The 23rd Asia International Logistics Technology and Transportation Systems Exhibition (CeMAT), themed "Smart Logistics," was held from October 24 to 27, 2023 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Responding to the demands of the times, this year's exhibition continues to focus on automation, particularly the smart logistics sector, which occupies halls N1 and N2. It features numerous industry leaders, hidden champions, and specialized, innovative "little giant" enterprises from various regions. After two years of development, manufacturers have brought their accumulated products and case studies, while several companies have also launched significant new products at the exhibition. Examples include Geek+ (N1-A3-2), Hikvision (N1-A3-1), Guozhi (N1-B3), Jingsong (N1-B3-1), Maiwei Robotics (N1-C3-1), Taskek (N1-C3-2), Hyro-Robotics (N1-B2), Ligong (N1-D3), AGILOX (N1-A4), Mairui (N1-A4-1), Haitong (N1-C2-1), Huarui (N1-A1-1), Libiao (N1-A1-4), Jiangge (N1-C2-2), Aero Engine (N1-D2-4), Juxing (N1-C3-3), and Jiexiang. Lingyue (W5-F1), Bangqi Technology (W2-B2), Huicang Technology (W1-G2-1), Ankunli (N1-D3-2), Muxing (N1-A2), Quicktron, Jinshi Robotics (W2-H2-1), Staubli (N1-B4-2), and others were all present, showcasing end-to-end material handling and warehousing logistics transportation solutions for smart factory production lines in industries such as 3C, new energy, semiconductor, automotive, panel, e-commerce, and express delivery. At the same time, Jiuyou (N1-C2), Yushi Industrial-grade Unmanned Driving and UQI Youqi (W6-A1) L4-level unmanned logistics vehicle were also on display.
Compared to previous years, this year's AGV/AMR component manufacturers also actively participated and showcased their products, making this logistics exhibition even more perfect. According to incomplete statistics from [518 Intelligent Equipment Online], nearly 30 component manufacturers were located in Hall N1, such as Kehang (N1-D2-4), Jinling Intelligent Manufacturing (N1-D2-5), Jinyuan Huanyu (N1), Kecong (N1-D3-3), Wanji (N1-A1-2), Geju (N1-N4-3), Weigan Technology (N1-D3-5), Maier Microvision (W6-A2), Xingsong (N1-K1-1), Phoenix Power (N1-K3-1), Zhongda Lide (N1-C1), Buke (N1-B4), Wanxin Precision (N5-F2), Aoqu (N1-D1), Leishen (W5-C2), and Yintaili (W1-J1-2), bringing a technological experience to the audience through their product displays. The system integration sector, holding the central position in the intelligent manufacturing industry, plays a core role at the exhibition. Leading exhibitors such as Dematic, Knapp, Beijing Institute of Automation, Beijing Institute of Automation, Kunming Shipbuilding, JD Logistics, Dematic, KELOS (W1-E1), Fengfu (WD2-D3), Lanjian Intelligent (W1-F3), Wuqiang (W1-C4), Jiangsu Huazhang, Yinfei, Jingxing (W2-E3), Zhongding Integration (W2-D2), Prolog (W2-F2), MIAS, Zhongke Micro-Zhi, Automha, Modula, Kejie, Bangqi (W2-B6), Longchain (W1-G3), Ango (W2-B5), Meide, Zhiqian, Huaheng, Yingzhi, Bokelai, and Zhishi Robotics (W3-F5-2) will once again gather to showcase their latest system integration technologies and solutions, demonstrating the advanced nature and core strengths of their products.
As a long-standing and indispensable pillar of CeMAT ASIA, numerous leading companies in the material handling industry once again made a grand appearance at CeMAT ASIA 2023. Companies such as Hangcha (W5-A1), Noli (W3-D2), Sany (W5-B1), and Banyitong (W5-E3) will showcase their latest technologies and cutting-edge development trends, awaiting the visit of industry elites.
Judging from the products displayed by the exhibitors, unmanned forklifts accounted for half of the exhibits, covering professional unmanned forklift manufacturers, industrial AMR manufacturers, integrated AGV manufacturers, traditional forklift manufacturers, warehouse logistics integrators, and traditional AGV manufacturers. In terms of unmanned forklift types, they encompassed various types including pallet forklifts, counterbalance forklifts, stacker forklifts, and reach trucks.
Notably, the robotics exhibition area attracted considerable attention. Hundreds of new robotic products were showcased, with domestic and international companies competing on the same stage. ABB, Fanuc, and Kawasaki, industry giants, made another collective appearance.
Due to space limitations, this article provides a summary of the on-site activities of some mobile robot companies (the following is an incomplete list, and the companies are not ranked in any particular order).
▍ At this exhibition, Maiwei Robotics showcased seven robots across five series: pallet trucks, stacker trucks, counterbalance trucks, three-way forklift trucks, and four-way shuttle trucks, covering two main categories: material handling and storage. Among them, Maiwei Robotics' new form factor series, including the "Microbee X20S," "Maiwei α2," and "Maiwei X1," attracted widespread attention from customers.
▍ MiMA showcased its MCC 16-person three-way stacker truck, the new 3-ton counterbalance forklift MK30, the MFZ20 ride-on reach truck, the MQK30 omnidirectional counterbalance forklift, and the MKV25 counterbalance forklift AGV. Notably, the MKV25 counterbalance forklift AGV features an innovative patented dual-electric steering system, a global debut.
▍ Austrian company AGILOX showcased its forklift AGVs (OCF, ODM, etc.) at the exhibition (Booth N1-A4).
▍ After a two-year hiatus, Myrobot has returned to the exhibition with a meticulously designed zoned booth, showcasing its brand-new fourth-generation AMR robot. Currently, Myrobot's stealthy AMR robots all utilize the latest core control components independently developed by Myrobot, resulting in a more technologically advanced and powerful appearance. They also feature significant improvements in internal performance, higher integration, stronger adaptability, and lower overall manufacturing costs.
▍ HAI ROBOTICS' innovative hook-type ACR (Automated Case-handling Mobile Robot) and high-speed, low-profile lifting AMR K50 were showcased offline for the first time! It is understood that the hook-type ACR is HAI ROBOTICS' first box-type storage robot that uses hook-type forks for picking up and placing goods. Using the hook-type ACR, the distance between boxes within the rack can be only 20mm+, with zero back-to-back spacing, significantly improving storage density and supporting storage of boxes up to five depths on the same rack.
Source: 518 Intelligent Equipment Online
