tendees will notice is that the lineup of pavilions has changed. In 2010 there were 9 pavilion;, for 2012 there will be 11: • Metal Forming & Fabricating/Laser The Alternative Manufacturing Processes pavilion has a new
name. Waterjet and laser-based machining technology as well as welding, metal treating and marking equipment are here. • Abrasive Machining/Sawing/Finishing
This traditional pavilion houses the technologies appropriate for applications that require high tole- ance and precision surface finish. Here may be found all varieties of grinding technology, as well as sawing and cutoff machines and a variety of finishing technologies, such as lapping, balanc- ing, honing and polishing machines. • Controls & CAD/CAM
Custom automation and the latest soft- ware will be shown—everything needed to achieve the maximum efficiency from a machine tool and optimize plant operations and cost efficiency.
• EDM
Electrical Discharge machining (EDM) is a proven, reliable, high-accuracy technology for those in the tool-and- die industry, and especially those that specialize in one-off or specialty components. Everything from CNC wire EDM equipment to die sinking machines will be on display.
• Emerging Technology Center The Emerging Technology Center is a hybrid pavilion featuring innova- tive products made with emerging processes and equipment, such as Local Motors’ Rally Fighter car. Also to be found are some well-known entities such as Objet Inc., 3D Systems, Ren- ishaw Inc., the Ex One Company, LLC, MTConnect, as well as societies, trade groups and government agencies. • Gear Generation