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Guide to Trade Shows, Exhibitions and Events
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National, International and Regional
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U.S.A.
IMTS
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the largest, longest-running manufacturing technology trade show
in the Western Hemisphere, held biennially in even-numbered years at McCormick Place in Chicago.
PTXPO (Plastics Technology Expo) is a premier three-day event for the North American plastics molding industry. It serves as a comprehensive hub for injection molders, mold makers, and OEMs to explore new machinery, automation, materials, and technologies, including live demonstrations and educational workshops
PRI Performance Racing
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is the world's largest motorsports trade show and industry hub, held annually in Indianapolis, Indiana, typically in December. It serves as the primary marketplace for racing professionals, including manufacturers, race teams, and builders, featuring over 1,100 companies. PRI promotes, builds, and protects the racing community through its magazine, trade show, and advocacy
PMTS
The Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) is a biennial event dedicated to the precision machining industry.It features
over 350 exhibitors, in-booth machining demonstrations, and technical sessions focused on new technology, process innovations,
and business development.
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SME Events
SME Upcoming Events
AeroDef Manufacturing is a dynamic showcase at RAPID + TCT, bringing 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.
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.
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.
MMTS - Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show
FABTECH Mexico
FABTECH Canada
North American Research Conference (NAMRC 54)
FABTECH As North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event, FABTECH Las Vegas is your one-stop shop to see the latest equipment and technology, connect with leading suppliers, learn from the experts, and find strategies to drive your business forward.
Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS)
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.
Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 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.
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.
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.
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.
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International
CIMT
- China
The China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT) is China’s largest and most influential biennial machine tool exhibition, scheduled for April 21–26, 2025, in Beijing. Regarded as one of the world's top four machine tool shows, it showcases advanced CNC machines, smart manufacturing solutions, and AI-integrated technologies, attracting thousands of global manufacturers.
CMTS -Canada
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.
EMO -Germany
EMO Hannover is the world’s premier trade fair for production technology and metalworking, held in Germany (alternating with Milan) and organized by CECIMO. It brings together thousands of international exhibitors and visitors, focusing on innovations in machine tools, automation, AI, and sustainability, making it a critical hub for manufacturing experts
FEIMAFE - Brazil
FEIMEC (International Machinery and Equipment Fair) is Latin America’s largest industrial trade show, held biennially at the
São Paulo Expo in Brazil, with the next edition scheduled for May 5–9, 2026. It serves as a major hub for over 1,100 brands,
showcasing machinery, automation, and robotics for over 70,000 industry professionals.
IMTEX
- India
IMTEX is South and South-East Asia's largest, premier machine tool and manufacturing technology exhibition organized annually by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA). Held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), it features over 1,000+ live machines, attracting global exhibitors and thousands of visitors for networking, technology showcases, and industry growth
Metalloobrabotka,
Russia
Metalloobrabotka is the largest international trade show for machine tools and metalworking in Russia and Eastern Europe, held annually in Moscow since 1984. It showcases advanced, high-precision equipment, industrial robotics, and additive manufacturing, making it a critical venue for defense, aviation, and heavy machinery industries to secure technology, particularly amid shifting import substitution initiatives
INTERMACH & MTA Asia (Thailand)  
Is Southeast Asia’s leading international trade show for industrial machinery, subcontracting, and advanced manufacturing technology, held annually in Bangkok, Thailand. The event brings together thousands of brands to showcase smart manufacturing solutions, robotics, automation, and sheet metal technology to boost manufacturing efficiency.
MTA-Vietnam
MTA Vietnam is the country's leading annual international trade exhibition for precision engineering, machine tools, and metalworking, taking place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. The event showcases cutting-edge manufacturing technology—including AI and automation—bridging global suppliers with local industry
SIMTOS , Korea
SIMTOS (Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show) is South Korea's largest and most influential manufacturing technology exhibition, held biennially at KINTEX, Goyang. Organized by the Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (KOMMA), it features over 1,300 exhibitors showcasing machine tools, automation, AI, and smart factory solutions
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TECMA
- Mexico
TECMA is the premier international trade show for machine tools, metalworking, and manufacturing technology in Latin America, held at Expo Santa Fe in Mexico City. Organized by the AMDM, it showcases over 650 tons of live machinery, featuring 250+ exhibitors and 1,000+ brands for 12,000+ industry professionals, focusing on innovation in manufacturing.
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MHI
MHI (Material Handling Industry) is the leading non-profit trade association for the material handling, logistics, and supply chain industry, representing over 975 members. MHI provides resources, education, and solutions for warehousing, including automation, robotics, and the Warehouse and DC Solutions Network to connect companies with technology providers.
https://www.mhisolutionsmag.com/
MODEX / ModexShow
MODEX is the premier, free-to-attend annual trade show for manufacturing, supply chain, and transportation professionals, held at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center, It showcases cutting-edge automation, robotics, AI, and software from over 1,100 exhibitors across 600,000+ square feet, featuring 200+ educational sessions on industry trends
ProMat / ProMatShow
ProMat (promatshow.com) is the largest international trade show for manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics, held biennially at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The event, organized by MHI, features over 1,100 exhibitors showcasing technologies like automation, robotics, and AI, along with over 100 educational seminars.
WERC
WERC, a division of MHI, is the only professional organization focused on warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment and its role in the supply chain. Through membership in WERC, seasoned professionals and those new to the industry master best practices and establish valuable relationships. Since being founded in 1977, WERC has maintained a strategic vision to continuously offer resources that help warehousing, distribution and fulfillment professionals, suppliers, 3PLs, educators, and students stay on top in our dynamic field. These include national, regional, and online educational events, operational metrics for benchmarking, practical research, expert insights, and multiple opportunities for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
PEERLESS MEDIA
MHPN -
Material Handling Product News
Material Handling Product News is the only publication in the market focused exclusively on delivering the latest in materials handling products. Each issue is packed with new product and technology information designed to help plant, warehouse, or distribution center managers find the necessary equipment and technology to make their operations run more efficiently and profitably.
Material Handling Product News continues to be the ideal brand to showcase your products. MHPN ensures that our audience remains up-to-date and relevant, allowing you to effectively showcase your products or services to decision-makers and thought leaders in the industry.
ATW - Automating the Warehouse Virtual Summit
Modern Materials Handling’s annual virtual summit focuses on helping warehouse and DC managers take the next step to make
sure their facility evolves to become more nimble, allowing them to reimagine their processes and embrace the changes necessary to orchestrate an end-to-end, digital supply chain. Sessions on Automation, Mobility, Software, and Robotics enable warehouse/dc operations to prepare for growth.
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