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2012 AMT Manufacturing Technology Forum

Just a heads up on an upcoming event in March that may be of interest hosted by the Association for Manufacturing Technology:

Manufacturing Technology Forum
March 7-8, Orlando, FL

This conference will explore the latest innovative technologies being used in the manufacturing sector. On Wednesday, discussions will span sustainable manufacturing, advanced composite manufacturing, virtual high performance machining, and more.

Keynote speaker,  Dr. Don A. Kinard, Senior Technical Fellow, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, will present “Innovative Manufacturing Technologies and How the Joint Strike Fighter F-35 is Made.”

Thursday will be focused on looking at R&D Manufacturing Advances in North America, China, Germany and Brazil.  This is the first year Brazil will be presented.

View the detailed agenda.


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