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Our team of U.S. and international industry specialists in 200 global cities is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports.
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Manufacturing Incentives Overview Report
The report provides manufacturers with a consolidated overview of more than 220 federal and state grants, loans, tax incentives, technical assistance programs, and other resources.

Advanced Manufacturing Industry

Featured Trade Events

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Manufacturing Month October 2026
Celebrate Manufacturing Month and the importance of U.S. manufacturing through events highlighting export opportunities, federal resources, and global trends in key manufacturing sectors.
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Formnext
November 17-20, 2026
Frankfurt, Germany

Europe’s premiere show is a top-quality venue for U.S. additive manufacturing companies offering excellent export opportunities for the industry.
JEC World
March 2-4, 2027
Paris, France

JEC World 2027, the leading international composites-industry exhibition, will convene the full composites value chain in Paris from March 2–4 to showcase advanced materials, processes, applications, innovation, and business opportunities across sectors including aerospace, automotive, construction, and sports.
Hannover Messe 2027
April 5-8, 2027
Hannover, Germany

HANNOVER MESSE 2027, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial transformation, will take place in Hannover, Germany, from April 5–8, 2027, bringing together global companies and decision-makers around automation, digitalization, industrial energy, research, and sustainable manufacturing under the theme “Think Tech Forward.”
NPE 2027: The Plastics Show
May 3-7, 2027
Orlando, Florida

NPE: The Plastics Show is the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, held every three years in Orlando, Florida, to bring together tens of thousands of global professionals to explore the latest advancements in machinery, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
Automate 2027
May 10-13
Las Vegas, Nevada

Automate 2027 is North America’s leading robotics and industrial-automation trade show, taking place May 10–13, 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and featuring technologies such as robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control, and advanced manufacturing automation.
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DIB Accelerator 2027
August 2027
Denver, Colorado

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Accelerator hosted by the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) and Dept. of War, is a defense-industry event designed to connect innovators, manufacturers, government program offices, allies, and investors to accelerate the transition and scaling of defense technologies.
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Supply Chain Resource Hub
Find resources to help guide sourcing of U.S. made materials, parts, and components. Find government programs, private sector tools, and success stories to help businesses grow through the sourcing of American products.
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Past Events & Resources
Miss an event you were interested in? No problem! Learn about previous events and highlighted resources.
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Bogota Industrial International Fair
September 28-October 2, 2026
Bogota, Colombia

Event is aimed at new technologies applied to all the productive industries of the continent. The engine of development and center of business and industrial contacts that promotes commercial exchange.

How Can We Help You Expand Your Exports?

Our team members are experts in international business development and your best resource for business growth and job creation. Learn more about the ways we can assist your firm:
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Market Intelligence
Our advanced manufacturing specialists on-the-ground in overseas markets prepare short, concise market intelligence reports so that you can learn about your product’s potential in a given market, the market’s business practices, and best prospects for success.
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Trade Counseling
International Trade Specialists are available to discuss your company’s exporting needs. Locate an industry specialist near you.
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Our Services
From counseling, to matchmaking, to market intelligence, our global network of trade professionals - located throughout the United States and in nearly 80 countries - can help your firm expand your exports.

Advanced Manufacturing Market Intelligence

See our latest market intelligence related to the advanced manufacturing industry.
Market Intelligence
Malaysia Guidelines for Wastepaper and Scrap Metal

Malaysia enacts new guidelines for wastepaper and scrap metal.

Waste Management Services Malaysia Import Regulations
Market Intelligence
South Korea Shipbuilding Partnerships

Korea’s shipbuilding expertise and U.S. defense and technology capabilities are converging into a new model of cooperation, thereby opening opportunities.

Marine Technology South Korea Trade Development
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South Korea Shipbuilding Market Entry

South Korea’s shipbuilding market rewards U.S. suppliers with differentiated technology, strong lifecycle value, and local support.

Marine Technology South Korea Trade Development

Key Resources for U.S. Exporters