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NAMRC 51 The 51st North American Research Conference (NAMRC 51) 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 12 - 16, 2023 place New Brunswick, NJ Learn More
FABTECH 2023 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 11 - 14, 2023 place Chicago, IL Learn More
Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2023 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 September 25 - 28, 2023 place Toronto Congress Centre, North Learn More
SOUTHTEC 2023 SOUTHTEC® 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 24 - 26, 2023 place Greenville, SC Learn More
AeroDef Manufacturing 2023 In manufacturing, you can’t afford to stand still. Get the tools you need to rev up your business at WESTEC®/AeroDef®, where the West Coast’s brightest manufacturing minds come together to explore, evaluate, connect and do business. today November 7 - 9, 2023 place Long Beach, CA Learn More
WESTEC 2023 In manufacturing, you can’t afford to stand still. Get the tools you need to rev up your business at WESTEC®, where the West Coast’s brightest manufacturing minds come together to explore, evaluate, connect and do business. today November 7 - 9, 2023 place Long Beach, CA Learn More
The Smart Manufacturing Experience 2024 The Smart Manufacturing Experience enables manufacturers to get inspired and educated about emerging technologies that upskill the workforce, improve quality and advance the future of manufacturing. today May 6 - 8, 2024 place Pittsburgh, PA Learn More
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