MD&M Midwest returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center on October 28-29, 2026, offering a snapshot of where advanced manufacturing is headed and how the landscape is interconnected.

The 2026 event is expected to feature more than 575 exhibitors, 5,000 attendees and over 30 hours of free education, reinforcing its role as a high-caliber landing spot for both technical learning and those seeking out new suppliers. The show floor is organized into five interconnected sectors: MedTech, Automation, Design and Manufacturing, Plastics and Packaging.

The mold building industry continues to face increasing pressure from shorter lead times, tighter tolerances, complex geometries and evolving material requirements. At the same time, customers expect faster delivery and greater flexibility. MD&M Midwest offers mold manufacturers valuable opportunities to explore these challenges through its exhibitors and educational programming.

On the floor, attendees will find technologies geared toward:

• Advancing injection molding performance and process control
• Expanding the range of high-performance polymers and engineered resins
• Integrating automation and robotics into mold processing and production
• Accelerating prototype-to-production workflows through additive manufacturing
• Supporting cross-sector applications in medical, automotive and consumer markets

Complementing the exhibit floor is a wide range of educational programs, with more than 30 hours of free sessions. For mold builders, these sessions are less about what’s trending and more about operational knowledge: how emerging technologies affect quoting accuracy, cycle time reduction, tool longevity and downstream manufacturability.

More information: www.mdmmidwest.com

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