McLean, Va., (Dec. 10, 2014) – After a successful first year, AMT – TheAssociation ForManufacturing Technology will host the second annual Automation in Manufacturing (AIM) Conference. The conference will be held June 4, 2015, at the MGM Grand in Detroit, Mich. AMT has also issued a call for speakers.

This year’s theme will be “Building Our Manufacturing Future with Automation.” The conference will focus on the future of advanced manufacturing,with an emphasis onstate-of-the-art, innovativeautomation.

“The U.S.facesa significant challenge as we strive to hold on to our strong manufacturing base;therefore, the call to automate is greater than ever,” said Rick Blake, President, Edgewater Automation LLC, and AMT’s AIM GroupChairman. “The AIM Conference emphasizes investing in techniques to build the equipment to make products more accurately, faster and cheaper. I see automation as the foundation for economic revival and as an opportunity for young people to invest in their futures,their communitiesand their country.” 

Automation in Manufacturing Conference Announced and Call for Speakers Open

There will be an evening welcome reception on June 3, prior to the conference. The one-day event will consist of presentations by major industry users of automation, as well as builders/integrators. The conference will also feature panelist discussions, forecasts on the role of automation, a renownedkeynote speaker and valuable opportunities fornetworking.The AIM Conference is looking for speaker proposals from industry leaders who can share their insights on automation and its place in determining the future of advanced manufacturing.  Please send speaker proposals to Malcolm Mason, Global Services Director, AMT, at msmason@amtonline.org.

For more information on the conference,visit www.AMTonline.org/AIM.

AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes U.S.-based manufacturing technology and its members—those who design, build, sell, and service the continuously evolving technology that lies at the heart of manufacturing. Founded in 1902 and based in Virginia, the association specializes in providing targeted business assistance, extensive global support, and business intelligence systems and analysis. AMT is the voice that communicates the importance of policies and programs that encourage research and innovation, and the development of educational initiatives to create tomorrow’s Smartforce.  AMT owns and manages IMTS — The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which is the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. www.AMTonline.org


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