Advanced Manufacturing Industry
Our advanced manufacturing industry specialists are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. The Advanced Manufacturing Team uses our presence in 200 global cities to help you foster new business relationships and expand the world-wide presence of U.S. firms.
Featured Trade Events
Don't miss these upcoming opportunities at featured trade events.
IMTS
September 9-14, 2024
| Chicago, IL
Through ITA's Trade Event Services, IMTS has been identified as a key opportunity for companies in the manufacturing automation technologies, fabrication techniques, machine components, software, maintenance innovations, and quality assurance industries.
| Chicago, IL
Through ITA's Trade Event Services, IMTS has been identified as a key opportunity for companies in the manufacturing automation technologies, fabrication techniques, machine components, software, maintenance innovations, and quality assurance industries.
Webinar: B2B Distributors to Grow Your International Sales
September 12th, 2024
1pm ET | 10am PT
Expanding your B2B business internationally? Join us and @IBT Online for an in-depth webinar on leveraging B2B distributors to grow your sales across borders. Learn best practices for managing global distribution networks and boosting your brand’s international presence. Register now to unlock new growth opportunities!
1pm ET | 10am PT
Expanding your B2B business internationally? Join us and @IBT Online for an in-depth webinar on leveraging B2B distributors to grow your sales across borders. Learn best practices for managing global distribution networks and boosting your brand’s international presence. Register now to unlock new growth opportunities!
Bogota Industrial International Fair
September 23-27, 2024
| Bogota, Colombia
Through the Trade Events Partnership Program (TEPP), the 2024 Bogota Industrial International Fair has been identified as an excellent opportunity for industrial equipment and machinery industry.
| Bogota, Colombia
Through the Trade Events Partnership Program (TEPP), the 2024 Bogota Industrial International Fair has been identified as an excellent opportunity for industrial equipment and machinery industry.
Formnext
November 9-22, 2024
| Frankfurt, Germany
Through the Trade Events Partnership Program (TEPP), Formnext 2024 has been identified as an excellent opportunity for the additive manufacturing industry.
| Frankfurt, Germany
Through the Trade Events Partnership Program (TEPP), Formnext 2024 has been identified as an excellent opportunity for the additive manufacturing industry.
MD&M
February 4-6, 2025
| Anaheim, California
MD&M West stands at the forefront of B2B medical device trade shows across North America, connecting the elite medtech companies in California and beyond into a premier west coast manufacturing event. Tour a dynamic show floor filled with over 1,600 booths spanning our five co-located trade shows, where medtech pioneers exhibit the components, tools, and cutting-edge technology that shape life-saving medical devices.
| Anaheim, California
MD&M West stands at the forefront of B2B medical device trade shows across North America, connecting the elite medtech companies in California and beyond into a premier west coast manufacturing event. Tour a dynamic show floor filled with over 1,600 booths spanning our five co-located trade shows, where medtech pioneers exhibit the components, tools, and cutting-edge technology that shape life-saving medical devices.
ExpoManufactura
February 11-13, 2025 |
Monterrey, Mexico
Expo Manufactura 2025 is a manufacturing event that brings together international and Mexican companies from various industries, including metalworking, automotive, aerospace, electrical appliances, and medical devices. The event will be held in Monterrey, Mexico from February 11-13, 2025. As the global business landscape continues to change the manufacturing sector needs to explore more background the numerous possibilities of nearshoring and prepare to meet the needs of the present without to compromise the capacity of future generations.
Monterrey, Mexico
Expo Manufactura 2025 is a manufacturing event that brings together international and Mexican companies from various industries, including metalworking, automotive, aerospace, electrical appliances, and medical devices. The event will be held in Monterrey, Mexico from February 11-13, 2025. As the global business landscape continues to change the manufacturing sector needs to explore more background the numerous possibilities of nearshoring and prepare to meet the needs of the present without to compromise the capacity of future generations.
JEC World 2025
March 4-6, 2025 |
Paris, France
Featuring ground-breaking solutions, unique manufacturing and business opportunities, JEC World is a networking hub of creativity, vision and action. It shows how composite materials push the limits of your projects and ambitions.
Paris, France
Featuring ground-breaking solutions, unique manufacturing and business opportunities, JEC World is a networking hub of creativity, vision and action. It shows how composite materials push the limits of your projects and ambitions.
Plastimagen
March 11-14, 2025
| Mexico City, Mexico
PLASTIMAGEN® Mexico will feature over 870 companies representing 1,600 brands from more than 27 countries, 14 international pavilions, and a specialized pavilion by the National Association of Plastics Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC). You'll see the latest in plastics processing, design innovations, and materials that support the circular economy.
| Mexico City, Mexico
PLASTIMAGEN® Mexico will feature over 870 companies representing 1,600 brands from more than 27 countries, 14 international pavilions, and a specialized pavilion by the National Association of Plastics Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC). You'll see the latest in plastics processing, design innovations, and materials that support the circular economy.
