The Best of SMX

Manufacturing is shifting to be smarter and faster as the global landscape changes. The rapid adoption of smart technologies in manufacturing has made this virtual event more important than ever.

The Smart Manufacturing Experience (SMX) delivers the tools and resources to help you adapt, learn and grow your supply chain, your products and your most valuable resource – your workforce! The Best of SMX will bring you to forefront on data management, cybersecurity, robotics and many more cloud-based technologies transforming manufacturing today and into the future… virtually!

Why Smart Manufacturing, Why Now?

"Smarter manufacturing is the path to people, processes, and technology working in harmony with zero waste. There has never been a better time to push your teams to deploy new tools, expand their capabilities, and prepare for the next generation of manufacturing effectiveness." - Paul Boris, CRO, Praemo

Learn About the 8 Disruptive Technologies Transforming Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing

Automation & Robotics

Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR)

Industrial IoT

Workforce Transformation

Post Show Report

View the statistics and other facts about the 2020 event pertaining to attending companies, job functions, attendance and more.

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Smart Manufacturing Suppliers

Smart Manufacturing Experience provides a unique, hands-on environment in which attendees can discover revolutionary manufacturing technologies in live, interactive exhibits.

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Keynotes and Panels

Hear valuable insights from the industry leaders and disruptors who are shaping the future of manufacturing!

Conference

The Smart Manufacturing Experience conference provides diverse technical sessions to choose from and each session offers a unique opportunity for smart manufacturers to meet face-to-face to find innovative solutions to their most difficult manufacturing challenges.

Networking

Smart Manufacturing Experience is your opportunity to connect face-to-face with fellow manufacturing professionals, industry speakers, technical experts and solution-providers.

Knowledge Bars

Knowledge Bars are staffed with experts who are eager to help you with your questions and challenges and are included with your show floor pass!

Workshops

Immerse yourself in innovative processes, materials and best practices for aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Smart Zone Theater Presentations

Presentations by select event sponsors, covering trends, business cases and opportunities for implementing smart technologies.

Technology Hub

These insightful, 20-minute presentations with Q&A will bring you up to speed quickly on developments in this ever-changing field. Presentations may be commercial in nature.

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The Best of SMX Virtual Event Sponsors

The Best of SMX: Interactive Virtual Preview

Experience The Best of SMX 2020 Event Brochure! This interactive preview showcases The Best of SMX sponsors, speakers, and video links that provide a 360 degree view of all the event components. Animated pages will guide you through the smart journey - be part of the experience!

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5 Reasons to Attend

Experience You Can Trust

This event is produced in partnership with industry associations, leading OEMs and suppliers who know the challenges manufacturers face, as well as the types of enabling technology needed to advance the industry.

Connect and Share

Smart Manufacturing Experience will feature thinkers, doers, and decision-makers. You’ll be attending with the industry’s sharpest professionals who do what you do and look forward to networking with you and exchanging ideas.

Discover New Solutions

Connect with technology providers ready to address your specific challenges and provide you with custom solutions. Meet with experts, participate in consultations, and compare the latest products and services.

Tailor Your Learning Experience

Choose from numerous technical presentations, keynotes, and discussions delivered by industry experts. Customize your experience to include sessions relevant to your role.

Network

Take advantage of networking opportunities both on and off the exhibit floor. Attend networking events, chat with peers and colleagues, meet face-to-face with industry experts and engage with forward-thinking minds who are blazing a trail in smart technologies.

"Manufacturers have realized that they need to embrace smart manufacturing and start implementing these technologies to compete in the global marketplace. They are ready to explore and acquire the transformational technologies that can help them collect and manage data, and streamline decision-making."