Category: Procurement
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Capsule homes and saunas: the compact future of the Canton Fair, phase 2.
The first phase of the Canton Fair is a spectacle of electronics and consumer goods, but the second phase is a truly structural and innovative section on the built environment. This time I focused on two fascinating...
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Robotics that caught my attention – Canton Fair, Phase I
The 138th edition of the Canton International Fair was held in Guangzhou, South China. These massive fairs are open for three weeks, and you can find just about everything - and what's not...
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Nexpert heading 138. Canton Fair - Exploring the future of technology
This October, Nexpert will once again be heading to China - this time for the 138th edition of the Nexpert Conference in Guangzhou. Canton Fair, one of the largest and most influential international trade fairs in the world....
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Rebar robot: true or fiction? Hong Kong
On my way to the Guangzhou Canton Fair, I stopped in Hong Kong. A colleague had tipped me off to an article that had appeared in Tekniikka & Talous (link, article in Finnish), which describes a rebar bonding system being developed there....
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Explore Canton Fair & Guangzhou Sourcing Fair 2025 – your gateway to smarter sourcing
Are you planning to attend the legendary Canton Fair this fall or looking for effective ways to source products from China? The 138th Canton Fair and the 5th Guangzhou Sourcing Fair offer a unique opportunity…
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Canton Fair, Travel and Accommodation Update 2025
For the autumn 2025 edition of the Canton Fair, I chose a slightly different travel route this time. I will fly to Hong Kong and then continue from there to Guangzhou by high-speed train. Finnair operates direct flights from Helsinki to Hong Kong, making the journey smooth and straightforward. High-speed trains depart…
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Part 2: Real-World Applications and Impacts of Rescue Robots
Continuing from Part 1, Hannover Messe 2025 showcased how collaborative robots are moving beyond factory floors: the most attention was paid to safety and ease of use, with user-friendly interfaces and adaptive...
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Part 1: Exploring the New Wave of Collaborative Robots at Hannover Messe 2025
Hannover Messe 2025 was an eye-opening experience, with a particular focus on assistance robots – machines designed to work alongside humans to support and enhance a wide range of tasks.…
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Hannover Messe 2025
For decades, Hannover Messe has been the place where the future of industry takes shape. The 2025 event once again promises to be an inspiring event, bringing together global industry leaders, experts, and the latest…
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Canton Fair, Autumn 2024
In the fall of 2024, I took a short trip to the city of Guangzhou in China to attend one of the world's largest international trade events. What I stepped into was a massive three-week spectacle held every...
