In 2026, AeroDef Manufacturing is represented on the national stage by a multifaceted showcase at RAPID + TCT 2026.
Modex (Atlanta) is where the manufacturing and supply chain professionals come together for the world’s largest supply chain experience. From hands‑on product demonstrations to one-on-one meetings and a conference with four keynotes and nearly 200 sessions, Modex 2026 is where they come to see the latest equipment and tech, learn the latest trends, connect with key suppliers and make strategic capital equipment buying decisions for their future operations. Key exhibitors include Beckhoff Automation, Festo, Interroll, Lenze, Misumi, Motion, Nidec Automation, Nord Drivesystems, Regal Rexnord, Siemens and more.
Rapid + TCT is North America’s premier additive manufacturing (3D printing) event. The show includes an AeroDef Manufacturing showcase for aerospace and defense. Rapid examines how machine shops integrate additive manufacturing to reduce lead times, produce complex geometries and manufacture tooling in-house. The show provides insights into how additive complements traditional machining. The show takes place at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.
From drive and fluid technology to digital platforms and IT security to industrial internet and robotics, Hannover Messe (Hannover, Germany) reflects the manufacturing industry’s broad scope and provides important economic and social impulses every year.
In an era defined by economic uncertainty, supply chain disruption, and rapid workforce change, senior manufacturing leaders need more than tactical updates—they need strategic clarity. The 2026 MPMA Annual Meeting held at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, FL, is designed specifically to deliver that clarity. Hosted by the Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA), this member-only gathering convenes top executives from across the power transmission and motion control industry for high-level dialogue, peer connection, and forward-looking insight.
SME Fusion (Nashville) focuses on providing actionable insights and strategies to fill the workforce pipeline, efficiently onboard and train new hires, upskill existing talent, and transfer vital knowledge.
CTI Symposium USA examines the challenges in automotive powertrain development from passenger cars to heavy-duty vehicles. The program offers the latest solutions in the fields of electric drives, power electronics, battery systems, e-machines, components and the supply chain.
Cleanpower 2026 (Houston) grows businesses by gathering key decision makers and stakeholders across the wind, solar, storage, hydrogen, and transmission industries for discussion, deal making, networking and a whole lot of fun.
Fabtech Canada (Toronto) is the country’s premier event for the metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing industries. With live exhibits and hands-on demonstrations, it’s a vital platform for networking, innovation, and staying ahead in Canada’s advanced manufacturing landscape. Exhibitors include Hexagon, Epicor, Wintriss ISB, IKO Thompson Bearings Canada, ABB, Yaskawa and more.
The 2026 EASA Convention (Orlando) focuses on companies involved in the service and sale of electric motors, pumps, drives, controls, gearboxes and other rotating machinery. Highlights include market trends, economic outlook, harnessing AI, rotor testing, new motor technologies, supply chain and more. The convention provides an opportunity to access a target market of electromechanical sales and repair professionals.
This event (Reno, NV) offers attendees learning sessions and case studies on the latest industrial lubrication and oil analysis technologies. The comprehensive conference schedule covers every facet of the machinery lubrication industry and includes workshops on topics such as employee performance, lubrication fundamentals, condition-based maintenance and planning.
Automate (Chicago) is North America's largest robotics and automation event with more than 1,000 exhibitors and 50,000-plus registrants. Topics include robotic automation, vision systems for quality control and inspection, motion control systems, AI and machine learning applications, collaborative robots, and industrial robots. Critical for understanding automation trends and includes comprehensive educational conference with 200-plus sessions.
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) presents the largest global powder metallurgy (PM) and particulate materials event that only happens once every six years in North America. The PM industry will come together where three conferences, the WorldPM2026, AMPM2026 and Tungsten2026, will be sintered into one global event.
The automotive congress Dritev (DRIvetrain Transmission Electrification Vehicles) offers the powertrain community an optimal platform for exchange. Every year, decision-makers, experts and industry leaders from around the world meet in Baden-Baden, Germany. Here, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers exchange ideas and early capture innovations, developments and challenges in drive technology.
The WZL Gear Conference USA will take place on July 15 and 16, 2026, at KLINGELNBERG America, Inc. This renowned conference brings together North American companies with the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) at RWTH Aachen University and offers a compact overview of current developments and research topics in gear technology.
The largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere and among the largest in the world. IMTS attracts nearly 90,000-130,000 attendees from over 112 countries. Pavilions include Gear Generation, Additive Manufacturing, Machine Components, Metal Cutting & Machining Centers, Tooling & Workholding Systems, Controls & CAD-CAM and Quality Assurance.
Pack Expo International 2026 (Chicago) is where 48,000 attendees from over 40 vertical markets come together with more than 2,600 suppliers to shape the future of packaging and processing. It’s the industry’s global hub for innovation, collaboration and growth.
The Automation Fair (Boston) is dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. Attendees will experience inspiring keynotes from notable thought leaders, dive deep into training from knowledge experts on the latest technology advancements and explore the newest innovations showcased across an expansive Expo with 120+ exhibitors.
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