AW 2025 wraps up as Asia’s largest smart manufacturing showcase

By Staff Report June 11, 2025 12:08 pm IST

AW 2025, Asia’s largest smart factory and automation expo, took place at COEX, South Korea, spotlighting the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation.

AW 2025, Asia’s premier Smart Factory and Automation Expo, was held at the COEX site in Korea on its largest scale ever. The event, titled “Automation to Autonomy”, took place from March 12 to 14, covering all COEX exhibition halls and highlighting the newest in smart manufacturing technology.

AW 2025, Korea’s premier industrial fair, displayed cutting-edge solutions in factory automation, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and industrial robotics. This year’s edition included over 400 exhibitors across 2,200 booths and attracted nearly 70,000 people from all around the world.

The show floor featured cutting-edge advancements from top worldwide automation firms such as Rockwell, Schneider Electric, and HD Hyundai Robotics. Hyundai AutoEver and Hyundai Glovis, both part of the Hyundai Motor Group, made their event debuts, showcasing smart logistics and autonomous vehicle technologies.

The expo offered enriching activities; over 150 sessions were held at more than 25 specialised manufacturing seminars, including the AI Autonomous Manufacturing Conference, the Korea-China-Vietnam Robot Convergence Technology Conference, and IIoT Innovation Day.

To enhance visitor engagement, the “AW Booth Docent Tour” offered guided walkthroughs with expert commentary, while the newly introduced “AW Open Innovation Round” fostered collaboration between dynamic startups and established investors.

Lee Dong-gi, President of COEX, commented, “AW 2025 is the definitive gathering for the global digital manufacturing community. We hope this event serves as a platform for exhibitors and buyers alike to accelerate digital transformation across the manufacturing landscape.”