UMass Amherst

EASTEC 2006 Exposition & Conference
25 May, 2006 | 10:00 AM-07:00 PM
Eastern States Exposition, W Springfield, MA USA
Conference Overview
For more than a quarter-century, EASTEC has connected buyers in the East Coast's diverse marketplace with sellers of advanced manufacturing equipment and metalworking technologies. Since the first EASTEC, over 400,000 manufacturing professionals from the aerospace, defense, automotive, computer, medical, consumer products, and other industries have attended, ready to purchase the latest technologies and services.

This interaction let attendees develop a vital network of companies they could partner with to serve customers in new markets. Exhibits were grouped by building, making it easier for attendees to find technologies and exhibitors.

New this year: 5 Shows in One Venue!
Five focused exhibit areas were created to make the show more convenient:

• Precision Manufacturing Equipment & Systems (Buildings 1 & 2)
• Tooling, Workholding & Machine Accessories (Buildings 3, 4 & 5)
• Automation, Lean & Quality (Building 5)
• Design, Engineering & Rapid Technologies (Building 5)
• Plant, Energy & Environmental Efficiency (Building 5)

May 23: Aerospace & Defense Supplier Day
Featuring a customized supplier support center featuring organizations that support suppliers of the aerospace and defense industry!

May 24: Meet the Buyer!
Featuring Purchasing Agents with immediate needs for manufacturing equipment and services looking for new suppliers. Sponsored by the Purchasing Management Association of Boston.

May 23-25: Automation, Lean & Quality Resource Center
Free educational sessions and 1-on-1 assistance on the show floor for convenience, including expert advice, information on lean and six sigma certification programs and an opportunity to sign up for a Free One-Day Post Event Lean & Quality Assessments in Your Own Plant. Sponsored by GBMP and ME Magazine.

May 22-24: All New Lean Certification
Course and Exam organized by SME Certification.

May 23-25: Smart Machining, Tooling & Small Manufacturer Resource Center
Free educational sessions and 1-on-1 assistance on the show floor for convenience, including an Advanced Laser Manufacturing Display and resources for small manufacturers on how to find new business. Sponsored by Mazak, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Engineering Magazine.

May 23-25: New CNC Machine Operator Mobile Training Center
Sponsored and organized by Massachusetts MEP.

Agenda
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