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AeroDef Manufacturing 2025

AeroDef Manufacturing brings decision-makers from aerospace and defense manufacturing together to showcase products, solve technology problems, discover solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges and make valuable business connections.

today April 8 - 10, 2025 place Detroit, MI

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RAPID + TCT 2025

RAPID + TCT provides everything you need to know about 3D technologies, all under one roof. Experience hundreds of hands-on exhibits, groundbreaking product announcements, education from the industry’s most respected experts and unparalleled networking.

today April 8 - 10, 2025 place Detroit, MI

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SME FUSION

SME FUSION is the manufacturing industry’s leading workforce event, focused on providing actionable insights and strategies to fill the workforce pipeline, efficiently onboard and train new hires, upskill existing talent, and transfer vital knowledge. Experience expert presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable social and networking events.

today April 8 - 10, 2025 place Detroit, MI

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FABTECH Mexico 2025

Join thousands of industry professionals May 6-8, 2025 at FABTECH Mexico in Monterrey!

today May 6 - 8, 2025 place Monterrey, Mexico

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Manufacturing Technology Series EAST

The Manufacturing Technology Series East featuring EASTEC, Smart Experience, SecureShop and Bright Minds celebrates the historical importance of Northeast manufacturing while showcasing its future in leading-edge industries such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive, industrial equipment and defense.

today May 13 - 15, 2025 place West Springfield, MA

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North American Research Conference (NAMRC 53)

NAMRC 53 is the premier international forum on manufacturing research. This event attracts more than 800 researchers and manufacturers from around the globe to share the latest manufacturing innovations and developments in manufacturing systems and processes, cyber-physical systems, and materials processing.

today June 23 - 27, 2025 place Greenville, SC

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FABTECH 2025

FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event, provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits.

today September 8 - 11, 2025 place Chicago, IL

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Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2025

For more than 40 years, the CMTS audience from within Canada’s leading industries, including automotive and aerospace, have come together to source solutions and knowledge from the global leaders in machine tools and tooling, metalworking and advanced manufacturing. This national event offers a diverse mix of live technology on display, with unrivaled keynotes, panel discussions and technical sessions. CMTS includes several signature networking events where the industry comes together to connect, share and celebrate manufacturing.

today Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2025 place Toronto, ON

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Manufacturing Technology Series WEST

In manufacturing, you can’t afford to stand still. Get the tools you need to rev up your business at The Manufacturing Technology Series West, featuring WESTEC, Smart Experience, SecureShop and Bright Minds where the West Coast’s brightest manufacturing minds come together to explore, evaluate, connect and do business.

today October 7 - 9, 2025 place Anaheim, CA

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Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast

Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST

The Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast featuring SOUTHTEC, Smart Experience, SecureShop and Bright Minds is the single best source to discover the next evolution of your industry! Visitors can make side-by-side comparisons, discover integrated equipment, hear about industry trends and forecasts, and leverage their purchasing power.

today October 21 - 23, 2025 place Greenville, SC

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Manufacturing Technology Series Southwest

Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHWEST

The Manufacturing Technology Series Southwest, featuring HOUSTEX, Smart Experience, SecureShop and Bright Minds is the region's industry-leading manufacturing trade show. From additive manufacturing to robotics, machining centers to welding, and dozens of technologies in between, showcase your product or explore the best in Southwest-manufacturing.

today November 4 - 6, 2025 place Dallas, TX

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Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) 2026

Metalworking technologies connect with the digital transformation at Quebec’s leading manufacturing event! MMTS offers a mix of live technology on display, unrivaled keynotes, panel discussions and conference presentations, as well as networking opportunities.

today September 1 - 3, 2026 place Montréal, QC

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