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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