I. The World’s Four Major Machine Tool Exhibitions: Core Battlegrounds for Industrial Planer Procurement
The four major international machine tool exhibitions (EMO, IMTS, CIMT, and JIMTOF) are the world’s premier platforms for industrial planer technology upgrades and trade matchmaking. They gather a full range of solutions, from traditional mechanical planers to intelligent CNC planers, making them the “main battlefield” for wholesale procurement.
1. EMO Hannover 2025 (Hannover, Germany)
Key Information: September 22-26, 2025 | Hannover Exhibition Center, Germany
Exhibition Positioning: The world’s largest and most influential event in the metalworking industry, known as the “weathervane of the machine tool industry.”
Planer Highlights: A “Smart Metalworking Equipment Zone” will showcase CNC planers integrating 5G and AI technologies, as well as high-precision planing solutions suitable for aerospace, high-end mold making, and other fields. Several leading European companies will demonstrate full-process machining cases of “digital twin + planer,” solving the challenges of batch processing of complex workpieces.
Procurement Value: Directly engage with 1840 global exhibitors, comparing the precision parameters and cost-effectiveness of planers from mainstream brands such as German and Japanese manufacturers; participate in the “Green Manufacturing Roundtable” to proactively plan the procurement of energy-efficient planers, aligning with European carbon emission standards.
2. China International Machine Tool Exhibition (CIMT2025)
Key Information: April 21-26, 2025 | Beijing Capital International Convention Center + Shunyi Hall (17 halls, 310,000 sq m)
Exhibition Positioning: The world’s largest machine tool exhibition in the past decade, one of the four major exhibitions alongside EMO and IMTS, serving as a core window connecting the planer supply chain in China and Asia.
Planer-Related Highlights: Hall B1′s “Metal Cutting Zone” gathers over 200 planer companies, showcasing “high-precision, high-efficiency, and intelligent” CNC planers, shaper planers, and other products. Some exhibits are equipped with the NC-Link interconnection protocol, supporting remote operation and maintenance and production capacity monitoring. The exhibition will concurrently release the “Top Ten Independent Innovation Products in the Machine Tool Industry,” allowing direct access to technologically leading planer models.
Procurement Value: Leveraging China’s comprehensive manufacturing system, participants can connect with suppliers across the entire supply chain, from complete machines to spare parts, achieving “one-stop bulk procurement.” They can also participate in the “Symposium on the Application of Domestic CNC Machine Tools in Key Areas” to obtain planer procurement demand data from industries such as automotive and new energy.
3. International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2026)
Key Information: September 14-19, 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago
Exhibition Positioning: The “Olympics” of North American manufacturing, focusing on high-end manufacturing technologies. The 2024 edition attracted 89,000 professional visitors, with international buyers accounting for 23%.
Planer-Related Highlights: A new “Automation and Metalworking Integration Zone” will showcase integrated solutions for planers with collaborative robots and AGV systems, catering to the flexible production needs of North American automotive parts companies. The additive manufacturing zone, in collaboration with FORMNEXT, will also showcase hybrid machining technologies combining planers and 3D printing.
Procurement Value: Precisely connect with planer brands from North America and overseas companies in China and Germany, allowing for discussions on customized machining needs; participate in the “Aerospace Precision Machining Forum” to learn about the application standards of high-end planers in aircraft structural component machining.
4. Japan International Machine Tool Exhibition (JIMTOF 2026)
Key Information: October 26-31, 2026 | Tokyo Big Sight
Exhibition Positioning: A core platform showcasing Japanese precision manufacturing technology. The 2026 edition is expected to attract 891 exhibitors and over 140,000 professional visitors, featuring small, high-precision machine tools.
Planer-Related Highlights: The “Precision Machining Equipment Zone” showcases CNC planers with a minimum machining error of ≤0.001mm, suitable for niche fields such as electronic precision components and medical devices. A “Machine Tool Intelligence Seminar” will be held concurrently to analyze the energy-saving control and lifespan optimization technologies of Japanese planers.
Procurement Value: Procurement of high-end Japanese planers and core components (such as precision guideways and CNC systems); leveraging the exhibition’s network to connect with overseas agents of Japanese machine tool companies, reducing import communication costs.
II. Key Regional Exhibitions: Precise Selection for Deepening Niche Markets
In addition to the four major exhibitions, regional exhibitions are closer to local needs and are an efficient way to explore emerging markets and connect with regional suppliers, especially suitable for buyers focusing on specific regions.
1. Emerging Market Focus: Brazil EXPOMAFE 2025 & India IMTEX 2025
Brazil EXPOMAFE 2025: May 6-10, 2025, São Paulo Immigration Exhibition Center. As a top industrial event in Latin America, it focuses on areas with essential planer needs such as agricultural machinery and automobile manufacturing. The 2023 edition facilitated $180 million in orders, with Chinese exhibitors accounting for 32% of the transactions. Buyers can focus on rust-resistant planers adapted to tropical climates and discuss localized after-sales solutions with Chinese and German companies on-site.