ProMat
March 17-20, 2025
| Chicago, Illinois
This is the show where the industry’s key decision-makers come together to source manufacturing and supply chain solutions. From hands‑on product demonstrations to one-on-one meetings, ProMat is where the supply chain industry converges to see the latest equipment and tech, connect with key suppliers and make strategic capital equipment decisions for their future operations.
| Chicago, Illinois
This is the show where the industry’s key decision-makers come together to source manufacturing and supply chain solutions. From hands‑on product demonstrations to one-on-one meetings, ProMat is where the supply chain industry converges to see the latest equipment and tech, connect with key suppliers and make strategic capital equipment decisions for their future operations.
Hannover Messe
March 31- April 4, 2025
| Hannover, Germany
As the world's leading trade fair for industry, HANNOVER MESSE is the showcase for international industrial transformation year after year - with groundbreaking innovations and products. From development to production, logistics, energy supply and services: HANNOVER MESSE showcases cross-industry solutions and interface technologies for the entire industrial ecosystem.
| Hannover, Germany
As the world's leading trade fair for industry, HANNOVER MESSE is the showcase for international industrial transformation year after year - with groundbreaking innovations and products. From development to production, logistics, energy supply and services: HANNOVER MESSE showcases cross-industry solutions and interface technologies for the entire industrial ecosystem.
Automate
May 12-15, 2025
| Detroit, Michigan
With over 800 exhibitors, our show floor hosts leading automation solutions from around the world. There is everything from robotics to vision to motion control, AI and more. See how automation is no longer just the future; it’s the here and now.
| Detroit, Michigan
With over 800 exhibitors, our show floor hosts leading automation solutions from around the world. There is everything from robotics to vision to motion control, AI and more. See how automation is no longer just the future; it’s the here and now.
Advanced Manufacturing Month
In October, the International Trade Administration joins with U.S. government and industry partners to celebrate Manufacturing Month and the importance of U.S. manufacturing innovation and ingenuity to our standard of living. Learn more about this industry and ITA’s work to help U.S. manufacturers compete and win around the globe. Manufacturing Month honors the success of manufacturers who export and encourages other manufacturers in the U.S. to start or expand their foreign sales.
Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Mission to Türkiye and Poland
September 21-26, 2025 |
Türkiye and Poland
The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is organizing an Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Mission to Türkiye and Poland. The business development mission will expand opportunities for U.S. companies in advanced manufacturing markets in Türkiye and Poland. The mission will aim to increase U.S. company international sales to each market by raising brand awareness of U.S. technology solutions in advanced manufacturing and identifying opportunities for commercial collaboration and expansion.
Türkiye and Poland
The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is organizing an Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Mission to Türkiye and Poland. The business development mission will expand opportunities for U.S. companies in advanced manufacturing markets in Türkiye and Poland. The mission will aim to increase U.S. company international sales to each market by raising brand awareness of U.S. technology solutions in advanced manufacturing and identifying opportunities for commercial collaboration and expansion.
Past Events & Resources
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How Can We Help You Expand Your Exports?
Our team members are experts in international business development and your best resource for business growth and job creation. Learn more about the ways we can assist your firm:
Market Intelligence
Our advanced manufacturing specialists on-the-ground in overseas markets prepare short, concise market intelligence reports so that you can learn about your product’s potential in a given market, the market’s business practices, and best prospects for success.
Trade Counseling
International Trade Specialists are available to discuss your company’s exporting needs. Locate an industry specialist near you.
Our Services
From counseling, to matchmaking, to market intelligence, our global network of trade professionals - located throughout the United States and in nearly 80 countries - can help your firm expand your exports.
Advanced Manufacturing Market Intelligence
See our latest market intelligence related to the advanced manufacturing industry.
Market Intelligence
South Korea Robotics Industry
Korea’s robotics industry is posed for substantial growth and investment in response to industrial productivity enhancement and changing population structure.
Market Intelligence
Philippines Luzon Economic Corridor
U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral commitments will boost infrastructure projects and commercial opportunities in the Philippines’ Luzon Economic Corridor.
Market Intelligence
Brazil Prefabricated Housing for Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil’s Federal Government authorized the purchase of prefabricated housing for families affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul.
Key Resources for U.S. Exporters
Plastics Materials and Equipment Export Guide - 2024
This “Plastics Materials and Equipment” Export Guide contains market specific insights into important export markets for U.S. firms. The purpose of this guide is to provide market intelligence to support U.S. companies in the plastics industry that are interested in entering new export markets.
European Composites Resource Guide - 2024
This resource guide contains insights into European composites markets for U.S. firms. The purpose of this guide is to provide market intelligence to support U.S. companies in the industry in entering new European markets with enormous export potential.
Brazilian Chemicals Industry Report - 2022
The Brazilian Chemicals Industry Report 2022 provides market intelligence to support U.S. chemicals companies to enter the Brazilian chemicals sector which holds great export potential.