On July 1, 2026, Shanghai Hongqiao - Today, the highly anticipated 25th China International Mold Technology and Equipment Exhibition (DMC2026) grandly kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai Hongqiao). As a professional exhibition certified by the International Federation of Exhibitions (UFI), DMC2026 not only carries the core mission of promoting technological progress and commercial circulation in China's mold industry, but is also known as the "Olympics" of global precision manufacturing with its authority and professionalism.


The theme of this exhibition is "Exploring the Essence of Manufacturing and Changing the Future of Forming", bringing together nearly 700 top exhibitors from home and abroad, with an exhibition area of nearly 70000 square meters. The exhibition not only covers the complete manufacturing process from precision machining equipment, automation technology, measuring instruments to mold materials, mold parts, and forming equipment, but also accurately radiates popular application tracks such as automotive, electronics, medical, aviation, 5G, and semiconductor, providing innovative, cost reducing, and efficiency enhancing solutions for various manufacturing industries.


It is worth mentioning that the biggest highlight of DMC2026 is that the 17th International Model Association (ISTMA) World Congress was held simultaneously in China for the first time. This top-level event in the global mold industry has attracted mold industry associations, international organizations, and global leading enterprises from 28 countries and regions to gather in Shanghai to discuss the changes and future of the global mold industry. Bob Williamson, President of the International Mold Association, said at the opening ceremony, "This conference is not a competitive event, but a journey of learning, exchange, and interconnection, gathering elites from various countries in the mold industry chain to explore the future prospects of mold manufacturing


At the exhibition site, various exhibitors showcased their "black technology" one after another. Makino showcased multiple representative models and new solutions, among which the V300 vertical machining center attracted many viewers with its excellent precision, rigidity, and stability. This machine tool is specially designed for temperature changes in ultra precision machining. The spindle, screw, guide rail, and bed are all equipped with dedicated cooling systems, combined with automatic compensation for environmental temperature, achieving unmanned machining for 72 hours or even longer.


In addition, DMC2026 will be held at the same time and location as the "2026 Shanghai International Low Carbon Smart Travel Exhibition" and the "2026 Shanghai International Heat Treatment Equipment and Technology Exhibition". The linkage of the three exhibitions not only promotes the integration and interoperability of upstream and downstream industries, but also creates a super ecosystem for resource sharing in the industrial chain, realizing the full value chain docking from mold manufacturing, heat treatment technology to smart travel.


According to the organizers, the DMC2026 exhibition is expected to receive over 100000 professional visitors, including international buyers and industry practitioners from multiple countries and regions overseas. This grand event is not only a core stage for Chinese mold companies to showcase their strength and connect with the international community, but also a strategic highland for global mold elites to discuss the future and share opportunities.