BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//ddaysoftware.com//NONSGML DDay.iCal 1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:JIMTOF is the largest scale exhibition in Asia for machine tool s. At the show you will find\, machine tools (metal cutting and metal form ing)\, machine tool accessories\, and other equipment including tools and measuring devices are all exhibited together. JIMTOF brings many machines and equipment to you in one place so you are able to see them all and find comprehensive solutions. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121106 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121101 LOCATION:Tokyo SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:JIMTOF 2012 UID:bd1fa2f8-1543-4e6a-8a7e-fdd48e78645a URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/bd1fa2f8-1543-4e6a-8a7e-f dd48e78645a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:Every year AMT strives to provide companies with the insight ne eded to be successful in a changing market place. By bringing together ind ustry experts\, forecasts\, and marketing information\, companies are bett er able to gauge the current market conditions as well as how the market m ay look in the future.You will hear presentations of noted economists spea king about our industry. These will be combined with speakers&mdash\;some of them your peers\, others your customers&mdash\;with ideas on how to enh ance your sales in a shrinking market\, the outlook of the auto industry\, how to take advantage of the globalization process\, plus other subjects of critical importance in today&rsquo\;s business environment. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121025 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121024 LOCATION:St. Louis\, MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2012 Global Forecasting & Marketing Conference UID:2fec232d-59e0-4542-a07c-39d449bc5eef URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/2fec232d-59e0-4542-a07c-3 9d449bc5eef END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Trade Show CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:IMTS 2012 is the 29th edition of the premier manufacturing tech nology show in North America. More than 1\,000 exhibiting companies will occupy 1.1 million net square feet of exhibit space at the McCormick Place complex in Chicago\, Illinois. IMTS is held every even-numbered year in Chicago and attracts more than 82\,000 buyers and sellers from over 116 co untries. \n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120915 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120910 LOCATION:McCormick Place\, Chicago\, IL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:IMTS 2012 - International Manufacturing Technology Show - September 10-15\, 2012 UID:7fb37d5d-9cdb-4249-84af-335317a091b3 URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/7fb37d5d-9cdb-4249-84af-3 35317a091b3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the return of the AMT/USA Pavilion a t SIMM\, in Shenzhen\, China\, March 28-31\, 2012!We are now accepting app lications for space for your participation in the AMT/USA Pavilion at SIMM 2012. Please complete the application form\, return it to AMT\, and follo w the instructions for deposit. AMT will assign space on a first come\, fi rst served basis\, until all the available area is allocated.All economic indicators show a strong growth for Shenzhen in the years to come. Your pa rticipation in this event should provide you with great business opportuni ties and expansion of your sales in this promising market. By participatin g in the pavilion\, and in order to make your investment more effective\, AMT will provide you with Business Development support\, including:Assista nce in identifying potential distributors\, representatives\, service engi neers\, and marketing and sales partners and for your companyAssistance in finding financing to your Chinese customersAssistance with your strategic planning efforts in reaching out to the Chinese marketPre-show and on-sit e management of all orders and booth logistics.We look forward to having y ou at the AMT/USA pavilion. Please contact us if you have any questions ab out the show and your participation at SIMM 2012. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120331 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120328 LOCATION:Shenzhen SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:AMT/USA Pavilion at SIMM 2012 UID:53696d44-57e3-418c-b611-50eb28115210 URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/53696d44-57e3-418c-b611-5 0eb28115210 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:Trade mission will be just prior to SIMM show\, held from March 28-31 in Shenzhen (Guang Dong province).Who should go: - AMT members who want to develop more business in South China. SIMM show exhibitors or atte ndees.Why? South China imports almost as much manufacturing technology equ ipment as the entire us market and the SIMM show is the largest local mach ine tool show (over 1000 exhibitors &\; 100\,000 attendees). attend and learn&hellip\;.We will visit seven (7) top manufacturing companies in two (2) days and meet their key management people and/or owners. View a draft of the schedule. There is no better way to make good connections in a sho rt time!REGISTER TODAY WITH YOUR $100 DEPOSIT. SPACE IS LIMITED!Registrati on and Deposit Information:A non-refundable deposit of $100 must be paid w ith registration. The balance of the prorated expense will be invoiced by AMT upon return from our trip. Your cost is estimated to be $300 plus airf are\, hotel\, and meals.If you have any questions\, please contact Knox Jo hnstone at 703-827-5224. