11-15

Semicon West  – San Francisco, Calif. Serving the technology and business needs of the IC manufacturing community and equipment and materials suppliers, this exposition features more than 1,500 exhibiting companies from around the world, showcasing the latest developments in semiconductor and related equipment, materials, services and technology. (408) 943-6946.

21

UPS - Supply Chain Solutions Import / Export Seminar  – El Paso, Texas at the Marriot Hotel. The annual seminar will provide its global customers with critical information for success in the importing/exporting industry.  Speakers include U.S. and Mexican customs attorneys, Customs and Border Protection managers, and UPS Chain Solutions managers who specialize in specific areas of trade compliance.  Susan Powell at 915-298-3339 or susan.powell@ups-scs.com; or Sonia Torres at 915-298-9921 or sonia.torres@ups-scs.com.

2-4

SME Summit – Oconomowoc, Wisc. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers and its Technical Community Network present the 2005 SME Summit - Where manufacturers, technologies and innovations connect.  This two-day conference will create an exciting and dynamic forum for information exchange, networking, presentations on new applications, and developing research on advanced technologies spanning the entire manufacturing discipline. (313) 425-3112.

29-Sept.1

AutoTech  – Detroit, Mich. For 17 years AIAG hosts the AutoTech Conference and Exposition, the event for suppliers at all tiers to receive quality updates first hand, straight from those who developed the specifications and those who have successfully completed implementation.  The event addresses automotive issues, technology and tools to help streamline industry processes, attended by mid-to-high-level management and executives seeking the unique perspectives, plans and initiatives that AIAG delivers. (248) 358-3003.

13-15

Medwest Expo  – Novi, Mich. The Midwest APEX is an effective way for buyers and sellers of metalworking equipment and manufacturing technology applications to connect in the nation's most concentrated manufacturing market.  this event brings together thousands of serious buyers from hundreds of OEM and supplier organizations with machine tool builders, distributors and other service providers. (800) 733-4763.

21-23

12th Annual Manufacturing in Mexico & U.S. Border Symposium – Laredo, Tex. Western Hemispheric Trade Center Texas A&M International University. 

27-28

AMCON  – Austin, Texas. AmCon shows bring together job shops and contract manufacturers with OEM purchasing and engineering professionals who are looking for new suppliers.  Suppliers of custom metal, plastic, rubber and electronic parts use AMCon Shows to connect with qualified OEM buyers in our trade shows around the country. (703) 525-0511.

28-30

Composites 2005  – Columbus, Ohio. More than 220 composites industry exhibitors will be on-hand to help with latest products and services on the market.  Every major industry supplier and distributor in the country will be represented to satisfy your needs for composites materials, tools, machinery, regulatory assistance and the like. (703) 525-0511.

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 get hands-on access to the newest technologies, ideas and solutions to optimize your assembly operations. (888) 267-3796.

31-Nov. 3

ICALEO 2005  – Miami, Fla. The International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics has a 23 year history as the conference where researchers and end users meet to review the state-of-the-art in laser materials processing and predict where the future will lead. (800) 733-4763.

Readers are encouraged to submit seminar and trade show event announcements. Send them at least 60 days in advance to Calendar of Events, 725 S. Mesa Hills, Bldg 1, Suite 2 -  El Paso, TX 79912. Or email: tpn@twinplantnews.com.