Attending technology and manufacturing trade shows, conferences, or manufacturing conventions is a great way to network with industry professionals that have a lot of expertise and can help you get your manufacturing product off the ground.
You’ll be introduced to:
- International manufacturing technology
- Advanced manufacturing technologies
- Hands-on exhibits
- Ways to improve your supply chain
- Groundbreaking product announcements
- Equipment automation innovations
Don’t underestimate the benefits of attending your industry’s manufacturing trade shows.
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A. MANUFACTURING TRADE SHOWS IN THE US
MEDICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING (MD&M)
Date: February 6–8, 2024
The latest manufacturing technology for medical devices will be shown at this trade show. Manufacturing professionals come together to find life-saving solutions.
PLASTEC WEST
Date: February 6–8, 2024
Plastic injection molding is something that can make or break your project; make sure you choose the right manufacturing partner for this task. Metal forming, mold design, and manufacturing are no easy tasks; you better check with industry experts.
ATX WEST
Date: February 6–8, 2024
Automation in the manufacturing industry is a rising trend. Find out how you can benefit from these advanced manufacturing techniques and systems by attending this trade show on automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing.
WEST PACK
Date: February 6–8, 2024
Packaging is more important than ever before thanks to the surge of online shopping, from clothing to heavy equipment. Industry experts in packaging gather here to show their packaging solutions for a more cost-effective and sustainable way to make sales and send products to their final destinations.
RAPID + TCT
Date: June 25–27, 2024
This year, the event will take place in Los Angeles, California. This manufacturing trade show displays all new technologies regarding additive manufacturing (3D printing). If you’re looking for an innovative way to reduce costs for your prototype or have a full 3D printing project, this manufacturing trade show is for you.
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Date: June 25–26, 2024
Benchmark your digital enterprise strategy at the Connected Manufacturing Forum on July 25–26, 2024, at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta, GA!
Join the 200+ leading manufacturing, operations, technology, supply chain, and advanced engineering executives to collaborate on the latest Industry 4.0 trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Custom-built interactive sessions, where you will learn more about creating blueprints, promoting effective changes in management, increasing overall knowledge of the industry and so much more.
Whether it’s an interactive roundtable discussion, case study presentation, panel, or one-on-one Q&A, you’ll have a chance to get the solutions you are looking for!
Contact email: connectedmanufacturing@
DESIGN 2 PART SHOW
Meet industry peers from all parts of America and the world. Whether you’re looking for custom part suppliers, stock parts, machine tools, or any type of manufacturing service that will help you improve quality and accomplish quality assurance, here you’ll find the right manufacturing partner, especially if you want to only buy American. Below is the schedule of the shows in Spring 2024:
- Irving, Texas: March 13–14, 2024
- Atlanta, Georgia: March 27–28, 2024
- Santa Clara, California: April 10–11, 2024
- Uncasville, Connecticut: April 24–25, 2024
- Schaumburg, Illinois: May 8–9, 2024
- Denver, Colorado: June 5–6, 2024
- Novi, Michigan: June 19-20, 2024
AMERICAN BIOMANUFACTURING SUMMIT 2024
Date: April 10–11, 2024
This manufacturing trade show aims at providing companies in the biopharmaceutical industry with insight into the latest trends, software systems, latest news, and all the new manufacturing technology necessary for the manufacturing of important biomaterials for use in medicines, food, and industrial applications.
WESTEC 2025
Date: Coming soon in 2025
This is the largest manufacturing trade show of North America. It will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. This is one of those trade shows that gathers people from different industries—artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace, and more—and here you can find manufacturers with all kinds of solutions.
HOUSTEX 2025
Date: Coming soon in 2025
Explore new technology for manufacturing while at the same time connecting with representatives of major OEMs in the industry.
EASTEC 2025
Date: Coming soon in 2025
This manufacturing trade show will be held at West Springfield, MA. Visit the exhibitors and meet suppliers, explore new technology, and ask questions to the manufacturing business experts
ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS CONFERENCE
Date: November 13–15, 2024
What new technologies are affecting the equipment manufacturing industry? Find out how you, as a manufacturer, need to prepare for innovation across different industries. A network of world experts will be present, which will allow you to have some crucial discussions with production managers at the front of the business.
