Silver Economy Wave: What Healthcare Solutions Are Needed to Seize the Opportunity? Find Out at Chinaplas
"Silver economy" has become a hot topic.
For the healthcare industry,
This is not just a policy shift.
Moreover, it represents an industrial opportunity.
Next month
This annual rubber and plastics industry event
will become the high-end medical layout in the medical circle
Exploring the core frontiers of green manufacturing and medical safety
CHINAPLAS 2026 International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition
April 21–24
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao)

17 Theme Zones
Covering the entire rubber and plastic industry chain
The exhibition features 17 dedicated thematic zones, covering everything from biocompatible materials and antimicrobial materials to medical 3D printing, high-precision injection molding and tooling, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding, precision medical tubing extrusion equipment, functional medical films, and pharmaceutical packaging solutions—CHINAPLAS has it all clearly and comprehensively covered, whether it’s something you’re looking for or something you never even imagined!
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In the strong lineup of exhibitors
There are over 1,600 exhibitors
for the medical and healthcare industry
Deliver tailored innovative solutions
Medical Devices and Molds
When medical diagnostic devices need to achieve precise monitoring while also integrating functionality and user experience in their design, how can we break the boundaries of traditional manufacturing?
Covestro developed the Maestro demonstration sample—a pioneering medical diagnostic device integrating Makrolon® polycarbonate.

7.2C38
This device enables non-invasive blood glucose monitoring and significantly enhances the accuracy of molecular diagnostic testing. It ingeniously integrates IMSE® (In-Mold Smart Electronics) technology, Molded® polycarbonate, and other high-performance materials from Covestro. By embedding electronic components directly into structural components to form a single, integrated part, it maximizes resource efficiency, design flexibility, and reliability—delivering intuitive, luminous, and seamless smart surfaces for diverse human-machine interface controls.
Minimally invasive surgical devices require strict precision control, biocompatibility, and sustainability. How to ensure that every link is safe and reliable?
AOKAI provides customized modified plastics and masterbatches for key components of minimally invasive surgical devices (housing, linkage, staple cartridge, trigger system).

7.2F60
InStruc® and InLube® combine high strength, dimensional stability, and internal lubricity to ensure precise and smooth operation; EcoLube™ is PFAS-free and offers low-friction performance, meeting sustainability requirements; ColorRx® supports laser marking and brand consistency. The materials comply with ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards and are compatible with multiple sterilization methods, facilitating regulatory approval. They are widely used in laparoscopic and robotic surgical systems, enhancing device safety and intelligence.
In scenarios involving frequent disinfection and repeated use, how can materials be selected to simultaneously meet the requirements of skin-friendly softness, biocompatibility, and long-term durability?
KRAIBURG TPE's THERMOLAST® H series is a medical-grade TPE specifically designed for dermatoscopes.

7.2D13
This material offers excellent overmolding adhesion, low compression set, and a soft tactile feel, making it suitable for multi-component devices such as dermatoscopes. It is free of animal-derived ingredients, supports diverse coloring options, and complies with international medical standards including FDA, ISO 10993-5, and GB/T, ensuring safety, stability, and user comfort.
For deep-drawn medical parts, how to achieve efficient filling and stable quality in multi-cavity molds?
Master Mould Co., Ltd. launches the DEXA synchronous direct side-gate solution.

5.2F10
This solution allows a single gate to serve up to four cavities, enhancing part quality; it is suitable for high-cavity molds and can produce various deep-draw medical components such as blood collection needles, pen injector components, and needle shields.
Interventional therapy and implant-grade high-value consumables
How to achieve efficient extrusion and stable production of precision medical tubing from raw materials to finished products?
Dongguan Sheng'an Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. launches a high-speed, precision micro extrusion production line for PVC materials!

2.2F31
This series of equipment consists of a single-screw extruder, extrusion die, vacuum forming and cooling tank, belt-type haul-off unit, and servo-controlled cutter. Surfaces of the equipment that come into contact with the product can be made of stainless steel (SUS316) or custom-designed according to customer requirements.
Suitable materials: PVC, TPV, TPU, and other materials for medical applications. Applicable tubing: nasal oxygen cannulas, endotracheal tubes, infusion tubes, elastic infusion tubes, dual-lumen tubes, multi-lumen tubes, and single-row tubes, etc.
When the robotic arm enters the production of medical consumables, how to achieve the full-process automation upgrade of grasping, sorting, and assembly?
Guangdong Zhongke Hua Heng Technology Co., Ltd. will demonstrate an efficient and precise single-axis five-axis servo robot.

1.1A18
The robotic arm is tailored for medical consumables and catheter manufacturing scenarios, offering precise and efficient operation to perform tasks such as part handling, sorting, and assembly, supporting automation upgrades in pharmaceutical packaging and disposable medical consumables production lines, ensuring production accuracy and efficiency while meeting the stringent requirements of the medical industry.
In dental restorative treatments, strength and aesthetics often require comprehensive consideration. Is there a solution that can better balance these two requirements?
Zhejiang Pengfulong New Materials Co., Ltd. has developed the Purion® PT1 Dental series, specifically designed for dental application requirements!

