integration into the manufacturing processes of an entire factory.
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