7-9

Expo Manufactura – Monterrey, N.L. The 12th edition of Mexico's largest metalworking/manufacturing exhibition featuring machine tools, automation, assembly, technology, quality manufacturing, CAD/CAM, robotics, softwares, coil-winding, and welding technologies (301) 493-5500.

8-10

ISSA - Interclean Mexico – Mexico City. Exhibitors include the professional cleaning products sector: hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants, theaters, schools and colleges, etc. (01149) (69) 75750.

14-15

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.

21-23

Metalform Nashville – Nashville, Tenn. The most focused metal stamping fabricating and forming exposition in North America, sponsored by the Precision Metalforming Association, showcases the fastest growing metal stamping and sheet metal fabricating companies from Atlanta, St. Louis, Nashville and more. (216) 901-8800.

3-7

SAE 2006 World Congress  – Detroit, Mich. The SAE World Congress is the place to be for the annual account of the state of advanced automotive technology and business because it is the only event that brings together an audience of vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, government and academia from around the world.  (888) 875-3976

26-27

Del Mar Electronics Show – San Diego, Cal. The theme of this years show is "Are You Ready for RoHS." The technical sessions, which are free to attendees will focus on RoHS and lead free readiness throughout the supply chain. (858) 459-1682.

23-25

EASTEC  – W. Springfield, Mass. EASTEc has connected buyres in the East Coast's diverse marketplace with sellers of advanced manufacturing equipment and metalworking technologies.  Since the first EASTEC, more than 400,000 manufacturing professionals from the aerospace, defense, automotive, computer, medical, consumer products and other industries have attended. (800) 733-4763.

30

PXI TAC  – Juarez, Chih., Mexico. The PXI TAC is a series of free, full-day events in 15 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico featuring in-depth informational sessions on the latest PXI platform technologies and roadmaps, case study presentations, hands-on technical training and networking with industry experts.  See www.pxitac.com

2

PXI TAC  – Tijuana, B.C., Mexico. Hosted by systems and integrators, end users, and PXI Systems Alliance members, the PXI TAC offers engineers, managers, and technicians a chance  to network with colleagues and industry experts in design, validation, test and controls.  See www.pxitac.com 

19-23

NPE 2006 – Chicago, Ill. The global plastics industry's largest tradeshow is sponsored by The Society of Plastics Industry, Inc.  More than 2,000 exhibiting companies will occupy more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space. (202) 974-5235.

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.