20-22

East Tec – Some 14,000 manufacturers, plant managers, and shop owners from throughout the region's diverse industries visit EASTEC to evaluate advanced technologies, production methods and management concepts. (800) 733-4763.

20-22

Rapid 2008 – Lake Buena, Fla.  North America's largest annual rapid manufacturing conference and exposition.  the event brings buyers, selers and end-users of design, prototyping, tooling and direct manufacturing technologies together in an environment that facilitates networking and business interaction.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. (800) 733-4763.

21-22

Wire Processing Technology – Milwaukee, Wisc.  This show features new products and services for electronic cable assemblies, cord sets, wiring harnesses and other products within the wire processing industry. (800) 367-5520.

3-5

EastPack – New York, N.Y.  See the latest advances in packaging, including: machinery and machinery components, containers, materials, custom automation, technology, services, software, robotics and more.  (310) 445-4200.

26-27

NAFTA Institute Conference – Sunland Park, N.M. Suppliers meet the buyers.  For additional information contact the International Business Accelerator at (575) 589-2200 or e-mail info@mniba.com

3-5

21st Century Technology for Logistics & Manufacturing in North America – Laredo, Texas. - A two day agenda and state of the art technology facility tours highlight this event sponsored by the Laredo Development Foundation, Logistics and Manufacturing Association and Texas A&M International University.  (800) 820-0564.

23-25

AHR Expo - Mexico  – Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. See and evaluate all the latest HVAC&R equipment, systems and products from U.S., Mexican and international manufacturers. (800) 733-4763.

23-25

National Manufacturing Week – Chicago, Ill.  The only event in the United States for engineering teams, executives and practitioners responsible for the entire manufacturing endeavor, from design to manufacturing process to customer fulfillment to business success.  The manufacturing community comes together for in depth education across a broad spectrum of enabling technologies, systems, products and solutions that can't be found anywhere else in one place (310) 445-4200.

6-8

Fabtech  – Las Vegas, Nev.  The only annual North American event dedicated to showcasing a full spectrum of sheet metal forming and fabricating, tube and pipe and welding equipment and technology. (800) 733-4763.

14-15

AmCon  – Phoenix, Ariz., The show attracts attendees from the aereospace, electronics, medical and other high tech industries. (800) 829-7467.

23

Mid Pack  – Minneapolis, Minn., MidPak brings you convenient access to the latest ideas and technologies to innovate your packaging and streamline your process. (310) 445-4200.

29-30

AmCon  – Houston, Tex., In addition to major energy producers and the manufacturers that support them, Houston is home to many other non-energy related industries, including aerospace and medical. (800) 829-7467.

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.