National Tooling & Machining Association

Paperless Parts & NTMA: Manufacturing Happy Hour
2025-04-09 15:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Thirsty Lion Gastropub, 350 Las Covinas Blvd, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
Paperless Parts and NTMA invites you to unwind with us after a jam-packed day one at D2P Irving, TX at our manufacturing happy hour meetup on April 9th.
Enjoy an afternoon of engaging conversations, drinks, and light bites while expanding your network of industry professionals who understand the challenges and opportunities of modern manufacturing!

NTMF Board Meeting
2025-04-17 15:00 - 16:00
*By Invitation only for NTMA Foundation Board Members*

Why AI in Manufacturing?
2025-04-23 14:00 - 15:00
AI is revolutionizing manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, minimizing errors, optimizing resource utilization, and enabling smarter decision-making through data-driven insights. Companies leveraging AI gain a competitive edge through automation, data-driven insights, and predictive analytics. This presentation covers how AI can be implemented across various stages of a manufacturing facility with real-world AI solutions available today.
Daniel Soderlund, CloudNC – presenter
Gavin Giguere, Pilot Precision Products – panelist
Ben Grande, Meridian Industrial Group – panelist
Watch Here.

2025 Emerging Leaders
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-07 | Orlando, FL, Orlando, FL, United States
NTMA gathers the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry. Since this event targets the younger generation, they may be more receptive to newer technologies and processes. Build and grow your relationships with these industry influencers and be top of their mind.

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2025 Emerging Leaders Cohort Advanced
2025-05-05 08:00 - 13:00 | Hotel Landy, 7800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
This program will continue to build on the foundations for leadership and business acumen from EL I. It will provide participants with hands on leadership experiences that will help mature their leaderships skills and vision. This Cohort program “changes annually” to bring new and cutting edge leadership to those committed to ongoing “year-over-year” personal development towards leading manufacturing’s future.
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National Robotics League Nationals
2025-05-10 07:00 - 21:30
XtremeSTEM is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the NRL Nationals on Saturday May 10th.The top fifty 15 pound battling robotics teams from around the United States will gather at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield Ohio to battle it out for the ultimate National Robotics League Championship title!

EASTEC 2025
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-15 | Springfield, MA, 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
The largest Northeast manufacturing trade show, will be held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts and is produced by SME and AMT.
Advanced manufacturing technology intersects with longstanding tradition at EASTEC 2025, May 13-15, 2025 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. EASTEC celebrates the historical importance of Northeast manufacturing while showcasing its future in leading-edge industries such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive, industrial equipment and defense.
It’s all here, from long-established foundational manufacturing to the advanced technology that makes possible smart manufacturing and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Technology runs the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and automation. EASTEC provides you with the ideal opportunity to make and renew business connections, explore the latest technology, learn from industry experts and shape the future of your business.
EASTEC, the leading northeast manufacturing trade show, has been providing solutions to manufacturing challenges for more than 35 years.
EASTEC attendees come from a variety of industries including Aircraft and Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Defense, Industrial and Commercial Machinery, and more.
EASTEC exhibitors have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with thousands of attendees, of which 76% have a role in purchasing decisions with 32% having manufacturing equipment budgets of more than $200,000.

Engage 2025
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-10 | Detroit, Detroit, MI, United States
NTMA’s signature event! Targeting Presidents, Owners and C-Level professionals for endless networking and learning opportunities.

2026 Chapter Leadership Summit
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-30 | Omni Hotel Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
An exclusive event for NTMA’s Chapter Leadership. This event has a targeted group of registrants. Chapter Leadership Summit provides a great opportunity to get in front of and personally meet our Chapter Executives, Chapter Presidents, and Trustees (also member company owners and Presidents).
Register here!

Emerging Leaders Advanced: Leadership Networking Cohort
2026-03-19
The Emerging Leaders Networking Group is an exclusive community for up-and-coming professionals who are passionate about growth, leadership, and collaboration. This group is designed for individuals who are ready to stay connected with like-minded peers, share insights, and learn from one another as they navigate their leadership journeys.
Members will meet in person three times a year, providing opportunities to forge meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and gain fresh perspectives on personal and professional development. These face-to-face gatherings will be complemented by ongoing communication, ensuring that members continue to support and inspire each other year-round.
The Emerging Leaders Network is more than just a networking group—it’s a space to foster growth, challenge one another, and stay motivated in the pursuit of impactful leadership. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, broaden your horizons, or simply connect with peers who understand the journey, this community is here to help you thrive.
Session 1: Date & Location – TBD
Session 2: April 27th in Grand Rapids, MI (in conjunction with the Emerging Leaders Conference)
Session 3: Date & Location – TBD

