1,100 Exhibitors Expected as Manufacturing World Osaka Turns to DX and Advanced Factory Technology

Manufacturing World Osaka 2026 is expected to bring together 1,100 exhibitors and around 31,000 visitors as the major Japanese manufacturing exhibition expands its focus on digital transformation, physical AI, smart maintenance and advanced factory technologies.

The event will take place from October 7 to 9 at INTEX Osaka, across halls 1 to 6, bringing together technology suppliers and manufacturing professionals from design, development, production engineering, procurement and information systems.

12 Shows Cover the Manufacturing Technology Stack

Manufacturing World Osaka will comprise 12 specialised exhibitions, covering technologies from production equipment and mechanical components to digital factory systems and maintenance.

The 2026 line-up includes:

• Design Manufacturing Solutions Expo
• Mechanical Components & Technology Expo
• Factory Facilities & Equipment Expo
• Additive Manufacturing Expo
• Measure/Test/Sensor Expo
• Manufacturing DX Expo
• Manufacturing Cyber Security Expo
• Smart Maintenance Expo
• Industrial ODM/EMS Expo
• Medical Device Development Expo
• Manufacturing NEXT
• Manufacturing × Physical AI Expo

Together, the shows are designed to give manufacturers access to technologies spanning factory operations, engineering, automation, digitalisation and production support within a single event.

Physical AI Joins the Osaka Exhibition

One of the notable additions for 2026 is the Manufacturing × Physical AI Expo, focused on AI-powered machines and systems capable of interacting with physical environments.

Exhibits are expected to include AI robotics, recognition and control technologies, simulation platforms, sensing technologies, core components and operational communication infrastructure.

The launch reflects growing interest in moving AI beyond software applications and into factory equipment, robotics and autonomous industrial systems.

DX Remains a Major Factory Investment Area

Digital transformation will remain another central theme.

The Manufacturing DX Expo will feature technologies including AI and IoT solutions, digital platforms, procurement systems, quality-management IT, production-related software and enterprise digital tools.

These technologies are increasingly being used to connect production information, improve visibility across operations and support faster decision-making within manufacturing organisations.

The wider event will also include CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM, ERP and supply-chain management systems used across product development and factory operations.

Smart Maintenance Gains Dedicated Focus

Factory reliability will have its own dedicated area through the Smart Maintenance Expo.

The exhibition will bring together equipment-management systems, inspection and measurement technologies, maintenance parts, tools and repair services aimed at improving equipment reliability and extending asset life.

The dedicated maintenance exhibition reflects growing demand from manufacturers for more structured and digital approaches to equipment inspection and maintenance.

Sensors and measurement equipment will also feature prominently elsewhere at the event, supporting applications ranging from equipment monitoring to quality inspection and production control.

Factory Automation and Labour-Saving Technologies Expand

Manufacturing NEXT will focus on solutions addressing key operational challenges facing manufacturers.

Its exhibit areas include automation and labour-saving technology, AI applications, design and processing efficiency, and solutions targeting wider manufacturing challenges.

The focus is particularly relevant as Japanese manufacturers continue to deal with workforce constraints while seeking higher productivity and greater production flexibility.

Automation, robotics and digitally assisted processes are becoming increasingly important tools for maintaining output while reducing dependence on manual operations.

Cybersecurity Becomes Part of Factory Modernisation

As factories become more connected, cybersecurity is also being positioned alongside traditional manufacturing technologies.

The Manufacturing Cyber Security Expo will include network protection, endpoint security, IT asset management, security services and technologies designed to prevent spoofing and system tampering.

The dedicated exhibition highlights the growing overlap between operational technology and information technology as manufacturers connect equipment, sensors and production systems to wider digital networks.

Osaka Show Builds on 2025 Attendance

Manufacturing World Osaka recorded 1,024 exhibitors and 30,615 visitors in 2025, according to organiser RX Japan.

For 2026, the organiser is targeting 1,100 exhibitors and around 31,000 visitors, reinforcing the Osaka event’s position as a major meeting point for manufacturing technology in western Japan.

With dedicated areas for physical AI, DX, smart maintenance, cybersecurity, sensors and factory equipment, the event reflects how manufacturing investment is increasingly shifting towards more connected, automated and digitally managed production environments.

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