WMTS 2025 to highlight additive manufacturing, automation and smart tech in Edmonton
Co-located with the Automation Expo & Conference, the 2025 edition of the Western Manufacturing Technology Show will focus on the latest trends in additive manufacturing, machine learning and automation, and feature hands-on demonstrations and expert speakers.
January 30, 2025 | By Manufacturing AUTOMATION
WMTS 2023 received a steady flow of traffic from interested industry stakeholders.
The Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) is returning to the Edmonton Expo Centre from April 9 to 11 this year with an interactive showcase of advanced technologies.
Produced by SME, WMTS 2025 is reportedly designed to inspire and educate manufacturers on implementing emerging technologies and upskilling their workforce. This year, WMTS will be colocated with the Automation Expo & Conference ― an automation event produced by the International Society of Automation Edmonton Section. Consequently, both audiences will benefit from an expanded experience when they gather in one central location to discuss manufacturing innovation, notes SME.
“At WMTS 2025, we’re providing a comprehensive platform for the latest advancements in groundbreaking technologies like additive manufacturing, automation and machine learning,” said Steve Prahalis, SME chief operating officer. “The colocation with AEC magnifies this impact by offering attendees access to a broader spectrum of solutions tailored to the ever-evolving demands of the industry.”
This year’s event will offer its first Executive Perspectives Keynote Series, educational Smart Sessions and interactive hands-on demonstrations from exhibitors. With expert-led presentation sessions and in-depth workshops, attendees will reportedly gain specialized insights into smart technologies.
“Automation is transforming manufacturing at an unprecedented pace, and AEC is thrilled to co-locate with WMTS this year to further showcase these advancements,” said John McKenzie, ISA Edmonton Section AEC director. “Hosting manufacturing and automation professionals under one roof will create promising synergies for the future.”
In addition to the ISA Edmonton Section, additional strategic event partners for WMTS 2025 include the Canadian Machine Tool Distributors Association, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association, the CWB-EWI, the Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster and NGen.
WMTS 2025, along with AEC and its strategic partners, will convene many of Canada’s manufacturers and engineering experts and will feature more than 100 OEMs and suppliers such as Cascade, Elliott Matsuura and Mazak, among others. SME expects more than 2,000 manufacturing professionals to explore 30,000 square feet of exhibits featuring 120,000 pounds (nearly 55,000 kilograms) of live machinery and equipment.
Registration for the event is now open.