About HOUSTEX 2027
SME's Southwest manufacturing technology show, part of the Manufacturing Technology Series. Exhibitors show CNC machine tools, fabrication equipment, cutting tools and automation for energy, aerospace and general manufacturing.
Why it matters for machine research
A regional show for Texas and Southwest shops to compare machine tools and tooling.
Machines and technology to look for
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
How to work this show
Bring the part: material, tolerance, volume. Ask for the cycle time on your geometry, the control version and who services the machine in your area.
Before the show, shortlist exhibitors from the official exhibitor list. After it, compare the machines you saw in the MBB machine directory and work out the installed cost with total installed cost.
Write down the material, tolerance and volume you need before you go. Ask every exhibitor the same questions, then compare the answers on MBB.
Facts at a glance
| Official name | HOUSTEX (Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHWEST) |
|---|---|
| Organizer | SME |
| How often | Biennial |
| Venue | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center |
| Official site | southwest.mtseries.com |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.