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SME and AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology are bringing the 2025 edition of the Manufacturing Technology Series to four regional markets, giving manufacturers the opportunity to experience the latest innovations up close, while learning from key industry leaders and experts.

The series is designed to empower small to medium-size manufacturers and large OEMs in key regions to transform their production facilities into smart factories; embrace more efficient technologies that improve cost, quality and profitability; and grow and upskill their workforces.

The four events will kick off with EASTEC in West Springfield, Mass., on May 13-15, 2025, followed by WESTEC in Anaheim, Calif., on Oct. 7-9, and SOUTHTEC in Greenville, S.C., on Oct. 21-23. The series will culminate on Nov. 4-6 in Dallas, which will host what was previously the Manufacturing Technology Series’ HOUSTEX event in Houston.

“We’re looking forward to being in Dallas in 2025, which will engage a new, larger audience of regional manufacturers,” said Bob Willig, SME executive director and CEO. “We know from our own experience, and in talking with attendees, that Dallas is an important hub for a number of manufacturing sectors; we want to be sure we’re reaching those individuals.”

More than 25,000 attendees are anticipated across the four-event series, where there will be more than 1,400 technology and solutions providers scheduled to exhibit. In addition, dozens of speakers will provide insights, case studies and discussions around current and future opportunities and technologies in manufacturing such as the Smart Manufacturing Experience Showcase.

“One of our main goals with these events is to provide a place for networking and discussion for the entire manufacturing industry across a variety of disciplines,” said Dave Morton, SME group director, Manufacturing Technology Series. “The 2025 Manufacturing Technology Series of events is about fostering relationships that can help strengthen the entire industry, while bringing these events to regional manufacturing hubs. This allows us to get people together in a room to understand what’s happening in their local communities and how they can advance their businesses.”

The SME Bright Minds Student Summits will return at all four events in the series, bringing in high school students to experience the high-tech nature of manufacturing firsthand and showcase its exciting, growing and lucrative career paths.