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Conference sessions will explore in- novative and renown technologies, business development and optimiza- tion, and workplace efficiency and productivit y. Sessions are divided into six topic tracks: Process Innova- tions, A lternative Manufacturing, Pl a nt O p e r at ion s , A utom at ion, Quality, and Industry 4.0/IIoT. In addition to the 70 conference ses- sions, several other important presen- tations will be held during the week of the show, organized by leading manu- facturing thought-leaders. These events include the Additive Manufac- turing Conference, Applied A M– Where Additive Minds Meet, Global Automation Manufacturing Summit, and more. Exhibition More than 2,400 exhibitors from the metalworking industry will occupy about 1.4 million net square feet of exhibit space and will showcase more than 15,000 new machine tools, con- trols, computers, software, compo- nents, systems, and processes that can improve efficiency. To help guide attendees to booths quickly and easily, exhibits are orga- nized into pavilions that are geared toward specific industries, technolo- gies, and solutions. The pavilions are: Abrasive Machining/Sawing/Finish- ing, Additive Manufacturing, Con- trols & CAD-CAM, EDM, Fabricat- i n g & L a ser s, G e a r G ener at ion, Machine Components/Cleaning/ E nv i ron ment a l, Me t a l Cut t i n g , Quality Assurance, and Tooling & Workholding Systems. Special events In addition to the conference and ex- hibition, AMT will host several other events during the week, including To- day's Technology Center, Smartforce Student Summit, and the Miles for Manufacturing 5K. This year, there will be two A MT E m e r g i n g Te c h n o l o g y C e nt e r s (ETCs), which showcase current and near-future state-of-the-art manufac- turing technologies. The first, ETC Digital Transformation, will focus on how digital technology has begun to transform the advanced manufactur- ing industry. You can see this revolu- tion in action and learn how busi- ne sse s in aerospac e, automot ive, medical, and energy sectors are imple- menting leading-edge innovations. The second, ETC Additive Manufac- turing, will demonstrate how additive manufacturing has become a valuable component to every manufacturing facility, small and large. A variety of multimedia will showcase innova- tions in materials and methods and More info Location. IMTS 2018 will be held at McCormick Place, 2301 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616. You can f ly into either of Chica- go's major airports and reach ho- tels and McCormick Place in no time by car, taxi, train, or a variety of ground transportation services. Hotels. Hotel reservations can be made through the show's offi- cia l housing partner, Connec- t ions Hou sing , on t he show's website. You must be registered for the show to secure housing at the negotiated rates. Conference hou rs. 10:0 0 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. on Monday, Sep- tember 10; 9:00 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. o n Tu e s d a y, S e p t e m b e r 11, through Thursday, September 13. Exhibition hours. Exhibits on the second f loor of the East and West Buildings will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibits on the third f loor of the East and West Buildings will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits in the North and South Buildings will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration. A variety of pric- ing packages are available, includ- ing single-day sessions and full conference and show discount packages. Registration for any conference includes full access to all exhibit halls during the show. Contact info. For more infor- mation, contact show organizers at 703/827-5221 or email info@ imts.com. The official show web- site is www.imts.com. 26 POWDER COATING, August 2018 offer insights into where additive manufacturing is going and growing, and how it can better serve all. The Modern Machine Shop (MMS) Top Shops Showcase introduces new concepts and leading technologies that are redefining how a modern machine shop operates. Through an interactive display, you'll learn business develop- ment and management strategies that will help your company run more pro- ductively and profitably. PC