The Region’s Largest Design & Contract Manufacturing Trade Show
The Design-2-Part Trade Show, now entering its 25th year in Greater Chicago, is coming back to the Schaumburg Convention Center on May 7 & 8.
With more than 285 exhibiting companies, this is the largest sourcing event in North America for engineers and buyers of custom parts, components, design, prototypes, and assemblies. Registered attendees have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with hundreds of American suppliers, compare sample parts in person, and learn about new technologies in the industry.
Over 300+ manufacturing categories will be represented at the show including 3D printing, CNC machining, metal finishing, injection molding, electronics, castings & more…
Register today for free show admission.
Greater Chicago Show Information
| When: | May 7 & 8, 2025 |
| Hours: | Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm Thursday 9:00am – 3:30pm |
| Where: | Schaumburg Convention Center 1551 Thoreau Drive N. Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
| Cost: | Free Admission & Free Parking |
Why Should You Come to the Greater Chicago Show?
Shorten Supply Chain
Discover New Materials
Improve Quality
See New Technology
Reduce Costs
Accelerate Delivery
Get Tighter Tolerances
Find Second Sources
3D Printing/Prototyping
Castings
Electronics/Assemblies
Plastics
Rubber
Machining
Fabricating/Forming
Finishing
Additive Manufacturing Design Services, Castings, Ceramic, Parts, Coatings, Design & Engineering Services, Electronic Components, Electronics Assembly, Extrusions Fasteners, Finishing, Forming, Grinding, Machinery – Design, Build & Rebuild, Mechanical Components, Molds & Mold making, Plastic Parts & Components, Prototyping, Rubber Parts & Components, Springs, Stampings, Surface Mount, Technology Test, Inspection, Measurement, Tooling, Welding …and so much more!
Show Location: Schaumburg Convention Center
The modern elegance of the Schaumburg Convention Center provides the perfect location for you to work hard and still enjoy a day out of the office. Located in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Schaumburg just 12 miles from O’ Hare Airport, the center features easy access to I-90 and I-290/53, and offers free onsite parking.
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?
Is there a cost to attend?
What is the benefit of registering in advance for free?
Can I bring sample parts, blueprints and drawings?
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."
"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."
"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."
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