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June 09, 2008 - In the current issue of AutomationMedia.com, Manufacturing Journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, profiles “Regional Manufacturing Expos: Cost-Effective and Hands-On.” According to Cutler, “Deciding which events are worthwhile for manufacturing engineers and buyers to attend sometimes feels like Dorothy in the woods en route to OZ. Too often tradeshows are for the benefit of exhibition companies, webinars to simply promote a software product, and conferences lack any dynamism or little more than a rehash of last year’s content. There are, of course, exceptions and value can be found in a local expo rather predictably.”
Engineers and buyers attending a regional contract manufacturing expo can often find multiple sources to take a project from concept or prototype to finished product quickly and at competitive prices. OEMs can find sources for engineering, design, prototypes, forming, fabricating, machining, finishing, assembly and electronic manufacturing services all under one roof.
According to Kati Olson, who produces nearly two dozen Amcon Contract Manufacturing Expos annually, “These regional events offers attendees a unique opportunity to investigate a variety of manufacturing options, both new and traditional, and find the best processes and materials for their applications. They can view actual samples of products that have been produced for other OEMs in their industry. They can get quotes on current projects and compare quality, pricing, and lead times from multiple vendors all in a few hours.”
Unlike many webinars that are interactive in demonstrating the efficacy of software solutions, or large conferences where a litany of dull speakers sit at a draped table until it is their turn to speak (and read aloud their dull Powerpoint presentation), effective manufacturing expos provide a “hands on” and one-on-one education. Attendees can see actual parts that other OEMs are using in their products. Olson notes, “Since the exhibits are staffed with top management and technical personnel, it’s possible for the attendees to have in-depth discussion of their projects regarding design, materials and production issues.”
The benefits for contract manufacturers attending a regional AmCon show are significant. Engineers and buyers attending an AmCon Contract Manufacturing Expo can find one or multiple sources to take a project from concept or prototype to finished product quickly and at competitive prices. OEMs can find sources for engineering, design, prototypes, forming, fabricating, machining, finishing, assembly and electronic manufacturing services all under one roof. Whether looking for one part or production runs, attendees find multiple sources from which to choose.
AmCon offers attendees a unique opportunity to investigate a variety of manufacturing options, both new and traditional, and find the best processes and materials for specific applications. Attendees view actual samples of products that have been produced for other OEMs in their industry and can get quotes on current projects and compare quality, pricing, and lead times from multiple vendors all in a few hours.
Since the exhibits are staffed with top management and technical personnel, attendees have an in-depth discussion regarding project design, materials and production issues. AmCon shows are free, including seminars on a variety of manufacturing processes and quality issues. Fall 2008 AmCon shows include Grand Rapids, MI - Sept. 17-18; Fort Lauderdale, FL - Sept. 23-24; Minneapolis, MN - Oct. 7-8; Phoenix, AZ - Oct. 14-15; Houston, TX - Oct. 29-30; Greensboro, NC - Nov. 18-19. To register for these shows go to www.AmConshows.com. The complete article can be read at http://www.automationmedia.com/TRCutler.asp?ID=%2055.
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