• After the crisis in 2009, China’s position is now better than before. BIP grew by round about 10% in 2010 and is predicted to grow by 8.6% - 9.9% in 2011. (gtai, Wirtschaftstrends VR China Jahreswechsel 2010/11, 12/2010)

• Foreign trade in China grew by 35% in 2010 and will reach new record figures in 2011. (gtai, VR Chinas Außenhandel mit hohen Zuwachsraten, 02/2011)

• Thanks to growing demand in many segments China remains one of the most interesting markets for laser applications. (gtai, Der Photonikmarkt in der VR China, 03/2010)

• 2009 wasn’t an easy year but despite the worldwide trend the demand for high power laser systems didn’t collapse. COEMA expects a continuously strong demand in the future. (gtai, Der Photonikmarkt in der VR China, 03/2010)

Shanghai is not only China's main economic center. It is also one of the most important cluster regions in the Chinese photonics sector and a key consumer of large quantities of components. That makes it the perfect location for a world-class trade fair that addresses this sector.

Shanghai New International Trade Fair Center, SNIEC

• Financed by Messe München International and its partners
• One of the most efficient and most modern trade-show venues in Asia
• Sophisticated architecture
• Highest international service standards
• State-of-the-art technical infrastructure
• Easy to reach by Transrapid train, subway and shuttle bus

Please find detailed information on how to get there here.

Find map of Shanghai Pudong here.

Organizers

MMI Messe München International

MMI Shanghai Co., Ltd.

 
Co-organizers

	COS Chinese Optical Society – Laser Processing Committee
	Chinese Optics and Optoelectronics Manufactures
	Machine Vision Professional Committee under CSIG

Supporters

•  Shanghai Society of Laser
•  Wuhan Society of Laser, Hubei
•  PIDA - Photonics Industry Development Association
•  Wuhan Laser Association of Optics Valley of China
•  Laser Institute of America
•  SPECTARIS - German Hightech Industry Association 
•  OptecNet Competence Networks for Optical Technologies
•  The Optical Society (OSA)