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- Get in front of 5,000 attendees
- Exhibit at the largest event of its kind in the Midwest
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MD&M Midwest: Streaming 5 Industry Events Into 1 Unified Experience
Previously known as Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis, hosting 5 co-located shows — MD&M Minneapolis, MinnPack, ATX Minneapolis, Design & Manufacturing, and Plastec Minneapolis — we are now merging all 5 of these related industry sectors into a single unified show: MD&M Midwest.
Our MD&M Midwest event will continue to be the industry-leading meeting place for the entire medical, critical and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, with the added benefit of greater clarity in communication, for you and your attendees.
What Will Be Different
- Co-Locates Will be Known as Sectors — MD&M, MinnPack, ATX, D&M, and Plastec will now be know as Medical, Packaging, Automation, Design and Manufacturing, and Plastic sectors within the unified MD&M brand.
- One Unified Name — One MD&M unites a community of multiple special interests who all share a single goal – to advance their knowledge, contacts and progress in the world of high specification advanced manufacturing.
- Increased Booth Traffic and Visibility — Unifying the event under a single name and eliminating separate zone identities, creates a seamless experience for attendees. This encourages more fluid movement across the show floor, resulting in increased foot traffic and visibility to all exhibitors.
What Will Stay The Same
- Clear Categorization of Events by Specialism — We’ll keep and improve how we categorize by specialism under the new branding, so your target audience is still reached, now with the added benefit of a unified brand.
- Show Location & Duration — The event's familiar Minneapolis location and two-day expo schedule remains unchanged, allowing attendees to take full advantage of the over 77,900+ square foot show floor.
- Booth Location Consistency — We prioritize booth location consistency, ensuring exhibitors can maintain their strategic positioning on the show floor, preserving valuable brand equity and customer connections.
- Event Focus on the Full Manufacturing Spectrum — The event will continue to bring together the full range of specialties, giving you the chance to connect with a wide and relevant audience all in one place.
- Unmatched Support — Informa Markets exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to the manufacturing community, ensuring a top-tier experience for all exhibitors and attendees.
Why Minneapolis
- Manufacturing contributes over $53B a year to the state’s economy. 1
- Minnesota ranks 4th in the nation in 5-year business survival rate. 2
- There are 8,250 manufacturers making a wide range of products across the state. 1
- Minnesota is one of the top employers in advanced manufacturing, ranking: 1
- 2nd in electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing
- 3rd in computer storage device manufacturing and motor generator manufacturing
- 4th in medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, computer terminal and other computer peripheral equipment manufacturing
- 5th in food product machinery manufacturing
- 6th in computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing
Photo by Lane Pelovsky – Courtesy of Meet Minneapolis
Top Industries the Show Attracts
Eager to discover your market in Minneapolis? From Boston Scientific, General Mills, and Johnson & Johnson, to Northrop Grumman, John Deere and Medtronic, there’s a plethora of c-suite executives, engineers, and buyers to discover representing the top companies in manufacturing.
Medical Industries
- Medical Devices
- Pharmaceuticals
- General Hospital
- Drug Delivery/Combination Products
- General & Plastic Surgery
- Dental
- Biologics
Critical Industries
- Chemical
- Food and Agriculture
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Space Tech
- Defense
Advanced Manufacturing Industries
- Consumer Products
- Electronics
- Logistics — Automation & Warehousing
- Food and Beverage
- Industrial Equipment and Machinery
Who Attends
Connect and network with thousands of engineers, directors, and executives from advanced manufacturing companies exploring the latest innovations and solutions for their next project.
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Who Will You Meet?
- Top Decision Makers: 80% advise, are jointly responsible for, or are solely responsible for purchasing products/services for their company.
- Active Buyers: 64% have an active project or one planned within the next 24 months.
- Engineers, Executives, & Business Developers: Our top 3 job functions make up 55% of our audience, all actively seeking new suppliers and looking to you for solutions.
What Exhibitors Have To Say
It’s a really good opportunity to connect with a lot of people in the industry and also a great opportunity to connect/ have conversations with customers and potential customers.
— Jenna Adair, Cretex Medical
You get people who want to be here, who want to see the latest technology and we get a great opportunity to showcase that. There are a lot of unfound customers that you can find here.
— Matthias Fowler, Mechatronic Solutions
It was a very good show this year. It was as busy as I’ve ever seen it!
— Mike Hennessey, IPG Photonics
This show is great. A lot of traffic, engaged conversations and everyone leaves the sessions with amazing ideas that they want to implement.
— Stacie Barth, Ascential Medical & Life Sciences
Promotional Questions?
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To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact us at [email protected] or call 877-683-5251.
Pre-event Marketing
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Onsite Branding
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Thought Leadership
Interact with attendees through various speaking opportunities.
Additional Resources
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Join the Legacy of Innovation. 30 Years in the Making
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of MD&M Midwest in 2025, we're honoring three decades of manufacturing achievements and looking ahead to the next 30 years. We’d love to hear your company’s stories—whether it’s about anniversaries, journeys from startup to industry leader, or memories from past MD&M Midwest events.