'Daegu International Machinery Industry Fair' Opens... 274 Companies from 13 Countries Take Part

The 2026 Daegu International Machinery Industry Fair, where visitors can explore the latest technologies and future manufacturing innovation trends in machinery, advanced materials and parts, will be held at EXCO East Hall for four days, from November 17 to 20.

The Daegu International Machinery Industry Fair is an industrial exhibition that combines the Daegu International Automation Machinery Show and the International Advanced Materials and Parts Industry Show. This year, it will be 5.3% larger than last year, with 274 companies from 13 countries taking part across 745 booths. The exhibition will showcase key technologies and innovative achievements in future strategic industries, including manufacturing AX, semiconductors, the defense industry, secondary batteries and bearings.

A purchasing consultation at last year's Daegu International Machinery Industry Fair.

The 27th Daegu International Automation Machinery Show (DAMEX 2026) will feature 172 companies across 530 booths, showcasing the latest machinery, equipment and automation solutions for factory automation and smart factory implementation.

At the Manufacturing AX Special Pavilion, participants will include DM Technology Co., Ltd., a company specializing in automation; Wizcore, a manufacturing AI solutions provider; and Computer Mate. Members of the Daegu AI Supplier Companies Council, including M&Vision, 3D Automation, Uniba and Patimido, will also showcase a range of AI technologies that can be applied on manufacturing floors.

Leading local manufacturers will also take part, including TaeguTec, a global cutting-tool company; OSG Korea Co., Ltd.; Daesung Hi-Tech Co., Ltd., a global machine tool manufacturer; and Korea Chain Motor Co., Ltd., a specialist in FA automation drive solutions. The Daegu Buk-gu Companies Joint Pavilion will feature 10 machinery, parts and robotics manufacturers across 20 booths.

The 21st International Advanced Materials and Parts Industry Show (Parts & Materials Show 2026) will feature 102 companies across 215 booths and operate four key special pavilions* linked to the Daegu-Gyeongbuk super-regional advanced industry belt.

At the Semiconductor Materials, Parts and Equipment Special Pavilion, participants will include Durasonic, a company specializing in ultrasonic cleaning, and Alpha Global, a cleaning equipment manufacturer, as well as Weldwell, a precision automated welding specialist, and Wooyang Advanced Materials, a specialist in advanced fluoropolymers.

At the Defense Industry Materials and Parts Special Pavilion, the Republic of Korea Air Force Logistics Command will present its aircraft parts and precision military logistics support systems. Other participants will include IS On, a drone station solutions company; FRT Robotics, a specialist in wearable robots; SL Tech, a precision machining company serving the defense industry; and NR Tech, a manufacturer of aerospace and noise-control parts. They will showcase a range of key technologies and products from the K-defense industry.

At the Secondary Battery Materials and Parts Special Pavilion, companies in the battery materials sector, including eco-friendly battery materials companies ANPOLY and Ampere Materials, will take part, alongside eco-friendly equipment companies such as CIP Energy and Greencore ENC. Centered on the Pohang Institute for Materials Industry Advancement, the pavilion will introduce the next-generation battery value chain.

The Bearing Special Pavilion will include companies involved in ultra-precision bearings and mechanical drive components, such as Bongsung BS, DKFC, ISB Korea and KTN, as well as Yeongju, which is pursuing the development of a national industrial complex for advanced bearings. At the Materials, Parts and Equipment Special Pavilion, operated by the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT), a government-funded institution under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, 13 companies with outstanding national R&D technologies will present research and development achievements that could lead future industries.

On November 17, an export consultation event will be held with overseas buyers invited by KOTRA and member companies of the Shandong Machinery Industry Association of China, among others. A total of 22 companies from four countries have been invited. On November 18, the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Machinery Cooperative will host another event, inviting 23 overseas buyers, including buyers from India and China, to offer a range of global business opportunities.

On November 20, the SME Convergence Daegu-Gyeongbuk Association and EXCO will jointly hold a purchasing consultation event with purchasing representatives from large companies. Twenty-three major companies from eight industries—machinery, automobiles, steel, construction, heavy industry, semiconductors, defense and secondary batteries—and around 60 participating companies will seek practical opportunities for cooperation through one-on-one consultations.

Visitors wishing to attend the exhibition can enter after registering in advance.

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