WESTEC 2017 to Focus on Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Trends

Manufacturing is a critical component of California's economy:

    --  Total Manufacturing output: $278.58 billion
    --  Manufacturing employment: 1,284,100
    --  Average annual manufacturing compensation: $96,711

WHAT:
Meet and discuss local trends, stories and industry leaders at WESTEC 2017, a west coast manufacturing forum showcasing cutting-edge technologies, products, and services in Los Angeles Sept. 12-14. The event brings together industry leaders presenting the latest in advanced manufacturing technologies including precision machining, design, additive manufacturing and educational opportunities.

WHEN:
Sept. 12-14, 2017

WHERE:
Los Angeles Convention Center
South Hall
Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90017

WHO:

    --  Representative from assembly member Miguel Santiago
    --  Representative from Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
    --  Thousands of local and national manufacturers
    --  Justin Fishkin, Chief Strategy Officer, Local Motors
    --  Titan Gilroy, Executive Producer/Star of TITANS of CNC
    --  Anirban Bhattacharyya, Associate Partner - Digital Strategy, Cognitive
        Process Transformation Digital Operations and Cognitive MFG, IBM
    --  Kevin Mack and "Horny" Mike Henry of Counting Cars
    --  Krisztina "Z" Holly, Founder & Chief Instigator of LA Mayor Garcetti's
        MAKE IT IN LA initiative

VISUALS and Interview opportunities:

    --  Event ribbon cutting ceremony September 12, 8:30 A.M.
    --  Local Motors' manufactured Mouser Strati, the world's first 3D printed
        electric car
    --  Space luncheon with Virgin Galactic and Rocket Labs
    --  Robots, advanced 3D printers, computer-guided cutting and more
    --  Machining Academy
    --  Smart Manufacturing Hub
    --  Student Innovation Tour

CONTACT:
Aram Nadjarian, Mozaic Media & Communications for WESTEC 2017
(323) 533.4523 / aram@mozaicmc.com

Ashley Areeda, SME Public Relations; 313 425 3187 / aareeda@sme.org

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- Sept. 11, 2017/

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