2012

March 20-22 - FABTECH CANADA - Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA) and American Welding Society (AWS) announce the launch of the first-ever FABTECH Canada. The event will feature a comprehensive showcase of the latest technologies, tools and trends – with a special focus on fabricating technology – geared to the needs of Canada’s estimated 1.5 million manufacturing employees in industries ranging from automotive and energy to transportation and construction.

Being launched in response to growing demand in metal fabrication and to better represent an important industry that many Canadian businesses rely on every day, FABTECH Canada will unveil new products and innovations to the Canadian market through an extensive exhibitor pavilion. It will also provide opportunities for learning and networking with technology experts via a three-day conference and Town Hall panel session.

www.fabtechcanada.com

May 14-16 - Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show 2012 - Place Bonaventure, Montreal
The Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) is Quebec's definitive manufacturing event. MMTS is the largest and most important event servicing North America's French marketplace and the leading event for machine tools and factory automation technology. MMTS features a strong factory automation focus including control systems, software and hardware, assembly technology and test/inspection. Technology-focused exhibits, along with a relevant industry keynote, interactive town hall experience and cutting-edge technical sessions make MMTS a must-see event for manufacturers looking for the products, solutions and technology they need to stay competitive.

www.sme.org

September 10-15 - IMTS 2012 - McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The International Manufacturing Technology Show is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, with more than 1,100 exhibitors and 82,000 visitors. The event is held every two years in September at McCormick Place, Chicago.

Manufacturing industry professionals from all over the world attend IMTS to see more than 15,000 new machine tools, controls, computers, software, components, systems and processes that can improve their efficiency.

The IMTS Industry & Technology Conference brings the industry together, under one roof and at one time, to discuss new opportunities. Network with a community of your industry peers and explore fresh ideas to enhance your business. Leave with different perspectives on overcoming day-to-day and long-range challenges.

www.imts.com