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Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2009
October 19-22, 2009
| October 19, 2009
Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show Unveils Innovative Products, Services
Designed to Help Businesses Prepare for Economic Rebound
Toronto, Ontario – October 6, 2009 – From three-dimensional printers that turn ideas into hand-sized plastic models and laser systems that cut more parts in less time using less energy, to new developments in smart robotics, exhibitors at the upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2009 (CMTS 2009) will showcase the latest technological innovations available to manufacturers looking to reinvent their businesses on the heels of an unprecedented economic downturn.
“More than 60 per cent of Canadian manufacturers see their business increasing over the next 12 to 18 months,” said Mark Tomlinson, Executive Director and General Manager of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), organizer of CMTS 2009. “As they move forward with cost-cutting and forward-thinking measures aimed at increasing market share, they’ll be looking for innovations from suppliers to help get them there.”
CMTS 2009, to be held October 19-22 at Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre, is Canada’s largest industrial event, attracting more than 8,400 manufacturing professionals. A showcase for the latest machine tools, automation technologies, metal forming, measurement technologies, tooling solutions, production methods and management strategies, the event will feature a comprehensive exhibitor showcase, Town Hall meetings, panel presentations and a simultaneous technical conference called Automation Rendez-vous 2009.
“This is where they come to evaluate, purchase and compare the technologies that will take their business to the next level,” said Tomlinson, noting that manufacturing remains Canada’s largest business sector with more than $594 billion in manufactured goods and in excess of $400 billion in exports each year.
The exhibitor portion of CMTS 2009 features a roster of more than 500 leading Canadian vendors, including such exhibits as:
· The first North American demonstration of the TRUMPF TruLaser 303, an innovative laser cutting machine that cuts more parts in less time, while consuming less energy. Used on metal sheets up to one inch in thickness, the laser has applications in the food, automotive, alternative energy and medical industries. It reduces processing times by an average of 20 per cent, and saves more than 10 kilowatts of energy in standby mode.
· Automation Cell Live, a premiere event designed to display the latest developments in factory automation using real world settings. Representing a mini replica of a factory floor, it will demonstrate the latest in smart robotics, including robots used for high volume welding and cutting applications, as well as robots equipped with innovative, ready-to-use infrared vision systems that enable them to perform tasks normally carried out by humans.
· A Green Solutions Program featuring products designed to help manufacturers make their operations more environmentally friendly, including a heat exchanger that recycles heat from outgoing air, oil purification technology, an eco-friendly cutting fluid that extends the life of cutting tools, large ceiling ventilation fans that use 20 per cent less electricity, and an electromagnetic control system that reduces the amount of non-productive current in electrical systems, helping to reduce electrical costs.
· Three-dimensional printers, including the uPrint Personal 3D Printer from Dimension and Simulate Complete from StampingSimulation.com, which turn ideas into durable plastic models users can hold, discuss and test right at their desk.
· Advancements in waterjet technology that enable machine tools to cut faster, increasing production and lowering costs.
· Fully automated three-dimensional inspection systems that perform higher quality inspections five to 10 times faster than their predecessors.
· A five-axis machining centre that combines process integration with unmanned operation. The multi-tasking machine offers three functions in one – milling, turning and grinding – and is gaining a world reputation for high accuracy machining of precision parts.
· Live demonstrations of the cost-effective, step-by-step shrink wrap process used to protect items of any size or shape during shipping and storage.
· Hearing protectors that custom fit to individual workers; high-performance plastic screws, nuts and bolts; a programmable band saw that stores up to 20 cutting jobs at a time; the latest in mobile communication technology, including the 3G Blackberry Tour 9630 and 3G Turbo Stick from Bell; planning software that optimizes distribution centre inventory; the latest in machine monitoring and control techniques, and much more.
“At CMTS 2009, attendees receive an unprecedented opportunity to conduct side-by-side comparisons of technology designed to improve customer satisfaction, increase productivity and output, speed time to market and expand capabilities in new markets,” said Tomlinson.
Media are invited to attend all Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show conference sessions and exhibits. For program details, please visit www.sme.org or call (416) 491-7565.
About the Society of Manufacturing Engineers
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is the world's leading resource for manufacturing information and knowledge. With Canadian headquarters in Toronto, the society promotes an increased awareness of the value of manufacturing among industry professionals and the general public, while supporting educational initiatives and introducing career options for those entering the industry. For half a million manufacturing engineers, executives and members in more than 70 countries around the globe, SME is the source for knowledge, networking and skills development opportunities that help them advance their careers, their companies and their industries.
