21st Century Transformation: Penton's New Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo for 2016

CLEVELAND, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D printing, advanced robotics and big data are among the technologies that are revolutionizing manufacturing in the United States and around the world. World-class manufacturers are seeking to embrace and benefit from these new technologies at the same time that they are welcoming a new era of integrated supply chains, open research platforms and, perhaps most importantly, a new generation of tech-savvy workers.

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It's clearly time for a new event that helps guide manufacturing managers through this unprecedented era of change and provides them the powerful ideas they need to move their businesses forward. IndustryWeek, Penton's leading manufacturing publication, is announcing just such an event – the Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo to be held May 3-5, 2016 in Rosemont, Ill.

The Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo builds on the successful IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference, with its strong legacy of honoring outstanding manufacturing plants and introducing attendees to their lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques and programs. The conference will continue to feature the IndustryWeek Best Plants awards program, now in its 25^th year, and to highlight best practices in operational leadership, workforce development and continuous improvement.

The new Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo fuses that focus on outstanding people and processes with exhibits and conference sessions that identify the stunning new technologies being introduced into the manufacturing sector and the business opportunities they present. The expanded show will introduce new awards designed to recognize industry leaders and companies that are redefining manufacturing with innovative technologies and products.

"Manufacturing is undergoing a new industrial revolution," IndustryWeek's Editor-in-Chief Patricia Panchak said. "We're going to host an expanded event that not only elicits the 'gee whiz' excitement of this transformation, but also conveys the best practices that will help manufacturers integrate the technologies into their current ­ and continuously improving ­ operations."

Highlighting the new event will be an improved and larger expo area, where exhibitors will be able to showcase the exciting products and services that are altering the face of manufacturing. Exhibits will present information and demonstrations of technologies from advanced materials and simulation software to additive manufacturing and predictive maintenance. Exhibits will provide information on every aspect of running a successful and profitable factory, from automation to IT to safety and training.

"IndustryWeek is dedicated to advancing the business of manufacturing," IndustryWeek's Vice President Jacquie Niemiec said. "We're excited to showcase in the Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo a new platform for manufacturing leaders and suppliers to share insights from thought leaders, field-tested best practices and advanced technologies. It's truly smart manufacturing and a smart investment."

To sign up for updates on the 2016 IndustryWeek Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, please visit http://www.mfgtechshow.com.

About IndustryWeek
IndustryWeek covers what matters most in leading a successful manufacturing business, identifying and sharing the trends, strategies, technologies and best practices that help manufacturers become more innovative, competitive and profitable. The only media brand with intensive, dedicated coverage of the nearly $2 trillion U.S. manufacturing industry and the supply chains around the globe that feed it, IW has an over 100-year history of honoring leaders in manufacturing operations through distinguished programs such as the IW Best Plants, the IW 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers, the IW US 500, the IW 1000, and the IW Manufacturing Technology Leader of the Year.  For more information, please visit www.industryweek.com, or follow at Twitter and Facebook.

About Penton
Penton drives performance for more than eighteen million professionals each and every day. They rely on us to deliver: Insights, information, data & workflow tools to inform critical business decisions; networking & community to engage them with industry peers & partners; and marketing services to advance their business performance & deliver ROI.

Penton is a growth company with a track-record of strong performance and success and is backed by its co-owners: MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP.

For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Patricia Panchak
Editor-in-Chief
IndustryWeek
(216) 931-9252
[email protected]

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