Design & Manufacturing South (D&M South) 2028
About Design & Manufacturing South (D&M South 2028)
Design & Manufacturing South (D&M South), organized by Informa Markets Engineering (IME), is the leading event for product design, prototyping, contract manufacturing, and engineering solutions in the Southeastern United States.
Held at the Charlotte Convention Center, D&M South is part of the unified MD&M South advanced manufacturing event, bringing together six interconnected sectors: Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M), Automation (ATX), Packaging (SouthPack), Design & Manufacturing (D&M), Plastics (Plastec), and Processing (Powder & Bulk Solids).
The biennial trade event connects design engineers, product developers, R&D professionals, and executive decision-makers with leading suppliers across the entire design-to-manufacturing lifecycle.
Main Exhibit Categories
- Contract Manufacturing & Prototyping: 3D printing/additive manufacturing, CNC machining, rapid prototyping, sheet metal fabrication, and die casting
- Design & Engineering Software: CAD/CAM/CAE, PLM, simulation, and digital twin solutions
- Electronic Components & Assemblies: PCB design, microelectronics, sensors, cable harnesses, and power supplies
- Materials & Coatings: Specialty metals, engineering plastics, composites, surface finishing, and adhesives
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Dimensional measurement, testing equipment, and compliance certification
2028 Dates
April 19–20, 2028
Location
Charlotte Convention Center 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Official website: mdmsouth.com | imengineeringsouth.com
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Charlotte - Charlotte Convention Center, North Carolina, United States