GBOS LASER will attend ITMA ASIA+CITME 2012

From July 8–10, 2026, GBOS showcased its latest intelligent manufacturing solutions at the 26th Vietnam International Footwear, Leather & Industrial Equipment Exhibition, held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. As Southeast Asia’s largest and most influential exhibition for the footwear and leather industry, the event brought together footwear manufacturers, global brands, material suppliers, and machinery providers from around the world. Covering the entire industry value chain—from raw materials and components to intelligent manufacturing technologies—it has become an important platform for exploring the future of footwear production. Vietnam is now the world’s second-largest footwear exporter. Supported by the regional supply chain advantages of the RCEP, more international brands continue to shift their manufacturing capacity to Vietnam, driving growing demand for digital, automated, and intelligent production solutions. Against this backdrop, AI-powered nesting, digital cutting, and integrated smart production lines have become key focuses of the industry. 01 Meeting the Challenges of a Changing Footwear Industry Today’s footwear manufacturers across Southeast Asia are navigating an increasingly competitive environment. Rising labor costs and higher leather prices make material utilization more important than ever, while traditional manual nesting and cutting continue to generate unnecessary waste. At the same...

From June 26–28, GBOS successfully showcased its latest intelligent cutting solutions at the 22nd Shanghai International Luggage Exhibition held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. As one of China’s most influential trade events for the luggage and leather goods supply chain, this year’s exhibition highlighted a question every manufacturer is facing: With rising material costs, increasingly fragmented orders, and growing labor expenses, how can bag manufacturers maintain profitability while staying competitive? At the exhibition, GBOS answered this question with practical, intelligent manufacturing solutions that attracted strong interest from industry professionals. 01 Four Critical Challenges Every Bag Manufacturer Is Facing Behind shrinking profit margins lies a widening gap between traditional production methods and today’s fast-changing market demands. Throughout the exhibition, visitors repeatedly shared four common pain points. 1. Slow Product Development Delays Market Opportunities Traditional die-cutting requires mold manufacturing, repeated adjustments, and long-term mold storage before production can begin. This process often takes several days. As fashion trends evolve faster and customers increasingly demand small-batch, customized products, both the time and cost of producing molds have become significant burdens, causing manufacturers to miss valuable market opportunities. 2. Leather Waste Continues to Reduce Profit Margins Premium genuine leather becomes more expensive...