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The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention: A Hub of Innovation

The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention kicked off on September 20 at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center. This year’s theme, "Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future," has drawn over 900 companies and more than 10,000 exhibits, focusing on the dynamic value chains of China’s smart manufacturing sector.

The expansive 70,000-square-meter venue has been designed strategically, dedicating 20,000 square meters to showcase manufacturing innovations and achieving various advancements, while 50,000 square meters are reserved for commercial displays. As guests wandered through the halls, they witnessed groundbreaking technologies such as humanoid robots, inspection drones, and electric cargo systems demonstrating their capabilities.

A Closer Look at Smart Manufacturing

At the heart of the convention is a structured exhibition that highlights integrated manufacturing value chains. In the smart mining equipment sector, attendees experienced a three-dimensional cutaway model representing Huainan’s mining robotics cluster, showcasing the complete workflow from underground development to shaft hoisting. Various core applications like roadway tunneling and coal-bunker cleaning were graphically represented, with equipment models actively in operation.

Moreover, the Pavilion of Innovation featured remarkable displays, including a 180-qubit superconducting quantum processor and the