Society of Manufacturing Engineers - SME

Welcome!

As the leading resource of manufacturing information, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is pleased to present sessions at the IMTS 2008 Manufacturing Business & Technology Forum.

SME supports all efforts that provide opportunities for manufacturing professionals to gather information and meet other professionals. Since the goals of IMTS are consistent with and support SME's goals for the manufacturing community, we are honored to be part of this event. ~Mr. Mark Tomlinson, Executive Director & General Manager, SME

Forum Educational Description

SME organized sessions will focus on leading technologies, strategies and tools to improve product and operations, including:

• Emerging technologies and trends in machining
• Emerging technologies and trends in grinding
• Emerging technologies and trends in metal cutting fluids
• Lean manufacturing
• Cell design
• Value stream mapping
• Standardized work
• Set up reduction
  
  

View the Forum Registration information and plan to attend IMTS 2008 now.

Session Schedule

Please review the list of conferences we're offering, and we hope to see you at IMTS.

SESSION TITLE	TIME
Tuesday, September 9
SME - Tuesday	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Emerging Technologies & Trends in Machining I	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, September 10
Emerging Technologies & Trends in Cutting Fluids	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SME - Wednesday	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, September 11
SME - Thursday	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Emerging Technologies & Trends in Grinding/Abrasive Machining	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Conference Contact for SME

For more information on the SME sessions, please contact the SME Call Center:
Phone: 1-800-733-4763 or 313-425-3000
Email: service@sme.org.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

The SME is the worlds leading professional society advancing manufacturing knowledge and influencing more than half a million manufacturing professionals annually. Through its communities, publications, expositions and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies. Headquartered in Michigan, SME has members in more than 70 countries and represents manufacturing practitioners across all industries.

Visit SME's web site for more information http://www.sme.org.