Home appliance sector deeply involved in AWE2026: Insights into new trends of AI empowering home appliances

From March 12th to 15th, the 2026 Appliance & Consumer Electronics Expo (AWE2026) was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. As a core supplier of refrigeration system solutions in the upstream of the home appliance industry chain, Zhejiang Kang Sheng Co., Ltd. sent a special delegation composed of key technical R&D personnel to participate deeply in this industry event.

This year's AWE, themed "AI Technology, Smart Future," showcased the latest applications of artificial intelligence in the home appliance field. The Kang Sheng delegation focused on visiting the booths of strategic partners such as Haier and Hisense, experiencing firsthand a range of AI-enabled innovative products, from Haier's world's first L4-level intelligent home appliance series, the "Seeker Series," to Hisense's RGB-Mini LED TV 116UX.

"Home appliances are evolving from 'passively executing instructions' to 'actively providing services'," said a representative from Kang Sheng at the expo. "This presents new challenges to the energy efficiency, quietness, reliability, and intelligent adaptability of refrigeration systems, pointing us in the direction for technological breakthroughs."

While focusing on end-product trends, the delegation viewed it as an important journey of technological benchmarking. The delegation engaged in in-depth exchanges with several leading global suppliers of compressors, controllers, and new materials, exploring cutting-edge industry trends. Through participation in the "AWE Summit Forum," they listened to industry leaders' insightful perspectives on AI's role in reshaping business models, further broadening their strategic vision.

"A deep understanding of the innovation logic of OEMs is crucial for more forward-looking R&D," said the delegation's technical leader. "This year's popular embedded design at the exhibition places higher demands on refrigerator heat exchange efficiency and piping layout. This firsthand information will be directly integrated into the next generation of product development planning."

As a company deeply rooted in refrigeration piping and heat exchangers, Kang Sheng Technology has always driven development through technological innovation. Its deep participation in AWE2026 is a significant step for the company to proactively integrate into the industry's innovation ecosystem and closely align with market demands.

Through immersive exhibition viewing and exchanges, Kang Sheng Technology not only deepened its understanding of the development trends in the home appliance industry in the AI ​​era but also established closer communication with core customers. In the future, the company will transform its exhibition insights into innovative achievements, providing more efficient and intelligent refrigeration system solutions to help global home appliance brands move towards a brighter future of smart living.