New Machines, Smarter Future | GBOS Showcases at GISMA Guangzhou 2026, Redefining the Limits of Footwear Manufacturing Efficiency

May 30, 2026
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From May 28–30, 2026, the GISMA Guangzhou 2026 (Guangdong International Intelligent Shoe Machinery & Material Exhibition) was successfully held at the Poly World Trade Center Expo in Guangzhou, China. As one of the industry’s most influential professional exhibitions, the event brought together leading footwear manufacturers, technology providers, and industry experts from around the world to explore the latest advancements in intelligent manufacturing and digital transformation.

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

At the exhibition, GBOS made a strong impression with its theme “One-Stop Hub | Digital Cutting × Craft Intelligence”, showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent manufacturing solutions designed to help footwear enterprises improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate digital transformation.

01 A High-Traffic Booth Showcasing Industry-Leading Innovation

Throughout the three-day event, the GBOS booth attracted a steady stream of visitors, including global footwear brands, supply chain partners, factory owners, and procurement professionals. Attendees engaged in detailed discussions on production challenges, automation strategies, and smart manufacturing upgrades.

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

GBOS’s innovative equipment and integrated solutions received widespread recognition, with multiple companies expressing strong cooperation intentions and reaching preliminary partnership agreements during the exhibition. The enthusiastic response further demonstrated GBOS’s growing influence and technological leadership within the footwear manufacturing sector.

02 New Product Launches Addressing Real Production Challenges

Focusing on the key processes of footwear production, GBOS introduced a series of newly upgraded intelligent solutions engineered to solve common manufacturing bottlenecks while delivering measurable improvements in productivity, precision, and material utilization.

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

KC1660T-4TX2-4P Quad-Head Asynchronous Smart Oscillating Knife Cutter

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

Designed for high-volume footwear material processing, the KC1660T-4TX2-4P features an innovative dual-system architecture that supports seamless switching between collaborative and independent operating modes. Its modular design allows future expansion and upgrades, enabling manufacturers to achieve highly efficient and ultra-precise cutting while maintaining operational flexibility.

SOKC Super-Intelligent Mass-Production Digital Cutting Solution — VC9-1670T/N-4SCCD

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

The upgraded VC9-1670T/N-4SCCD integrates the latest SCCD 6.0 AI VisionScan System, utilizing advanced AI algorithms to automatically identify and compensate for material deformation. This enables highly accurate multi-stage cutting operations, significantly improving cutting precision, material utilization, and overall production yield.

SCCD 6.0 AI VisionScan System

H3-T High-Precision Multi-Layer Digital Cutting Table

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

Developed specifically for processing thick and multi-layer materials, the H3-T replaces traditional felt with GBOS’s proprietary composite conveyor technology. Combined with a powerful vacuum feeding system, it ensures stable material handling and exceptional cutting performance for foam, laminated composites, and other challenging materials. The result is improved cutting consistency, greater throughput, and enhanced production efficiency.

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

AI-ITS1620 AI Leather Inspection System

The AI-ITS1620 dramatically simplifies leather quality inspection by detecting defects in as little as one second. The system automatically grades hides according to SATRA standards and generates digital hide identification codes, enabling full-process traceability and data-driven leather management. By improving inspection accuracy and reducing material waste, manufacturers can achieve greater cost control and resource efficiency.

R7-700T / R9 Series Automated Adhesive & Surface Treatment Systems

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

Equipped with advanced six-axis robotic technology, the R7-700T and R9 Series automatically generate optimized spraying paths for both uppers and soles. The systems ensure uniform adhesive application, reduce glue consumption, improve workplace safety, and help manufacturers move toward more standardized and automated production processes.

03 Building a Smarter Future for Footwear Manufacturing

From AI-powered leather inspection and intelligent nesting to precision digital cutting and automated downstream processing, GBOS provides a complete intelligent manufacturing ecosystem for the footwear industry. By integrating advanced automation, AI technology, and digital production management, GBOS is helping manufacturers transition from labor-intensive operations to highly efficient, data-driven smart factories.

GISMA Guangzhou 2026

As the footwear industry continues to evolve, GBOS remains committed to innovation and customer success. Through continuous technological advancement and ongoing investment in intelligent manufacturing solutions, GBOS will continue to empower footwear enterprises worldwide—working together with industry partners to build a more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent future for footwear production.

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