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!