The RAPID 2013 Conference & Exposition Directory - Society of ...
The RAPID 2013 Conference & Exposition Directory - Society of ... The RAPID 2013 Conference & Exposition Directory - Society of ...
GENERAL INFORMATION Lost Badges Lost show badges may be claimed or reprinted at the registration counter. Lost & Found Inquire about lost items at the RAPID Registration Desk. Emergencies and Security In the event of a medical emergency, dial 911 from any available phone. The Convention Center’s Security Office can be reached at 412.325.6193. Transportation SME has negotiated a group discount for airport transfers to/from the Omni William Penn (or other Downtown Pittsburgh hotels). To receive the discount, reservations must be made online in advance at www.supershuttle.com using Group Code RAPID or by calling 1.800.Blue.Van (258.3826) and mentionig Group Code: RAPID. Options include: • SuperShuttle (shared ride van service): $24 one way, per person (Rate does not include fuel surcharge or gratuity at customer discretion) • ExecuCar (luxury private sedan, seats up to four passengers): $63 one way (Rate does not include gratuity at customer discretion) Tax Deduction An income tax deduction may be allowed for expenses incurred for education, including registration fees, travel, lodging, and meals, primarily for the purpose of maintaining or improving skills in employment or other trade or business pursuant to Treas. Reg. § 1.162-5. Contact your tax consultant for additional details. Special Requirements SME is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to disabled persons who require such accommodation in order to fully participate in SME-sponsored events. For details, contact or visit the RAPID registration counter. Program Changes SME reserves the right to amend this program. In the event of a cancellation, SME is not responsible for incidental costs incurred by registrants. It is recommended that refundable airline tickets be purchased. Photography/Filming Policy No videotape, motion picture film, or other type of camera is allowed in the exposition area except those belonging to news media or technical press that have been approved in advance by a RAPID Public Relations Representative. Solicitation Policy Show exhibitors, in their booths, are the only individuals who may distribute or display printed material or products. Any other solicitation is prohibited. Image courtesy Andrew Werby 4 sme.org/rapid
SME FACT SHEET Membership Chapters and Communities Local chapters and technical communities allow members to connect, interact, and exchange ideas and information from one peer to another. • Local chapters help build a member network in your own backyard, meet potential customers, partners and employers, and gain leadership opportunities. • Technical Communities connect manufacturing practitioners in specific disciplines to solve technical and business challenges. Events SME’s industry-leading events provide hands-on experiences, in-depth technical sessions and progressive ideas for integrated solutions to manufacturing challenges. Expositions & Conferences • AeroDef Manufacturing • Composites Manufacturing Conference • Mfg4 — Manufacturing 4 the Future • EASTEC® • HOUSTEX® SME inspires, prepares and supports the advancement of manufacturing with industrybased knowledge that is shared through its members, events, publications and training programs. A 501(c)3 organization, SME is a leader in manufacturing workforce development issues, working with industry, academic and government partners to support the current and future skilled workforce. Awards & Recognition The International Awards & Recognition Program honors the best and brightest for their outstanding accomplishments in manufacturing. • International Honor Awards • Award of Merit • Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer • SME College of Fellows • Many other technology-specific awards • SOUTH-TEC® • WESTEC® • FABTECH® • FABTECH-Canada • FABTECH-Mexico • CMTS — Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show • MMTS — Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show • NAMRC — North American Manufacturing Research Conference • RAPID Conference and Exposition SME - Headquarters One SME Drive Dearborn, MI 48128 800.733.4763 | 313.425.3000 sme.org Canadian Office 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 312 Markham, ON L3R 5J2 888.322.7333 • SME Annual Conference • PMDS — Plant Management and Design Engineering Show • WMTS — Western Manufacturing Technology Show Tooling U 3615 Superior Avenue Bldg 44, 6th Floor Cleveland, OH 44114 866.706.8665 toolingu.com
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SME FACT SHEET<br />
Membership<br />
Chapters and Communities<br />
Local chapters and technical communities<br />
allow members to connect, interact, and<br />
exchange ideas and information from one<br />
peer to another.<br />
• Local chapters help build a member<br />
network in your own backyard, meet<br />
potential customers, partners and<br />
employers, and gain leadership<br />
opportunities.<br />
• Technical Communities connect<br />
manufacturing practitioners in specific<br />
disciplines to solve technical and<br />
business challenges.<br />
Events<br />
SME’s industry-leading events provide<br />
hands-on experiences, in-depth technical<br />
sessions and progressive ideas for<br />
integrated solutions to manufacturing<br />
challenges.<br />
<strong>Exposition</strong>s & <strong>Conference</strong>s<br />
• AeroDef Manufacturing<br />
• Composites Manufacturing <strong>Conference</strong><br />
• Mfg4 — Manufacturing 4 the Future<br />
• EASTEC®<br />
• HOUSTEX®<br />
SME inspires, prepares and<br />
supports the advancement <strong>of</strong><br />
manufacturing with industrybased<br />
knowledge that is<br />
shared through its members,<br />
events, publications and<br />
training programs. A 501(c)3<br />
organization, SME is a leader<br />
in manufacturing workforce<br />
development issues, working<br />
with industry, academic<br />
and government partners<br />
to support the current and<br />
future skilled workforce.<br />
Awards & Recognition<br />
<strong>The</strong> International Awards & Recognition<br />
Program honors the best and brightest for<br />
their outstanding accomplishments<br />
in manufacturing.<br />
• International Honor Awards<br />
• Award <strong>of</strong> Merit<br />
• Outstanding Young Manufacturing<br />
Engineer<br />
• SME College <strong>of</strong> Fellows<br />
• Many other technology-specific awards<br />
• SOUTH-TEC®<br />
• WESTEC®<br />
• FABTECH®<br />
• FABTECH-Canada<br />
• FABTECH-Mexico<br />
• CMTS — Canadian Manufacturing<br />
Technology Show<br />
• MMTS — Montreal Manufacturing<br />
Technology Show<br />
• NAMRC — North American<br />
Manufacturing Research <strong>Conference</strong><br />
• <strong>RAPID</strong> <strong>Conference</strong> and <strong>Exposition</strong><br />
SME - Headquarters<br />
One SME Drive<br />
Dearborn, MI 48128<br />
800.733.4763 | 313.425.3000<br />
sme.org<br />
Canadian Office<br />
7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 312<br />
Markham, ON L3R 5J2<br />
888.322.7333<br />
• SME Annual <strong>Conference</strong><br />
• PMDS — Plant Management and<br />
Design Engineering Show<br />
• WMTS — Western Manufacturing<br />
Technology Show<br />
Tooling U<br />
3615 Superior Avenue<br />
Bldg 44, 6th Floor<br />
Cleveland, OH 44114<br />
866.706.8665<br />
toolingu.com
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