2-4

South-Tec APEX  - Charlotte, S.C. Get connected to the latest manufacturing technologies with this Advanced Productivity Exposition, sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.  

(800) 733-3976.

9-12

Mexcon  - San Antonio, Texas. MexCon addresses a broad spectrum of key factors contributing to the success of the maquiladora industry today.  Factors include manufacturing and operations, tax and accounting, politics and NAFTA, human resources, labor laws and cultural issues, real estate, customs and global competitiveness. 

(212) 661-3500.

16-17

Borderland Tradeshow  - El Paso, Tex.  The U.S./Mexico border's best industrial sourcing event, serving the Maquila/Production Sharing Industry in the state of Chihuahua and manufacturers in West Texas and New Mexico.  

(915) 771-7061.

22-25

Westec APEX  - Los Angeles, Calif. This Society of Manufacturing Engineers sponsored even showcases machining and metalworking; forming and fabricating; finishing and coating systems; and design and rapid prototyping. 

(800) 733-3976.

29-April 1

NA2004 - Cleveland, Ohio. NA 2004 focuses on the productivity solutions provided by material handling and logistics.  The four-day event will be the most comprehensive showcase of material handling and logistics equipment, systems and technologies in the United States in 2004.    

(704) 676-1190.

2-4

TMCA - Palm Springs, Calif. The Transportation Marketing & Communications Association 2004 Conference theme, "Creating The Edge", will help professionals leverage marketing, sales and communications strategies in order for their organizations to be more competitive in the marketplace.  This event will feature an agenda of interactive sessions, workshops and presentations supported by a unique line-up of keynote speakers, session presenters and facilitators for mid-to upper-level marketing and communications.      

(952) 442-5638.

10-12

Automation & Assembly Summit  - Fort Worth, Texas. The Society of Manufacturing Engineering's Automation & Assembly Summit is an all0new showcase for cutting edge automation and assembly equipment.  Also included is a conference addressing sex specific technologies, displays of the latest automation systems, tours of two leading manufacturers, plus industry and government perspective keynotes. 

(313) 271-1500.

10-13

Rapid Prototyping  - Detroit, Mich. This event brings together buyers and sellers of design, prototyping, tooling and direct manufacturing technologies in an environment that facilitates face to face interaction.  Attendees can discover the latest technology, talk directly to experts and develop an network of companies they can count on to deliver the products and services they need.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.  

(800) 733-3976.

25-27

Eastec  - Springfield, Mass. Since 1979, EASTEC has been the East Coast's only event bringing together buyers and sellers of machine tools and metalworking technologies.  This face-to-face interaction lets attendees develop a network of companies they can count on to help them meet production challenges.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing engineers. 

(800) 733-3976.

16-17

EMC  - Anaheim, Calif. The Association of Energy Engineers and other sponsors present the 22nd West Coast Energy Management Congress.  Meet customers face-to-face, discuss equipment upgrade needs, discover industry trends and showcase your products here.  

(770) 279-4390.

28-30

ATEXPO  - Chicago, Ill. ATExpo is the world's largest all assembly trade even, showcasing the newest technology, ideas and solutions you need to optimize assembly operations.  More than 600 vendors will showcase hundreds of new assembly products, technologies and processes in hands-on displays.   

(203) 840-5390.

12-13

Alternative & Advanced Energy Technologies  - Dearborn, Mich. The Society of Manufacturing Engineering's show will educate manufacturing service suppliers, owners of small to medium sized contract manufacturers and manufacturing engineers on advanced energy systems options.  Also included is a forum for technology exchange and enabling technology review without sacrificing intellectual property.  This track will also provide the latest manufacturing techniques and processes from SME's pool of leading production experts. 

(800) 733-3976.

2-4

Fabtech  - Cleveland, Ohio. Fabtech International is the largest and longest running annual metal forming and fabricating event in North America.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. .  

(800) 733-3976.

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