7.2B04
The material possesses high strength, excellent corrosion and wear resistance, is transparent to X-rays without interference, and has passed biocompatibility and chemical substance testing. Choosing the right material is truly the key to long-lasting peace of mind for your teeth.
The product is available in four colors: natural PEEK, tooth color, gum color, and bright white.
Medical multi-functional packaging
The gas content in small-volume vials, how to detect it quickly and accurately?
AMETEK Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. MOCON Headspace Gas Analyzer, Dansensor® CheckMate 4, combines exceptional accuracy and reliability.

5.2C30
This device is available in multiple models, optimized for specific applications. It supports headspace testing for O₂ or O₂ + CO₂ combinations, making it suitable for pharmaceutical and medical packaging applications, including small-volume headspace testing requiring only minimal gas volume.
A seemingly ordinary, thin plastic film actually consists of 11 layers! The secret behind this multi-layered structure lies within the equipment used to manufacture it.
Zhongshan Hongwan Thin Film Equipment Co., Ltd.’s 11-layer downward-blowing water-cooled high-barrier coextruded film production line features high output, low energy consumption, high automation level, minimal material waste during product changeovers, excellent film thickness uniformity, and high transparency. It is suitable for processing materials such as PE, PP, PA, and EVOH, and is ideal for manufacturing various large-volume infusion bag films and medical high-barrier films.

3B10
The pain points of traditional manual quality inspection are self-evident, with low efficiency and a high error rate... Given this, the quality inspection work is best left to them, who possess the "all-seeing eyes" superpower.
Suzhou Photoncloud Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. launched a vision inspection system.

4.1T21
Photon cloud vision inspection technology has been introduced into the medical industry and applied in various scenarios, such as detecting impurities in vials and the quality of capping, whether there are missing tablets in blister packages, the marking effect of pharmaceutical product packaging, and defect detection of disposable syringes (such as missing needles, burrs, etc.). Machine vision technology can replace human eyes for identification and inspection, safeguarding enterprise production efficiency and product quality.
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Visiting exhibitions is not just about seeing technology
Can also participate in on-site concurrent events.
Explore global perspectives
Covering medical material innovation, antibacterial technology,
Green and low-carbon transition, medical plastic market trends, etc.
Multiple core issues
Medical-related concurrent events
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Medical plastic collection

Time
April 21, 13:00 - 16:30
Location
Hall 4.2, Booth H61
Medical device, consumables, and pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers are facing critical challenges of safety compliance, cost reduction and efficiency improvement, and green transformation. "Medical Plastics Convergence" will focus on global innovations and cutting-edge technologies to help medical product manufacturers grasp the hotspots and respond to industry changes.
The Medical Plastic Forum brings together leading companies such as Omax, Dow, Covestro, and Wanhua Chemical, offering high-value technical presentations and exploring solutions to accelerate the implementation of medical innovations.

2
Application Seminar

Time
April 23, 10:00 - 17:00
Location
Mezzanine meeting rooms 302, 303, 402, 403, 502
Seven thematic forums covered over 50 hot topics—including automotive, medical, packaging, antibacterial, wire & cable, and green PVC products—to jointly advance the sustainable development of the rubber and plastics industry.
Among them, medical-related thematic forums include the Symposium on Independent Innovation and Development of Medical Equipment and the Symposium on Novel Antibacterial Technologies and Innovative Applications.


Worried about getting lost at the exhibition or missing key exhibits?
The exhibition has planned a medical and health-themed tour route.
Just draw the key points, copy the homework!
Healthcare Path
From medical-grade high-performance materials to precision forming processes, all the most worth-seeing exhibitors and products, activities are connected, saving time, efficient, and no regret.




Finally, let's take a look.
Who are the medical industry elites attending this year?
Star Buyer in the Healthcare Industry
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Hangzhou Kangji Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.
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Zhejiang Baiter Medical Supplies Co., Ltd.
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Anju Medical Devices (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
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Hanko Medical
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Renolit
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Shandong Weigao Group
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Tuoren Medical Equipment Group
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Zhende Medical Products Co., Ltd.
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Terumo Medical
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Intco Medical
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MicroPort
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Mindray Medical
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Philips
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Foshan Special Medical
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Security Plastic
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Deniper
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Sichuan Huili
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At CHINAPLAS
There is a trend, there is technology, there is business opportunity, there are resources.
It’s your entry ticket to the silver economy sector.
Don’t hesitate—register now!
The key point is that it's still free now!
(March 24 - 27, 2026, GMT+8)

April 21 - 24
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao)
The excitement is about to begin
Enthusiasm arrives as scheduled.
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