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MD&M West Taps Industry-Leading Partners

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Manufacturing by Informa increases industry impact with wide-reaching partnerships.

Anaheim , Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MD&M West Taps Industry-Leading Partners

ANAHEIM, Jan 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) MD&M West, the most comprehensive manufacturing trade show in North America, taking place February 3-5, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center announces Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), Dream Opportunity, Chapman University, and DiPPA as partners for the event. Through these partnerships, MD&M West positions itself as a place for networking opportunities, access to global companies, and thought leadership.

AMGTA
The organization will present “3D-Printing: Increasingly the Technology Behind the Headlines,” focusing on how 3D-printing and additive technologies are showing up in everything from medical implants to iPhones to airliners to Legos to the battlefield. This presentation will look past the technology to the real business impacts, benefits, and opportunities by looking at real use-cases.  

Chapman University and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
New to the 2026 edition is the Workforce Connect Event. The event includes networking, career resources, and access to job and internship opportunities, designed for college students and early-career professionals for development prior to entering the workforce.

One key highlight of the Workforce Connect Event is a panel entitled
“Talent Acquisition for Your Firm and Career Pathways for University Graduates,” connecting university graduates with manufacturing industry leaders, featuring expert panelists who will share career opportunities and benefits in manufacturing, supply chain management, and operations management. The event includes networking with firm representatives, creating valuable connections between emerging talent and industry professionals.

DiPPA

As part of Sustainable Manufacturing Conference, DiPPA has been tapped for post-event education including a webinar entitled “Adaptation – Changing Behavior and Business,” framed around a full product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, remanufacturing, etc.

Dream Opportunity

The Emerging Engineer Student Summit is set to invite more than 500 high school students from Los Angeles, County, Riverside County, and Orange County for a day dedicated to inspiring and preparing the next generation of talent across industries such as manufacturing, medtech, and beyond.

Alongside EXP Future, this year’s summit will provide students with unparalleled career exposure through activities, including the Career Exposure Panel and guided show floor tours. Exhibitors are at the heart of this initiative, playing a vital role as panelists and hosting interactive tour stops on the show floor. Their participation offers students valuable insights into industry trends, career opportunities, and real-world applications, helping to shape and support the workforce of tomorrow.

“These partnerships highlight the incredible opportunities available to anyone who attends MD&M West,” says Adrienne Zepeda, Group Vice President, Informa Markets Manufacturing. “By bringing together industry leaders, educators, and innovators, we’re creating a platform that drives progress and supports the future of manufacturing and MedTech.”

To learn more about the partners for MD&M West, please visit: mdmwest.com/en/community/partners

About MD&M
MD&M, organized by Informa Markets Manufacturing, is the leading group of business events across the U.S. for professionals in medical, critical and advanced manufacturing. United under one brand, MD&M is the premier platform where professionals meet, learn and collaborate to drive innovations in life-saving devices, cutting-edge technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. Founded in 1985, the MD&M portfolio includes MD&M West, MD&M East, MD&M South and MD&M Midwest. Focusing on fostering collaboration across regions and sectors, MD&M is dedicated to empowering professionals through year-round engagement, advanced matchmaking technology and specialized events that reflect the ever-evolving needs of the industry.

About Informa Markets Manufacturing
Informa Markets Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world’s $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the engineering market and leverage our proprietary 1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Manufacturing portfolio is organized by Informa, the world’s leading exhibition organizer that brings a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

CONTACT: Informa Markets Engineering PR
EngineeringPR@informa.com

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