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From traditional manufacturing towns to high-tech havens, we’re connecting and engaging manufacturing’s brightest minds.

Who We Are

Together for a Better, Modern World

Manufacturing by Informa is where today’s greatest minds come together to elevate tomorrow's ideas.

Global Communities

We build global communities by empowering manufacturing professionals and executives with time-critical knowledge needed in fast-paced industries. For more than 100 years, we’ve been connecting industry buyers with sellers to advance manufacturing and engineering success—one connection at a time.

Global Network 

We offer a global network of in-person end-to-end manufacturing exhibitions, conferences, and year-round opportunities to connect via our industry-leading media brands and marketing services. 

Trusted Resource

We’re a trusted resource for industry insights, authoritative coverage, and product and service information through six established media brands and related supplier directories, serving professionals in medtech, engineering, battery technology, packaging, plastics, and processing. We are committed to building an inclusive community that recognizes all people.

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9

Industry Sectors

13

Live Events

6

Media Brands

195

Countries

1.3M+

Industry Professionals

Industries

Lean more about the media, events, and resources we provide for the top manufacturing industries around the world 

Plastics

Plastics are integral to every stage of the manufacturing process. That's why we support a global network of buyers and sellers who prioritize sustainability for the industry's future.

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Packaging

From packaging equipment lines to product testing, we empower packaging manufacturers to explore sustainable designs and think outside the box.

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Medical Device Manufacturing

Medtech manufacturers develop life-saving technologies for professionals and end users. We fuel their innovation with a spectrum of insights from experts around the world.

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Automation Technology

We empower automation manufacturers to embrace innovative design strategies as the industry experiences hyper modernization in robotics, systemic design, and beyond.

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Design & Manufacturing

By fostering an engaged community of creative thinkers who elevate IoT, electronics, and transportation, we support intuitive and practical designs that promote sustainability.

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Processing

Complex regulations and safety requirements constantly reshape the processing industry. We keep manufacturers up to date with the latest insights they need to stay successful.

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Battery & Energy Storage

With rising demand for clean energy and more efficient storage, manufacturers need dedicated support to drive progress. We invest in their efforts and keep a pulse on the news they need.

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Electric Vehicle Technology

We get to the heart of hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicle design so manufacturers can create cost-effective products that move the industry forward.

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Chip, Board, & Systems Design

Computer design is the backbone of engineering. We inspire manufacturers to create innovative designs from medtech to electronics and beyond.

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Live Events

Take your pick of on-site events happening in thriving regions:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Canada
October 21—23, 2025
Toronto Congress Centre

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto brings together five advanced manufacturing areas — Packaging, Automation, Plastics, Processing, Design & Manufacturing, and EV Technology.

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Minneapolis, MN

MD&M Midwest
October 21—22, 2025
Minneapolis Convention Center

The Midwest’s Largest Annual End-to-End Design and Manufacturing Event. Bringing together 5 trade shows offering the latest insights and solutions spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, and design.

New York, NY

Solar & Storage Finance USA
October 21–22, 2025
360 Madison Avenue

Where active capital meets advancing projects.

Greater Noida, India

The Battery Show India
Renewable Energy India Expo
Energy Storage India
(Oct. 31 - Nov. 1)
October 30—November 1, 2025
India Expo Center, Greater Noida, India

Uniting engineers, business leaders, top-industry companies, and visionary thinkers from across the globe. Discover ground-breaking products, explore the latest advancements, and forge powerful solutions that will shape the future.

San Diego, CA

Battery Asset Management Summit
November 11—12, 2025
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Bayside, CA

From design to end of life: connecting battery asset owners and optimizers to maximize strategies for storage assets.

Stuttgart, Germany


Foam Expo Europe
Adhesive & Bonding Expo Europe

Thermal Management Expo Europe
November 11—13, 2025
Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH

Europe’s largest free trade fair and conference for technical foam products and manufacturing.

Bremen, Germany

Space Tech Expo Europe
November 18—20, 2025
Messe Bremen

Space Tech Expo Europe, the premier gathering for space professionals across the continent.

Santa Clara, CA

MEDevice Silicon Valley
November 19—20, 2025
Santa Clara Convention Center

MEDevice Silicon Valley brings together the brightest minds in the industry to demonstrate and discuss emerging trends, innovation, and disruptive tech changing the future of the medical device industry. From education to networking events and more, MEDevice bringing it all and more. 

London, UK

Energy Storage Awards
November 20, 2025
Park Plaza London Riverbank
London, UK

The Energy Storage Awards recognises and celebrates excellence, innovation, and dedication in the energy storage industry.

Warsaw, Poland

Large Scale Solar CEE
November 25—26, 2025
Warsaw Presidential Hotel

Building critical partnerships to accelerate solar deployment in Central & Eastern Europe.

Rome, Italy


Battery Asset Management Summit Europe
December 2—3, 2025
Hotel NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto
Rome, Italy

Battery Asset Management Summit Europe is a key event in the energy storage sector, bringing together asset operators, investors, developers, and optimization experts across Europe.

Malaga, Spain

PV ModuleTech EU
November 2—3, 2026
NH Malaga

Building critical partnerships to accelerate solar deployment in Central & Eastern Europe.

London, UK

Solar Finance & Investment Europe
February 4—5, 2025
Novotel London West

Solar Finance & Investment Europe Summit brings together the brightest minds representing funds, banks, developers, utilities, government and industry across Europe and the UK on a programme that is solutions-focused from top to tail.

Anaheim, CA

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo
February 3—4, 2026
Anaheim Convention Center

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo (SM Expo) is the first tradeshow and conference in the US focused on the innovations, technologies, and materials that are reducing carbon footprint and waste, conserving resources, and driving operational efficiencies in manufacturing.

Anaheim, CA

MD&M West
February 3—5, 2026
Anaheim Convention Center

The nation's #1 advanced manufacturing show highlights four interconnected industry sectors, showcasing the latest advancements in medical devices, automation, design & manufacturing, and plastics.

Media

Your trusted resource for exclusive industry insights, in-depth reports, and daily updates.

MD+DI connects medical device and diagnostic professionals with the information, products, and services they need to bring medtech wonders to the world.

Design News connects engineering professionals with the news, applications trends, analysis, and solutions that solve today’s technical challenges and inspire tomorrow’s innovations.

Powder & Bulk Solids is the ultimate resource for the latest developments in dry particulate processing and bulk solids handling technology.

Battery Technology is the trusted source for news, trends, and technology insights for the global advanced battery and energy storage community.

PlasticsToday delivers timely news, insightful analysis, and product innovations to drive productivity and profitability in plastics processing.

Packaging Digest is the trusted voice of the packaging community, offering unrivaled insights into trends and technologies that empower packaging professionals to stay ahead in a variety of markets.

Directories

Explore unmatched directories for the latest innovation in products and one-of-a-kind vendors.

Sustainability Program

Learn about the programs helping us identify, understand, and proactively address environmental impacts, social sustainability, and sustainable development.


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