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The West Coast is one of the United States’ fastest-growing manufacturing regions, driven by cutting-edge technology and a concentration of manufacturing intelligence. To take advantage of these abundant resources, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ – The Association for Manufacturing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and SME bring together West Coast-based industry experts and advanced innovations at California’s leading manufacturing trade show, , Nov. 7-9 in Long Beach, California. (Be our guest to attend at no charge, compliments of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. Register at , using ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s promo code: WT23¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.)  With more than 350 booths from industry-leading exhibitors, WESTEC 2023 offers: 

• Demonstrations of the latest technologies in CNC machining, automation, 3D printing, advanced materials, and more, including exhibits by , , , and . 

• One-on-one time to talk with experts about how to improve productivity and profitability for automotive, medical, fabricated metal, and other applications. 

• The focusing on solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. 

 A packed schedule of manufacturing education sessions will cover new technologies, new processes, and hot trends that solve challenges and transform businesses. , , and aim to inspire leaders to share ideas, enlighten decision makers, and build partnerships.  

The gives visitors the chance to learn about and interact with demonstrations of predictive milling, in-situ monitoring, AI/machine learning, and high-performance machine tools. The provides high school students and staff with a taste of manufacturing through keynote speakers and guided showfloor tours.   Keynote Presentations  Aerospace experts will share their exclusive insights at the AeroDef Theater, including:  

• , sector vice president of Global Supply Chain at , will discuss how suppliers and manufacturers can partner with larger companies and universities to get a competitive advantage. 

• , PhD, retired NASA astronaut, will talk about (Mars Oxygen ISRU Experiment), which has been producing oxygen on Mars for over two years, and its implications for future space exploration. 

• , senior director of Business Strategy for Aerospace & Defense at , will share the top forces influencing aerospace and defense manufacturing. 

 Learn more about WESTEC 2023 and register to attend at no charge, compliments of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ at Conline.com, using ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s promo code: WT23¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.