NEPCON ASIA 2024, a highly influential exhibition in electronic manufacturing, will be held November 6th to 8th, 2024 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an). Bringing together over 600 high-quality exhibitors from around the globe, NEPCON ASIA showcases innovative technologies and advanced solutions in the fields of global circuit board assembly, semiconductor packaging and testing, automation, and smart factories. The annual event supports electronic manufacturing enterprises worldwide to reduce costs, optimize supply chains, and expand horizons within the Asian electronics manufacturing industry chain via innovative displays, cutting-edge experiences, trends exploration, and cross-industry communication and cooperation. 

Optimizing the Electronics Manufacturing Ecosystem

With the rapid development of new technologies such as 5G, IOT, and AI, the electronics manufacturing industry has demonstrated enormous potential for growth as it expands across various fields including consumer electronics, intelligent manufacturing, and new energy vehicles. Riding the wave of development, NEPCON ASIA 2024 has attracted more than 600 renowned companies in electronics manufacturing and automation to present a comprehensive range of equipment, new materials and integrated solutions. From surface mounting, testing and measurement, soldering and dispensing, to electronics manufacturing services, automation, printed circuit boards, and electronics materials, this one-stop event will empower enterprises to outshine the competition with direct access to global suppliers, optimizing supply chain management, reducing costs, and enhancing production efficiency.

Power Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Manufacturing Demonstration Area

According to a recent China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report, from January to June 2024, retail sales reached 4.111 million units, marking a 33.1% increase year-on-year, while exports totaled 586,000 units, a 21.2% rise compared to 2023. By 2025, the Chinese new energy vehicle market is projected to expand to a staggering ¥2.31 trillion. In addition to new energy vehicles, the rapid growth in smart grids, rail transit, data centers, and third-generation semiconductor materials is also driving the expansion of the power semiconductor market.

To further propel technological advancements and industrial upgrades, NEPCON ASIA has meticulously designed a two-line, one-area layout for power semiconductors, introducing a brand-new IGBT packaging and testing production line, a SiC module packaging and testing production line, and Packaging and Testing Equipment and Materials Demonstration Area. Visiting enterprises will have the opportunity to optimize their production processes at the forefront of development with a showcase of the three latest SiC module process routes and comprehensive gathering of over 60 brands displaying power semiconductor packaging and testing equipment and materials.

NEPCON ∞ SPACE Makes Its South China Debut

Automotive electronics technology is expanding rapidly amidst the surge of new energy and intelligent connected vehicles, with an increasing market demand for high-performance and reliable automotive electronic products. Data from the international market research firm, Strategy Analytics, indicates that the global automotive electronics market is expected to exceed $350 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of about 7%.

NEPCON ASIA is leveraging this trend by introducing NEPCON ∞ SPACE to the South China region, an automotive electronics and technology-sharing area that integrates core auto parts disassembly displays, automotive electronics production technology salons, and immersive experiences. NEPCON ∞ SPACE will comprehensively showcase products at every stage of automotive electronics. Several industry experts will be on-site to share their practical process experiences to engage participants in the innovation and allure of automotive electronic technology.

Promoting Cultural Integration

As one of the world's key electronic product manufacturing bases, China boasts a vast PCBA production capacity and comprehensive industrial chain, leading to a continuous rise in market demand. Driven by the wave of globalization and supply chain reconfigurations, NEPCON ASIA, in collaboration with consulates and overseas associations from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Mexico, presents the 2024 Country Day Program. With an exclusive focus on Mexico and the ASEAN nations, the Country Day Program is tailored to promote in-depth exchange and trade between domestic and international markets.

In continuation with 2024 Country Day, NEPCON ASIA will also stage its first bilingual seminar on Chinese electronic manufacturing and smart factory technology with an aim to strengthen integration with the international market and advance Industry 4.0. This event will provide overseas buyers and Chinese counterparts the opportunity to understand Chinese-made PCBA equipment and materials, and to learn more about innovative solutions for intelligent and automated factories.

NEPCON ASIA’s concurrently offered Lighthouse Factory Visit series will offer participants firsthand exposure to advanced management models and technological innovations at benchmark enterprises, including a chance to lunch face-to-face with elite entrepreneurs to hatch and expand business circles, and horizons.

Empowering Comprehensive Knowledge with over 40 Forums & Events 

To meet the growing and diverse needs of the market, NEPCON ASIA 2024 will host forums on five core segments: Electronics Manufacturing, Smart Factory & Automation Technology, Semiconductor Packaging and Testing, New Energy, and ESG. These forums will cover hot topics, such as PCBA processes, semiconductor packaging, industrial robots, intelligent warehousing and logistics, machine vision, smart factories, new energy, automotive, 3C, household appliances, 5G, IoT, and AI. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in face-to-face interactions with experts, industry elites, and CEOs from various industries to expand trends, opportunities and networks in the electronics manufacturing industry. 

Cross-Industry Collaboration, Gaining Insight into More Industry Fields

NEPCON ASIA 2024 will be held concurrently with the Electronics Sourcing Show, C-TOUCH & Display Shenzhen, Film & Tape Expo, Automotive World China, and AMTS & AHTE South China with a combined focus on automotive, electronics, display technology, and new materials. This collaboration    aims to help buyers from home and abroad optimize their supply chains, improve cost efficiency, and create products with greater market competitiveness. It also promotes in-depth collaboration and win-win situations within the global industrial and value chains.

Pre-registration for NEPCON ASIA 2024 is now open, an unparalleled event in the electronics manufacturing industry gathering elites from around the world to spark innovative inspiration and explore the future trends of electronics manufacturing.

We look forward to seeing you at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center this November!