BIOMEDEVICE 2024
Date: November 20–21, 2024
This manufacturing trade show includes an expo of technologies, manufacturing solutions, and medical technology products; conferences by experienced exhibitors; and the ability to network with experts.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING STRATEGIES 2024
Date: February 6-8, 2024
The 3D printing business is booming and smart companies with bold ideas are taking this opportunity to find a faster path to success, from fabricating parts for aerospace projects—that’s right, aerospace—to manufacturing solutions.
FOOD AUTOMATION AND MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Date: April 7–9, 2024
This expo is the premier event for exhibitors in the food manufacturing industry. It is also a virtual event that can be accessed anywhere. World-class speakers talk about the future challenges in the food and beverage market for manufacturers and how to solve them.
GARTNER SUPPLY CHAIN EXPO
Date: May 6–8, 2024
Considering the current events that have disrupted the worldwide supply chain, this expo becomes of extreme importance to anyone in business. The future of the supply chain is full of new insights, strategies, and frameworks you need to offer better services.
AERODEF MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE
Date: Coming soon in 2025
This is a very special event—a defense manufacturing trade show and a conference—that will introduce attendees to innovations that will help in cost reduction, accelerate manufacturing, and maintain global competitiveness.
INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SHOW
Date: September 9–14, 2024
The show is the leading global marketplace to connect buyers and sellers of manufacturing equipment, products, and software through exhibitions, events, and partnerships to advance the industry and its businesses.
B. MANUFACTURING TRADE SHOWS IN ASIA
THAILAND
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
Date: January 12–15, 2024
This event presents the latest research and results related to manufacturing technology topics. This conference provides opportunities to exchange new ideas and application experiences face-to-face, establish business or research relations, and find global partners for future collaboration.
MALAYSIA
SEMICON SOUTHEAST ASIA
Date: May 28–30, 2024
The events will gather industry leaders to highlight the latest developments, innovations, and trends in segments of electronics and semiconductors, including smart manufacturing, smart mobility, smart data, AI, and 5G, as technology continues to reshape the way people work and live.
CHINA
SOUTH CHINA INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY FAIR
Date: June 19-21, 2024
This expo will include process automation, machine vision, industrial robots, a new generation of information and digital factory solutions, metalworking and laser equipment, industrial components, and new materials.
MEDTECH CHINA
Date: September 25-27, 2024
Thousands of suppliers of medical design and R&D, raw materials, accessories, processing technology, and manufacturing services meet at China’s medical device industry. Medtech China is different from other medical exhibitions, Medtech China’s audience comes from medical device manufacturers, including decision-makers, purchasing staff, R&D engineers, product engineers, and quality inspectors.
JAPAN
SMART FACTORY EXPO
This is Japan’s largest exhibition for smart factory solutions. It gathers technologies and products related to smart factories, such as IoT/M2M solutions, FA technologies, industrial robots, green energy solutions, and factory equipment. Below is the schedule of the expo in 2024:
- January Show (Tokyo): January 24-26, 2024
- September Show (Tokyo): September 4–6, 2024
- October Show (Nagoya): October 23–25, 2024
C. MANUFACTURING TRADE SHOWS IN EUROPE
GERMANY
EUROGUSS
Date: January 16–18, 2024
This is the international trade fair for die casting. The international die casting industry meets at the biggest trade fair for die casting for the 14th time. The product range shows innovative solutions for die casting processes like aluminum die casting, magnesium die casting, or zinc die casting. The event also focuses on topics like rapid prototyping, die casting machinery, and material testing.
WHICH MANUFACTURING TRADE SHOWS SHOULD I ATTEND?
We know there are many options, but it all depends on the industry you work in and the stage at which your project is.
If you have an electronics project and you’re looking for a partner for mass manufacturing, please get in touch with us.
We can help you figure out which manufacturing trade show best suits your current needs or perhaps hook you up with a provider that can take care of your project if we’re not already the right fit for your product.
