
Shanghai International Automotive Lightweight Technology Exhibition (CIAIE)
• Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
• Exhibition Area: 35,000㎡
• Exhibitors: 500
• Visitors: 42,000
• Frequency: Annual
Overview:
CIAIE is China's premier automotive industry exhibition focusing on lightweight technology. The event includes a Lightweight Technology Summit Forum and New Technology & Product Launch, backed by industry organizations and government agencies.
Purpose:
The exhibition addresses growing consumer demands for fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly, safe, and aesthetically pleasing vehicles by showcasing innovations in lightweight automotive materials and technologies.
Key Visitors:
Major automotive manufacturers and suppliers attend, including SAIC Motor, BMW, Volkswagen, GM, BYD, and many others. The exhibition attracts participants from traditional vehicles, new energy vehicles, auto parts, and related industries.
Exhibition Categories:
1. Lightweight Solutions and Components
• Car bodies and components
• Injection-molded parts
• Engine and transmission systems
• Exterior body parts
2. Automotive Lightweight Plastics
• Modified polymers (PP, PA6, PA66, ABS, etc.)
• Plastic components and composite materials
3. Non-metallic Fiber Composites
• Glass fiber
• Carbon fiber
• Reinforced plastics
• Composite materials
4. Automotive Metal Alloys
• Aluminum alloys
• Magnesium alloys
• Titanium alloys
• High-strength steels
5. Manufacturing Technologies
• Laser welding/cutting
• Injection molding
• Die-casting
• 3D printing
• Design and simulation tools
6. Connection Technologies
• Riveting
• Spot welding
• Structural adhesives
• Auxiliary equipment
7. Supporting Services
• Testing facilities
• Certification agencies
• Technical publications
• Industry media