Motion + Power Technology Expo (TPT Expo) 2027
Event Date
October 26–28, 2027
Location
Detroit, MI
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) is a biennial trade show dedicated entirely to the gear, bearing, and mechanical power transmission industry. MPT Expo isn't a gearing booth at a general industrial show — it's the one event built entirely around this critical technology. The show is presented by the Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA), which was formed through the merger of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA).
The event brings together the full power transmission supply chain — engineers, OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and industry decision-makers. Attendees can see the gearing and power transmission innovations driving robotics, air mobility, defense, and more, and learn from engineers solving the hardest problems in gear design.
Held alongside the Fall Technical Meeting, the show combines a large exhibit floor with expert-led education, live demonstrations, and networking. It associates the top makers, providers, purchasers, and specialists in the mechanical power, electric power, and fluid power businesses, and over three days end-users can shop the latest technology, products, and services and compare them side by side.
Show Highlights
Key features of MPT Expo 2027 include:
- Show Floor — The Motion + Power Technology Expo is a biennial celebration of the industry's latest innovations, ideas, and technology. Leading exhibitors include Timken Power Systems, Meritor, EMAG LLC, Gleason Corporation, Kapp Group, and Nidec Machine Tool America.
- Fall Technical Meeting — Runs October 27-30, alongside the Expo. The technical program features two full tracks, 60+ speakers, special guest sessions, and a class taught by MPMA, the organization that writes the standards for gear and bearing technology.
- Emerging Technology Speakers — leaders addressing technologies reshaping the industry, including robotics, electric vehicles, and eVTOL.
- Live Demonstrations — attendees can watch manufacturing processes and experience products firsthand before making buying decisions.
- Networking + Business Deals — one-on-one supplier meetings, receptions, and show-floor connections across the mechanical, fluid, and electric power industries.
Registration
Registration for the Motion + Power Technology Expo will open in Spring 2027. Registration pricing will be available in Spring 2027, with options ranging from Expo-only tickets to packages to fit any budget.
Key points to note:
- Pricing for the education sessions varies, and access to the exposition is free if you register for one of the education courses.
- Your exhibit hall pass allows you access to exhibit booths and vice versa, while education sessions are exclusive to those who purchased passes for those sessions.
For exhibitors, the show is held October 26-28, 2027 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI; exhibit sales are handled by the MPMA/MPT Expo sales team.
History
MPT Expo traces its roots to Gear Expo, the industry's long-running gear-technology trade show. The 2027 edition celebrates 40 years of driving the gear industry forward. The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) presents the show, a biennial event, and was formed through the merger of AGMA and ABMA — a merger completed in 2025 that brought together the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA). The event is held biennially in Detroit, with future editions already scheduled — the next after 2027 is October 23-25, 2029 at Detroit, MI.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is MPT Expo 2027 held?
The Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) 2027 takes place October 26-28, 2027 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. The associated Fall Technical Meeting runs October 27-30.
Who should attend MPT Expo?
The show is designed for the full power transmission supply chain — engineers, OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and decision-makers in the mechanical power, gear, electric drive, and fluid power industries. It is the only trade show built entirely around gears, bearings, and drive systems.
How do I register for MPT Expo 2027?
Registration opens in Spring 2027, with pricing available at that time. Options range from Expo-only tickets to full packages, and access to the exposition is free if you register for one of the education courses.
Who organizes MPT Expo?
The show is presented by the Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA), which was formed in 2025 through the merger of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA).
What can I expect to see and do at the show?
Attendees can explore a large exhibit floor with leading gear and machine tool suppliers, watch live equipment and process demonstrations, attend technical education sessions and the Fall Technical Meeting with 60+ speakers, and network across the industry. Emerging technology speakers address robotics, electric vehicles, eVTOL, and more.
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