Today’s manufacturing industry is facing challenges such as shortening design and development times, reducing costs and responding to globalisation. This exhibition is Japan’s largest* trade fair, bringing together IT solutions to solve these challenges, and has been held since 1990. Serious business discussions take place at the exhibition, supporting the development of Japan’s world-class manufacturing industry. Also held in Osaka since 1998 and in Nagoya since 2016. *Comparison of number of exhibitors and product exhibition area with similar trade fairs.

It is one of the world’s largest specialised technology fairs, bringing together companies from all over the world with distinctive technological capabilities, such as “the smallest screw in Japan and Japan’s only precision machining technology”. As many of the exhibitors are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Ota Ward, the number of municipal pavilions to support SMEs has increased year by year, and in 2018, 96 municipalities from all over Japan exhibited. In the near future, it will be the first unique and interesting trade fair in Japan with exhibitors from every prefecture and municipality in the country.

With the ageing of the population in Japan and other developed countries, the medical device market is expanding rapidly and Japanese manufacturing technology is expected to be utilised in this field. Medical Device Development Expo is a specialist showcase for components and devices used in medical and healthcare equipment, as well as development and manufacturing technologies and OEM services. Every year, engineers from MRI, dialysis machine, catheter and syringe manufacturers visit the exhibition and have active business discussions with exhibitors.

In recent years, an increasing number of companies in the manufacturing industry have been actively introducing AI and IoT with the aim of visualising production processes, predicting failures in manufacturing machinery and detecting more. Against this background, and in response to strong demand from many visitors, this exhibition was created within Manufacturing World in February 2019. This exhibition is now expected to develop rapidly as the perfect place for manufacturers in eastern Japan to introduce AI and IoT products and solutions.

In recent years, 3D modelled objects have started to be used as-is as components or sold as end products, thanks to the improved accuracy and speed of 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and the wider range of materials that can be used.  Until now, 3D modelled objects have mainly been used for prototyping and design reviews, but their use in the manufacturing sector is certain to accelerate in the future. By organising this exhibition, AM will contribute to technological innovations related to AM and 3D printing.

In response to the enthusiastic demand for the ever-expanding Aerospace Device & Components Expo in Nagoya to be held in Tokyo as well, the exhibition was held in Tokyo for the first time in February 2019. Components, materials and materials used in aircraft and space equipment, as well as development and manufacturing technologies, are all gathered at Tokyo Big Sight.  Since the first edition, 100 companies have exhibited, and active business discussions were held with aerospace manufacturers who are seriously considering the introduction of new products to solve their problems. Together with the aerospace industry, which could become the mainstay of the next generation, the exhibition aims to develop further in the future.

In our manufacturing powerhouse, Japan, the demand for the latest equipment and fittings in factories is increasing year by year. In this context, in response to calls for the exhibition to be held not only in Osaka and Nagoya, but also in Tokyo, it has been decided that this exhibition will be held within Manufacturing World in February 2019.  With the addition of this exhibition, Manufacturing World will attract more visitors from factory management, manufacturing and production engineering departments working on the factory floor. As a trade fair that literally supports all aspects of manufacturing, it is certain to further expand in size in the future.

It is a specialised exhibition where measurement, inspection and sensor products are exhibited in one place. In response to a number of requests from industry professionals for more measurement and sensor products to be gathered at Manufacturing World and for exhibitors of measurement products to play a leading role, the exhibition was held for the first time at Makuhari Messe in 2020. Users from the manufacturing, production engineering, quality, maintenance, research, design and development sectors of the manufacturing industry visit the exhibition and engage in serious business discussions with exhibitors.

