First-Ever Sustainable Manufacturing Expo Highlights AI, Automation and Waste Reduction

Co-located with WestPack, the event explored strategies to drive business growth, cut waste and boost efficiencies in manufacturing and packaging.

ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2025 / Sustainable Manufacturing Expo, the first North American event to showcase the latest technologies and thought leadership advancing sustainable manufacturing processes successfully hosted over 2,000 attendees and 100+ exhibitors at the Anaheim Convention Center. As the only event of its kind, Sustainable Manufacturing Expo provided invaluable insight into innovative solutions, and fostered collaboration among professionals and innovators seeking to drive efficiency, reduce waste and optimize resources.

The show delivered an unparalleled experience by offering a robust educational program across five distinct stages, each designed to empower industry professionals with the latest insights and best practices in sustainable manufacturing. Beyond education, the event fostered an environment of collaboration through interactive features such as the Idea Exchange and Speed Networking sessions, which brought exhibitors and attendees together for dynamic discussions and breakthrough connections.

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Andre Marino of Schneider Electric kicked off the event with his keynote presentation, "Industrial Sustainability: An Untapped Business Advantage," highlighting how AI and digital tools optimize materials flow, reduce waste and enhance factory capacity. Brian Ingold of HP's Personalization and 3D Printing Business opened Day 2 with his keynote on "Driving Sustainability Through Additive Manufacturing," showcasing how 3D printing and recyclable thermoplastics are reshaping manufacturing by reducing costs and enabling localized production. Rahul Garg of Siemens Digital Industries Software closed the show with "Manufacturing a Better Tomorrow," emphasizing how industrial AI, digital twin technology and circular economy principles transform waste into value and improve supply chain efficiency. A common theme across the sessions centered on the increasing reliance on data driven decision making, AI-driven automation and digital supply chains to drive sustainability in manufacturing.