PTC ASIA 2026 Shanghai: Power Transmission Show Guide
By Ilyas Kerbal,
PTC ASIA (Power Transmission and Control) is Asia’s leading show for the motion control components inside machines: hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gears, motors and drives. Past editions have hosted around 1,800 exhibitors and 150,000 visitors. The 2026 edition runs from 3 to 6 November at SNIEC in Shanghai, alongside CeMAT ASIA. If you sell components or sell to the companies that make them, the PTC ASIA attendee list is a dense, technical audience.
PTC ASIA key facts
| Industry | Power transmission / fluid power |
| City | Shanghai, China |
| Venue | Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Pudong |
| Dates | Early November, 2026: 3–6 Nov |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Moves between cities? | No, always Shanghai |
| Typical scale | ~100,000 attendees · ~1,500 exhibitors |
| Visitor ticket | Free trade pre-registration |
| App / platform | Online registration + WeChat |
| Official website | ptc-asia.com |
Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official PTC ASIA website before you book travel.
What is PTC ASIA?
PTC ASIA is organised by Hannover Milano Fairs China (Deutsche Messe). It covers:
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Bearings, gears and gearboxes
- Electric motors and drives
- Chains, belts, couplings and springs
- Seals and fluid connectors
- Compressors and vacuum, through co-located ComVac ASIA
PTC ASIA shares SNIEC with CeMAT ASIA, ComVac ASIA and Heavy Machinery Asia. Photo: Pyzhou, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Venue and dates
PTC ASIA is held every autumn at SNIEC in Pudong. In 2026 it runs 3–6 November, co-located with CeMAT ASIA, ComVac ASIA and Heavy Machinery Asia, making it one of Shanghai’s biggest industrial weeks.
Who attends PTC ASIA
| Visitor | Interest | Who should target them |
|---|---|---|
| Machinery OEM design engineers | Components to design in | Component manufacturers |
| Component purchasing managers | Suppliers and pricing | Bearing, gear and hydraulic makers |
| Distributors and industrial MRO suppliers | Lines to stock | Manufacturers |
| Construction, agricultural and mobile machinery makers | Hydraulics and drives | Fluid power suppliers |
| Automation integrators | Motors, drives, controls | Drive and motion control vendors |
| International buyers | Chinese components | Chinese exporters |
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Registration
PTC ASIA is for trade visitors only. Register online at ptc-asia.com; free pre-registration is standard for Hannover Milano Fairs China shows, but confirm current terms.
Data and the commodity challenge
Registration and exhibitor search run through ptc-asia.com and the organiser’s WeChat account. The halls are commodity-heavy, with many similar component suppliers. For sourcing and selling alike, a list that separates OEM design engineers and serious distributors from the crowd saves days.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| A deep component supply base in one place | Commodity-heavy halls |
| Co-located with CeMAT ASIA | Shared venue makes it busy |
| Free trade entry | Mostly Chinese-language |
| Deutsche Messe organisation | Requires technical knowledge |
| Good for sourcing and benchmarking | Competing similar shows elsewhere in China |
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Preparing for PTC ASIA
- Book meetings now; the show opens in early November.
- Target OEM design engineers if you want to be designed in.
- Benchmark components on price, quality and lead time.
- Plan time for CeMAT ASIA if you also sell to logistics automation.
- Bring technical specs and certifications.
- Follow up with samples within two weeks.
FAQ
When is PTC ASIA 2026?
From 3 to 6 November 2026 at SNIEC, Shanghai.
What is co-located with PTC ASIA?
CeMAT ASIA, ComVac ASIA and Heavy Machinery Asia.
Is PTC ASIA free?
Free pre-registration is standard for trade visitors; confirm on ptc-asia.com.
Can I get the PTC ASIA attendee list?
There’s no exportable list. I can build an enriched list of exhibitors and visitor profiles.
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A good list turns a PTC ASIA trip from “let’s see who walks by” into a calendar of booked meetings. I build those lists for sales and business development teams: who is exhibiting, who is visiting, their roles, their companies and how to reach them, formatted for your CRM.
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Sources
Photo credits
- Cover image: EXCON 2025, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (145) by Gpkp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- In-article image: Shanghai new international expo centre by Pyzhou, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
