Future of Manufacturing SIMTOS 2026: Where Global Manufacturing Innovation Converges

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SIMTOS 2026 (Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026), the largest manufacturing technology exhibition in Korea, will take place from April 13 to 17, 2026, for five days at KINTEX Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 in Goyang, Korea.

Held under the theme “AI Autonomous Manufacturing Meets Talent,” SIMTOS 2026 extends beyond the scope of a traditional manufacturing exhibition. It serves as a comprehensive global platform showcasing next-generation manufacturing paradigms, including robotics, automation systems, AI·digital twins, and smart factory solutions, offering visitors a clear view of how manufacturing innovation is evolving worldwide.

Since its inaugural edition in 1984, SIMTOS has built a 42-year legacy as Korea’s leading manufacturing technology exhibition. Over the decades, it has established itself as a central industry hub where global manufacturers, buyers, industry experts, and policy stakeholders gather to exchange insights, explore advanced technologies, and develop meaningful business connections.

Marking its 21st edition, SIMTOS 2026 is expected to welcome more than 1,300 exhibitors from 35 countries, occupying approximately 6,000 booths. Over the five-day exhibition period, the show is projected to attract around 100,000 visitors, including over 5,000 overseas buyers, further reinforcing SIMTOS’s position as one of Asia’s most influential manufacturing business platforms.

Five Specialized Pavilions Covering the Entire Manufacturing Value Chain

SIMTOS 2026 is organized into five specialized, product-focused pavilions covering the full manufacturing value chain—from upstream materials to downstream processing—together with a special exhibition on robotics and digital manufacturing, M.A.D.E. in SIMTOS, highlighting future manufacturing trends.

What distinguishes SIMTOS is its ability to present a comprehensive, end-to-end view of the manufacturing value chain within a single exhibition, allowing visitors to efficiently compare, evaluate, and validate technologies across materials, machining, assembly, quality control, automation, and digital transformation.

Metal Cutting & Die · Mold Technology Pavilion
Positioned at the core of precision manufacturing, the Metal Cutting & Die · Mold Technology Pavilion features intelligent · smart · hybrid cutting and mold-making equipment alongside advanced metalworking solutions. The pavilion covers a broad range of machining technologies, including Vertical, Horizontal, and 5-axis Machining Centers; Turning Centers; CNC Automatic Lathes; High-Speed Machining Centers; Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM), Grinding Machines, Multi-tasking Machines and Gear Cutting Machines.

Ultra-precision machining technologies for high value-added industries such as aerospace, semiconductors, batteries, automotive, and defense further reflect the pavilion’s focus on advanced precision manufacturing.

Materials, Components & Control Technology Pavilion
With a focus on core components and control technologies, the Materials, Components & Control Technology Pavilion presents solutions essential to the performance and reliability of machine tools and automation systems.

Exhibited technologies range from Spindles, Bearings, Ball Screws, Linear Motion (LM) Guides, Speed Reducers, Motors · Drives, Computerized Numerical Controls (CNC), Coolant · Hydraulic · Pneumatic equipment, presenting the technological foundation of high-precision, high-efficiency manufacturing environments.

Tooling & Measurement Technology Pavilion
Dedicated to process optimization and quality innovation, the Tooling & Measurement Technology Pavilion brings together cutting tools and metrology solutions that support stable and efficient production.

The pavilion features End Mills, Drills, Taps, Inserts, PolyCrystalline Diamond (PCD) · Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) Tools, Other Tool Holders, and Tool Life Monitoring Systems, together with advanced inspection and measurement technologies such as 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine & Instruments (CMM) and Machine Vision Systems. These solutions enhance productivity and improve quality performance.

Cutting & Welding Technology Pavilion
The Cutting & Welding Technology Pavilion addresses advanced cutting and joining processes that support modern fabrication and assembly operations.

A wide spectrum of technologies is on display, including cutting technologies such as fiber laser, plasma, and waterjet systems, as well as welding machines and other welding automations. Visitors can explore smart sheet metal processing and automated welding solutions.

Press & Forming Technology Pavilion
Addressing both mass production and high precision forming requirements, the Press & Forming Technology Pavilion presents forming and press technologies optimized for diverse materials and product geometries.

Displayed solutions include Mechanical · Hydraulic Presses, Hot Stamping Presses, Press Automation Systems and Related Components, CNC Pipe Bending Machines and Feeders offering a comprehensive view of contemporary press and forming manufacturing capabilities.

