Connecting businesses, driving manufacturing.

May 11 - 13, 2027

Eastern States Exposition

West Springfield, MA

Event Features

Engage with innovative exhibits, keynote panels, networking opportunities, and interactive theaters.

Why Attend

Explore the Latest Technologies in the Manufacturing Industry all in One Place.

Exhibitor List

Meet top industry experts that will be offering innovative business solutions.

The East Coast’s Future-Focused Manufacturing Connector

The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST features EASTEC in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The event will take place in a region considered an epicenter of traditional manufacturing. Historically, more than 500 companies have connected at this event to network, learn from industry experts and explore the latest manufacturing technologies.

More than 10% of the regional gross domestic product is derived from manufacturing, stemming from 2.5 million manufacturing jobs and $418.2 billion in total manufacturing output from more than 62,000 manufacturing companies.

This three-day event provides manufacturing professionals with the ideal opportunity to make and renew connections, explore the latest in manufacturing technology, and shape the future of business. The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST event has been providing solutions to manufacturing challenges for more than 35 years. Attendees work in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, industrial, commercial machinery, and more.

Review the 2025 Event Profile Brochure

Get ready to attend this premier regional event in the Northeast, designed to connect manufacturers, innovators, and industry leaders across the country.

The Manufacturing Technology Series East brochure is your all-access guide to the technologies, insights, and opportunities waiting for you in West Springfield, MA, this May. Dive into the details—download the brochure and start planning your 3 day adventure at the event!

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Attendees

500 Exhibitors

180 New Products on Display

350 Square Feet

Event Features

Exhibits

Explore over 500 exhibits featuring areas such as automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, precision machining, software solutions, and industrial IoT.

Networking Receptions

The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST event is where the manufacturing industry comes together. Connect face-to-face, build meaningful relationships, and enjoy great refreshments while networking. Whether you're meeting your next key contact or reconnecting with colleagues, your badge is your all-access pass—everyone is welcome!

SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030

Join us at the new SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030, a transformative experience designed to empower manufacturers in tackling today's critical workforce challenges. This immersive destination offers a unique opportunity to assess, explore, and connect with solutions designed to unlock human potential.

Event and Industry News

May 7, 2025

SME & AMT Present Manufacturing Technology Series EAST 2025

The event is the first of four regional shows scheduled for 2025 in the East, West, Southeast and Southwest of the US
July 30, 2024

Massachusetts Awards More Than $10 Million in Grants to Sustainable Manufacturing Ventures

The Healey-Driscoll administration, of Massachusetts, has awarded $10,280,407 in grants to 13 companies to support sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), a program through MassTech Collaborative’s (MassTech) Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) that bridges the gap between innovation and commercialization by providing capital grants and supporting pioneering projects in emerging industries.
June 28, 2024

Cutting-edge AI Logistics Research Lab Opens in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) has recently inaugurated the Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab, a new research facility supported by Mecalux.