GREATER CHICAGO 2027
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
March 17-18, 2027
Location:
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Hall D
5555 N River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018
Admission Cost:
$0 through Feb. 19th
$25 Feb. 20th - Onsite
Dates & Hours:
Wednesday, March 17
10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, March 18
10:00am-3:00pm
WELCOME to CONTRAX Greater Chicago!
CONTRAX Greater Chicago 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 Rosemont?
Rosemont puts CONTRAX at the doorstep of the nation's manufacturing capital. Just five minutes from O'Hare and 15 miles from downtown Chicago, Rosemont is built for easy in-and-out access: no downtown traffic, no complicated parking, no wasted travel time between hotel and venue. Beyond the doors, metro Chicago delivers more than 400,000 manufacturing and logistics workers generating over $100 billion in annual output, ranked the #2 U.S. metro for manufacturing diversity. With Ford and Rivian anchoring the region alongside thousands of precision suppliers, Rosemont puts CONTRAX exhibitors face-to-face with the buyers who matter.
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.
WHO ATTENDS?
From start-up to OEM, businesses looking to expand their supply base, take product to market or address production, services, reshoring, onshoring or nearshoring needs turn to CONTRAX to find qualified, capable North American manufacturers offering high-value, advanced manufacturing and services.
Business Type / Operations
Key Industries
-
OEMs
-
Engineers
-
Tier Suppliers
-
Brand owners
-
Product / Project Managers
-
Investors
-
Sourcing / Supply Chain / Procurement
-
Government
-
Defense / Military
-
Aerospace / Aviation
-
Automotive / EV
-
Semiconductors / Electronics
-
Medical / Life
-
Information Technology / Cybersecurity / Software
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
-
CNC Machining & Metalworking
-
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
-
Plastics Processing
-
Tool / Die / Mold Manufacturing
-
Parts & Product Finishing
-
Forming / Fabricating
-
Casting
-
Professional Services / Consulting
-
Education
-
Electronics / PCB
-
and more!
Exhibitor Directory
Our online directory is a one stop shop for exploring the show pre- and post- event. Create a Show Planner to maximize your time at the event:
-
View the Floorplan
-
Search and save exhibitors of interest
-
Save products and services
-
View free workshops
QUOTED at CONTRAX
Insights From:
Wednesday, March 17 | 11:00am & 2:00pm
Thursday, March 18 | 11:00am & 1:00pm
Free to all CONTRAX Greater Chicago registrants, QUOTED at CONTRAX features manufacturing industry experts sharing practical, solutions-oriented presentations on the technologies and strategies changing how manufacturing work is sourced, quoted, managed and produced—from AI, automation and connected systems to ERP, MES, QMS, IIoT, data, benchmarking and more. Hear what experts are seeing, what manufacturers are doing and what you can put to work in your business—from concept to contract to completed part.
Specific insights covered include:
-
Quoting and estimating — Improve speed, accuracy and profitability when evaluating and pricing new work.
-
AI in manufacturing — See practical applications of AI for quoting, planning, decision-making, productivity and operations.
-
Connected manufacturing systems — Learn how ERP, MES and QMS are evolving and working together to improve visibility and performance.
-
Automation and IIoT — Explore technologies connecting equipment, processes and people to increase productivity and reduce inefficiencies.
-
Data and manufacturing intelligence — Turn shop-floor and business data into actionable insights and better decisions.
-
Benchmarking and performance — Understand how your operation compares and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and profitability.
-
Smarter sourcing and supplier management — Discover new approaches for finding, evaluating and building stronger relationships with manufacturing partners.
-
The future of manufacturing — Understand the technologies, trends and strategies changing how manufacturing work is sourced, won and produced.
All sessions are free to join.
Travel & Accomodations
Below you can find resources for hotels, parking and local deals on restaurants and attractions. Please note that the event is located in Hall D on the first level.
We do not partner with any hotels or third party bureaus exclusively. The Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hilton and Hyatt Regency are closest by proximity.
Please be aware of scammers who may be trying to sell you on booking hotels on behalf of the CONTRAX shows.
No Suitcasing Policy
Suitcasing is the act of soliciting business in the aisles of the exhibition floor, in session rooms, networking events or in any other public space at CONTRAX by individuals or companies that have not paid for exhibit space.
CONTRAX Show Management reserves the right to remove any attendee whose conduct disrupts the event experience for exhibitors and buyers, at its sole discretion, without refunds. Repeat or egregious violations may result in a ban from future CONTRAX events.
Companies wishing to connect with CONTRAX participants in a professional capacity should explore sponsorship opportunities that provide access to the CONTRAX audience and are subject to eligibility review.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- 01
- 02
- 03