The Future Platform for Precision Manufacturing

Summit enables students to witness emerging technologies.

by DE Editors | Published May 9, 2008

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Student Summit at The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2008 (IMTS; McLean, VA; http:// www.imts.com) to be held in Chicago from September 8 to13, 2008, will combine an interactive Career Development Center with a dynamic self-guided tour of the technology and manufacturing exhibition. Admission to IMTS 2008 for educators and their students is free and field trips are encouraged for students from middle school through high school and vocational college levels.

The event's goal is to generate interest and incite enthusiasm in young people for precision manufacturing through contact with industry professionals and state-of-the-art technology. Educators can have their students witness emerging technologies that will be the future platform for precision manufacturing.

It is sponsored by the Association for Manufacturing Technology along with NIMS.

For details, go to IMTS. http:// www.imts.com/visitor/student.html.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.

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