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From Robotics to Data-Driven AI Manufacturing Solutions — M.A.D.E. in SIMTOS

M.A.D.E. in SIMTOS (Manufacturing Automation & Digital Engineering) is a future-oriented manufacturing technology platform that brings together smart manufacturing innovation technologies shaping next-generation manufacturing paradigms. Since its launch in 2024, M.A.D.E. in SIMTOS has attracted strong interest from the industry. At SIMTOS 2026, it will return with an expanded scale and enriched content, providing a clear overview of the latest trends in the evolving manufacturing landscape.

Located in Halls 7 and 8 of KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, the exhibition presents a comprehensive range of future manufacturing infrastructures through application-focused demonstrations, covering key technologies such as AI-based process control, digital twins, IIoT, cloud and edge computing, smart logistics, 3D printing, engineering software, MES, CPS, machine learning and deep learning, and digital energy management systems. In addition, demand–supply linkage theme zones—such as the 3D Printing Pavilion and the Die Casting Theme Pavilion—are organized to feature real-world implementation cases of digital manufacturing technologies currently applied across industrial sites.

Moving beyond conventional automation, visitors can explore the future of AI-driven autonomous manufacturing, where production systems are capable of self-decision-making and optimization. M.A.D.E. in SIMTOS provides an overview of the technological evolution shaping global manufacturing and the key factors influencing next-generation manufacturing competitiveness.

A Manufacturing Testbed and a Strategic Gateway to the Korean Market

Korea is a global manufacturing powerhouse, home to some of the world’s most advanced industries, including semiconductors, displays, batteries, shipbuilding, automotive, aerospace, and defense. This industrial landscape provides an ideal testbed for global manufacturers to validate technological performance and quality competitiveness under demanding production environments.

SIMTOS offers a platform where the Korean manufacturing industry’s stringent technical standards and quality requirements can be assessed firsthand, while also serving as a strategic gateway for global manufacturers seeking to enter and expand in the Korean market.

More than a showcase of products and technologies, SIMTOS serves as a global knowledge exchange platform that offers a comprehensive view of rapidly evolving manufacturing trends. At SIMTOS 2026, the Global Digital Manufacturing Innovation Conference will convene industry leaders and experts to share insights into global manufacturing developments, AI-driven smart factory strategies, and practical cases of industrial digital transformation. In addition, SIMTOS supports talent development and international networking through initiatives such as Career Connect—an on-site and online recruitment program—and the Women Engineers Network Forum, reinforcing its role as a comprehensive industrial ecosystem.

As a fully integrated industrial platform combining exhibitions, conferences, and talent exchange programs, SIMTOS attracts over 100,000 visitors each edition, including more than 5,000 overseas buyers. This strong international participation positions SIMTOS as a key business platform for global manufacturing companies. Notably, 78.2% of visitors are decision-makers or key influencers involved in purchasing decisions, reflecting SIMTOS’s ability to facilitate business engagement that extends beyond information exchange to tangible commercial outcomes.

Comprehensive Support Programs for Overseas Buyers

Held in Korea—the strategic hub connecting China, Japan, and Southeast Asia within the Asian manufacturing belt—SIMTOS serves as an effective starting point for companies seeking to expand across the broader Asian market. Reflecting this strategic position, the SIMTOS Organizing Committee operates a range of business programs and networking initiatives designed to help exhibitors expand their global networks while enabling overseas buyers to explore concrete market entry opportunities in Korea.

Matchmaking4U (MM4U) is SIMTOS’s proprietary business matching program designed to enhance the effectiveness of interactions between exhibitors and buyers. By sharing product interests and technical requirements in advance, MM4U enables targeted matchmaking and enhances the relevance and quality of business discussions. During the exhibition, tailored one-on-one meetings facilitate in-depth consultations and support tangible business outcomes, including contract discussions and long-term partnerships.

At SIMTOS 2026, the Organizing Committee operates an Overseas Buyer Invitation Program to further enhance meeting outcomes between exhibitors and buyers. The program provides partial support for airfare and accommodation to qualified overseas buyers with strong purchasing authority, including existing overseas clients invited by exhibitors. The participation of high-purchasing-power buyers has contributed to the expansion of exhibitors’ international networks, while business matchmaking conducted through MM4U continues to receive high satisfaction ratings from overseas buyers.

By enabling the identification of reliable new suppliers, the formation of strategic partnerships, and the development of a regional foothold for expansion across the Asian market, SIMTOS 2026 offers global manufacturing companies practical opportunities for sustainable growth within a single, integrated platform. As global manufacturing continues to evolve toward AI-driven autonomous production, SIMTOS 2026 serves as a practical reference for understanding industry direction, emerging technologies, and new business opportunities.