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May 2008
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Events for May 2008
1AmCon, A Contract Manufacturing Expo
Sponsor: AmCon
Location: Denver, CO
Description: AmCon exhibitors are all job shops and contract manufacturers that provide custom metal, plastic, rubber, or electronic parts and related manufacturing services to OEMs (i.e. finishing, packaging, manufacturing software). Attendees are top-level purchasing, engineering, and production managers who are directly involved in buying custom contract manufacturing services. Attendees come - often with blueprints in hand - from companies of all sizes from a wide variety of industries.
Extra Info: www.amconshows.com
1OEM New England, Design & Manufacturing New England, Medical OEM Suppliers Show
Sponsor: Canon Communications LLC
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Description: OEM New England showcases the latest advances in computer-aided design and manufacturing, rapid prototyping, engineering, components, production and automation machinery, lasers, motors and drives, packaging, materials handling, electronics, quality systems, networking, enterprise IT, and a full range of contract service providers.
Extra Info: www.oemnewengland.com (310) 445-4200
3Plastic Processes Basic Overview class
Sponsor: Penn State
Location: Penn State; Erie, PA
Description: A basic class in plastics processes.
Extra Info: www.plastics.psu.edu 814-898-6103
4-8Antec
Sponsor: Society of Plastics Engineers
Location: Midwest Express Center & Milwaukee Hilton City Center Hotel, Milwaukee, WI
Extra Info: www.4spe.org
4-6SPI Machinery, Molders & Moldmakers 2008 Spring Conference
Sponsor: SPI Machinery, Molders & Moldmakers Div.
Location: Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, CA
Extra Info: www.plasticsmachinery.org (202) 974-5296
5-9Plastics Encounter at Antec
Sponsor: Plastics News
Location: Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI
Extra Info: www.plasticsnews.com (330) 865-6138
5-7Intertech 2008
Sponsor: Industrial Diamond Assn.
Location: Contemporary Resort, Orlando, FL
Extra Info: www.intertechconference.com
5-7ASQ World Conference
Sponsor: American Society for Quality
Contact Person: Lynda Nicely
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: 90 sessions on business excellence, knowledge transfer, generational diversity, virtual universes and innovation application. Featured speakers are Patrick Townsend, Michael Stanleigh, and Glenn Walters
Extra Info: wcqi.asq.org
5-72008 World Conference on Quality and Improvement
Sponsor: American Society for Quality
Contact Person: Lynda Nicely
Location: George R Brown Convention Center; Houston, TX
Description: Conference on quality management, product safety, and Lean Sigma Six.
Extra Info: wcqi.asq.org
6-8Processing Technology for Industry International
Sponsor: Canon Communications
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Description: The complete world of process manufacturing is delivered, all in one place, all at one time, including International Powder & Bulk Solids, Chem Process, Process Pack, and Pharma Pack. PTXi offers these four synergistic shows to create the most comprehensive North American exhibition and conference dedicated to the U.S. and International Process industries.
Extra Info: www.devicelink.com/expo/ptxi08/ (310) 445-4200
6-8National Hardware Show
Sponsor: Reed Exhibitions
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Extra Info: www.nationalhardwareshow.com
6-8Plastshow
Sponsor: Aranda Editora Tecnica e Cultural Ltda.
Location: Expo Center Norte, Pavilh o Azul, S o Paulo, Brazil
Extra Info: www.arandanet.com.br
6Misumi Configuration Technical Seminars
Sponsor: MISUMI USA, Inc
Contact Person: Dwayne J. Roark
Location: Indianapolis, In
Description: Seminar entitled Designing a better machine faster with the configurable component". They are designed to help engineers overcome the time and performance pressures typically associated with custom machine builds.
Extra Info: www.misumiusa.com
6Injection Molding 101
Sponsor: Plastics 101
Contact Person: Robert Digiantonio
Location: Hampton Inn, Detroit-Northville, Michigan
Description: Class on the injection molding process for operators, set-up people, process engineers, and others responsible for quality.
