ITMA 2019 | GBOS Makes “China Intelligent Manufacture” Resound in Europe

The SIMAC TANNING TECH exhibition in Milan is a world-leading event for the footwear, leather goods, and leather manufacturing industries. Bringing together leading global manufacturers, end-brand clients, and supply chain professionals, SIMAC provides an important platform for observing cutting-edge technologies, equipment, and industry trends, offering a comprehensive view of the evolution of the global leather industry. GBOS, a long-standing leader in intelligent cutting solutions, once again made its presence felt at this prestigious international exhibition, showcasing its latest technological breakthroughs on the global stage. 01 Aligning with the Diverse and Flexible Production Needs of the Global Leather Industry The global leather consumer market continues to evolve rapidly. Product categories are constantly expanding, with athletic footwear, formal leather shoes, safety boots, handbags and luggage, automotive interiors, home upholstery, and other segments all experiencing continued growth. At the same time, mixed-material production, involving genuine leather, composite materials, and pre-formed fabrics, has become increasingly common across the industry. As a result, industrial demands have become increasingly clear. Manufacturers are seeking leaner production lines, lower equipment and facility investment, and greater adaptability across diverse application scenarios. Traditional production models that rely on multiple machines for different product categories can no longer fully meet today’s...

From September 1–3, 2026, the China International Leather Exhibition (ACLE) was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. As a global benchmark for the leather industry, ACLE gathered over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, highlighting green and low-carbon practices, functional materials, and intelligent equipment while showcasing the latest technological achievements across the leather value chain. It serves as a key business platform for discovering new materials, innovative processes, and smart manufacturing solutions. GBOS exhibited its One-Stop Hub | Digital Cutting x Craft Intelligence solution at Booth W1-E15a, engaging with industry peers to explore practical pathways for the transformation of intelligent leather manufacturing. 01 What Industry Challenges Are Traditional Models Facing? Leather manufacturing is facing multiple real-world challenges: • Rising raw material costs; • Orders trending toward smaller batches and greater fragmentation; • A growing shortage of skilled workers, with production still heavily reliant on the experience of veteran craftsmen; • Manual visual inspection and hand-marking of defects, which can easily lead to missed or misjudged flaws and result in leather waste; • Defects entering downstream processes, causing losses in both materials and labor time. Even with increased order volumes, enterprise profitability does not necessarily rise...