April 11, 2023 by SME Connecting with other manufacturers, building new business relationships, experiencing live technology demonstrations — all of these are great reasons to attend an advanced manufacturing expo. But these industry trade shows offer more than face-to-face interactions. These events are essential to the continued progress of the manufacturing industry. Explore Industrial Innovation Many attendees at advanced manufacturing expos are there to help their business. They’re looking for a specific manufacturing technology or product to help solve an issue, they’re searching for new vendors to better fit their needs, or they’re hoping to find ways to advance their business — whatever their reason, it’s often oriented around improving their company. Though all of these goals can be achieved at an advanced manufacturing expo, these industry events have so much more to offer. Manufacturers may come to trade shows for a specific reason, but while exploring they’ll come across innovative manufacturing technologies and ideas that can change their whole perspective. These unexpected discoveries at advanced manufacturing expos make attendance worthwhile for manufacturers. They can find the solutions they’re looking for — and encounter new products and strategies they didn’t even know they needed — all in one place. Industry events offer a unique opportunity to see cutting-edge technologies while listening to manufacturing experts and leaders discuss trends and provide insight into where the industry is heading. Progressing the Manufacturing Industry Aside from just helping with individual business needs, advanced manufacturing expos serve as a gathering place for the industry. These trade shows draw in organizations and individuals dedicated to growing U.S. manufacturing. Industry organizations work to progress manufacturing at these events by getting involved in panels, speaking about new concepts, unveiling transformative technologies, and connecting with the local manufacturing industry. By going to manufacturing trade shows and participating in these discussions, attendees at industry events are playing a part in helping to advance manufacturing. Even those who initially come only to meet individual business needs often find more than what they were looking for at these events, and that’s what keeps them coming back. With advanced manufacturing technologies now more prominent than ever, the work manufacturing organizations are doing to facilitate digital adoption and transformation is essential for continued industry growth. EASTEC: The Largest Advanced Manufacturing Expo in the Northeast Attending industry events allows manufacturers to source solutions to their problems, get a firsthand look at innovative industrial technologies, and do their part to grow the country’s manufacturing industry. If you’re interested in attending an advanced manufacturing expo, check out EASTEC. The largest manufacturing trade show in the Northeast United States, EASTEC takes place every two years at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. At EASTEC, advanced manufacturing technologies intersect with the Northeast’s long-established manufacturing sector. Attendees will experience high-end manufacturing equipment and smart technologies from vendors that serve leading industries in the Northeast, such as aerospace, medical devices, and automotive. As the leading Northeast advanced manufacturing expo, EASTEC is a can’t-miss event for anyone in the region’s manufacturing community. Learn more here about attending EASTEC.