Extra Info: www.plastics101.com
7-8Methods EDM & Die Mold Open House / Seminars
Sponsor: Methods Machine Tools Inc.
Contact Person: Mr. Steve Bond, Methods EDM National Sales Manger
Location: Methods Sudbury, Massachusetts Technology Center
Description: Methods displays the latest in EDM and Die Mold technology via new equipment, live machining demonstrations, and technical seminars. Times from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m both days.
Extra Info: Contact: Mr. Steve Bond, Methods EDM National Sales Manger, 65 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776, TEL: (978) 443-5388 x506, FAX: (978) 440-9405 or sbond@methodsmachine.com. www.methodsmachine.com
8Misumi Configuration Technical Seminars
Sponsor: MISUMI USA, Inc.
Contact Person: Dwayne J. Roark
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description: Seminar entitled Designing a better machine faster with the configurable component". They are designed to help engineers overcome the time and performance pressures typically associated with custom machine builds.
Extra Info: www.misumiusa.com
13-15Tubing & Profile Extrusion Seminar
Sponsor: Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering, Inc.
Contact Person: Sietske Rauwendaal
Location: Harrell Inc., Norwalk, CT
Extra Info: www.rauwendaal.com
13-14Design and Simulation Workshops
Sponsor: Collaborative Product Development Associates
Contact Person: Cheryl Peck
Location: Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia
Description: CPDA is holding the Developing a Design Simulation Framework workshop for its fourth year on May 13th. Georgia Tech's Product & Systems Lifecycle Management Center holds the Frontiers in Design and Simulation workshop on May 14th.
Extra Info: www.cpd-associates.com
13-14Developing a Design/Simulation Framework Workshop
Sponsor: CPDA
Contact Person: Cheryl Peck
Location: Georgia Tech's Global Learning Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Extra Info: http://cpd-associates.com
14-16Third Automotive Congress: Plastics-in-Motion
Sponsor: Executive Conference Management
Contact Person: Amos Golovoy
Location: Corinthia Towers Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
Description: The 3rd World Automotive Congress: Plastics-in-Motion is a most important conference on the use of plastics by the automotive industry around the world. It is a unique opportunity to: * Learn about new materials, novel processing and manufacturing techniques, emerging technologies, market dynamics, and new business directions for automotive plastics. * Meet several hundred key decision-makers, industry leaders, business executives, and leading professionals from the OEMs and the numerous suppliers. * Discuss your company's strengths, technologies, and products. * Develop new business alliances and explore future cooperation. * Opportunity to exhibit your products (table top booths).
Extra Info: www.executive-conference.com phone: 734-737-0507; Fax: 734-737-0508; e-mail: ecm@executive-conference.com
14-15AmCon, A Contract Manufacturing Expo
Sponsor: AmCon
Location: Huntsville, AL
Description: AmCon exhibitors are all job shops and contract manufacturers that provide custom metal, plastic, rubber, or electronic parts and related manufacturing services to OEMs (i.e. finishing, packaging, manufacturing software). Attendees are top-level purchasing, engineering, and production managers who are directly involved in buying custom contract manufacturing services. Attendees come - often with blueprints in hand - from companies of all sizes from a wide variety of industries.
Extra Info: www.amconshows.com
14Injection Molding 101
Sponsor: Plastics 101
Contact Person: Robert Digiantonio
Location: Hampton Inn, Columbus-Dublin, Ohio
Description: Class on the injection molding process for operators, set-up people, process engineers, and others responsible for quality.
Extra Info: www.plastics101.com
15-16Plastics Training Academy- RJG Master Molder SM Certification: Module 1
Sponsor: Behrend College, Penn State Erie
Location: Penn State Erie, Erie, PA
Description: 10 day program: May 15-16, 21-23, 29-30, and June 4-6
Extra Info: www.plastics.psu.edu
15"Understanding Silicone Rubber" one day class
Sponsor: Smithers Rapra
Contact Person: Gill Tunnicliffe
Location: Shawbury, Shropshire, UK.
