Advanced Manufacturing and Factory Automation Event Calendar

By joining forces to create the Manufacturing Technology Series, SME and AMT are optimizing the exhibitor value of these four leading manufacturing events. As an exhibitor, you gain invaluable access to buyers, potential partners, industry trends and emerging technologies. In addition, the series elevates your exposure to a wide array of new prospects you couldn’t otherwise reach. This unified Manufacturing Technology Series lowers barriers to broader participation while fostering innovation, collaboration and growth throughout the industry.

Today Industry 4.0 captures the imagination of wire makers. It introduces change. Automation, robotics, and data analytics affect the way wire is made and how well companies compete on the world stage. You are invited to explore the possibilities at The Wire Association's Virtual Industry 4.0 conference, Oct. 26-27, 2021. Hear from the machinery makers and software suppliers who can help you realize your goals. Learn what these changes mean for your plant and personnel. And find out what is imminent and what is already here to stay.

The manufacturing industry is experiencing a shortage of skilled labor and struggling to be profitable in high-mix, low-volume production runs. Owners and managers can benefit from investigating new technologies that help them overcome the workforce shortage, remain competitive, and attract and retain talent. Offline robot programming software is a key technology innovation manufacturers are implementing to be successful and combat many of their current challenges. Hypertherm is partnering with A3 (automate.org) on October 26 at 12:00pm EST for a panel discussion on the best practices of offline robot programming. Moderated by Jim Beretta, robotics automation expert, panelists include Cory A. John, Robotmaster (Hypertherm Inc.), John Martin (Arc Specialties), and other industry experts.

Join local and global leaders, industry experts, and a network of your peers as we uncover the makings of extraordinary. Together, we’ll examine the scaffolding behind success: great teamwork. After all, a single person doesn’t own a successful outcome. Dig into how everyday people and teams respond to challenges, apply lessons, continuously level-up… and Become Extraordinary.

While manufacturing is the backbone of the economy, COVID-19 has highlighted the issues that plague operations, including material forecasting, flexibility, and optimization. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are essential tools in digital transformation, from preventing disruptions and downtime to improving inventory management and product quality. Join manufacturing professionals from around the world at AI Manufacturing 2021, November 3-4 in Dallas, as we cut through the hype to provide a comprehensive program from identifying first steps in AI integration, to expansion and improving ROI. All with the goal to help manufacturers reduce costs and gain a competitive edge.

DSI’s 4th Annual Advanced Materials for Defense Summit will discuss current and future research and development initiatives to discover, engineer, and deliver advanced materials and manufacturing processes to develop more innovative, resilient, durable, lighter-weight equipment, weapons, vehicles, and uniforms for combat. With this, the 2021 Summit will examine how the DoD is working to boost the affordability, life cycle sustainability, recyclability, readiness, and logistical operations of military systems and platforms.

The Midwest’s Largest Annual Design and Manufacturing Event. Our five-in-one design and manufacturing expo is built to give you a comprehensive view of the product lifecycle—from prototype to production. Come explore the latest insights and solutions spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, and design.

Join us at Digital Transformation Week North America on 9-10 November, 2021, and hear from leading digital experts and discover key strategies for making your digital efforts a success. Explore the critical technologies and approaches needed to make more informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency, improve customer engagement and drive your organisation’s digital culture

Digital Twin Conference is an exclusive virtual event consisting of top-level content and thought leadership discussions exploring the digital twin ecosystem. Join us at Digital Twin World, 9 November 2021, and hear from leading digital and engineering experts to discover key strategies for driving operational efficiency through 4D modelling, IoT and insights-driven decision making. Discover the critical technologies and approaches needed to make better, more informed business decisions, and drive innovations in product lifecycle management.

Future Work Solutions Conference, 10 November 2021 is an exclusive virtual event that will shine a spotlight on the real use cases and cutting-edge solutions that are revolutionising industries. Bringing together over 1,000 attendees, Future Work Solutions Congress is senior-level forum for technology decision makers to explore and evaluate future work strategies and technologies to drive innovation in their business.

AeroDef showcases the industry’s most advanced technologies across an innovative floor plan designed to facilitate interaction and business relationships between exhibitors and buyers looking for integrated solutions. Our keynote speakers and panelists come from the highest levels of government and industry. They participate to share their vision of the potential of technology, collaboration and public policy to transform manufacturing – concepts that attendees will experience on the exposition floor and in the in-depth conference technical sessions. It’s the one event that brings together high-concept, advanced solutions and real-world applications.

The event consists of top-level content and thought leadership discussions exploring the Digital Transformation ecosystem. Register for free to hear from leading digital experts and discover key strategies for making your digital efforts a success. Discover the critical technologies and approaches needed to make better, more informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency, improve customer engagement and retention and drive your organisation’s digital culture.

