PCIM Asia Conference offers access to the latest market intelligence and business opportunities for power electronics and intelligent motion
China continues to see strong demand for power electronic-related products and solutions
PCIM Asia is China’s leading exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy and energy management. Scheduled to be held from 28 – 30 June at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Center, the specialised fair is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, Mesago PCIM GmbH and Shanghai Pudong International Exhibition Corp. In preparation for this event, a press conference was held on 17 March to draw attention to the show’s significance in the industry and give a glimpse of the new highlights for the 2016 edition. Furthermore, Professor Tang Tianhao, President of Shanghai Power Supply Society, and Director of Sino-Dutch Knowledge & Innovation Centre at the Shanghai Maritime University and Dr Mao Sining, General Manager of Sinomags Technology Co Ltd will be present to share their insights and expectations on future industry trends and development.
PCIM Asia continues to be the ideal business and conference platform for power electronics in China. Over the years, the fair has consistently reached new heights and the upcoming 2016 edition will be no different. Currently, nearly 90% of the fair’s total 5,500-plus sqm of exhibition space has already been booked and the event organisers expect to welcome more than 90 exhibitors from around the world to showcase their offerings. As for visitors, figures are expected to exceed 6,000 this year.
Since the show opened to exhibitors for booking in July, it has attract a number of reputable power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy and energy management brands from across the world. Recognising the importance and growth prospects of the markets in China, exhibitors are eager to present their latest innovative solutions and products to international and domestic professionals. Leading companies attending in 2016 include but are not limited to Auxel-FTG (France), CRRC (China), EAGTOP (China), FUJI (Japan), Heraeus (Germany), Infineon (Germany), LEM (Switzerland), MERSEN (France), MITSUBISHI (Japan), Power Integration (Germany), SEMIKRON (Germany), Standex-MEDER (Germany), Toshiba (Japan), VINCOTECH (Germany) and others.
The fair organisers are making a concerted effort to refocus the show on the growing demands of the global market. Some notable first-time participants confirmed for the 2016 edition include ABB (Switzerland), AVX (USA), CAS-IGBT (China), Mentor Grahics (USA), NIHON (Japan), Silan (China), Sinomags (China), SunKing (China), TDK (Germany) and others.
PCIM Asia Conference offers access to the latest market intelligence and business opportunities for power electronics and intelligent motion
Running parallel with the exhibition is the PCIM Asia Conference, one of the most important conferences for power electronics in China. Industry experts from all over the world will gather in Shanghai to present the latest trends and applications and engage in technical discussions. The combination of a professional exhibition and conference makes PCIM Asia an ideal platform for business and information exchange as well as networking. Currently, the conference has confirmed 57 conference speakers, two special sessions, two poster sessions and two keynote topics. Highlighted topics include:
– Renewable Energy Technologies
– Advanced Packages
– Motor Drives and Motion Controls
– High Frequency Converter Technologies
– Advanced Power Semiconductors
– Automotive Power Electronics
China continues to see strong demand for power electronic-related products and solutions
The current marketplace for power electronics and applications in China remains highly profitable for suppliers of related goods. In addition to the country’s rapid industrialisation and increasing need for a variety of electronic devices, the Chinese government is also investing heavily on the renewable energy sector.
In response to the challenges of a swelling population, rising living standards and most importantly environmental protection, China is gradually adopting the smart grid system to improve electricity generation efficiency, reduce power outages and maintain a balanced supply and demand for electricity. The government’s investment in smart grid components is expected to exceed USD 65.4 billion by 2020.
The automotive industry is another promising market. According to Yole Développement analysts, the sales of new energy vehicles (NEV) in China grew exponentially from 2013 to 2015. This rapid growth of the NEV market translates into a surge in the inverter market which is expected to grow six fold from 2014 to 2020 to USD 596 million. To accommodate aggressive electric vehicle sales, China announced that they will build enough charging stations nationwide to satisfy the power demands of up to 5 million electric vehicles by 2020.
