EXHIBITOR UPDATE

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There are 27 days left until IMTS. Are you ready?? See below for this week's due dates, new developments and tool reminders. Click here for archived issues of the "Exhibitor Update". We are here to help in any way we can. - IMTS Staff

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August 12, 2008 Issue

» The New IMTS 2008 Manufacturing Business & Technology Forum
» Security and Badges
» Innovation Center
» Real-Time Flight Information Now On Display At McCormick Place
» Have You Read the IMTS Blog?
» FAQ of the Day: How Do I Get Around the 4 Buildings?
» Upcoming Deadlines

THE NEW IMTS 2008 MANUFACTURING BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY FORUM

IMTS 2008's Manufacturing Business & Technology Forum is five days of sessions, papers, interactive presentations and debates on the vital relationship between the latest technologies found on the IMTS exhibit floor and your business. Attendees will leave with the insight, techniques and industry resources necessary to grow a business and remain competitive in today's tough business environment. You cannot miss this opportunity.

SECURITY AND BADGES

Here is everything you need to know about badges, security and which badges can get on the show floor at what times:

Exhibitor Badges:
» Color: Blue
» Access: 2 hours prior & 1 hour after show closes.
» Move-in/Move-out: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
» Note: If your staff needs to stay later they can request an off hours pass from the IMTS show office.

Visitor Badges:
» Color: Orange
» Access: Show hours only
» Note: If exhibitors want a pass for attendees during off hours - they can call AMT or email mfabrizio@amtonline.org in advance to get an early/late pass to give them same hours as the exhibitors on the day they need. They can also do this at the IMTS show offices on-site.

Media Badges:
» Color: Blue (MEDIA across top)
» Access: 2 hours prior & 1 hour after show closes

INNOVATION CENTER

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.

Monday - Sept 8 -- Automotive Day
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.

The 2:00 p.m. session 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.
Tuesday - Sept 9 -- Quality Control Day
Alexandria Maciag, plant manager of Ford's Van Dyke Transmission Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan will present the team's story-how people and technology combined to create new processes and production lines.
Wednesday - Sept 10 -- Aerospace/Aeronautics Day
Mr. Aboulafia consults for commercial and military aircraft clients, including many aerospace leaders. He writes and edits Teal's World Military and Civil Aircraft Briefing, a forecasting tool covering more than 135 aircraft programs and markets. Frequently quoted as an aviation expert by trade and news publications, he has appeared on TV and has spoken at a wide variety of professional conferences.
Thursday - Sept 11 -- Power Generation / Green Day
Get on the cutting edge of the soaring energy industry. Gain the knowledge and insight you need to dive into this growing industry. Working with Today's Energy Solutions (TES), Randy Swisher, AWEA Executive Director, will talk about the current state of the energy sector- growth potential, trends and the importance of wind power in delivering future energy requirements.
Friday - Sept 12 -- Medical Day
Frost & Sullivan, an industry leading market research and consulting firm, will review the steps to take regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO certification, quality control, FDA regulations, as well as customer requirements and expectations.

The session will cover macro issues impacting medical device manufacturers, suppliers and technology development. Frost & Sullivan will discuss major trends and provide details and analysis to support the strategic direction industry participants are taking to address these issues.
Saturday - Sept 13 - Job Shop Day
Representatives from three of the best shops in the United States-serving the aerospace, energy and medical industries-will talk about the strategies they use to keep their tools sharp, their spindles turning and their shops profitable.

Add Innovation Center to your myMap listing!

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.

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.

FAQ OF THE DAY: HOW DO I GET AROUND THE 4 BUILDINGS?

That's Easy...Take an IMTS Building Tram!

McCormick Place has always been big. But with the addition of the West Hall, IMTS Show Management decided it was time to create a system that would save time (not to mention wear and tear on the feet) for attendees and exhibitors. New for 2008 is the IMTS Comfort Stations which will serve as the drop off and pick up points for the IMTS Building Trams. The Comfort Stations are designed to provide a resting and transportation spot at the back of each hall. While waiting for the IMTS Building Tram, visitors and exhibitors alike can utilize the benches, free water and a myMap Kiosk. There is no charge to use the IMTS Building Tram.

Tram Schedule: Trams will run from 11:00am - 6:00pm. Every 20 - 30 minutes.

Tram Boarding Stations
» Lakeside Center (East), Near Booth D-4000
» North Building, Back of Hall B-2
» South Building, Near Booth A-8166
» West Building, Near Booth F-2955

UPCOMING DEADLINES

Due 8/15 Metalworking Fluids
Due 8/18 Audio Visual Rentals -AV $$$
Due 8/18 Domestic Freight Shipping

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