Preview: MT Series West 2025

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.