The 20th ComVac ASIA 2026 Opens, Focusing on System Intelligence

On November 3, 2026, the 20th ComVac ASIA 2026 opened at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The exhibition covered nearly 30,000 square meters and attracted nearly 350 exhibitors. This year’s event reflected a shift in the compressed air and vacuum industry: the focus of competition is moving from the performance of individual machines to the intelligence of complete air supply systems and their adaptability to factories.

This shift means that equipment evaluation needs to consider not only the performance of individual machines, but also how they work with other equipment and whether the complete system can meet a factory’s actual needs. Complete system solutions have therefore become a key focus of this year’s exhibition.

For equipment suppliers, this trend may make system integration and adaptability more important in competition. For buyers, the focus may also extend from the specifications of individual machines to the configuration and operational requirements of the complete system. The extent to which this interest will translate into actual changes in purchasing remains to be seen.