IMTS COMPASS

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There are 11 days left until IMTS! This is the 4th 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 28, 2008 Issue

» Register TODAY
» Learn What Being Connected Can Do for Your Business
» Learn, Network and Compete More Effectively with Help from IMTS 2008 and NTMA
» Don't Forget To Set Up Your "myMap" To Plan Your Visit
» Presentations by Boeing Headline the AMC
» Innovation Center: Power Generation / Green Day
» What Exactly Is IMTSTV?
» New Trams Make Transportation Between Halls Easy

REGISTER TO ATTEND IMTS 2008

LEARN WHAT BEING CONNECTED CAN DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Want to know what the buzz will be about at IMTS this year? For companies staying on the leading edge of technology, a visit to the Emerging Technology Center (ETC) is in order to find out. MTConnect is a new communication protocol standard for passing data between devices, equipment, and higher level applications, and the ETC will be the best place to learn all about it.

Every day during the show, there will be multiple learning presentations in booth B-1000, including:

MTConnect Video Presentations
MTConnect Live Demonstrations
MTConnect Demonstration Kiosk
MTConnect Implementation Center

In addition, there will be University & Research Laboratory Exhibits that you can visit to learn about emerging leading edge technologies.

» Location: B-1000, North Building, Hall B, Lobby
» Exhibitor's Demonstrating MTConnect @ IMTS 2008
» Learn more!

NTMA'S SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS HELP YOU COMPETE MORE EFFECTIVELY

NTMA's National Associate members and business partners bring manufacturing solutions and strategies for the 21st century to the Forum. These industry professionals provide the tools and techniques required to transform and revolutionize your businesses to effectively compete in the global economy.

The sessions include topics such as:

Hybrid Laser Industry Usage
Thursday, September 11, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Prab - Go Green and Increase Your Bottom Line
Thursday, September 11, 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM

JobBOSS - Creating a Job Shop of the Future - Now
Friday, September 12, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

NTMA Technology Team - Utilizing Current Technology to Fill the Workforce Gap
Friday, September 12, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

View NTMA's complete list of sessions.

Register today! The combination of the NTMA's sessions and the IMTS 2008 exhibit floor make this an experience that you cannot miss.

DON'T FORGET TO SET UP YOUR "MYMAP" TO PLAN YOUR VISIT

Did you know that more than 15,000 IMTS attendees have already created a personalized map of the show? And, did you know that many attendees have taken advantage of the ability to send their map to a co-worker to coordinate schedules and maximize time spent at the show? Learn more about myMap!

PRESENTATIONS BY BOEING HEADLINE THE AMC

The Advanced Manufacturing Center presents the "Machining Technology Development" presentation series at booth F-2001. This presentation series will showcase new machining technologies to enable lighter, lower cost aircraft designs. There is no cost to attend these sessions!

Topic: Aluminum Machining Technology
Presenter: Keith Young, Advanced Machining Research & Development Boeing - Phantom Works
Date: Wednesday, September 10th @ 10:00 am

Topic: Titanium Machining Technology
Presenter: Eric J. Stern, Advanced Machining Research & Development Boeing - Phantom Works
Date: Wednesday, September 10th @ 1:00 pm

Location for Presentations: Booth F-2001, Advanced Manufacturing Center (West Building)

Add AMC to your myMap listing!

INNOVATION CENTER: POWER GENERATION / GREEN 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 Power Generation / Green Day which is Thursday, September 11th

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.

Find out more here.

» Add Innovation Center to your myMap listing!

WHAT EXACTLY IS IMTSTV?

Want to know what to expect at IMTS 2008? Watch IMTSTV NOW!! Spend a few minutes watching the short video clips on the site and you'll know what's happening.

Once you get to Chicago, watch IMTSTV live! Daily broadcasts hosted by Emilie Barta will originate on-site from the IMTSTV Studio keeping both exhibitors and attendees informed about the exciting events that are taking place throughout the show.

The Daily "I" Talk Show Schedule:
Monday, September 8 - Saturday, September 13, 2008

10:00 am - 10:30 am
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

For what's on for the day...check your hotel TV for an "IMTS Channel" or online daily from 6:00 am - 10:00 am

Stop by the studio to send a free video email message to the office/family/friends.
» Location: West Building, Hall F, Booth F-2451
» Be sure to add IMTSTV to your myMap Agenda Booth F-2451

Note: Not all IMTS Block hotels have an IMTS Channel.

NEW TRAMS MAKE TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN HALLS EASY!

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. As an added bonus, visitors can swipe their expo cards and be entered to win a GPS device! 16 prizes will be given away daily. There is no charge to use the IMTS Building Tram.

Tram Schedule: Monday - Friday 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

See GPS promotion rules - PDF

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