November 22, 2024 
Professional magazine and portal dedicated to electronics 
SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou concluded successfully on 6 March. This year, the show underwent a considerable upgrade to its branding, which builds on the foundation established by its predecessor SIAF Guangzhou over the past 14 years. The upgrade integrates the fair more tightly into the global SPS portfolio and allows it to better harness the brand’s international network; as a result, more international exhibitors and buyers were attracted to engage in the fair’s business and technological exchange opportunities. This initiative aligns with the ambitions of South China’s manufacturing sector as it works to achieve new industrialisation and the smart transformation of its industries.
Key figures from SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2024
The three-day event reinforced its role as a signature event in South China’s manufacturing industry, earning praise for its commitment to highlighting the latest advancements in industrial automation and smart manufacturing technologies.
Mr. Richard Li, Chairperson of the Board of Management at Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd reflected on the updates: "Since the brand upgrade we’ve seen an infusion of additional resources into the show, which has significantly amplified its global exposure. The increased participation of industry leaders and smart manufacturing experts, alongside buyers and visitors from around the world, indicates that our rebranding efforts are moving in the right direction. Moreover, it ensures that our event is more closely integrated with SPS in Germany and can fully benefit from the shared resources and complementary strengths of the brand’s global network.”
Following its rebranding, the show has emerged as a focal point for industry professionals across various sectors, cementing its position as a key exchange platform for the smart manufacturing industry. Recognising its rising profile, Mr Martin Roschkowski, President of Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH, made it a priority to attend and offer his backing: "The show’s refreshed branding brings it into a closer alignment with the wider SPS brand, drawing on the substantial industry resources of our German, American and Italian exhibitions and incorporating all of the product categories of its German parent exhibition. It has been successful at capturing the international market’s focus, and with the introduction of its new European Pavilion, is better poised to assist European brands and their Chinese subsidiaries generate new opportunities for business collaboration. The fairground’s lively atmosphere speaks volumes about the industry’s response to the upgraded show.”
The event took place alongside Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou, fostering significant synergies by uniting professionals from every phase of the manufacturing lifecycle in cross-industry collaboration. The agenda was augmented with a comprehensive schedule of concurrent events, where industry experts shared insights on the latest trends in new industrialisation and intelligent manufacturing. Notably, the show also featured a dedicated space for start-up companies and a ‘new product and new technology’ showcase, which drew considerable interest from industry participants.
Exhibitor comments
“Our company specialises in the production of specialty cables, temperature measurement systems, and cable harnesses. Additionally, we offer industrial solutions to our clientele across China. We have been consistent exhibitors at SPS in Germany since 1996, and have now committed to attending SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou every year as well. We appreciate the show’s focus on smart manufacturing, as this is very consistent with our product positioning. We hope to leverage the show to enhance our visibility in China, so that customers with high-end needs, especially those in South China, can recognise us and use our products and solutions. I think the show is very professional, with a targeted customer base of engineers and professional buyers. We have already connected with over a hundred potential customers from both within South China and abroad.” Mr Meng Qi, General Manager, SAB Special Cables (Shanghai) Co Ltd
“As a leading supplier of automation solutions and products, Bosch Rexroth has maintained a longstanding cooperation with SPS in Europe. At SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou, we showcased our new ctrlX AUTOMATION platform. This new generation of automation technology features a range of hardware products, including controllers, servo drives, servo motors, safety modules, as well as software products. The exhibition provided an opportunity for us introduce our latest developments to China’s high-end automation market, and to promote the platform’s latest technologies and design philosophies.” Mr Jiang Hui, ctrlX Business Development Manager, Shanghai Bosch Rexroth Hydraulics & Automation Co Ltd
“We are a leading supplier of automation solutions in Korea, specialising in a wide range of sensors, controllers, motion devices, measuring devices, laser marking systems, connectivity devices and more. We have attended the Guangzhou fair every year since 2016, and are always impressed with the guaranteed quality of the visitors. Attending the concurrent fairs also enables us to reach a larger potential customer base and introduce our latest products to them. It is also a perfect venue for us to understand the market trends in related industries.” Ms Li Lizhu, Marketing Manager, Autonics Electronic (Jiaxing) Corporation
“It is a great privilege to be a part of SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou. As a longstanding friend of the exhibition, our time in Guangzhou this year has connected us with an unexpectedly large quantity of high-quality customers and partners. We presented a selection of our leading of products and debuted a number of innovative, smart solutions, which contributes to our ongoing efforts to grow our clientele and strengthen our brand presence. We express our sincere appreciation to the organisers for developing such a professional platform in South China, and we look forward to meeting again in 2025!” Mr Rong Shuang Ming, Marketing Manager, Controlway Group Holdings
“This year, we organised a Japan pavilion at SPS – Smart Production Solutions for the first time. Our decision to attend was driven by the show’s influence in the South China region and its ability to attract industry peers and visitors. We are glad to report that visitor flow lived up to our expectations. China’s automation industry is extremely competitive, and if Japanese enterprises want to expand their presence in the country, they need to actively seek out upstream and downstream cooperation with domestic enterprises to enhance their competitive advantage. As a result, many Japanese companies are eager to participate. We hope that SPS Guangzhou will continue to promote cooperation between Chinese and Japanese manufacturing enterprises, and help to leverage each other’s respective strengths. “ Ms Yu Jie, General Manager, FactoryNet Information Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd
Visitor Comments
“Focused on the field of intelligent manufacturing, we attend this exhibition annually. This year, we’ve observed a pronounced increase in the level of industry resources allocated to the show. As a result of its upgrade within the SPS brand, it has achieved a greater level of professionalism and a more significant standing in the industry. The considerable turnout of exhibitors and visitors, both from the domestic market and abroad, offers us a desirable platform from which to survey the global market and refine our strategy for international expansion. We will definitely come back next year.“ Mr Chen Yu, Cost Analysis Engineer, Guangzhou Risong Intelligent Technology Holding Co Ltd
“Traveling here from Shenzhen for the fifth consecutive year, our goal at the exhibition is always to learn. This year, the advantages of the show’s upgrade were clearly noticeable in the improved layout and flow of visitors. Our main interest was to investigate new developments in electronic touch screens, motors, and related products. We consider this show to be an excellent platform to learn more about the current dynamics of the automation industry, and are satisfied with this year’s show in every aspect.” Mr Tian Youdeng, Head of Engineering, Shenzhen Gu Mei Technology Co Ltd
Speaker Comments:
“In my presentation, I introduced the AMTC, a Sino-German research laboratory dedicated to production science. A significant part of the discussion centred around our approach to industrial control software, which is an increasingly critical consideration for manufacturers seeking to maintain production flexibility amid the ongoing market fluctuations worldwide. The audience was very attentive, reflecting the event’s importance not only for product discovery, but also for market research and identifying industry trends. It’s clear that these aspects are integral to the exhibition’s value.“ Dr Christopher Ehrmann, Deputy Director, Sino-German Center of Mechanical Engineering
SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Co Ltd, Guangzhou Overseas Trade Fairs Ltd and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. Associate sponsors are the Guangdong Association of Automation, the Guangzhou Association of Automation and the Guangzhou Instrument and Control Society. The fair is also supported by the China Light Industry Machinery Association, China Chamber of International Commerce Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce and the Beijing Internet of Things Intelligent Technology Application Association.
The 2025 edition of SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou will take place from 25 – 27 February 2025. For more details about the fair, please visit www.spsinchina.com
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