Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis Showcasing Nearly 600 Exhibitors for November Event

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis, the Midwest’s largest annual design and manufacturing event, will host hundreds of the newest industry technologies and the latest cutting edge innovations on Nov. 2-3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. In total, 589 exhibitors will be at the event under five co-located brands and partner events, making Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis the biggest manufacturing trade show in the Midwest.

Automation Technology Expo (ATX) will showcase top tier brands such as Braas Company, Automation Inc., Mechatronic Solutions while Design & Manufacturing Minneapolis (D&M) will have organizations Protolabs, Quickparts, and Manufacturer’s Supplies Company under its umbrella. Colimatic, Sonoco TEQ, and NACS will be present under MinnPack, and Plastec will have ARBURG’s, Matsui America’s, and Shibaura Machine Co. America’s products on display. Medical Design & Manufacturing will host Zeus, B. Braun OEM Div, and Cirtec Medical, among many other leading medtech suppliers.

“With such a broad range of organizations at Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis under each facet of the manufacturing industry, registrants are sure to leave with a wealth of knowledge and new business opportunities,” says Suzanne Deffree, Group Event Director. “Each exhibitor offers a comprehensive view of the product lifecycle, from prototype to product, to enhance manufacturing and move the engineering forward. Numerous technologies have been pioneered in Minneapolis’ backyard, making Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis the perfect place to see the latest startups and newest advancements.”

Educational offerings from Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis include five total keynotes, such as presentations from Mark Wehde, chair of the Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering, and John Ellis, futurist and former global technologist with Ford Motor Company. Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis’ exclusive expo partners SMTA International and AM Medical will offer tailored keynotes to registrants, as well.

Attendees and press may register at Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis’ website for the in-person event and its Smart Event digital platform. Those who use the Smart Event feature can set meetings with speakers, exhibitors, and other attendees prior to the event start date, use the digital platform to connect with like-minded registrants during the show, and obtain access to select educational sessions online remotely after the show. The Smart Event feature also allows guests to research exhibitors, white papers, and product information.

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