Charlotte, North Carolina. Sponsored by SME, South-Tec offers the latest technologies in precision machine tools, advanced materials and fabricating equipment for the manufacturing industry in the Southeastern United States. The trade show looks for ways to manufacture better, faster, and smarter. Attendees of South-Tec come to evaluate these technologies, make purchases, get applications advice and find industry expertise. Technologies at the event include cutting tools, composites, electronic manufacturing, lean manufacturing, machining centers, material handling, robotics and much more.