Major event · Metalworking & machinery · Automation & robotics
Manufacturing Technology Series WEST 2027 (Westec)
- Dates
- 16–18 Nov 2027
- Where
- Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, United States
- Attendees
- 7,000
- 2027 organizer target; 2025 actual 7,000
- Exhibitors
- 350
- 2027 organizer target; 2025 actual 331
- Tickets
- Not published
- Format
- In person
Organized by SME and AMT · Official site · Checked 22 Oct 2026 against the organizer's pages · Sources
What it is
Westec now runs as the Manufacturing Technology Series WEST, the West Coast event of a four-event regional series produced by SME with AMT. The show floor covers automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, precision machining, software and industrial IoT. The 2027 edition runs from 16 to 18 November 2027 at the Long Beach Convention Center, after the 2025 edition in Anaheim.
Who attends
Engineers and manufacturing managers from aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, medical and machinery companies, mainly from the Pacific region. The 2025 post-event report shows 34% engineering and product development, 21% executive and business leadership, and 92% from the Pacific region. It lists attending companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX and Toyota Motor North America.
Who exhibits and sponsors
A sample from the official series media sponsors, year not stated partner list. 350 exhibitors in total.
- 3DPrint.com
- CNC WEST
- Cutting Tool Engineering
- Design-2-Part
- EDN
- Fabricating & Metalworking
- Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
- Manufacturing News
- Modern Machine Shop
- Photonics Media
- Beyond this sampleGet the exhibitor and attendee list →
Official lists: Sponsors
Westec: common questions
When and where is Manufacturing Technology Series WEST 2027 (Westec)?
Manufacturing Technology Series WEST 2027 (Westec) runs 16–18 Nov 2027 in Long Beach, United States, at Long Beach Convention Center.
How much does Westec cost?
- Exhibit hall pass 2027: price not published yet
- Attendee pricing page still shows 2023 terms: free for members and non-members until 2023-11-03, then USD 50 for non-members
- Exhibit booth 2027 standard rate: USD 36 per sq ft (Platinum, 1,201+ sq ft), USD 38 (Gold), USD 40 (Silver), USD 42 (Bronze, 100 to 200 sq ft)
Who attends Westec?
Engineers and manufacturing managers from aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, medical and machinery companies, mainly from the Pacific region. The 2025 post-event report shows 34% engineering and product development, 21% executive and business leadership, and 92% from the Pacific region. It lists attending companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX and Toyota Motor North America.
Is there an exhibitor list for Westec?
The organizer has not published a public exhibitor list for this edition yet.
Can I get the attendee list for Westec?
Organizers rarely publish one. EarlyHall builds it from public sources: exhibitor and speaker pages and social posts, plus the event app when you give us access. Each person is tagged with their role at the event and the source we found them in, and a listing is never presented as confirmed attendance. Lists start at $349 per event.
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