Leading speaker lineup included executives from Deloitte, Scale AI, NGen, Réseau des Centres d'expertise industrielle, Investissement Quebec and others.

(MONTREAL, QC July 23, 2024) — The Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) 2024, Quebec’s premier manufacturing event, concluded successfully, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Held from June 18-20 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, MMTS 2024 brought together over 4,000 industry professionals, 250 suppliers and exhibitors, showcasing the latest advancements in manufacturing technology with over 100 new product demonstrations.

"MMTS 2024 was a tremendous success, bringing together the best and brightest in the manufacturing industry," said Robert “Bob” Willig, SME executive director and CEO. "We witnessed groundbreaking technologies, shared invaluable insights and built essential connections that will drive the future of manufacturing. The event highlighted the resilience and innovation within Quebec's manufacturing sector, setting a strong foundation for continued growth and advancement."

Attendees had access to a wide array of discerning sessions led by industry leaders and prominent stalwarts from the manufacturing world who shared insights on advancing manufacturing and addressing productivity challenges, focusing on the next level of digital transformation in manufacturing. Key sessions included:

• From 4.0 to 5.0: Reinventing Automation with AI by Amira Boutouchent (BRIDGR), Louis Duhamel (Deloitte) and Cindy Dandurand (ADFAST).
• Hyper-automation from Theory to Practice by Michel Rioux, PhD (Réseau des Centres d'expertise industrielle).
• Quebec's Manufacturing Sector: Productivity and Growth Despite the Economic Headwinds by François Gingras (Investissement Quebec).
• Leveraging AI in Manufacturing with Insights and Case Studies by Sean Duckett (Scale AI) and Alexandre Gervais (Vooban).
• Advanced Manufacturing: Canada’s Competitive Advantage by Jayson Myers (NGen).
• Productivity gap and resilience of the manufacturing supply chains in Quebec – Solutions for the future by Louis J. Duhamel (Deloitte), Jack Castonguay (TALAN), Serge Gonçalves (INTERMAT) and Pierre Poitevin (FLIR Radars).

Each evening featured dedicated networking sessions, fostering partnerships and collaborations without interrupting the daytime activities. Notably, the Hannover Messe Roadshow organized by NGen, encouraged participants to engage with the world's largest industrial fair. We were particularly proud to be part of this initiative, especially as Canada will be the partner country for the next edition of Hannover Messe in 2025.

“At MMTS 2024, we demonstrated the power of collaboration and innovation in Quebec’s manufacturing sector,” said Arjun Hajela, group director of Canadian events at SME. “This event has not only highlighted the remarkable capabilities within our industry but also set the foundation for future growth and advancements. We are committed to fostering these partnerships and driving the evolution of manufacturing in Quebec.”

MMTS 2024 was supported by leading partners from both within Quebec: Investissement Québec (IQ), Centre d’expertise industrielle de Montréal (CEI MTL), Mouvement québécois de la qualité (MQQ), Regroupement des entreprises en automatisation industrielle (REAI) and Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ); as well as from outside: AI 4 Manufacturing Canada; Canada Makes Next Generation Manufacturing (NGen), Canadian Machine Tool Distributors Association (CMTDA), Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA), and CWB-EWI.

Plans are already underway for MMTS 2026, promising to build on the successes of this year's event and continue to drive innovation and growth in the manufacturing sector. Follow MMTS on mmts.ca, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for the latest on the event and keep abreast with the most recent developments within manufacturing in Quebec.

About SME:

Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization, SME represents the entire North American manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, academia, professionals, students, and the communities in which they operate. We believe manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity, and champion the industry's potential as a diverse, thriving, and valued ecosystem. SME accelerates new technology adoption and builds North America’s talent and capabilities to advance manufacturing and drive competitiveness, resiliency and national security. SME designs new ways to understand and solve problems, and our solutions advance the next wave of growth in manufacturing. Learn more at SME.org.