How Can Telematics Help Your Drivers Improve? ( A Complimentary Webinar )
2026-03-19 13:30 - 14:00
Join our upcoming webinar to explore how telematics technology can support your fleet’s safety and efficiency goals. This session offers insights into the tools available to monitor and understand driver behavior, such as Lytx in-cab video and Federated DriveSAFESM telematics, to help manage your fleet more effectively.
Discover how modern telematics systems operate and the data they can provide to business owners and fleet managers. These tools can help your drivers improve operational awareness and reinforce safer habits.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
➤ An overview of in-cab video and telematics solutions for risk management.
➤ How machine vision and AI can detect and flag risky driving behaviors.
➤ Using GPS tracking and video access to monitor fleet operations.
➤ The role of coaching workflows and performance analytics in promoting safer driving habits

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
1. Business Owners / Operators
2. Risk Managers
3. Operations Managers
4. HR Professionals

2026 Executive Cohort
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-25
This elite 3-session program blends collaboration, confidentiality, and strategic learning — giving top level leaders space to discuss challenges, exchange best practices, and shape manufacturing’s future. Three in-person sessions starting March 23-25, 2026 | (Location TBD) | June 8-10, 2026 | Butler, PA (Belleville International HQ) | October 5-7, 2026 | (Location TBD). Topics of discussion include:
• Workforce Training
• Incentive Programs
• Deployment of Automation
• Shop Floor Systems
• Daily Management Approach
• Dashboards & Other Technology
• Machine Monitoring
• Navigating Tariffs
• Family Owned to Private Equity Transition
• Processes for Risk Management
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2026 Emerging Leaders Conference
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29 | Grand Rapids, MI, United States
A gathering the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry. This event targets the leaders of the next generation, and showcases new technologies and processes. Help them build and grow their relationships with these industry influencers and be top of their mind.
MORE INFO & REGISTRATION HERE

NRL National Championship
2026-05-15 17:00 - 2026-05-17 12:00 | Mesa Ridge High School, 6070 Mesa Ridge Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO, 80911, United States
Download Official Event Flyer and CLICK HERE
Tentative Schedule:

Friday, May 15, 2026
5pm-9pm Inspections (all teams are required to attend)

Saturday, May 16, 2026
7am – Doors open
9am – Qualification matches begin
12pm – Lunch (1 pizza will be provided to each team)
1pm-5pm – Qualification matches resume

Sunday, May 17, 2026
7am – Doors open
9am – Elimination matches begin
11am – Awards Presentation
12pm – Event ends

Registration Details: $200 per team. Register here by May 8th, 2026 | 75 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Please Note: The minimum number of teams to participate is 20. If by May 8th, we don’t have at least 20 teams registered, we reserve the right to cancel the NRL Championship Competition. Maximum number of teams = 50.

Hotel Information:

Broadmoor Area (any hotel in this area is safe; below are a few options):
Hampton Inn & Suites
Residence Inn by Marriott
DoubleTree by Hilton

Downtown Colorado Springs (any hotel in this area is safe, below are a few options):
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs
Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs Downtown
The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel

Airports
There are two airports you can fly into:

COS (fewer direct flights) (10 miles / 13 minutes drive to Colorado Springs)

DEN (lots of direct flights) (96 miles / 1.5 hours drive to Colorado Springs)

If you have any questions about the competition, please email Betty at nrlcolorado@rmtma.org.

Industry 4.0 Forum and ERP Shootout
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-06 | Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham Dr, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
Get an inside look at how manufacturers are using Industry 4.0 tools and leading ERP systems to work smarter, faster and more efficiently at the Industry 4.0 Forum and ERP Shootout. Hosted by MetalForming magazine and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), this event is for metal formers and fabricators who want to learn the latest technology trends and view live demonstrations on some of the industry’s leading ERP software systems.
What to Expect
Day One
Day one features presentations on AI, digital twins, and an open ERP forum, and plenty of time to connect with fellow attendees, speakers and sponsors during the networking reception.
Day Two
Get hands-on with ERP shootout sessions—software demos from top suppliers. You’ll see how each system works, compare features in real time and join group discussions where you can ask the questions that matter to your operations.
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for executives, engineers and IT leaders from small to midsized manufacturers who want to modernize operations, evaluate ERP options or simply stay ahead of the Industry 4.0 curve.
What Past Attendees Say
“I would definitely recommend this event to others, especially if you are looking to buy an ERP system within the next 6 months.”
“It was great having all of the sponsors involved in manufacturing software in one place. You are able to go around and ask questions to all of the companies and determine which software is right for your company.”

2026 IMTS Technology Luncheon
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-19 | McCormick Place, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
This is the perfect place to showcase your product and any new technologies. NTMA will be hosting a luncheon to a targeted audience during IMTS that will allow our National Associates the opportunity to showcase new products and/or technologies.
REGISTRATION LINK: COMING SOON

Engage 2026
2026-11-10 - 2026-11-13 | Caesar’s Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109
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