International Manufacturing Technology Show - 10 September 2018 - Chicago (meet up?)

Wes Bucey

Wes Bucey

Prophet of Profit
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Any Covers coming to Chicago for the show?

Perhaps we can meet for lunch. dinner, or just drinks and conversation. It's always nice to put a face and voice to the names you see and read in the Cove.

Here's the website to register:
Show Info | International Manufacturing Technology Show

Here's a capsule of the show:
Name of Show: IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show
Show Sponsor: AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology
Show Dates: September 10-15, 2018 | September 14-19, 2020
Show Location: McCormick Place • 2301 S Lake Shore Dr • Chicago, IL 60616 USA

This is a massive, fabulous show, well worth the trip and the cost of travel. I'm getting a little old and arthritic to prowl the acres and acres of exhibits like I used to, but I always find at least one gem (customer or supplier) that makes me happy for two years until the next show.

Let us know you're coming in a post below and feel free to call or text me at the number in my Profile to arrange a meeting.
 
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Wes Bucey

Wes Bucey

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Re: International Manufacturing Technology Show - 10 September 2018 - Chicago (meet u

I'm kind of surprised there has been no response. Don't companies consider it important for their quality teams to be aware of innovations and services with eyes and hands-on contact, not just browsing on the web?

Back when I owned a high tech machining company, we closed the shop and chartered a bus for EVERYONE to go and spend an entire day (after each of us laying out a route for exhibits on our "must see" list.) If there were special conferences some employee felt might be worthwhile, we arranged his attendance. These folks working for us were important to our operation and we valued their input. "Knowledge is power!" and we wanted to empower ALL our staff with power to make us more efficient and profitable.

We made personal contacts and invited vendors to come and visit us for more in-depth conversation. Some of these contacts became our best references for new business!
 
Marc

Marc

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Re: International Manufacturing Technology Show - 10 September 2018 - Chicago (meet u

Times have changed.
 
Wes Bucey

Wes Bucey

Prophet of Profit
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Re: International Manufacturing Technology Show - 10 September 2018 - Chicago (meet u

Marc said:
Times have changed.
Click to expand...
How sad!
I don't have enough fingers and toes to tally the wonderful things I saw and learned at the IMTS over the years. I first started attending the show as an investment banker in the late 70's, looking at targets and their competitors or possible merger partners. As I learned more, we became more efficient and profitable dealing with the manufacturing sector.
 
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Rexton

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Re: International Manufacturing Technology Show - 10 September 2018 - Chicago (meet u

Thankfully my employer is letting me take days off to see the show. To be honest, its been quite some time since I've been to it, so I fully expect to be blown away by whatever they have there.
 
Marc

Marc

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Re: International Manufacturing Technology Show - 10 September 2018 - Chicago (meet u

I do think it's a very good idea. Many trade shows are. I thought of going, if only to meet Wes after all these years, but I thought of the cost, and being retired it would be at my personal expense. My "times have changed" post was mainly aimed at the reality that many companies these days aren't about to foot the the bill.
 
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iceplanet

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Re: International Manufacturing Technology Show - 10 September 2018 - Chicago (meet u

I will be attending for a day. Not really a problem since my company is in the Chicago area. For those who have never been there it is well worth the trip.
 
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