Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast 2027
SOUTHTEC and the Smart Manufacturing Experience
Dates: October 19 - 21, 2027
Location: Greenville, SC
The Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast 2027 will take place from October 19–21, 2027, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Co-produced by SME and AMT (The Association For Manufacturing Technology), this premier three-day regional event serves as a critical hub for over 5,000 manufacturing professionals and 300 exhibitors. Bringing together strategic sub-events like SOUTHTEC and the Smart Manufacturing Experience under one roof, the expo serves major regional sectors including automotive supply chains, advanced composites, and medical devices. It provides decision-makers with a vital environment to examine integrated machinery, network, and evaluate the tools driving the future of industrial production.
Industrial automation and digital transformation represent the primary themes of the 2027 exhibition. The event floor features more than 300 exhibits heavily focused on robotics, advanced automation, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and connected systems. Attendees can experience cutting-edge technologies in action at specialized interactive installations, such as the Pop Up Factory, which demonstrates real-time data capture and unified operational analytics across connected automated workflows. High-precision machining and advanced software developments will also take center stage, showing small to mid-sized manufacturers how to deploy modern automation to drastically scale up their commercial efficiency.
Beyond hardware, the event actively tackles the digital and human challenges that go hand-in-hand with modern automated environments. Dedicated keynotes and Knowledge Bars will focus on the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber-physical security via the "Secure Shop" initiative, designed to safeguard increasingly connected smart factories from digital threats. Furthermore, the event addresses the human component of technological shifts through the Workforce 2030 program. This forum provides practical solutions for recruitment, modern technical training, and upskilling strategies, ensuring the industrial workforce has the capabilities required to manage sophisticated automation ecosystems.
