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SMC Smart & Sustainable 4BAR factory with Digitalization in Pneumatic Systems Seminar

SMC would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all Singapore Certified Energy Managers (SCEMs) who joined our SMC Smart & Sustainable 4BAR factory with Digitalization in Pneumatic Systems Seminar on 24 September 2026.

Thank you for your enthusiastic participation and support in making the event a success. We hope you gained valuable insights into the SMC 4BAR factory concept, digitalization, energy-saving opportunities, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

We also hope the practical sharing, case studies, live demonstrations, 6.5 SCEM PDU points, networking, lunch, and quiz prizes made the seminar a meaningful experience.

We look forward to seeing you again at our future SMC seminars!

Dianchi College Academic Visit to SMC Singapore

We were delighted to welcome the academic delegation from Dianchi College, China, to SMC Corporation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

The delegation visited our SMC Experience Centre, Technical Centre, and Training Facility, gaining valuable insights into SMC’s automation technologies, products, and industry solutions.

The visit also provided an opportunity to learn how SMC supports sustainable manufacturing through energy-efficient automation and the SMC 4BAR factory concept, focusing on energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

This exchange further strengthens our collaboration with Ngee Ann Polytechnic in promoting industry knowledge and innovation.

We thank the delegation for their visit and look forward to continued collaboration in developing future engineering and manufacturing talent.

SMC Vietnam

Vietnam KOSEN Robocon 2026 – CTTC 120 may have come to an end, but the spirit of learning, innovation, and collaboration it fostered will continue to inspire

SMC Corporation (Vietnam) was proud to support this year’s Vietnam KOSEN Robocon 2026, which brought together 9 robot teams from 6 institutions across Vietnam and Japan.

Beyond the competition, the event provided students with a valuable opportunity to connect, put their technical skills to the test, and learn from one another.

Congratulations to all the teams for their hard work and dedication throughout the competition. We would also like to thank Cao Thang Technical College and all the organizers for creating a meaningful platform that promotes hands-on learning and inspires the next generation of technical talent.

From the Classroom to the Factory Floor

On the morning of 25 September 2026, SMC Corporation (Vietnam), in collaboration with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology at Nong Lam University, organized SMC Techday: “Exploring Automation Technology in Smart Factories.”

Techday is SMC’s annual program designed to give students a practical perspective on the field they are preparing to enter. Through discussions on pneumatics, automation, and smart factory technologies, as well as hands-on training stations and simulation models, students gained a better understanding of how automated systems operate in real-world industrial environments and how their academic knowledge can be applied in practice.

SMC Indonesia

SMC Open House Exhibition 2026: Smart Technology for Energy Efficiency

SMC Automation Indonesia successfully held SMC Open House 2026 from 23–25 September 2026. In collaboration with eight partner companies, the exhibition showcased how SMC solutions can integrate with various technologies to create more flexible and connected automation solutions for the manufacturing industry.

We sincerely thank all our partners, exhibitors, visitors, participants, and everyone who contributed to the success of the event. Your enthusiasm and support made SMC Open House 2026 a meaningful and memorable experience.

We look forward to building on the connections made and creating new opportunities for long-term collaboration.

SMC Philippines

Shoketsu SMC Corporation Technology at CaMaNaVa Exhibition 2026

SMC proudly participated in the CaMaNaVa Exhibition 2026, in partnership with Machinebanks, held on 3-4 September 2026 at the Navotas Convention Center, Navotas City.

The event provided an opportunity for SMC to showcase innovative automation solutions designed to enhance industrial productivity. Visitors explored SMC’s Electric Actuators and Air Combination Units, highlighting their efficiency, precision, and reliability in modern manufacturing applications.

The exhibition also served as a valuable platform to connect with industry professionals, exchange insights, and demonstrate SMC’s commitment to advancing innovative automation technologies.

Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines at Shoketsu SMC Corporation

Shoketsu SMC Corporation welcomed participants of the 8th International Conference on Automation, Mechatronics and Robotics (ICAMEROB 2026), organized by the Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines (MRSP), for a plant tour at its headquarters in FPIP II, Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

As an industry partner, SMC provided participants with an opportunity to explore its facilities and learn about the latest developments in automation technology. The tour included demonstrations of Industry 4.0 and AI training equipment and solutions, highlighting smart manufacturing, connected systems, and intelligent automation.

The visit strengthened SMC’s commitment to supporting engineering education, innovation, and future automation professionals.

Shoketsu SMC Corporation Technology at PAES General Assembly & National Engineering Education Summit (NEEDS) 2026

SMC, in partnership with Unotronix, participated in the PAES General Assembly & National Engineering Education Summit (NEEDS) 2026, held on 18–19 September 2026 at De La Salle University Manila.

During the event, SMC showcased the PNEUTRAINER 400 and MAP204 Mechatronics Trainer, providing educators, students, and industry professionals with hands-on demonstrations of automation and mechatronics technologies.

The exhibition served as a valuable platform to promote industry-academic collaboration, showcase practical training solutions, and support engineering education through innovative learning equipment designed to develop future-ready engineers and educators.