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Center, Anaheim, CA

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Design & Manufacturing Sector

Design, prototype, and bring your advanced concepts to life

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Blueprint Your Next Innovation

Step into the Design & Manufacturing Sector at MD&M West—the hub where ideas become reality. From CAD/CAM software and 3D printing to prototyping tools, testing equipment, and next-gen materials, this sector empowers engineers and R&D specialists to design, build, and refine products with greater efficiency and precision. Connect with top suppliers, explore the latest design technologies, and gain insights from expert-led education that will elevate your concepts from prototype to production.

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Design Tools & Technology

Explore the Solutions Powering Product Innovation

From CAD/CAM software and 3D printing to prototyping tools and testing equipment, this sector showcases the technologies that bring ideas to life. Whether you’re designing next-generation products, refining prototypes, or streamlining development, you’ll find solutions that enhance creativity, efficiency, and precision across the entire product lifecycle.


“It's a super mall with one stop shopping and knowledgeable exhibitors. You save time and time is money - it's a great gathering place to connect and accelerate your product development. All the exhibitors are engaged - your success is their success."

 — John Vilagi, CFO/Product Designer, Radiology Support Systems, Inc.

Product Design & Prototyping

Product Design & Prototyping

Explore the latest in CAD/CAM software, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping tools that help you turn concepts into working models faster and with greater precision.

Testing & Validation

Testing & Validation

See cutting-edge test and measurement equipment designed to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance from early-stage design through final production.

Software & Hardware Solutions

Software & Hardware Solutions

Discover advanced software development tools, computer hardware, and electronic components that power innovation and streamline design workflows.

Additional Product Solutions:

◯ 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
◯ Design Services

◯ CAD/CAM Software

◯ Design Tools

◯ Cabling & Connectors

◯ Electronic Components

◯ Computer Displays & Hardware
◯ Research & Development

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Solve Your Design & Manufacturing Challenges at MD&M West

Serving The Needs of Your Industry

The Design & Manufacturing sector at MD&M West unites engineers, designers, and innovators with the tools, technologies, and services that bring advanced concepts to life. From CAD/CAM software and prototyping solutions to testing equipment and electronic components, you’ll find the resources to accelerate development, improve product performance, and streamline production across industries.

Serving The Needs of Your Industry

◯ Aerospace & Defense

◯ Automotive & Transportation
◯ Building & Construction

◯ Robotics

◯ Consumer Electronics

◯ Electronic Components & Subassemblies

◯ Industrial Equipment & Machinery

◯ Academia & Research

◯ Medical Device Manufacturing

◯ Consumer Products


“I wish I could have invited more work colleagues to attend this show. Not only was it informative,I actually had fun."

— Nick Abrenica, Manufacturing Engineer, Hughes Circuits

Top Design & Manufacturing Exhibitors

Find Your Next Supplier

Connect with leading design and manufacturing suppliers showcasing solutions in CAD/CAM software, 3D printing, prototyping, and testing equipment. Whether you’re advancing product design, refining prototypes, or streamlining development, the right partners are here.

Find Your Next Supplier

◯ Andrews Cooper
◯ Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
◯ Nexus Elastomer Molds
◯ Protolabs

◯ BANANAZ.AI LTD
◯ Igus Inc.

◯ Onshape (PTC)
◯ PTC, Inc.

◯ Caplugs
◯ Keyence Corporation of America
◯ Plustech
◯ Strouse

◯ Formlabs
◯ Nexeo Plastics LLC

◯ PPC Flex Company, Inc.
◯ ViscoTec America

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Who Attends MD&M West’s Design & Manufacturing Sector

From designers and R&D specialists to engineers and executives, the Design & Manufacturing Sector at MD&M West brings together the professionals shaping the future of product development. Whether you’re building prototypes, refining processes, or driving strategy, you’ll be among the leaders advancing smarter, more efficient design and manufacturing solutions.

This Sector is Built For:

Key Decision Makers

Key Decision Makers

  • R&D Directors
  • Product Development Leaders
  • Engineering & Manufacturing Directors
  • Procurement & Sourcing Heads
  • Quality & Compliance Managers
Technical Professionals

Technical Professionals

  • Design Engineers
  • Prototyping & Testing Specialists
  • CAD/CAM & Software Engineers
  • Process & Validation Engineers
  • Hardware & Systems Technicians
Industry Specialists

Industry Specialists

  • Aerospace & Automotive Engineers
  • Medical Device & Electronics Specialists
  • Consumer Goods & Industrial Product Developers
  • Software Design Experts
  • Regulatory & Standards Professionals

“An astounding variety of technologies and services, from base materials to advanced manufacturing, and everything in-between."

— Carlos Noguera, Development Director, Integrity Data Solutions, Inc.


Education & Hands-On Training Opportunities

Explore a range of learning opportunities at the show. From in-depth conferences to hands-on workshops and quick insights on the show floor, you’ll gain the latest innovations, regulatory updates, and business strategies to grow your company and your career.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity for Manufacturing: Protecting the Factory Floor and Beyond Workshop

As manufacturing becomes more connected, safeguarding design data, equipment, and production systems is essential. This workshop gives design and manufacturing professionals practical strategies to secure Industrial Control Systems, IoT devices, and CAD/CAM workflows—ensuring reliability, compliance, and product integrity.

Advanced Manufacturing Stage

Advanced Manufacturing Stage

At the heart of MD&M West, Center Stage showcases the technologies and strategies shaping the future of design and manufacturing. From CAD/CAM software and 3D printing to prototyping, testing, and digital design tools, you’ll find expert-led sessions that reveal how innovation is streamlining development, improving precision, and accelerating products from concept to creation across industries. 

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Design Alley

Design Alley

Design Alley is where vision meets execution. This stage brings together designers, engineers, and R&D leaders for in-depth sessions on prototyping, software, and test & measurement technologies—the essential tools driving product breakthroughs from concept to commercialization.

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Risk Management Toolbox

Risk Management Toolbox Workshop

This in-depth workshop provides hands-on instruction on identifying, evaluating, and controlling risks across design, development, and manufacturing stages.


MD&M West Brings the Full Manufacturing Ecosystem Together

Your badge doesn’t just open the door to the Design & Manufacturing Sector—it gives you access to the full scope of MD&M West and its co-located events. Explore innovations across medical devices, plastics, automation, and packaging to build smarter, faster, and more integrated products.

MedTech

Share your latest innovations in medical design and manufacturing, attracting industry professionals in cardiovascular care, medical device manufacturing, general healthcare and more.

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Automation

Our automation sector brings together the latest technology in robotics, sensors, motion control and automated systems, to boost efficiency and meet demand for everyday goods domestically and beyond.

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Design & Manufacturing

Blueprint the manufacturing industry’s next prototypes and help it scale-up across diverse specialties, including IT & computers, additive manufacturing, software, and design & production for industries ranging from aerospace & defense to consumer goods.

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Plastics

Play a crucial role in product and material development across various industries, driving efficiency, sustainability, and eco-friendliness within plastics manufacturing across the medical device, automotive, agriculture, aerospace, and food & beverage industries.

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Packaging

Discover cutting-edge packaging solutions that streamline your production, ensure compliance, and enhance sustainability at MD&M West's Packaging Sector—your one-stop destination for connecting with industry leaders and exploring technologies built for speed, precision, and reliability

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