Manufacturing DX Expo is an exhibition of IT products and services that promote business digitalisation and digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing industry. Users from the information systems, manufacturing, development, procurement, quality, sales and management planning departments of the manufacturing industry are expected to attend. The exhibition will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, as well as in Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Manufacturing ODM/EMS Expo is an exhibition where companies specialising in manufacturing development, manufacturing ODM and EMS gather. Users from manufacturing, production engineering, design, development, corporate planning, procurement and quality departments in the manufacturing industry will visit the exhibition. The exhibition will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, as well as in Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

The show consists of six specialised shows targeting local governments and public organisations. Municipalities, government agencies, and public institutions seeking products and services that contribute to “livable city development,” “activation,” and “business efficiency.” Visitors can compare products and services and gather information on the latest trends during the show.

The show gathers services like “Tourism DX,” “Regional Revitalisation Strategy Consulting,” and “Promotion of Local Attractions,” all under one roof.

The show brings together services realizing “livable city development,” including “health and welfare,” “childcare support,” and “facility management.”

The show aims to achieve Smart City realization, featuring services such as “MaaS” (Mobility as a Service), “Communication Networks,” and “Zero Carbon Initiatives” all under one roof.

The show offers services geared towards promoting digitalization for municipalities, government agencies, legislators, and public institutions. It includes “DX Human Resource Support”, “Various Business Efficiency Solutions”, “Security”, etc.

The show aims to achieve disaster-resilient community development, featuring services such as “Disaster Prevention ICT”, “Emergency Communication Systems”, “Flood Control Measures”, etc.

The show gathers services related to the maintenance and operational management of social infrastructure, including “Inspection and Diagnostic Technologies”, “Reinforcement Materials,” etc.

In June 2023, Communications and Broadcasting Week will be renewed as COMNEXT. The exhibition will specialise in next-generation communication technologies and solutions such as 6G, Private 5G, IoT, optical communications and 8K video transmission. It will be an international exhibition attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.

INTERPHEX Week Japan consists of 4 exhibitions for pharmaceutical technologies – INTERPHEX JAPAN (Manufacturing & Packaging), in-Pharma Japan (Ingredients), BioPharma Expo (Biopharmaceutical) and PharmaLab Japan (Drug Discovery). INTERPHEX Week Japan 2019 will have 1,280* exhibitors and 300* speakers, making the event as one of the largest pharma industry events in Asia. (*expected/including concurrent shows)

INTERPHEX JAPAN is Japan’s largest and Asia’s leading exhibition for pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging technologies. Including concurrent pharma technology exhibitions, 1,280* exhibitors will gather and visitors come to the show from all over Asia. Join INTERPHEX JAPAN and expand your business in Japan & Asia! (*expected/including concurrent show)

in-PHARMA JAPAN is Asia’s leading B-to-B ingredients trade show serving as the ultimate venue for pharmaceutical manufactures to meet, discuss and expand the connections with ingredients suppliers from Japan and Asia. Come and see, touch, and practically compare innovative products as well as related processing equipment/technologies/services showcased at the concurrent shows to satisfy all your business needs.

BioPharma Expo covers the entire spectrum of Biopharmaceuticals from R&D to manufacturing. Exhibits include research instruments (Laboratory Automation Systems, HTS, etc.), bioreactors, biomanufacturing equipment, plant engineering, contract services, etc. BioPharma Expo will gather all major pharma companies from Japan and Asia to become the global business hub for Biopharmaceutical business.

Pharma R&D Japan is a new exhibition held for the first time in July, 2019. The show will be held inside INTERPHEX Week Japan – Asia’s leading pharm technology event with 1,280* exhibitors. BIOtech Japan which has 17-year-history will be renewed and will become Pharma R&D Japan in 2019. Laboratory equipment and services for pharmaceutical R&D will be exhibited. (*expected/including concurrent show)

Japan’s leading exhibition gathering all the latest technologies, products, services to industrialise Regenerative Medicine. Exhibits include culture media, reagents, incubators, cell research related products, contract services and licensing. As for visitors, researchers/doctors from universities, pharmaceutical/cosmetics manufacturers, medical institutions are expected.