AUTOMEX PENANG RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND EDITION, ADVANCING MALAYSIA’S SMART MANUFACTURING JOURNEY

Following a strong debut in 2025, AUTOMEX Penang returns to connect manufacturers with the automation, robotics and smart manufacturing technologies shaping the future of industry. GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia , Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AUTOMEX Penang will return for its second edition from 3–5 November 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre , building on the strong response to its inaugural edition and further strengthening its role as a platform for automation and advanced manufacturing technologies in Malaysia's northern region. AUTOMEX PENANG RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND EDITION, ADVANCING MALAYSIA’S SMART MANUFACTURING JOURNEY Organised by Informa Markets Malaysia , AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will bring together technology providers, manufacturers, engineers, industry professionals and decision-makers to discover solutions designed to improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. The return of AUTOMEX Penang comes as the state continues to play a central role in Malaysia's advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of the East", Penang is home to a highly developed industrial base spanning semiconductors, electrical and electronics (E&E), precision engineering, automation and supporting industries. The inaugural AUTOMEX Penang in 2025 marked the expansion of AUTOMEX's established manufacturing technology platform from Kuala Lumpur into Malaysia's northern industrial corridor. The first edition welcomed 5,019 trade visitors from 24 countries and regions , alongside 177 participating brands and companies from eight countries and regions , demonstrating strong demand for automation and advanced manufacturing solutions in Penang and beyond. Building on this momentum, AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will scale up significantly, with the exhibition expected to welcome more than 6,000 trade visitors, showcase 300+ brands and companies, and feature 1,000+ brands, products and innovations across 6,000 square metres of exhibition space. The expansion comes as Penang continues to strengthen its position as a key hub for advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and electrical and electronics (E&E), while manufacturers...