About IPC APEX EXPO 2027
North America's main electronics manufacturing event; the exhibition runs April 6-8 with conference and courses from April 3. Exhibitors show SMT placement machines, reflow ovens, printers, inspection systems and PCB fabrication equipment.
Why it matters for machine research
The main North American event for researching electronics assembly and PCB production machinery.
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
Group the exhibitors you need by process, then compare like with like on the same questions.
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 | IPC APEX EXPO |
|---|---|
| Organizer | IPC (Global Electronics Association) |
| How often | Annual |
| Official site | apexexpo.org |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.