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HUNTSVILLE 2027

Von Braun Center
April 21-22, 2027

Location: 

Von Braun Center,
South Hall 2

700 Monroe St. SW, Huntsville, AL 35801


Admission Cost:

$0 through March 19th

Dates & Hours: 

Wednesday, April 21

10:00am-4:00pm
 

Thursday, April 22

10:00am-3:00pm​

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WELCOME to CONTRAX Huntsville!

CONTRAX Huntsville 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 Huntsville?

Huntsville has earned its reputation as "Rocket City" and for CONTRAX, that translates directly into end-market density. Home to Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and the Army's Aviation and Missile Command, Huntsville anchors one of the nation's most concentrated aerospace and defense corridors. Primes like Boeing, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Blue Origin operate alongside hundreds of contract manufacturers and precision machining suppliers keeping missile defense, space, and aviation programs running. For CONTRAX exhibitors, that means direct access to buyers sourcing CNC machining, fabrication, and systems integration for the nation's most demanding programs.

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!

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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

  • Create appointments

AMERICA'S CONTRACT MANUFACTURING EVENT

QUOTED at CONTRAX

Insights From:

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Wednesday, April 21 |  11:00am & 2:00pm

Thursday, April 22 |  11:00am & 1:00pm

Free to all CONTRAX Huntsville 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 South Hall.

We do not partner with any hotels or third party bureaus exclusively. The Embassy Suites Hampton Inn and AC Hotels 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.

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