Expos by AmCon Best for Regional Contract Manufacturers

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Expos by AmCon Best for Regional Contract Manufacturers
Contract manufacturers are defined by Wikipedia as a firm thatmanufactures components or products for another "hiring"firm. Many industries utilize this process, especially theaerospace, defense, computer, semiconductor, energy, medical, foodmanufacturing, personal care, and automotive fields. Some types ofcontract manufacturing include CNC machining, complex assembly,aluminum die casting, grinding, broaching, gears, and forging. According to Kati Olson, who owns and organizes AmCon Expos forContract Manufacturers, These important events offer attendees aunique opportunity to experience hands-on manufacturing options andfind the best processes and materials.

Many well-known companies use contract manufacturing as analternative to operating and maintaining their own factories.Contract manufacturing can be used for anything from singlecomponents to a complete product. Printers, computers, and cellularphones personal care products are all examples of products that aremade using this method.

The benefits for contract manufacturers attending a regional AmConshow are significant. Engineers and buyers attending an AmCon Contract ManufacturingExpo can find one or multiple sources to take a project fromconcept or prototype to finished product quickly and at competitiveprices. OEMs can find sources for engineering, design, prototypes,forming, fabricating, machining, finishing, assembly and electronicmanufacturing service s all under one roof. Whether looking for one part or productionruns, attendees find multiple sources from which to choose. AmCon offers attendees a unique opportunity to investigate avariety of manufacturing options, both new and traditional, andfind the best processes and materials for specific applications.Attendees view actual samples of products that have been producedfor other OEMs in their industry and can get quotes on currentprojects and compare quality, pricing, and lead times from multiplevendors all in a few hours. Only AmCon shows provide a hands onone-on-one education. Since the exhibits are staffed with topmanagement and technical personnel, attendees have an in-depthdiscussion regarding project design, materials and productionissues. AmCon shows are free, including seminars on a variety ofmanufacturing processes and quality issues. Fall 2008 AmCon shows include Grand Rapids , MI - Sept. 17-18; Fort Lauderdale , FL - Sept. 23-24; Minneapolis , MN - Oct. 7-8; Phoenix , AZ - Oct. 14-15; Houston , TX - Oct. 29-30; Greensboro , NC - Nov. 18-19. To register for these shows go to www.AmConshows.com .

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