5-10

International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Esposition – Chicago, Ill. The conference highlights advanced technologies in diverse fields such as energy, aerospace, material and applied mechanics.  Sponsored by the American Society of Manufacturing Engineers. (212) 591-8152.

15-17

Expotransporte Anpact 2006 – Guadalajara, Jal. Showcasing innovations in trailers, semi trailers, original equipment, spare parts, components, telecommunications equipment, tools and accessory design for trucks and buses (01152) (55) 5545--44-88.

29-30

PlastiMetal – Cd. Juarez, Chih. An injection molding and metal stamping show.  To be held at Cibeles Convention Center. (01152) (656) 648-3131, www.plastimetalmx.com

7-21

North American International Auto Show – Detroit Mich. Entering its 19th year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world. (248) 283-5125.

13-15

Medical Design and Manufacturing West – Anaheim Calif. This is the worlds largest trade show for medical manufacturing featuring 1500 exhibiting companies.  Over the three-day, full facility show, the world's leading suppliers to the $94 billion medical device market will connect with 14,000 medical OEM decision makers from the nation's most successful industry sector. (310) 445-4200.

13-15

West Pack – Anaheim, Calif. See the top suppliers in every aspect of packaging including machinery and machinery components, containers, materials, custom automation technology, services and more.  Meet with key suppliers of packaging equipment, materials, and services supplying a rance of industries - food/beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics/personal care, electronics/IT, consumer products, printing, transportation/industrial and more. (310) 445-4200.

13-14

Borderland Tradeshow – El Paso, Tex. Borderland Tradeshow - El Paso is an industrial tradeshow and technical conference serving the Maquila/Production Sharing Industry in the state of Chihuahua and Manufacturers in West Texas and New Mexico. (915) 771-7061.

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