PTXPO 2026: What AM Professionals Should Know Before the Show
The 2026 Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) offers insights into AM’s growing role in the plastics industry through educational programming, AM exhibits and networking opportunities.
PTXPO 2025 attracted more than 3,500 manufacturing professionals to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Source: Additive Manufacturing Media (all images)
The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO), will take place March 17–19, 2026, in Rosemont, Illinois. The show is designed for injection molders, moldmakers, brand owners, OEMs and suppliers, including additive manufacturing (AM) professionals. Offering live programming, educational sessions and networking opportunities, the show attracts approximately 4,000 attendees and over 200 exhibitors — including 20+ AM exhibitors. For AM professionals, PTXPO provides myriad opportunities to explore the growing role of 3D printing in enhancing plastics production.
Visit the official PTXPO site to register, review the exhibitor gallery and prepare for your attendance.
Programming and AM Insights
“Integrating Additive Manufacturing: A New Era of Pellet-to-Part Production” is a three-day workshop exploring the ways that AM is reshaping moldmaking and injection molding. The workshop includes four in-depth technical sessions led by industry professionals, focusing on AM’s ability to improve tooling performance, speed production and expand design possibilities — from printed cavity inserts to surface treatments that extend tool life.
Explore the complete workshop schedule here, which includes a comprehensive overview of the speakers and objectives of each of the four technical sessions.
Additionally, Additive Manufacturing Media editor-in-chief Stephanie Hendrixson will be moderating the Women in Plastics Panel Discussion on March 18, which celebrates women in the plastics industry. Five speakers will share their experiences with and insights into the industry, covering topics like leadership, innovation and career development.
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