EASTEC delivers manufacturing decision-makers from several New England industries and connects you with the smallest job shops to the largest OEMs; all can have technology needs they are looking to research and acquire at EASTEC.
More than 12,000 manufacturing professionals attended EASTEC, exploring manufacturing equipment and technology from more than 726 exhibiting companies across 146,722 sq.ft. The 12 educational sessions and Special Networking Events were highly attended, offering connections, tools and processes needed to drive the next evolution of your industry.
Attendee Profile
Reach Key Industries and Buyers in the Northeast
77
of attendees influence the technology purchase decisions for their companies.
29
of the EASTEC audience has equipment budgets that exceed $200,000.
38
of the EASTEC audience were first-time attendees. These are new prospects for your business.
Attendance By Region
Attendee Company Budgets
Attendee Company Size
Attendee Job Functions
| Owner/Company Management/Corporate Executive | 15% |
| Manufacturing Engineering Department | 14% |
| Manufacturing Production Management | 10% |
| Manufacturing Production Department | 10% |
| Sales & Marketing | 13% |
| Manufacturing Engineering Management | 7% |
| Design Engineer | 6% |
| Quality Assurance & Control | 4% |
| Educator/Instructor | 1% |
| Purchasing | 3% |
| Other | 10% |
| Product Design & Development | 5% |
| Control Engineering/Automation | 2% |
Attendees Primary Type of Business
| Aircraft/Aerospace | 21% |
| Industrial/Commercial Machinery | 10% |
| Medical/Surgical/Pharmaceutical/Biotech | 9% |
| Fabricated Metal/Stampings | 5% |
| Automotive/Other Transportation | 5% |
| Defense/Government/Military | 4% |
| Plastic Products | 3% |
| Services (Financial and Other) | 3% |
| Education/Academic | 2% |
| Electronics/Computers | 2% |
| Research & Development | 2% |
| Communications | 1% |
| Oil & Gas/Petroleum | 1% |
| Other Manufacturing | 28% |
Top 10 Technologies Evaluated
EASTEC attendees evaluated the following technologies (multiple responses) and many more.
| 3D Printing | 37% |
| CNC Controls & Accessories | 35% |
| Tooling | 35% |
| Cutting Tools & Accessories | 33% |
| Machining Centers | 32% |
| Milling | 32% |
| Measurement Inspection & Test | 28% |
| Automated Manufacturing & Assembly | 25% |
| Controls, CAD/CAM Software | 2% |
| Electronics/Computers | 25% |
| Grinding Machines | 23% |