DESIGN-2-PART SHOW

Akron, OH • October 23 & 24
John S. Knight Center

DESIGN-2-PART SHOW

Akron, OH • October 23 & 24
John S. Knight Center

DESIGN-2-PART SHOW

Akron, OH • October 23 & 24
John S. Knight Center

DESIGN-2-PART SHOW

Akron, OH • October 23 & 24
John S. Knight Center

The Region’s Largest Design & Contract Manufacturing Trade Show

The Greater Ohio Design-2-Part Show will feature over 170 high-quality American suppliers of custom/stock parts and manufacturing services. If you are a qualified engineer or buyer — there is no cost to attend.

In just a few hours, meet face-to-face with industry experts and solve your toughest manufacturing challenges. Whether it’s to reduce costs, upgrade quality, improve lead times, or learn about new technologies; the Akron show can be your one-stop solution.

 

Greater Ohio Show Information

When: October 23 & 24, 2024
Hours: Wednesday 9:30am – 3:00pm Thursday 9:30am – 3:00pm
Where: John S. Knight Center
77 E Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Cost: Free Admission
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Why Should You Come to the Greater Ohio Show?

Shorten Supply Chain
Discover New Materials

Improve Quality
See New Technology

Reduce Costs
Accelerate Delivery

Get Tighter Tolerances
Find Second Sources

Over 300 Service Categories Represented at this Show

3D Printing/Prototyping

Castings

Electronics/Assemblies

Plastics

Rubber

Machining

Fabricating/Forming

Finishing

3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Castings, Ceramic Parts, Coatings, Design & Engineering Services, Electronic Assembly & Components, Extrusions, Fasteners, Finishing, Forming, Grinding, Laser Cutting, Machining, Metal Fabricating, Plastic Mold & Moldmaking, Plastic Parts, Prototyping, Rubber Parts, Screw Machining, Springs, Stampings, Tooling, Waterjet Cutting, Welding, Wire & Cable Harness, Wire Forming & Fabricating ...and so much more!

Find Quality American Suppliers
170
Exhibiting companies from North America in one place over two days.
Discover New Technologies
300+
Manufacturing categories represented include metal, plastics, rubber, and electronics.
Don't Miss This Opportunity
12K+
OEMs and buyers attended D2P Shows in spring ’24.
No Cost to Attend
$0
Register today for free admission to the Akron, OH Trade Show.

Show Location: John S. Knight Center

The John S. Knight Center is the perfect venue for the Design-2-Part Show. Conveniently located between Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh, the center is easily reached by several major highways including I-71, I-76, I-77 and I-271, U.S. 8 and the Ohio Turnpike. The Knight Center features plenty of convenient parking and is also in close proximity to two airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who exhibits at a D2P Show?

The exhibitors are regional and national contract manufacturers and job shops who offer manufacturing and service capabilities in more than 300 product categories for the metal, plastics, rubber, and electronics industries.

Who attends a D2P Show?
The attendees are manufacturing engineers, design engineers, manufacturing management, and purchasing personnel involved in outsourcing decisions for parts & services. The attendees come from small to large companies and are looking for manufacturing services.
Is there a cost to attend?
No, registration and admission is free. For your convenience, it is recommended that you pre-register online in advance of the show.

What is the benefit of registering in advance for free?
Pre-registered attendees will gain quicker entrance into the show with limited wait time. You will also receive access to online planning tools, as well as last-minute show updates and announcements.

Can I bring sample parts, blueprints and drawings?
Yes, many of our attendees bring actual parts or plans for the exhibitors to quote on. D2P shows are working shows and the exhibitors welcome the opportunity to get down to business.
What if I am interested in exhibiting?

We welcome the opportunity to give you a customized exhibiting quote. Please submit the “I’m Interested in Exhibiting” form or call us at 800-225-4535 to discuss booth packages, pricing options, eligibility, and to see what locations are available.

Can students and instructors attend Design-2-Part Shows

Yes we encourage students to visit the show as they are future manufacturing professionals. Because this is an active business engagement, we ask that students and instructors follow some attendance guidelines.

1. Please attend the show after 11:00 am so the floor is less congested, and exhibitors have an opportunity to conduct business.

2. Please email our registration manager (regmgr@d2p.com) letting them know the size of your group that plans on attending.

Is "selling" to exhibitors or passing out company literature allowed on the show floor?

We have a strict “no solicitation policy” at all our shows. This includes:

1. Direct conversation with exhibitors or attendees soliciting them for business.

2. Passing out of company literature or promotions of any kind.

Any attendee reported to the show office for soliciting will be asked to leave. Sales professionals looking for outsourcing partners or evaluating the show as a future exhibitor are more than welcome to attend the show.

 

"I came looking for machining companies with technology to support services we are unable to do internally. The show was great. It was my first time coming and went beyond my expectations. Very Valuable! I received so much information."

 

Katherine

Pratt & Whitney

 

"We were looking for metal castings and found plenty of great companies to potentially work with, however, the best part was talking with people we'd never expect to and coming up with some great ideas and collaborations."

 

Gabrielle

Euphoria

 

"We are in between projects and are looking to expand our supplier base for the next project. The show was a great way to interface with new, diverse suppliers and it fully met my expectations."

 

Nick

IDEXX

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