STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 17, 2026
Southwest Manufacturing Technology Expo (MT Series) 2027
November 2, 2027 - November 4, 2027
Dallas, United States
About Southwest Manufacturing Technology Expo (MT Series)
A key manufacturing technology show in the Southwestern US, showcasing the latest tools, equipment, and technologies for industrial and manufacturing innovation with a strong regional business focus.
MT SOUTHWEST 2027
MT SOUTHWEST 2027 runs 2–4 November 2027 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
The Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHWEST is an interactive trade show dedicated to advanced manufacturing technologies, co-produced by SME and AMT. The Dallas event incorporates HOUSTEX, the Smart Manufacturing Experience, SecureShop and Bright Minds programming.
Hands-on equipment demonstrations are the format's core — additive, robotics, CNC and industrial-IoT technology running live on the floor.
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Key Topics
- Additive manufacturing
- Robotics and automation
- CNC machining
- Smart manufacturing
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