China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China. With an emphasis on high-end manufacturing in China, the Expo is a great starting point for business meetings and technical exchange. Forum topics for the 2013 show include: new materials and techniques, high accuracy machine tools, heat treatment technology, shot-blasting technology, trends in gear cutting, gear measuring developments, automotive transmission technology, fatigue resistance and a technology roadmap for the gear industry between 2013 and 2030.  The reoccurring themes for the 2013 show include the reallocation of upstream and downstream resources, tackling core technology and industrial upgrading. 680 exhibitors and more than 50,000 visitors will take part in the 9th GTE Expo.