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July, 2021 hi-TeCh evenTS Battery and EV Expo Returns in September


SANTA MONICA, CA — While first widely used to power electri- cal telegraph networks, today’s battery applications in automo- biles, consumer electronics, med- ical devices, and stationary stor- age don’t just power our daily lives — they transform how we travel, interact, and manufacture. Each year, engineers, inno-


vators, and thought leaders con- verge in Novi, Michigan, for a conference and expo focused on keeping up with the fast-moving advanced battery and automo- tive industries. This year the show will be held from Septem - ber 14 to 16 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. According to Michigan’s state protocols, as of July 1 all gather- ing restrictions both indoor and


outdoor as well as mask rules were lifted. This is a must-attend event


for engineers and innovators look- ing to keep on pace with automo- tive, consumer, medical, and sta- tionary application growth. The Battery Show will provide expert- led educational sessions and product showcases representing the full supply chain — from raw materials to recycling. Focal points include: battery


markets, supply chain and regu- latory policies; battery design, application and manufacturing; advanced battery technologies; stationary power advancements; EV and HV industry develop- ments and forecasts; emerging applications for electrification; EV and HV design advance-


SPIE Startup Challenge Announces Winners


BELLINGHAM, WA — On June 2, six startups won industry accolades as well as shared $35,000 at the 11th annual SPIE Startup Challenge. The pitch competition, which took place online this year, is an integral part of the industry and entre- preneurship programs of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. The Startup Challenge


includes two distinct tracks: healthcare and deep tech. In the weeks leading up to the finals, semi-finalists and finalists had


multiple opportunities for men- torship, industry advice, and feedback from the Challenge’s network of experts as they pre- pared and honed their final pitches. In the deep tech track, In A


Blink, whose WINK-ol provides virtual fiber-optic technology to enable massive data transfer from public-transport and indus- trial vehicles to a smart grid, won first place; Owl Autonomous Imaging, whose 3D ranging ther- mal camera provides safer robot-


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2021 EDITORIAL AND TRADE SHOW CALENDAR


ISSUE Jan/Feb March EDITORIAL


Production & Inspection APEX PP


Assembly & Automation APEX & APEC PP


April/May


Manufacturing Services NEPCON China PP SMTconnect/PCIM PP EDS PP EWPTE PP


June July August


Components & Distribution ATX/MD&M East PP


SMT & Production SEMICON West PP


Production & Packaging ATX/MD&M West NEPCON Asia PP


September


PCB & Automation The Battery Show PP


October


Assembly & Inspection productronica PP SMTAI & MD&M MN PP IMAPS PP


Nov/Dec


The ASSEMBLY show PP PCB & Components


PP= Product Preview SHOW DesignCon


APEX APEC


Nepcon China SMTconnect/PCIM BIOMEDevice EDS


EWPTE ATX/MD&M East SEMICON West


ATX/MD&M West NEPCON Asia


PCB West The Battery Show IMAPS


SMT Guadalajara The ASSEMBLY Show SMTAI & MD&M Minneapolis productronica


BIOMEDevice ATX/MD&M West


DATE 1/26-28


3/9-11 3/21-25


4/21-23 5/4-6 5/5-6


5/10-14 5/12-13


6/8-10 7/13-15


8/10-12 8/24-26


9/8-9 9/14-16


10/12-14 10/13-14 10/26-28 11/3-4 11/16-19


12/1-2 2/8-10/2022 LOCATION Santa Clara, CA


San Diego, CA Phoenix, AZ


Shanghai, China Nuremburg, Germany Boston, MA Las Vegas, NV Milwaukee, WI


New York, NY San Francisco, CA


Anaheim, CA Shenzhen, China


Santa Clara, CA Novi, MI


San Diego, CA Guadalajara, Mexico Rosemont, IL Minneapolis, MN Munich, Germany


San Jose, CA Anaheim, CA


ments; and fast charging infra- structure advancements. An eight-track conference


expertly designed to meet the needs of the advanced battery and electrification communities, each session was selected by a team of scientists, engineers, and executives from top-industry


companies. Covering topics such as new methods of advanced bat- tery design, thermal manage- ment, and compliance require- ments, each session will provide relevant information visitors can make use of right away.


