By Makerlab Team
December 3–5, 2025 | SMX Convention Center Manila
Introduction
The Philippines Electronics Manufacturing Expo, known as EMAX 2025, took place at the SMX Convention Center Manila from December 3 to 5. Organized with the support of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the event brought together leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators from the electronics and microelectronics sector. As part of our ongoing partnership with DOST, Makerlab Electronics attended the expo to present advancements in robotics, automation, and 3D printing.
About EMAX 2025
EMAX 2025 serves as one of the country’s recognized gatherings for microelectronics, production technology, and manufacturing systems. Exhibitors showcased semiconductor equipment, electronics assembly technologies, industrial tools, automation solutions, and research-driven innovations.
Held simultaneously with PMAX 2025, the Philippine Manufacturing and Automation Expo, the event expanded its focus by highlighting the connections between electronics production, automated manufacturing, and the modernization of local industries. This year’s edition emphasized the country’s growing interest in strengthening its position within the global electronics supply chain.
Makerlab Electronics at the Expo
Makerlab Electronics participated as an exhibitor, presenting a range of robotics kits, automation modules, and 3D printing systems designed for academic, commercial, and industrial applications. Our presence supported our mission to make electronics and emerging technologies more accessible to engineers, students, and industry professionals.
Throughout the event, members of the Makerlab team interacted with visitors, answered inquiries, and guided them through equipment demonstrations. The booth also highlighted some of the new tools and educational technologies that Makerlab is preparing to introduce to the market.
Event Highlights
The three-day expo offered attendees a firsthand look at new equipment and solutions used in electronics production and manufacturing. Exhibitors presented microelectronics tools, precision machinery, SMT solutions, automation systems, and rapid prototyping equipment.
Visitors explored different zones that featured demonstrations of robotics, industrial automation, test instrumentation, and 3D printing. This allowed both professionals and students to observe modern processes used in manufacturing environments. The inclusion of PMAX broadened the experience by adding displays on smart factories, production optimization, and digitally integrated manufacturing systems.
Industry Engagement and Community Impact
The presence of various industry groups, educational institutions, and government agencies created an environment that encouraged collaboration. Many attendees approached our booth to learn how Makerlab’s products can support electronics education, prototyping, and automation-related projects.
For startups and businesses, the expo provided a space to explore technologies that could improve efficiency in product development and production workflows. Meanwhile, students and educators gained exposure to real-world applications of electronics and manufacturing technologies that go beyond the classroom setup.
Conclusion
EMAX 2025 highlighted the increasing demand for advanced electronics, robotics, and automation technologies in the Philippines. The event demonstrated how manufacturing and microelectronics continue to evolve, influenced by global standards and local innovations. For Makerlab Electronics, joining the expo strengthened our commitment to supporting the growth of technology education, research, and industrial development.
As industries continue to move toward digital transformation, Makerlab will remain active in events like EMAX and PMAX, ensuring that accessible, reliable, and future-ready tools reach the communities that need them most.