Designed to Help Businesses Prepare for Economic Rebound
Toronto, Ontario – October 6, 2009 – From three-dimensional printers that turn ideas into hand-sized plastic models and laser systems that cut more parts in less time using less energy, to new developments in smart robotics, exhibitors at the upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2009 (CMTS 2009) will showcase the latest technological innovations available to manufacturers looking to reinvent their businesses on the heels of an unprecedented economic downturn.
“More than 60 per cent of Canadian manufacturers see their business increasing over the next 12 to 18 months,” said Mark Tomlinson, Executive Director and General Manager of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), organizer of CMTS 2009. “As they move forward with cost-cutting and forward-thinking measures aimed at increasing market share, they’ll be looking for innovations from suppliers to help get them there.”
CMTS 2009, to be held October 19-22 at Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre, is Canada’s largest industrial event, attracting more than 8,400 manufacturing professionals. A showcase for the latest machine tools, automation technologies, metal forming, measurement technologies, tooling solutions, production methods and management strategies, the event will feature a comprehensive exhibitor showcase, Town Hall meetings, panel presentations and a simultaneous technical conference called Automation Rendez-vous 2009.
“This is where they come to evaluate, purchase and compare the technologies that will take their business to the next level,” said Tomlinson, noting that manufacturing remains Canada’s largest business sector with more than $594 billion in manufactured goods and in excess of $400 billion in exports each year.
The exhibitor portion of CMTS 2009 features a roster of more than 500 leading Canadian vendors, including such exhibits as:
· The first North American demonstration of the TRUMPF TruLaser 303, an innovative laser cutting machine that cuts more parts in less time, while consuming less energy. Used on metal sheets up to one inch in thickness, the laser has applications in the food, automotive, alternative energy and medical industries. It reduces processing times by an average of 20 per cent, and saves more than 10 kilowatts of energy in standby mode.
· Automation Cell Live, a premiere event designed to display the latest developments in factory automation using real world settings. Representing a mini replica of a factory floor, it will demonstrate the latest in smart robotics, including robots used for high volume welding and cutting applications, as well as robots equipped with innovative, ready-to-use infrared vision systems that enable them to perform tasks normally carried out by humans.
· A Green Solutions Program featuring products designed to help manufacturers make their operations more environmentally friendly, including a heat exchanger that recycles heat from outgoing air, oil purification technology, an eco-friendly cutting fluid that extends the life of cutting tools, large ceiling ventilation fans that use 20 per cent less electricity, and an electromagnetic control system that reduces the amount of non-productive current in electrical systems, helping to reduce electrical costs.
· Three-dimensional printers, including the uPrint Personal 3D Printer from Dimension and Simulate Complete from StampingSimulation.com, which turn ideas into durable plastic models users can hold, discuss and test right at their desk.
· Advancements in waterjet technology that enable machine tools to cut faster, increasing production and lowering costs.
· Fully automated three-dimensional inspection systems that perform higher quality inspections five to 10 times faster than their predecessors.
· A five-axis machining centre that combines process integration with unmanned operation. The multi-tasking machine offers three functions in one – milling, turning and grinding – and is gaining a world reputation for high accuracy machining of precision parts.
· Live demonstrations of the cost-effective, step-by-step shrink wrap process used to protect items of any size or shape during shipping and storage.
· Hearing protectors that custom fit to individual workers; high-performance plastic screws, nuts and bolts; a programmable band saw that stores up to 20 cutting jobs at a time; the latest in mobile communication technology, including the 3G Blackberry Tour 9630 and 3G Turbo Stick from Bell; planning software that optimizes distribution centre inventory; the latest in machine monitoring and control techniques, and much more.
“At CMTS 2009, attendees receive an unprecedented opportunity to conduct side-by-side comparisons of technology designed to improve customer satisfaction, increase productivity and output, speed time to market and expand capabilities in new markets,” said Tomlinson.
Media are invited to attend all Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show conference sessions and exhibits. For program details, please visit www.sme.org or call (416) 491-7565.
About the Society of Manufacturing Engineers
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is the world's leading resource for manufacturing information and knowledge. With Canadian headquarters in Toronto, the society promotes an increased awareness of the value of manufacturing among industry professionals and the general public, while supporting educational initiatives and introducing career options for those entering the industry. For half a million manufacturing engineers, executives and members in more than 70 countries around the globe, SME is the source for knowledge, networking and skills development opportunities that help them advance their careers, their companies and their industries.
