CONTRAX AUSTIN 2026
PALMER EVENTS CENTER
JUNE 24-25
Dates & Hours:
Wednesday, June 24
10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, June 25
10:00am-3:00pm
WELCOME TO CONTRAX AUSTIN
CONTRAX Austin is designed to connect buyers and sellers of American contract manufacturing - parts, components, assemblies, services - from leading design engineering firms, CNC machine shops, casting, forming, fabricating, extrusion, molding, finishing - you'll find it at CONTRAX.
Why Austin?
One of the world’s fastest growing and most influential manufacturing technology hubs, Austin, TX, is not only home to burgeoning computer electronics, biotech and semiconductor industries and host to major operations for innovative companies like Apple, Dell, Tesla, YETI and Flex – it is also an established and growing destination for investment in contract manufacturing – from CNC machining and injection molding to additive manufacturing and automation. Austin is an ideal environment to reach new and known buyers in an established and emerging region!
WHY ATTEND
FIND
SUPPLIERS
CONTRAX showcases North America’s premier industrial parts producers and service providers – leaders in design engineering, materials selection, prototyping, CNC machining, metal forming and fabricating, injection molding, 3D printing, surface treatment, parts finishing and systems integration.
SOURCE
SMARTER
CONTRAX mission is to grow North American manufacturing by showcasing suppliers equipped to support the growing demand for advanced manufacturing production and services. At CONTRAX you will find the companies, content and insights for solving and staying ahead of supply base challenges.
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEW
CONTRAX combines known and new contacts and targets established and emerging locations to facilitate connections that support current manufacturing needs while establishing a foundation for future manufacturing growth by aligning with where buyers are going and growing; not just where they've been.
RECENTLY ADDED EXHIBITORS
WHO ATTENDS?
From start-up to OEM, businesses looking to expand their supply base, take product to market or address reshoring, onshoring or nearshoring needs can turn to CONTRAX to find qualified, capable North American manufacturers offering design, engineering, machining, forming and finishing.
Business Type / Operations
Key Industries
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OEMs
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Engineers
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Tier Suppliers
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Brand owners
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Product / Project Managers
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Investors
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Sourcing / Supply Chain / Procurement
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Government
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Semiconductors / Electronics
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Computer Hardware / Assembly
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Automotive / EV
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Aerospace / Aviation
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Medical / Life
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Industrial Automation
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Energy, Oil & Gas
WHO EXHIBITS?
North American businesses that provide production and service solutions for industry – CNC machine shops, custom injection molders, parts and products finishing, 3D printing, forming and fabricating, systems integration, design engineering, consulting, logistics.
Business Type / Operations
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CNC Machining & Metalworking
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3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
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Plastics Processing
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Tool / Die / Mold Manufacturing
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Parts & Product Finishing
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Forming / Fabricating
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Casting
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Professional Services / Consulting
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Education
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Electronics / PCB
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and more!
Beyond the Booth: Tech Tour & Happy Hour
Courtesy of CNC Machine Tool Sponsor:
Join us on Wednesday, June 24th from 4:30-7:30pm for a guided technology tour of SPINNER North America's newly opened Austin Advanced Technology Center showcasing an array of CNC machining solutions. Following the tour will be a networking with BBQ style food and drinks.
Available to all participating exhibitors and attendees. Transportation will be provided between the Palmer Event Center and SPINNER.
Smarter Sourcing Sessions
Insights From:
Free to all CONTRAX Austin registrants, the complimentary Smarter Sourcing Session presentations will feature insights on benchmarking and best-in-class performance metrics, economic indicators, technology adoption, forecasted investment, - and more.
Specific insights covered include:
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Which performance metrics define best-in-class manufacturing suppliers?
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What industry components are impacting the forecasted health of the manufacturing market?
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How are contract manufacturers investing in technology and process optimization?
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What are the realities and challenges of onshoring, nearshoring and reshoring?
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Who can you work with to find the right suppliers and the right data to evolve your supply base?
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What emerging technologies are making the biggest impact on the durable goods supply chain?
All sessions are free to join.
Details and schedules will be sent directly to registered attendees and will be available exclusively onsite at CONTRAX Austin.
Travel & Accommodations
In addition to being a fast-growing industrial manufacturing hub, Austin, TX, is one of the country's premier travel and entertainment destinations. CONTRAX Austin will be held at the Palmer Events Center is a multi-purpose venue with a flexible floor plan and complimentary Wi-Fi in the heart of Austin. Search hotels and get directions and parking information below.
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