IMTS COMPASS

WELCOME TO THE IMTS COMPASS

There are 25 days left until IMTS! This is the 3nd email in a series of five email newsletters. See below for the latest update on IMTS 2008. Click here for archived issues of the "IMTS Compass". Want to be added to the weekly email list...see the imts e-newsletter box below the left navigation. Check the correct box, enter your email address and hit SUBMIT. We are here to help in any way we can. - IMTS Staff

August 14, 2008 Issue

» Register TODAY
» Advanced Manufacturing Center Takes Flight in the new West Building
» Calling All Engineers
» Pavilions Help You Use Your Time Wisely
» Real-Time Flight Information Now On Display At McCormick Place
» Innovation Center: Automotive Day
» Have You Read the IMTS Blog?
» How to Avoid Taxi Lines & Save Money Getting to and from McCormick Place

REGISTER TO ATTEND IMTS 2008

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CENTER TAKES FLIGHT IN THE NEW WEST BUILDING

Anchored by global aerospace leader, Boeing, the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) at IMTS 2008 will offer visitors a look at latest in manufacturing technology and a look at the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner interior display.

Along with Boeing, the collaborative display is being presented by University of Sheffield's internationally-acclaimed Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (AMRC); North America's premier metalworking technology magazine, Modern Machine Shop (MMS) and IMTS 2008.

Advanced Manufacturing Center visitors will experience:

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner interior display
Parts displays and process presentations by Boeing's advanced research and development unit, Phantom Works
Ten "disruptive" technologies from innovative manufacturing suppliers and researchers
Media displays from leading industry publications Modern Machine Shop, Automotive Design & Production; MoldMaking Technology, Production Machining, Time Compression Technologies, and High Performance Composites
Display and presentation from the University of Sheffield's AMRC

The Advanced Manufacturing Center will be located at the entrance to McCormick Place's new West Building, Hall F, Booth F-2001.

Add AMC to your myMap listing!

DON'T MISS SME'S SESSIONS FOCUSING ON LEADING TECHNOLOGIES, STRATEGIES AND TOOLS

SME's 37 sessions included in the IMTS 2008's Manufacturing Business & Technology Forum provide insight and guidelines to improve your product and operations through a better understanding of emerging technologies and trends. Register now - you cannot miss these sessions.

Listed below are the four main tracks:

Emerging Technologies & Trends in Machining - Tuesday, September 9th
Emerging Technologies & Trends in Cutting Fluids - Wednesday, September 10th
Emerging Technology & Trends in Grinding/Abrasive Machining - Thursday, September 11th
Lean Manufacturing Technologies - Thursday, September 11th

Click here to see the complete list of SME sessions.

Register today to join your peers to explore technology on the IMTS 2008 exhibit floor and in the session rooms. Don't miss this opportunity.

PAVILIONS HELP YOU USE YOUR TIME WISELY

Whatever your interest you'll find a pavilion for it. You can compare machine capabilities, prices, services...everything you need to know, from elite builders around the world, right here at IMTS. Learn more!

REAL-TIME FLIGHT INFORMATION NOW ON DISPLAY AT MCCORMICK PLACE

The Chicago Dept. of Aviation and MPEA have teamed up to install a flight information display system(FIDS) at McCormick Place. The new display mirrors flight information monitors at airports and will assist visitors traveling to O'Hare and Midway International Airports. The board will display real-time flight departure information. The FIDS unit is located in the McCormick Place Grand Concourse, above the main entrance by the McCormick Square taxi drop-off entrance.

INNOVATION CENTER: AUTOMOTIVE DAY

Daily theme days take center stage at the new IMTS 2008 Innovation Center. Industry leaders from automotive, aerospace, quality control, power generation, medical and job shop manufacturing speak daily at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Make the Innovation Center part of your show schedule. Lakeside Center (East) Booth D-4168. Click here to learn more.

This week we're highlighting Automotive Day which is Monday, September 8th

11:00 am Presentation
The 11:00 a.m. session will feature Kenneth D. Knight, Executive Director, Manufacturing Engineering Controls, Conveyors, Robotics and Welding at General Motors Corp.

Knight will talk about how GM is applying virtual technology in the manufacturing environment, as well as discuss how GM is applying its learnings on a global scale.

2:00 pm Presentation
The 2:00 p.m. session on Sept. 8 will feature Charles Ernst, Senior Vice President and Plant Manager for Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC. Ernst is responsible for daily operations of the entire Lincoln facility, including automobile and engine production.

Located in Lincoln, AL, Honda's $1.4 billion vehicle and engine operation employs 4,500 associates and currently produces 300,000 vehicles and engines annually.

Find out more here.

» Add Innovation Center to your myMap listing!

HAVE YOU READ THE IMTS BLOG?

For more than 18 months, we have been providing insight to IMTS, manufacturing, and obscure, yet amusing information that can be linked to through the IMTS Blog. If you've been following us from our first blog posts on MySpace or have recently joined us on IMTS.com/blog, we appreciate your readership and comments.

The blog will be traveling to Chicago as well. Watch for updates to the blog from our regular contributors.

For more of a real-time information, check out Twitter.com to create an account prior to attending the show. Twitter is a micro-blogging service that provides users constant, real-time access to communications from contributors within your selected social network. Search for IMTS 2008 on Twitter and become a follower of the feed.

Take advantage of all the social networking resources available and you're sure not to miss a moment of the show.

HOW TO AVOID TAXI LINES & SAVE MONEY GETTING TO AND FROM MCCORMICK PLACE

Did you know you don't have to stand in long lines at the end of the day trying to get a cab back to the hotel? Here's all the scoop on quick ways to and from the show:

Hotel Shuttle Bus Service
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service is provided free of charge during show days to and from the official show hotels and the North, South, West and Lakeside Center Buildings. Click here for the bus schedule as of 5/20/2008. For the exact schedule and boarding locations please refer to the IMTS shuttle information sign in your hotel lobby.

Metra Train Service
The METRA Train Commuter Railroad provides direct service within ten minutes to and from Downtown Chicago. Many exhibitors know that if they see a long line for cabs, they can jump on the METRA, head downtown and find a cab more quickly once they disembark. View the METRA Schedule.

McCormick Place Parking and Directions
There are times you have to drive to McCormick. If so, it can seem complicated knowing where the most convenient places to park are at the show. Click Here for directions and a map to McCormick Place.

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