Schedule-At-A-Glance -International Manufacturing Technology Show

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SESSION TITLE	HANDOUTS
Monday, September 8
AUTOMOTIVE
Flexible Automobile Manufacturing: From Tools to Cars
Data Collection from Intelligent Devices and On-Demand, Advanced Notification Aid Automotive Manufacturers
TECHNOLOGY
Know Your Machine Tool
RSP Tooling - Faster, Better Dies and Molds with RSP Tooling
Iscar Metals - Developments in Rough Milling
WORK FORCE
Training the Shop Floor
Tuesday, September 9
AUTOMOTIVE
Advanced Automotive Body Manufacturing
Manufacturing for Fuel Economy: Powertrain Manufacturing in the Next Decade
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OPTIMIZATION
Roadmap to Lean	handout
Selecting the Appropriate Lean Building Blocks	handout
New Lean Tools VR and Animation Technology for Tool and Die Shop Profitability	handout
Emerging Technologies & Trends in Machining
Roadmap to Lean	handout
Driving Design & Performance Innovation with Advanced Surface and Edge Finishing Solutions	handout
New Metal Cutting Techniques Applied to Current Market Trends	handout
Advances in Tapping Systems	handout
Common Problems and Solutions in Cutting Tools Implementation Practice in the Setting of Automotive Powertrain Plant System Outlook	handout
Selecting the Appropriate Lean Building Blocks	handout
Machinability of Compacted Graphite Iron	handout
Innovative Machining Technology	handout
New Lean Tools VR and Animation Technology for Tool and Die Shop Profitability	handout
Metrology Issues as They Apply to Metal Cutting	handout
On-Machine Probing Techniques Effects on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)	handout
QUALITY
TechSolve - Smart Machine Health and Maintenance System: Concept, Definition and Application
Manuvis - Real-time Production Results and Enterprise-wide Business Information for Smaller Manufacturing Firms
Agathon - Grinding Machines Equipped with “TeleService” Option
TECHNOLOGY
CGTech - The Importance of Control Emulation’s Role in NC Program Simulation	handout
Driving Design & Performance Innovation with Advanced Surface and Edge Finishing Solutions	handout
Practical Applications for Steel Friction Stir Welding
New Metal Cutting Techniques Applied to Current Market Trends	handout
Advances in Tapping Systems	handout
Common Problems and Solutions in Cutting Tools Implementation Practice in the Setting of Automotive Powertrain Plant System Outlook	handout
Getting the Most Out of Your Machine
Machinability of Compacted Graphite Iron	handout
Innovative Machining Technology	handout
Metrology Issues as They Apply to Metal Cutting	handout
On-Machine Probing Techniques Effects on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)	handout
WORK FORCE
TargetED Training: Empowering Your Workforce
Agie-Charmilles - Best Practices for Recruiting the Future Skilled Manufacturing Workforce
Wednesday, September 10
AEROSPACE/AERONAUTICAL
Makino - EDM and Aerospace Manufacturing
MTConnect - Wednesday
Agie-Charmilles - Re-Evaluating the EDM Process to Reduce Cost in Aerospace Components
AUTOMOTIVE
MTConnect - Wednesday
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OPTIMIZATION
Lean Building Block: 5S	handout
Agie-Charmilles - Develop Your Strategic Plan for Competing with Emerging Economies
MTConnect - Wednesday
Lean Building Block: Value Stream Mapping	handout
Kennametal - Complete Services Solution for Manufacturing
Lean Building Block: Setup Reduction	handout
Lean Building Block: Lean Cell Design	handout
Emerging Technologies & Trends in Cutting Fluids
Overview and Trends Water Dilutable Metalworking Fluids	handout
Changing the Game Rules - CO2 Machining Fluid Technology	handout
Flood, MQL & Dry Drilling Tests in 4140 Steel	handout
Preformed Emulsion Technology	handout
Water Filtration and Oil Separation	handout
Issues with Dry and Near-Dry Machining	handout
Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is a Key Technology to Lower Manufacturing Costs for Automotive, Aerospace, Defense and Other Industries	handout
Foam Arrest Control Action	handout
JOB SHOPS
MTConnect - Wednesday
MEDICAL
MTConnect - Wednesday
POWER GENERATION - GO GREEN
MTConnect - Wednesday
QUALITY
MTConnect - Wednesday
NCDMM - Manufacturing Strategy for the 21st Century: Tool Path Optimization
TECHNOLOGY
Overview and Trends Water Dilutable Metalworking Fluids	handout
OMAX - Advances in Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Systems Provide Opportunities for Improving Manufacturing Efficiency
Changing the Game Rules - CO2 Machining Fluid Technology	handout
REGO-FIX - Press-fit Tool Holding – a New Alternative for Machining
MTConnect - Wednesday
Flood, MQL & Dry Drilling Tests in 4140 Steel	handout
Preformed Emulsion Technology	handout
Advanced Machine Tool Design
Mayfran - For Productivity Gains...All Elements, Including Tool Chip/Coolant Processing, Must Be In Harmony
NCDMM - Manufacturing Strategy for the 21st Century: Tool Path Optimization
WORK FORCE
The Grant Landscape: Tapping into Training Dollars
MTConnect - Wednesday
Thursday, September 11
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OPTIMIZATION
PMI - Training Today' s Workforce
Seco - Beyond Value-Added Services	handout
Emerging Technologies & Trends in Grinding/Abrasive Machining
Abrasive Finishing Processes, Systems and Solutions: State-of-the Art and Emerging Needs	handout
Choosing Correct Grinding Parameters	handout
Surface Roughness Measurement and Design Specifications	handout
CBN Grinding of Bimetallic Materials with Water-Based Fluids	handout
Converting Difficult Machining Applications to Grinding	handout
Honing Diesel Engines of Compacted Graphite Iron Casting	handout
Combining Processes Leads to High Productivity with Fine Finishes	handout
Lean Manufacturing Challenges
New Strategies for a New Century	handout
Lean Management - The Missing Starting Point	handout
Part and People Flow Diagramming Methods Using Software Tools	handout
Skipping to the Next Step - CANCELLED
5S+1 - The High Performance Visual Shop Floor	handout
Adapting Lean to High Mix and Process Industries	handout
Visual Documentation Made Easy
POWER GENERATION - GO GREEN
Hybrid Laser Industry Usage
Prab - Go Green And Increase Your Bottom Line	handout
QUALITY
NCDMM - Feature Part Processing
TECHNOLOGY
WEILER - Utilizing Machine Tools Effectively
Are Your Parts Right?
MTConnect - Thursday
WORK FORCE
TargetED Training: Empowering Your Workforce -Thur.
PMI - Training Today' s Workforce
Friday, September 12
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OPTIMIZATION
Autodesk - Inventor LT Helps Manufacturers Compete More Effectively
JOB SHOPS
JobBOSS - Creating a Job Shop of the Future - Now
How the 'Software as a Service Model' Adds Value to Contract Manufacturers
NTMA Technology Team - Utilizing Current Technology to Fill the Workforce Gap
TECHNOLOGY
WARDJet - Improvements in Waterjet Cutting Technology
Greenleaf - Expanded Application of Ceramic Cutting Tools
MTConnect - Friday
WORK FORCE
Training the Shop Floor