I. About CIMT
The China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT), founded in 1989 and organized by the China Machine Tool & Tool Builders' Association (CMTBA), is held in Beijing in odd-numbered years and has run 19 editions. Over its 36-year history, CIMT has become the world's largest machine-tool professional event of the past decade and is recognized internationally as one of the "Big Four" global machine tool exhibitions—alongside Europe's EMO (every two years, odd years; rotating among Hannover, Milan, Paris), the U.S.'s IMTS (every two years, even years; Chicago), and Japan's JIMTOF (every two years, even years; rotating between Tokyo and Osaka).
The 19th CIMT (April 21-26, 2025) covered 310,000 m² across 17 halls, with 2,450+ exhibitors (1,000+ from overseas) and 210,000+ professional visitors (410,000+ visits)—up over 36% versus CIMT 2023, an all-time high.
Highlights of CIMT 2025:
1.Strong national attention. At CIMT 2009, Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang visited accompanied by MIIT Minister Li Yizhong. Sixteen years later, Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing attended and gave key instructions, accompanied by eminent leaders—Zhou Ji (former CAE President), Wang Hong (Deputy DG, MIIT Equipment Industry Bureau I), and Mao Yufeng (CMTBA Chairman)—stressing genuine indigenous innovation in core technologies to realize "new quality productive forces."
2.Machine tools across precision turning, turn-mill, milling, grinding, EDM, and measurement drew national-team, private, and top European brands onto the same stage; many domestic machines are now on a par with imported equivalents
3.Domestic CNC systems and core components (spindles, grating scales, guideways, ball screws, bearings, PLCs) showed remarkable progress; intelligent & digital flexible production lines and the concentration of CNC and smart-manufacturing leaders in Hall E2 were key innovations.
4.Visitor trends: domestic-equipment booths drew more traffic than import booths; innovation-forward and smart-manufacturing halls drew the most professionals.
Xi'an CHINAF Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter CHINAF) showcased its Intelligent Flexible Automated Production Line solutions (flexible cells, lines, digital workshops, smart factories); the HF-PCS control system (intelligent scheduling/dispatching, process & quality management, logistics, tooling & fixture management, data acquisition, adaptive machining, full-closed-loop feedback, 3T integration); and applied cyber-physical (CPS) and digital-twin technologies for deep physical–digital integration. Also demonstrated: automatic tool-changing (turning/milling/EDM electrode), automatic changeover mechanisms & pre-assembly stations, multi-configuration cleaning, off-line laser measuring machines, and dedicated fixtures—making CHINAF a brilliant star of the show.
II. Bustling Exhibition
CHINAF's booth attracted peers from China, Germany, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and more—including experts and customers from aero-engine, aviation, aerospace, shipbuilding, ordnance, electronics, energy, automotive, and mold industries, plus 30+ domestic machine-tool, measuring, robot, and zero-point-positioning manufacturers. Live PCS demonstrations showcased comprehensiveness, advancement, and reliability, backed by delivered, running projects as proof.
III. Product Competitiveness
CHINAF's products—built on ingenious craftsmanship, advanced processes, quality materials, and differentiation/personalization—became the biggest highlight, meeting diversified market demands through customized solutions.
IV. Exhibition Results
The show boosted the company's visibility and brand influence, yielded valuable customer resources and cooperation intent with industry leaders, and demonstrated the team's efficient collaboration.
V. Looking Ahead
CHINAF will uphold its core values of "Agility, Adaptability, and Innovation," increase R&D, expand marketing, and optimize customer service—thankful to all customers and committed to creating brilliance together.