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Trade Show Calendar (pending*)


MORE SHOWS: www.topline.tv/tradeshows.cfm


July 15, 2021, SMTA Heartland Expo & Tech Forum. *Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, Overland Park, KS. Contact: SMTA, 6600 City West Parkway, Suite 300, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 % 952-920-7682 E-mail: karlie@smta.org Web: www.smta.org


August 1-5, 2021, SPIE Optics + Photonics. *San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. Contact: SPIE, P.O. Box 10, Bellingham, WA 98227 % 360-676-3290 E-mail: customerservice@spie.org Web: www.spie.org


August 4-5, 2021, Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show. *Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL. Contact: D2P, 16 Waterbury Road, Prospect, CT 06712 % 203-758-6663 E-mail: pete@d2p.com Web: www.d2p.com


August 10-12, 2021, MD&M West. *Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA.


Contact: Informa Markets, 2901 28th Street, Suite 100-200, Santa Monica, CA 90405 % 310-445-4200 E-mail: pr.advmfg@informa.com Web: www.informamarkets.com


August 16-18, 2021, DesignCon 2021. *San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA. Contact: Informa Markets, 2901 28th Street, Suite 100-200, Santa Monica, CA 90405 %310-445-4200 E-mail: pr.advmfg@informa.com Web: www.informamarkets.com


August 30-September 2, 2021, EDS. *Mirage, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: EDS Leadership Summit, 310 Maxwell Road, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30009 % 312-648-1140 E-mail: info@edssummit.com Web: www.edssummit.com


September 14-15, 2021, International System-on-Chip (Soc) Conference. *University of California, Irvine (UCI), Irvine, CA. Contact: Savant Company, Inc.,


15642 Sand Canyon Avenue, Unit 51330, Irvine, CA 92619 % 949-981-1837 E-mail: mysocconference@gmail.com Web: www.socconference.com


September 14-16, 2021, The Battery Show. *Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI. Contact: Informa Markets, 2901 28th Street, Suite 100-200, Santa Monica, CA 90405 % 310-445-4200 E-mail: pr.advmfg@informa.com Web: www.informamarkets.com


September 29-30, 2021, New England Design-2-Part Show. * Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough, MA. Contact: D2P, 16 Waterbury Road, Prospect, CT 06712 % 203-758-6663 E-mail: pete@d2p.com Web: www.d2p.com


September 22, 2021, eSMART Factory Conference (hybrid virtual). * Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry, UK. Contact: Trafalgar Publications,


Ltd., Global SMT & Packaging, 239 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6SN, UK, % +44-1458-762830 E-mail: news@globalsmt.net Web: www.esmartfactory.net


October 11-14, 2021, IMAPS. * Town and Country San Diego Resort, 500 Hotel Circle N, San Diego, CA 92108 % 919-293-5000 E-mail: info@imaps.org Web: www.imaps.org


October 13-14, 2021 SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum.* Guadalajara, Mexico. Contact: SMTA, 6600 City West Parkway, Suite 300, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 % 952-920-7682 E-mail: expos@smta.org Web: www.smta.org


October 26-28, 2021, The ASSEMBLY Show. * Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. Contact: BNP Media, 2401 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 700, Troy, MI 48084 % 248-362-3700 Web: www.assemblymag.com


November 3-4, 2021, SMTA International. * Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Contact: SMTA, 6600 City West Parkway, Suite 300, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 % 952-920-7682 E-mail: expos@smta.org Web: www.smta.org


November 3-4, 2021 MD&M Minneapolis. * Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Contact: Informa Markets, 2901 28th Street, Suite 100-200, Santa Monica, CA 90405 % 310-445-4200 E-mail: pr.advmfg@informa.com Web: www.informamarkets.com


November 16-19, 2021, productronica. * Messe München, Munich, Germany.


Contact: Messe München, Messegelände, 81823 München, Germany % +49-89-949-11438 E-mail: info@productronica.com Web: www.productronica.com


Information provided in the table (above) is subject to change. Please use the contact information given with each listing to obtain the most current information.


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