4-7

Westec – Los Angeles, Calif. WESTEC has been the connecting point for West Coast manufacturing for more than 40 years. As North America’s Largest annual manufacturing and metalworking event it brings together buyers, sellers and end users to interact and collaborate. Attendees find the newest technologies and applications to make their operations leaner and more productive. (800) 733-4763.

11-14

SAE2005 – Detroit, Mich. This year's Congress will have more opportunities for networking than ever.  SAE has secured the GM World facility at the Renaissance Center to hold industry networking receptions prior and after the SAE 2005 World Congress Annual Banquet. (877) 723-2664.

12-15

AcemAmerica – Mexico City. International Exhibition on Chemical Engineering, biotechnology and Environmental Protection offering equipment, technology and know-how for the chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries and related branches of the process industries.                       (069) 7564-277/296.

18-20

Automation & Assembly – St. Louis, Mo. With the theme “Achieving World-Class Manufacturing with Advanced Automation,” the second annual Automation & Assembly Summit brings together industry experts and successful end-users. Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. (800) 733-4763.

19

Making WavesL: integrating RFID into Your Supply Chain – St. Louis, Mo. RFID technology is revolutionizing supply chain management and promises to drive the next wave of efficiencies into business and industry today.  Learn how RFID can be used cross functionally, and in a variety of process applications including automation and assembly (work-in-progress) on the plant floor.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.           (800) 733-4763.

3-5

NEPCON East – Boston, Mass. NEPCON East/Electro is the only event in the Northeast where manufacturing processionals go to source new products and learn about technology for the electronics assembly process.  The event gives visitors hands-on access to solutions that will help them build products smaller, faster, better.  Sponsored by Reed Exhibitions. (800) 467-5656.

9-12

Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing Conference – Dearborn, Mich. Bringing together buyers, sellers and end-users of design, prototyping, tooling, and direct manufacturing technologies in an environment that facilitates face-to-face interaction. Attendees can see the latest products and technology, talk directly to experts and develop a network of contacts. (800) 733-4763.

16-Tijuana, B.C.

19-Ciudad Juarez, Chih

Test Automated Test Summit 2005 – A complimentary full0day event where you can explore the latest developments in test and measurement featuring technical training, demonstrations, industry experts, product developers and integrators.  Network with colleagues, build application development expertise, and learn about the latest automated test strategies and techniques through sessions targeted for test, process, validation and manufacturing managers and engineers. www.ni.com/seminars/latam  or email seminarios@ni.com

18-19

Electrical Wire Processing Expo – Milwaukee, Wisc. The show features seminars on topics of interest to the wire harness industry. (800) 367-5520.

24-26

Eastec – W. Springfield, Mass. Since 1979, EASTEC has been the East Coast’s only event bringing together buyers and sellers of machine tools and metalworking technologies. Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. (800) 733-4763

1-5

SME Annual Meeting – Baltimore, Md. Manufacturing's international leaders discuss emerging technologies, best practices, and business growth opportunities.  The event features a technical forum on nanotechnology, leadership development workshops, student activities, recognition and networking events and so much more. (800) 733-4763.

21-24

EXPO PACK – Mexico City. EXPO PACK Mexico is recognized internationally as the most comprehensive packaging machinery and materials tradeshow in Mexico.  At EXPO PACK Mexico 2005, over 700 exhibitors will showcase packaging and processing machinery and components, providing solutions for processing, packaging, storing and distributing products.  (703) 243-8555.

27-29

Assembly Technology Expo 2005 – Chicago, Ill. Co-located with the International Robots and Vision Show), ATExpo is the world's largest all assembly trade event, where you can get hands-on access to the newest technologies, ideas and solutions to optimize your assembly operations. Sponsored by Reed Exhibitions (888) 267-3796.

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