SHENZHEN, China – October 2026 — The global functional materials industry is entering a new phase of growth as demand from electric vehicles, semiconductor manufacturing, consumer electronics, advanced packaging and thermal management continues to reshape the film and tape supply chain.
Rather than focusing solely on conventional film and tape applications, manufacturers are increasingly seeking high-performance functional films, specialty adhesive tapes, electronic materials, thermal management materials and precision converting solutions that can support thinner, lighter, more integrated and higher-performance products.
Against this backdrop, FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026, taking place October 27–29 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, will bring together suppliers, technology providers, converters and professional buyers across the advanced film, adhesive tape and converting ecosystem.
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EV and Battery Manufacturing Drive Demand for Advanced Materials
The rapid development of electric vehicles and energy-storage systems is creating new requirements for battery films, insulation materials, adhesive tapes, thermal management materials and lightweight functional materials.
Battery manufacturers are increasingly looking for materials capable of delivering electrical insulation, heat management, flame resistance, reliable bonding and long-term durability while supporting higher energy density and more compact battery architectures.
FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026 will showcase solutions including lithium battery films, adhesive tapes, insulation materials, thermal interface materials, protective films and die-cut components, enabling buyers to evaluate materials for next-generation battery and automotive applications.
Semiconductor and Electronics Applications Raise the Performance Bar
AI infrastructure is also reshaping demand across the semiconductor supply chain. IDC forecasts global semiconductor revenue to reach $1.29 trillion in 2026, with AI infrastructure identified as the major structural growth driver.
As electronic systems become more compact and powerful, manufacturers require increasingly sophisticated electronic adhesive tapes, semiconductor tapes, protective films, release films, PI films, thermal management materials and precision die-cut materials.
These applications require not only material performance but also tighter control of coating thickness, dimensional accuracy, cleanliness, adhesion and processing stability.
From Materials to Precision Converting
Material innovation is increasingly inseparable from manufacturing technology.
The latest generation of coating, laminating, slitting, rewinding, die-cutting, inspection and surface-treatment equipment is helping converters improve production efficiency, material utilization and process consistency.
FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026 will therefore connect the complete value chain — from chemical raw materials and functional films to adhesive tapes, converting machinery and precision processing technologies — allowing buyers to evaluate both materials and manufacturing solutions within one sourcing environment.
Automotive, Electronics and Thermal Management Become Key Growth Areas
Beyond batteries, advanced functional materials are increasingly being integrated into automotive electronics, intelligent cockpits, displays, PCB/FPC, semiconductor packaging and high-performance electronic devices.
This is driving interest in:
- Functional Films
- Optical Films
- Protective Films
- Release Films
- PI Films
- OCA Optical Adhesives
- Electronic Adhesive Tapes
- Semiconductor Tapes
- Thermal Management Materials
- Die-cut Materials
- Precision Coating
- Slitting and Rewinding
- Die-cutting and Converting
These technologies reflect a broader shift from commodity materials toward application-specific, high-value-added functional solutions.
A Sourcing Platform for the Next Generation of Manufacturing
For international buyers, the key opportunity is no longer simply to find another film or tape supplier. It is to identify new materials, qualified manufacturing partners and processing technologies capable of supporting future product development.
At FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026, buyers can explore suppliers serving electronics, automotive, new energy, semiconductors, packaging and industrial manufacturing, while using targeted business matchmaking to identify potential sourcing partners.
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FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026
October 27–29, 2026
Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China
For international professionals seeking functional film suppliers, adhesive tape suppliers, coating technologies, film converting machinery, battery materials, automotive materials or semiconductor materials, Shenzhen offers an increasingly important gateway into Asia's advanced manufacturing supply chain.
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