MPT Expo takes place October 15–17 at TCF CENTER (formerly the Cobo Center) in Detroit. Here are booth previews of some of the exhibitors most relevant to buyers of mechanical power transmission components.

American Gear Manufacturers Association

The American Gear Manufacturers Association will be in the center of the inaugural Motion+Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo). Everyone is invited to the booth where people can discuss not only the thought process behind the allinclusive show but the future direction of the power transmission industry. You can direct questions to AGMA’s staff or board about standards, education, emerging technology, membership, committees and the strategy that AGMA and its members are using to move the future.

And although they want everyone to stop by their booth, AGMA encourages attendees and exhibitors to walk the entire show floor to see all the new and different companies that have come to showcase their importance in our industry. With the new Fluid Power Pavilion, the Emerging Technology Pavilion and 250 exhibitors—including over 50 new companies—attendees will be connected to the top manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and experts in the mechanical and gear power, electric power and fluid power industries. This is the place where you can do real business.

When attendees and exhibitors need a break from making deals, AGMA highly encourages them to take an educational seminar, attend a Fall Technical Meeting session or sign up for the new Motion+Power Technology Conference (MPT Conference), where they will learn from the experts. Whether you are new to the business and want to take the “Basics of Gearing” course or are looking to expand your knowledge by taking the “Fundamental Understanding of Electro Fluid Power Technology” class, there is something for everyone across all industries. Not an engineer or operator? That is okay, the two-track MPT Conference boasts presentations from leaders on cybersecurity, IIoT, workforce, supply chain management, 3D printing, automation, economics and more. These development tools make taking that extra person an easy choice when you can check off training for the year in just three days.

Everyone knows that historically, this tradeshow (the former Gear Expo) has always had some incredible networking opportunities and MPT Expo is no different. Some of the best deals, the greatest connections and future business is done off the show floor over food and drinks. Join AGMA, NFPA and ASM International during the evening hours for some fun. There is the FTM Fun and Games Reception on Monday night, Opening Night Welcome Reception (come hang out at AGMA’s booth for this) on Tuesday, the new Young Professionals Reception also on Tuesday night, the Heat is On event Wednesday night (for a taste of Detroit) and the new Women in Manufacturing Breakfast opened to all on Thursday morning. Trade shows are unique because you can do business face-to-face, make sure to make the most of it by coming to the networking events too.

With emerging technology, a global supply chain and steep competition, change is rapidly occurring in manufacturing. Motion+Power Technology Expo is not just a tradeshow but a strategy for the future.Industries all over the world are teaming up to offer a consolidated platform where customers can get all their needs in one place. AGMA and its partners thought it was time to have a show that represents all power transmission sectors: mechanical, electric and fluid power. Make sure to come by and share your thoughts on the future of our industry. See you in Detroit!