The five-day 14th China International Machine Tool Show (CCMT 2026) concluded successfully on April 25 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Under the theme Digital · Connected · Intelligent Manufacturing, the event gathered more than 2,000 leading enterprises from 27 countries and regions, jointly pioneering new frontiers of innovation in machine tools and intelligent manufacturing.

Backed by Haitian Group’s over 60 years of manufacturing heritage, Haitian Smart Solutions showcased whole-plant planning, ICC flexible manufacturing system, smart factory informatization system, magnetic platens for milling machines, and 3D sand table. The booth remained popular throughout the show, winning high customer recognition and wide industry praise.

One-stop delivery turning blueprints into reality
Haitian Smart Solutions’ full-chain whole-plant planning and engineering solutions attracted wide attention. Serving enterprises in various fields and covering the full production process of smart factories, it helps enterprises improve quality and efficiency, reduce costs and inventory, upgrade models, and build a new paradigm of efficient, transparent and flexible smart factories with mature engineering capabilities.

With proven engineering capabilities, it helps enterprises improve quality and efficiency, reduce costs and inventory, upgrade operation models, and build efficient, transparent, and flexible modern smart factories in a one-stop manner.

Multi-brand compatible, intelligent upgrade of flexible production lines
As a core FMS flexible line control solution, the ICC Flexible Manufacturing Management System became a spotlight with advantages including multi-brand machine tool compatibility, multi-equipment collaboration, multi-system connection and customized deployment.

It intelligently coordinates scheduling and logistics, making production lines more flexible and efficient, providing reliable support for enterprise flexibility upgrades.

Data-driven, full production visible and controllable
Through deep integration of information technology and operational technology, Haitian Smart Solutions’ smart factory informatization solution achieves digital, intelligent and networked production, integrating equipment networking, data collection, quality traceability and energy management. It transforms factories from experience-driven to data-driven, comprehensively improving efficiency and competitiveness.

High-efficiency clamping technology for precision and ease
The special magnetic platens for milling machines, with checkerboard layout and multi-polar neutral crown technology, deliver ultra-strong clamping, no magnetic interference, fast fixturing and safety, greatly shortening mold change time and reducing maintenance costs, making them an optimal fixturing choice for precision milling.

Visual planning for clear full-plant layout
The on-site full-plant 3D sand table model restores the factory layout in 1:1 scale, clearly presenting plant planning, production line distribution, logistics paths and automation solutions. Supported by a professional design team for customized planning and optimization, it makes smart factory planning, renovation and upgrading more intuitive, efficient and implementable.

During the five-day exhibition, Haitian Smart Solutions conducted in-depth exchanges and reached consensus with customers from new energy, automotive, aerospace, general machinery and other fields, gaining full trust and cooperation intentions with integrated solutions, mature engineering capabilities and standardized delivery systems.

Although CCMT 2026 has ended, the pace of digital empowerment and continuous innovation never stops. In the future, Haitian Smart Solutions will continue to deepen the intelligent manufacturing sector, help more enterprises achieve digital transformation with more advanced technologies, more complete solutions and more professional services, and join hands with industry partners to create a new future of intelligent manufacturing!

On April 20, Haitian officially lauched its 2026 Factory Open Week. A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the Haitian Machinery Global Application Center at Ningbo headquarters, which marks a major milestone as Haitian celebrates its 60th anniversary.

From Manufacturing to Value Co-Creation

In his opening remarks, Zhang Bin, CEO of Haitian Group, said the open week across Ningbo, Shanghai, and Suzhou showcases that Haitian is deeply rooted in intelligent manufacturing, focused on specialized industries, and committed to growing alongside customer needs. He noted that the Global Application Center is not just a new facility, but a new commitment to value co-creation. As Haitian enters this next stage of growth, the company will continue to enhance its products and services, partnering with customers to shape a more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable manufacturing future.

Xiang Linfa, Chief Operating Officer of Haitian Machinery (Overseas), added that backed by 60 years of manufacturing expertise, Haitian has developed a coordinated 6+1+1 industrial ecosystem—anchored by six manufacturing sectors, one platform, and one ecosystem—supported by a global manufacturing and service network. Haitian is accelerating its shift from equipment supply to full-chain capability building, integrating people, machines, materials, methods, and environment to empower customers. As a key strategic platform, the Global Application Center will help connect the industrial chain, strengthen collaboration, and support ecosystem development—creating a stronger foundation for high-quality, efficient, and sustainable production.

A new platform for global manufacturing

Zhang Bin, CEO of Haitian Group; Xiang Linfa, Chief Operating Officer of Haitian Machinery (Overseas); Ye Jingbo, Vice President of Haitian International; Zhang Jianbo, General Manager of Haitian Smart Solutions; and Xu Bin, General Manager of Global Industry Lines at Haitian International, joined together on stage to officially launch the Global Application Center, marking a new chapter in Haitian Machinery’s efforts to empower global manufacturing through its new integrated physical platform and co-create value with customers.

Covering 10,000 square meters, the center brings together six core functions:application display, joint innovation, process validation and testing, integrated solution incubation, training and capability building, and brand and resource collaboration. Its opening further reinforces Haitian’s move from equipment delivery to broader system-level capabilities, turning industrial strengths into practical, scalable value for customers.

Three cities, one immersive open week