Industry Events that Connect
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March 17, 2026
PTXPO 2026 is a tradeshow showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations within the plastics molding industry. Join molders, moldmakers, OEMs and industry suppliers in Rosemont, IL. March 17-19, 2026
April 07, 2026
Combining expert insights, influential business networking and exhibits from industry leading suppliers, ECOAT is the all-in-one electrocoating industry business event! April 7-9, 2026
June 24, 2026
From concept to contract, CONTRAX showcases North America’s premier industrial parts producers and service providers – leaders in design engineering, materials selection, prototyping, CNC machining, metal forming and fabricating, injection molding, 3D printing, surface treatment, parts finishing and systems integration. June 24-25, 2026
July 07, 2026
The Parts Cleaning Conference (PCC) is a three-day for learning, innovation, regulation, and networking in industrial parts cleaning. At the Parts Cleaning Conference, you'll gain actionable insights with practical solutions for today's toughest cleaning challenges, learn from top minds in manufacturing and cleaning technology, explore new tools, equipment and sustainable approaches and gain valuable connections. July 7-9, 2026
August 18, 2026
The Extrusion Conference covers best practices, troubleshooting and processing solutions in film and sheet that can help you run your operation and maximize the utilization of your existing assets—as efficiently as possible. August 18-19, 2026
September 15, 2026
This half-day workshop will highlight how military contractors, aerospace OEMs and others are applying additive manufacturing to achieve significant lead time reductions, cost savings and accelerated innovation. The program is designed for current and future additive manufacturers serving the defense and aerospace markets with end-use parts.
September 16, 2026
This half-day workshop will examine successes with additive manufacturing for the development and scale production of both standard and custom medical products. The program is suitable for manufacturers already serving medical clients through 3D printing as well as those looking to break into this industry or other, similarly regulated spaces with the technology.
October 21, 2026
CONTRAX events connect buyers and suppliers of American contract manufacturing services. From concept to contract, CONTRAX showcases North America’s premier industrial parts producers and service providers – leaders in design engineering, materials selection, prototyping, CNC machining, metal forming and fabricating, injection molding, 3D printing, surface treatment, parts finishing and systems integration. October 21-22, 2026
November 10, 2026
CompositesWorld's Carbon Fiber conference offers you cutting-edge information and access to industry experts in streamlining manufacturing costs, market outlooks and forecasting, and more. November 10-12, 2026
November 18, 2026
For more than 30 years, the Molding Conference has provided expert education sessions and unique networking opportunities for the injection molding community. The conference will cover current injection molding topics, giving attendees complete coverage of the techniques and technologies that are shaping the way injection molding is done today. November 18-19, 2026
May 04, 2027
Plan to join the precision machined parts community when we gather next to share challenges and insights, new technology solutions and see process innovations you can immediately put to use in your shop. May 4-6, 2027