The Advanced Manufacturing Canada event launches this fall

A new event is being launched this fall to showcase advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Four industry organizations are bringing government, academia and businesses together to educate and promote the future of manufacturing.

The SME, along with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Manufacturers and Exporters of Quebec (MEQ) and Regroupement des équipementiers en automatisation industrielle (RÉAI), are débuting a this new event: Advanced Manufacturing Canada (AMC). This event will be located in Montreal on Nov. 18-19, 2015.

AMC will bring to the Canadian manufacturing community a two-day conference focused on advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation and robotics, additive manufacturing/3D printing, materials and software. According to show organizers, by gathering C-level executives, industry representatives, academia and government under one roof, AMC’s aim is to educate the manufacturing industry on how companies can produce products faster and less costly, while maintaining quality standards with the implementation of new technologies.

Taking place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, the event will provide a unique face-to-face opportunity to discover dynamic technology with interactive exhibits and demonstrations, along with industry networking. AMC delivers value across industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, energy, agri-food, mining, construction, electronics, and commercial and industrial equipment, to name a few.

"RÉAI is very excited to partner with SME to produce an event that offers the manufacturing industry in Canada automation solutions to increase productivity," said Donald Turcotte, president of RÉAI.   “This is in hand with RÉAI's mission to enhance Quebec manufacturers' reputation in the international market.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning environment that combines live technology demonstrations, roundtables and forums, industry experts, interactive panel discussions and technical sessions, ample networking and unprecedented access to transformational technologies and innovative applications.

“Advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing, advanced robotics, automation and the Internet of Things are going to fuel the growth of the global manufacturing sector for years to come,” said Jayson Myers, president, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, the voice of manufacturing and global business in Canada. “The question is not whether or not Canadian companies should adopt these technologies, it is about how fast Canadian companies can move forward and take advantage of them.”

For more information, visit www.advancedmfg.ca.