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120327 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120326 LOCATION:Shenzhen SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2012 AMT Mini Trade Mission to China UID:74f4cce0-b5d6-4857-8846-dba3ed1cef53 URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/74f4cce0-b5d6-4857-8846-d ba3ed1cef53 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:AMT&rsquo\;s Manufacturing Technology Forum (March 7-8\, Orland o\, FL) is sponsored by AMT but led and initiated by the AMT Technology Is sues Committee. This event will highlight a number of innovative technolog ies and how these technologies are utilized within the greater manufacturi ng community. The key word this year for the Forum is &ldquo\;innovation\, &rdquo\; and the keynote presentation will be delivered by Dr. Don Kinard explaining the innovative technologies and how the Joint Strike Fighter is manufactured.Other topics of interest include Sustainable Manufacturing\, High Speed Milling and Stability Control\, Innovations in Defense Manufac turing and an update on availability and the MTConnect standard. Additiona lly there are two afternoon back-to-back panel sessions with the first pan el touching on a number of diverse technology areas including: spray cooli ng of electronics\, additive materials manufacturing\, the future of munit ions manufacturing and how machined parts are measured by holograms. The a fternoon panel is a joint effort between the Technology Issues Committee a nd the AMT Cutting Tool Product Group&rsquo\;s Technology sub-committee an d will focus on Tooling with an emphasis on minimum quantity lubrication\, coatings and coolants. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120308 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120307 LOCATION:Orlando\, FL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2012 AMT Manufacturing Technology Forum UID:901fa2ab-0467-4e37-a80e-d44140ed70cd URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/901fa2ab-0467-4e37-a80e-d 44140ed70cd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:While shipping your machines to Mexico from the U.S. is one asp ect of hitting the Mexican market\, the reality is that there is part of t he market you can reach only if you have actual operations there. There ar e plenty of opportunities beyond what many assume! Don't make the mistake of underestimating its potential. This webinar will discuss that "\;hi dden market\,"\; as well as the services AMT has available fo rmembers in Mexico.Presented by Carlos Mortera.\, General Manager\, AMT Mexico&nbs p\; DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120214 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Webinar:Mexico - Finding Your Hidden Opportunities UID:8bbc5405-9e4f-4ac5-a14b-a3f020f7b76f URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/8bbc5405-9e4f-4ac5-a14b-a 3f020f7b76f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:Login:Host: The MTConnect Institute would like to thank General Dynamics-OTS for hosting this upcoming event.Note: When registering\, a $ 70 fee will be charged for each meeting to defray costs.Feb 14\, 2012 - 8: 30 am to 5:00 pm - Open Discussion With Each Of MTConnect Institute's Work ingGroups (Continental Breakfast\, Lunch and Breaks Included)Feb 15\, 2012 - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm - MTConnect Technical Advisory Group (TAG): General MTConnectIssues and Working Group Summaries(Continental Breakfast\, Lunch and Breaks Included)Both days are also open to MTConnect Technical Advisor y Group Member and Implementer company employees.Location:TradeWinds Islan d Grand Resort5500 Gulf Blvd.St. Pete Beach\, FL 33706Reservations: 1-800- 808-9833A block of rooms has been set aside at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort at the rate of $159.00 per night plus tax. The cut-off date for ho tel reservations is January 13\, 2012. However\, we recommend you secure y our reservation soon since rooms are limited.When making reservations\, pl ease call the number listed above and mention "\;General Dynamics" \; to receive the special rate or download\, complete and send to the Trad eWinds Resort the hotel reservation form that is included on the right rai l of this site. Each individual is responsible for making their own room r eservation.Note: Additional type rooms at other rates are also listed on t he reservation form. \; DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120214 LOCATION:St. Pete Beach\, FL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MTConnect Institute TAG & Working Group Meetings UID:6b0f95bb-e28e-4968-88ce-3c7251f6a133 URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/6b0f95bb-e28e-4968-88ce-3 c7251f6a133 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20120207T045811 DESCRIPTION:As one of the BRIC countries\, Brazil draws a lot of attention as a potential growth market. But there are many common myths about doing business there -- as well as some truths that you might have already heard .This webinar will discuss many aspects of penetrating the market and how to sell there: distribution channels\, financing\, and more. There will al so be information about planned initiatives in Brazil to assist AMT member s.Presented by Mario Winterstein\, Business Development Director\, AMT DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120208 DTSTAMP:20120207T045811 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120207 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Webinar: Brazil - Separating Fact from Fiction UID:fc53a3b6-7d67-4912-acab-555ecbec8f0e URL:http://www.timecompression.com/events/details/fc53a3b6-7d67-4912-acab-5 55ecbec8f0e END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR