Connecting You to Manufacturing Solutions in Aerospace

Welcome to IMTS 2008 where you'll see how more than 1,000 providers of manufacturing technology are solving the world's aerospace production problems. IMTS is bigger, better and more focused than ever on helping you find the manufacturing solutions you need in the complicated world of aerospace.

Pressure to compress your product development cycle, slashing costs, working with increasingly difficult-to-machine materials, lean manufacturing and improving collaboration across the supply chain are just a few of the challenges you face in the quickly changing aerospace industry.

IMTS - Connects you with

• New innovative technology
• Peers you need to and want to know
• Suppliers with the knowledge and equipment you need for the future
• Equipment that can strengthen your competitive advantage
  
  

Tough Materials Present Tough Challenges

All of the great materials that reduce weight - composites, aluminum, titanium, high-tech alloys - increase the manufacturing obstacles. At IMTS you can find the answers to cost-effectively dealing with new materials and have access to the industry's experts. In one week. At one time. In one place.

What You'll See in Action

Imagine the possibilities. Immerse yourself in over 1 million square feet covered with machines, tools, equipment, software and systems all aimed at increasing productivity and slashing overall costs. Imagine machines that can reduce set up time from hours to minutes. Imagine faster techniques for inspecting parts. Imagine combining processes like cleaning, polishing and deburring, all matched to space available and operator skill level. Just imagine.

• Combination Milling and Turning Machines
• Horizontal & Vertical Machining Centers
• Multitasking Machines
• Turning Centers
• Transfer Machines
• Grinding Machines
• Gear Making Machines
• Inspection Equipment
• Tools, Workholding, Software and more
  
  

You'll find the answers you need on the IMTS show floor - in one exhibit after another.

You're Invited to Aerospace Day

Attend IMTS on Aerospace Day. IMTS is featuring an all new Innovation Center highlighting a relevant theme brought to life through thought-provoking presentations by industry experts each day during the six-days of the show.
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Times: 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Location: Booth D-4168, Lakeside Center (East Building)
Sponsor: Aerospace Manufacturing and Design (AMD)

The IMTS 2008 Manufacturing Business and Technology Forum Provides Solutions

The Forum, "Where Technology and Business Connect," brings together experts from the industry to give you the most useful and up-to-date technical information available.

• Sessions complement what you see on the exhibit floor
• Gain insight into improving your production and operations
• Learn from professionals with solutions to your manufacturing challenges
• Network with peers
• Leave better prepared to profit today and prepare for tomorrow

Learn more

The Forum's program is presented by:

» ASPE - American Society for Precision Engineering » AMT - Association For Manufacturing Technology » CAR - Center for Automotive Research » NTMA - National Tooling & Machining Association » SME - Society of Manufacturing Engineers » Tooling U

View the registration information and plan now to attend IMTS 2008!