India IMTEX 2025: January 23-29, 2025, Bangalore Exhibition Centre. South Asia’s largest machine tool exhibition, featuring a “Planing/Slotting Equipment Zone” showcasing local and Chinese exhibitors such as Taijia Group, with a focus on high-performance, cost-effective planers. The concurrently held “International Machining Technology Seminar” provides in-depth understanding of planer procurement standards in the Indian automotive parts industry.
2. Core of the European Region: Poland ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE 2025
Key Information: June 3-6, 2025 | Poznan MTP Exhibition Centre
Exhibition Value: A “bridgehead” for industrial manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe, the 2025 edition is expected to attract 685 exhibitors and 28,000 visitors, covering the automotive, metallurgical, and other fields. The Metalworking Zone showcases small and medium-sized planers tailored to the needs of SMEs in Eastern Europe, with participation costs only one-third of EMO, making it suitable for bulk purchases of economical equipment.
3. China Region Supplement: Suzhou Cutting Tools & Equipment Exhibition 2025
Key Information: October 15-17, 2025 | Suzhou International Expo Center
Exhibition Value: A professional exhibition focusing on cutting tools and metalworking equipment. Hall C1′s “Cutting Equipment Zone” gathers nearly 100 planer companies, and the “Aero-engine Cutting Technology Forum” will be held concurrently, connecting planer supply chains in the Yangtze River Delta region for rapid replenishment and customized modifications.
III. High-Value Supporting Activities: In-depth Resource Matching Beyond the Exhibition
The core value of top-tier exhibitions lies not only in “viewing equipment,” but also in gaining industry insights and connecting with key contacts through supporting activities. These activities often represent “hidden business opportunity entrances” for wholesale buyers.
1. Industry Trend Indicators: CEO Forum and Technology Summit
CIMT 2025 Machine Tool Manufacturing CEO Forum: Held in Beijing on April 20, 2025 (the day before the exhibition), bringing together leaders from associations in China, the US, Japan, Germany, and other countries to release 2024 global machine tool market data and analyze planer demand trends in the aerospace and new energy sectors. Buyers can pre-register to attend and directly consult with company executives about capacity assurance and price trends.
CIRP Global Webinar (October 16-17, 2025): With the theme of “Application of AI in Intelligent Manufacturing,” global experts will explain how AI can optimize planer machining parameters, predict equipment failures, and help buyers assess the return on investment cycle of intelligent planers.
2. Supply and Demand Matching Sessions: Precisely Matching Procurement Needs
IMTS 2026 “Buyer-Supplier Matching Meeting”: Submit planer procurement needs (such as machining accuracy, capacity, and budget) in advance on the official website. During the exhibition, the organizer will match 3-5 potential suppliers, saving screening time. In 2024, bulk purchases accounted for 67% of the orders facilitated by this event.
CIMT 2025 Industry Chain Collaboration Exchange Meeting: Targeting key industries such as automotive and integrated circuits, this meeting organizes face-to-face communication between planer suppliers and end-user companies. Buyers can take this opportunity to understand changes in downstream demand and optimize their procurement categories.
IV. Practical Guide to Exhibiting and Procuring: Key Techniques for Improving Efficiency
Effective exhibition participation requires precise planning. The following techniques can help maximize the value of the exhibition:
Pre-exhibition Preparation: Precisely Target Your Needs
Clarify Your Procurement List: Clearly define the core parameters of the planer (such as machining length, precision level, and automation level), budget range, and delivery cycle. Prioritize exhibitors that meet the requirements (you can check the exhibitor brands and model parameters on the exhibition website or this site in advance).
Schedule In-Depth Meetings: Through the exhibition website or supplier platform, schedule meetings with the technical personnel of target companies 1-2 weeks in advance to clarify the communication topics (such as bulk quotations, customized solutions, and after-sales policies) to avoid superficial on-site communication.
On-site Actions: Focusing on Core Needs
Prioritize visiting specialized exhibition areas: such as EMO’s “Metalworking Equipment Zone” and CIMT’s “B1 Metal Cutting Zone,” minimizing unnecessary movement; focus on observing live demonstrations of planers, paying attention to actual performance aspects such as processing speed and noise control, rather than just looking at parameter tables.
Gather First-hand Resources: In addition to product brochures, request suppliers’ “bulk purchase price lists” and “overseas after-sales service network distribution maps.” For procurement in emerging markets, confirm the availability of local spare parts warehouses and maintenance teams.
Post-Exhibition Follow-up: Accelerating Cooperation Implementation
Categorize and organize resources within 24 hours: Mark suppliers as “High Intent,” “Under Evaluation,” or “Backup,” prioritizing sending detailed procurement requirements to high-intent companies and clarifying sample testing requirements.
Utilize Digital Tools: Use the “Exhibition Resource Database” on this website to search for exhibitors’ qualifications and customer reviews, or use the “Procurement Calculator” to preliminarily calculate the unit processing cost of different brands of planers to assist in decision-making.
Post time: Nov-03-2025