AUTO TECH China 2026

The 13th International Automotive Materials and Lightweight Technology Expo

Asia's Leading Exhibition for Automotive Materials and Lightweight Technologies!

Advanced automotive materials and lightweight technologies play an significant role in improvement of fuel efficiency without giving up enhancing safety and comfort. "Automotive Materials and Lightweight Technology Expo" is a unique trade show featuring all kinds of automotive materials and lightweight technologies such as high-tensile Steel Sheets, innovative plastics and composite materials for automotive application and also Components/Materials and Molding/Processing Technologies for automotive weight reduction. Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers visit the exhibition to find the latest technologies. This is the must-attend show for all professionals engaged in automobile development.

The 13th International Automotive Materials and Lightweight Technology Expo will take place from November 27-30, 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Area D) in Guangzhou. As one of 8 themed exhibitions held inside AUTO TECH China 2025, It will attract more than 500 companies to showcase the advanced automotive materials and lightweight technologies, together with other important topics such as Automotive Interiors, Smart cockpit, EV/HV, Chassis systems, Test and Automotive electronics. Meanwhile, the event organizer will utilize the rich industry resources to invite OEMs, automotive R&D centers and Tier 1 suppliers to visit the show such as GAC, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, BYD, Tesla, Xpeng, Dongfeng, Changan, SAIC, Geely, GM, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, NIO, Xiaomi, Bosch, Continental, Magna and any others from China and all over the world.

Exhibit Profile

Materials
-High-tensile Steel Sheets
-Thermoset Resins
-High-strength Rolled Steel Sheets
-Polycarbonate Resins
-Aluminum Alloys
-Rubbers/Thermoplastic Elastomer
-Magnesium Alloys
-Carbon Nanofiber
-Titanium Alloys
-Ceramics
-Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics
-Lightweight Glass
-Thermoplastic Resins

Molding / Processing Technologies, Processing Equipment

-Press Works
-Casting/Forging Technologies
-Injection Molding Equipments/Molding Technologies
-Materials Blending (Die Casting Products)/Bonding Technologies
-Laser-welding Equipments, Welding Technologies
-Others

Components / Modules

-Weight-reduced Structural Members using Light-metal Alloy (Body/Chassis Components, Powertrain Components, Battery/Inverter Cases)
-Weight-reduced Structural Members using Resin Materials (Exterior Body Panels, Exterior Parts, Interior Parts, Engine Room Components, Fuel Components, Electric Components)
-Others

Dissimilar Material Joining Technology

-Laser Joining
-Ultrasonic Joining
-Friction Joining
-Diffusion Bonding
-Adhesive Bonding
-J-oining Strength Test
-Analysis Tool
-Design Simulation Tool
-Other related technology for dissimilar material joining
 

Other Technologies for Automotive Weight Reduction

-Design Technologies (Bodywork Structural Design, Components Structural Design, Chassis Design)
-Structural Analysis Tools/Simulation Technologies

Visitor Profile

Automobile Manufacturer
Automotive Components Manufacturer