October 7-9, 2025 | Anaheim Convention Center

The Manufacturing Technology Series West kicks off Oct. 7 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Event organizers SME and AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology view Anaheim as "the perfect home" for the three-day trade show due to its proximity to an estimated 5,000 manufacturers in the region and its reputation as a hub for innovation in aerospace, medical devices and precision machining.

Those of you attending the event can expect to find a few hundred exhibitors on hand featuring technology related to automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, precision machining, software solutions and industrial IoT.

Drop by Booth 942 to check out SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030, described by event organizers as "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."

Here's a preview of the daily schedule.

EXHIBIT FLOOR HOURS (HALL D, LEVEL 1)

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9

SME THEATER PRESENTATIONS (BOOTH 1042)

TUESDAY, Oct. 7

10 to 10:30 a.m. — Real Adoption of Automation & Physical AI in Small- and Mid-size Manufacturers presented by Will Healy III, Global Industry Manager, Fabricated Metals, Universal Robots, a Teradyne Robotics company.

10:30 a.m. to Noon — A panel of top executives from manufacturing companies and leading technology providers will lead a discussion about the impact of technology on U.S. manufacturers.

2 to 2:30 p.m. — Uncover Hidden Cash with the R&D Tax Credit, presented by Randy Eickoff, founder and head coach at Acena Consulting LLC.

2:30 to 3 p.m. — Automation and Robotics, Leveraging Advanced Technologies, presented by Will Healy III, Global Industry Manager, Fabricated Metals, Universal Robots, a Teradyne Robotics company.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8

10 to 10:30 a.m. — Discussion about how a small fabrication shop started its automation journey.

10:30 a.m. to Noon — Adoption of New Technology and Processes for Change Management.

1 to 2 p.m. — New Growth Strategies for Small and Medium CNC Shops, presented by FANUC America Executive Director of Aerospace and Defense Rick Schultz.

2 to 2:30 p.m. — Supercharge Capital Investments with Cost Segregation and Energy-Efficient Tax Deductions, presented by Randy Eickoff, founder and head coach at Acena Consulting LLC.

2:30 to 3:30 p.m. — The Programmer/Machinist Mindset: How to Strive for Continuous Improvement.

3:30 to 4 p.m. — Automation and Robotics, Leveraging Advanced Technologies, presented by Will Healy III, Global Industry Manager, Fabricated Metals, Universal Robots, a Teradyne Robotics company.

THURSDAY, Oct. 9

11:30 a.m. to Noon — From CUI to ROI: A DIY Guide to CMMC Compliance, presented by Phillips Federal Digital Systems Product Manager Colin Gilchrist. The presentation will address compliance with a set of cybersecurity standards created by the U.S. Department of Defense and known as Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.

SMART MANUFACTURING KNOWLEDGE BAR (BOOTH 1948)

TUESDAY, Oct. 7

1 to 1:30 p.m. — Noise: The Silent Killer in Sales, presented by Robert Belsjoe, SugarCRM Senior Vice President Sales for the Americas.

1:30 to 2 p.m. — Empowering the Workforce in the Age of Industry 4.0, presented by Deltek Product Marketing Manager Padma Raghunathan.

2 to 2:30 p.m. — Reactive to Predictive: How AI-Powered Field Service Transforms Manufacturing Operations, presented by ShareCRM Vice President of Revenue Kartik Pasumarti.

2:30 to 3 p.m. — From CUI to ROI: A DIY Guide to CMMC Compliance, presented by Phillips Federal Digital Systems Product Manager Colin Gilchrist. The presentation will address compliance with a set of cybersecurity standards created by the U.S. Department of Defense and known as Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8

11:30 a.m. to Noon — Embedded Digital Payments Strengthened Security and Reduced Manual Errors for an Established High-End Tile Supplier, presented by PayTrace Director of Marketing Mary Miller.

1:30 to 2 p.m. — Sail Seamlessly With Scalable Operations and eCommerce Efficiency, presented by Len Reo, President, The Attivo Group.

2 to 2:30 p.m. — The Value of Digital Twins in Modern Manufacturing, presented by Daniel Lyon, product manager for Hawk Ridge Systems.

2:30 to 3 p.m. — GibbsCAM - Powerfully Simple, Simply Powerful!, presented by Enrique Curiel, sales/applications engineer with Complete Automated Manufacturing.

SMART MANUFACTURING KNOWLEDGE BAR (BOOTH 2644)

TUESDAY, Oct. 7

2 to 2:30 p.m. — How Lean Teams Cut Downtime and Boost Output with Smart Maintenance, presented by Limble Director of Events Danielle Fertitta.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8

11:30 a.m. to Noon — Unlocking Industry 4.0: How AI and Connectivity Can Transform American Manufacturing. Featuring Artisan Technologies.

1:30 to 2 p.m. — Optimizing MRO Spend in the Smart Manufacturing Ecosystem with Vroozi SpendTech, presented by Vroozi Inc. Head of Partnerships and Alliances Jason Didday.

2 to 2:30 p.m. — Internal Audits Unlocking Value and Reducing Risk, presented by HD Solutions President Josh Casson.

2:30 to 3 p.m. — Scaling Hardware Without the Headaches: Automated Procurement for Hardware Teams, presented by Cofactr CSO and Co-founder Phillip Gulley.