Our comprehensive manufacturing event is a six-in-one trade show designed to give you a complete view of the product lifecycle—from prototype to production. Come explore the latest insights and solutions spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, design, and quality.

After powering forward with nearly 80% growth in its third year (1,150+ attendees from 65 nations) in 2019, the LIVE show returns to Amsterdam and co-locates with Amsterdam Drone Week for 2021. The leading pan-European conference and expo focused on commercial drones will convene top UAV experts and buyers from all key vertical markets, from across the globe. 1,500+ attendees and 100+ exhibitors will be part of Amsterdam Drone Week’s total audience of 4,000+ including delegates to the EASA high level European summit.

Geo Week is where professionals from a wide variety of industries and disciplines come together to advance the digital technologies that help us better understand our world and combines 3 previous event brands—AEC Next, SPAR 3D and ILMF—and 4 other collocated user meetings under one roof to form a SUPER SHOW. It is the learning and networking nexus of the geospatial and built worlds. Commercial 3D technologies, the built environment, and advanced airborne/terrestrial remote sensing solutions are increasingly being integrated to enable efficiencies and improve outcomes. Geo Week is at the forefront of this integration, providing resources and events for professionals in industries including AEC, Asset & Facility Management, Disaster & Emergency Response, Earth Observation & Satellite Applications, Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure & Transportation, Land & Natural Resource Management, Mining & Aggregates Surveying & Mapping, and Urban Planning/Smart Cities. It will host collocated events from ASPRS, MAPPS, WIPFLI and USIBD. 4,000+ attendees from 6 continents.

Implementing the Common Information Model to Support the Seamless Integration of Multiple Operational Systems and Flexibility Market Players. Through a series of utility case-study presentations and supplier innovation discussions we highlight the aspects of CIM that need further development to make it truly fit for purpose, identify the lessons learnt from CIM implementations across a wide rage of operational systems, discuss the effectiveness of validation tools and processes, and address how CIM can be fully leveraged to support DER integration and data exchange with a range of critical infrastructure players. Finally, we address the security and privacy issues that will strike the balance between data availability and privacy.
Phone - +44 (0)20 8057 1700
Email - registration@smartgrid-forums.com

PACK EXPO East also offers a myriad of free educational sessions all conveniently located on the show floor along with extensive networking opportunities. With its convenient location, PACK EXPO East is a great opportunity for entire project teams to make a day trip and discover the latest technologies and innovative crossover solutions to support capital investment decisions. No other show on the East Coast offers such a wide range of state-of-the-art packaging and processing solutions.

As the speed of manufacturing, supply chain and transportation operations continues to accelerate, the future of our industry depends on today’s forward-thinking decisions. From illuminating education to next-generation technology and equipment in action, MODEX lets you see what’s coming — and take advantage of it to power your supply chain with more possibilities for years to come. MODEX 2022 will allow you to make new contacts, discover cutting-edge solutions, and learn the latest trends that are sure to give you a leg up on the competition.

Known worldwide as North America’s most important and largest additive manufacturing event, RAPID + TCT provides everything you need to know about the latest 3D technologies, all under one roof. It is where you will witness groundbreaking product announcements, experience 400+ hands-on exhibits, learn real-world additive manufacturing solutions from the industry’s most respected experts and network with thousands of industry peers. At the RAPID + TCT conference, over 150 industry leaders go beyond the hype to bring you real-world solutions to advance your manufacturing processes. Visit rapid3devent.com to learn more.
Email - rapid.tct@sme.org

Automate showcases the full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions. From traditional industrial applications to cutting edge new technologies, you'll find ways to automate every process in your company.

As the 33rd edition of the premier manufacturing technology show in North America, IMTS 2022 will raise expectations of what challenges manufacturing can address. Experience the power of new equipment, software, and products to move your business forward. Discover the effectiveness of transformative technologies. Connect with industry experts and peers to partner on new initiatives.

PACK EXPO International is the industry-defining show you can’t miss! PMMI, the producer of PACK EXPO International, and the city of Chicago, are thrilled to welcome back the packaging and processing industries after four years! Nothing compares to in-person events—and PACK EXPO International is the event to be seen. From connecting with old colleagues and friends to forming new relationships, being at the show in-person means being in the heart of the action. Plan to be part of it in October 2022.

North America’s Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event FABTECH returns to Georgia World Congress Center November 8-10, 2022 and 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. We strongly believe in the power of in-person events to discover, educate, and motivate the metal fabrication industry.
Phone - 888-394-4362
Email - information@fabtechexpo.com