
The China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT), held every two years since 1989, is one of the world’s leading machine tool exhibitions, on par with EMO (Europe), IMTS (USA), and JIMTOF (Japan). CIMT2023, the 18th edition, took place from April 10–15, 2023 in Beijing and covered 140,000 square meters with over 1,580 exhibitors from 28 countries. The event attracted over 242,000 visitors, setting historic records in attendance and engagement. With the theme “Collaborative innovation on digital & intelligent manufacturing is embracing the future”, CIMT2023 showcased cutting-edge technologies, hosted 128 technical seminars, and included pavilions from 13 countries. The event played a key role in supporting China’s post-pandemic industrial recovery and reaffirmed CIMT’s position as a global hub for innovation and manufacturing trends.