An Industry Leading and Professional Event
As a premier barometer and bellwether of the global foundry industry’s development, METAL CHINA, DIECASTING CHINA & NONFERROUS CHINA 2026, sponsored by China Foundry Association, will be held from May 6 to 9, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With the theme of “Casting Green and Intelligent Future”, the exhibition will span 120,000 square meters, featuring over 1,200 renowned exhibitors and attracting approximately 150,000 professional visitors from more than 60 countries and regions. The event will host over 100 industry-focused forums and activities, forming an integrated exhibition matrix that encompasses the entire spectrum of foundry, die casting, and nonferrous metal casting industries. This platform will facilitate international exchange, technological demonstration, and trade cooperation by showcasing comprehensive materials, advanced processes, and end-to-end industrial chain integration.
- 120,000sqm exhibition space, featuring 4 major theme pavilions and 10 distinctive exhibition areas, offers an panoramic industrial view.
- 1,200+ leading enterprises, covering the core links of the entire foundry industry chain.
- 60+ countries and regions.
- 150,000+ trade visitors, and more than 30 international buyer groups, achieving precise global matchmaking.
Focus on Key Areas: Green Foundry, Digital Intelligence and Innovative Technologies
High-end Casting Pavilion: Showcases various castings used in industries such as automotive, mining, metallurgy, machine tools, construction machinery, energy and power, rail transportation, and aerospace.
High-end Equipment Pavilion: Encompasses intelligent melting equipment, pouring equipment, molding equipment, core-making equipment, sand processing and cleaning equipment, robots/automation, 3D printing, environmental protection equipment, testing instruments, molds, and digital factory solutions, promoting full-chain collaboration and data-driven approaches.
Green Casting Raw Materials and Auxiliary Materials Pavilion: Features foundry-grade pig iron, casting binders, environmentally friendly resins, sands, iron alloys, low-carbon refractory materials, risers, filters, molds, metal abrasives, auxiliary materials, instruments, and other innovative materials.
Diecasting, Nonferrous&Mould: Dcovers diecasting, low pressure, extrusion, semi-solid casting, equipment, materials, aluminum/magnesium alloys, high-end molds, robot and automation peripheral equipment, new energy vehicle components, and upstream and downstream industrial chains, as well as embodied robots, low-altitude economy, and new energy vehicle electric drive technologies.
10 distinctive exhibition areas: high-end castings, high-end foundry equipment, green raw materials and auxiliary materials, mining and metallurgical heavy machinery and engineering wear castings, investment casting, 3D printing, high-end molds, magnesium alloy industrial chain, new energy vehicle components, embodied robots and AI tech, industrial clusters, international pavilion, and art casting.
Four key participation values
- One-stop industrial hub: Engage in direct interaction with 1,200+ high-quality suppliers, and efficiently conduct market scanning and procurement coordination.
- Immersive technological experience: Witness cutting-edge technologies such as low-carbon melting, AI quality inspection, and digital twin, and engage in in-depth exchanges with entrepreneurs.
- Forward-looking trend insight: Participate in the 40th anniversary series of activities of China Foundry Association, international forums, and technology releases, acquire policy interpretations and industry reports, and seize development opportunities.
- Global resource connection: Through the linkage between the international exhibition area and industrial clusters, establish a global cooperation network and expand international “circle of friends”.
100+ Concurrent Events
- 22nd Annual Conference & 10th Members Congress of China Foundry Association
- Global Conference on High-Quality Development and Collaboration of the Foundry Industry
- Release of “China Foundry Industry Comprehensive Competitive Advantage Enterprises”
- Technical Exchange Conference on Machine Tool Castings Industry
- Advanced Foundry Technology Lecture
- Forum on Advanced Technology of Magnesium Alloy Semi-Solid Injection
- Magnesium Alloy Lightweighting Forum for New Energy Vehicles
- Forum on Die-Casting Mold Technology Innovation and Service Life Optimization
Trade visitors are eligible to pre-register and avail themselves of customized services free of charge.
- Pre-registered visitors can benefit from a fast entrance track, complimentary exhibition catalogue, etc..
- For groups of 10 or more attending the exhibition, they will be entitled to exclusive reception, fast entry, access to a VIP rest area, customized exhibition routes, and other value-added services.
Visitor Guide
Show days and hours:
May 6-8, 9:00am-18:00pm
May 9, 9:00am-14:00pm
Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Address: No. 333, Songze Avenue, Qingpu district, Shanghai
From May 6 to 9, 2026, join us in Metal China, Diecasting China, Nonferrous China in Shanghai, China, where industry professionals will convene to explore the latest advancements and innovative solutions in metalcasting, engage with transformative technologies, and collaboratively shape the future.
For more information, please visit: https://www.expochina.cn/en/expo/100011 or contact: limengmeng@foundry.com.cn
Registration to gain more benefits: http://d18.red/wqye
