The automotive sector is a pillar industry and a key driver for the Chinese economy. While the sector is witnessing strong growth and superb development potential, we are also seeing transformations taking place with the introduction of new automotive technologies, new manufacturing capabilities and a demanding market. Electric, intelligent, shared and internet-connected vehicles are emerging. Keeping pace with industry development and market demand, and exploring the future direction of the industry, AMTS 2019 highlights innovations in intelligent automobile network, lightweight car body structure, AR/VR, automation and smart factory solutions. This exhibition and congress is also an one-stop showcase of the technologies and applications in automotive body stamping, welding and joining, painting, automotive assembly, auto parts machining engineering, assembly and testing, vehicle materials and design, vehicle development and trial production, intelligent production line logistics, quality control and testing by bringing together the world's top auto manufacturing equipment manufacturers and solution providers in Shanghai and provide them with a unique platform to meet the comprehensive lineup of professionals from auto manufacturers, OEMs, system integrators, tier 1&2 suppliers, vehicle and component R&D and manufacturing facilities in the automotive engineering field visiting the show every year.