Description: This one-day program on different silicone rubber materials; including chemical structure, manufacturers, grades, properties, processing and applications between each type.
Extra Info: www.rapra.net
18-19ENGEL medical days 2008
Sponsor: ENGEL
Contact Person: Joann Cathcart
Location: ENGEL North America Technical Center in York, Pennsylvania
Description: Explores facets of molding for the medical industry.
Extra Info: www.engelglobal.com/na
18-19ENGEL medical days 2008
Sponsor: ENGEL
Contact Person: Joann Cathcart
Location: ENGEL North America Technical Center in York, Pennsylvania
Description: Explores facets of molding for the medical industry.
Extra Info: www.engelglobal.com/na
19-21Plastics Training Academy- Injection Molding Principles
Sponsor: Behrend College, Penn State Erie
Location: Penn State Erie, Erie, PA
Extra Info: www.plastics.psu.edu
20-22Eastec
Sponsor: The Society of Mfg. Engineers
Location: Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
Extra Info: www.sme.org (313) 271-1500
20-22Rapid
Sponsor: The Society of Mfg. Engineers
Location: Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Extra Info: www.sme.org (313) 271-1500
20-22Extrusion Seminar & Workshop
Sponsor: Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering, Inc.
Contact Person: Sietske Rauwendaal
Location: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
Extra Info: www.rauwendaal.com
20-21Plastics Training Academy- Injection Mold Design Principles
Sponsor: Behrend College, Penn State Erie
Location: Penn State Erie, Erie, PA
Extra Info: www.plastics.psu.edu
20-23Advanced Scientific Molding Seminar VII
Sponsor: Scientific Molding
Contact Person: John Klees
Location: MGS Technical Center, W188 N11707 Maple Road, Germantown, WI 53022
Description: The event includes at press training and seminars on topics such as rheology, polymer flow, product design, mold design, and production line management.
Extra Info: Event Details www.ScientificMolding.com 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM Tues. - Thursday 7:45 AM to 2:00 PM Friday Fees must be prepaid: $1,945.00. Send PO made out to Injection Molding Solutions or Credit Card information to: john@scientificmolding.com. Website: www.scientificmolding.com or call 989-832-2424; fax: 989-832-8743.
21-23Plastics Training Academy- RJG Master Molder SM Certification: Module 1
Sponsor: Behrend College, Penn State Erie
Location: Penn State Erie, Erie, PA
Description: 10 day program: May 15-16, 21-23, 29-30, and June 4-6
Extra Info: www.plastics.psu.edu
22-25PlastPack Africa
Sponsor: Al Fajer Information & Services
Location: Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban, South Africa
Extra Info: www.plastemart.com/upload/ecamp/plastpack07/index.htm
22Lean Design: Addressing Manufacturing Variation Upfront, Early in Design
Sponsor: CPD Associates (CPDA)
Contact Person: Cheryl Peck
Description: Free expert panel discussion on managing variation through the design process. Panel members demonstrate how to apply Six Sigma quality in the design process.
Extra Info: https://cpd-associates.com
26-28Polyamide
Sponsor: Maack Business Services
Location: Swissotel, Z rich, Switzerland
Extra Info: www.mbspolymer.com
26-29Aseanplas
Sponsor: Messe Dusseldorf Asia
Location: Singapore Expo, Singapore
Extra Info: www.mdna.com
28BASF expert seminar
Sponsor: BASF
Location: Berlin, Germany
Description: Expert seminar on the Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) for the pre-registration phase of the European in June 2008.
Extra Info: www.media.basf.com
29-30Plastics Training Academy- RJG Master Molder SM Certification: Module 1
Sponsor: Behrend College, Penn State Erie
Location: Penn State Erie, Erie, PA
Description: 10 day program: May 15-16, 21-23, 29-30, and June 4-6
Extra Info: www.plastics.psu.edu
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