Educational Offerings at PMTS
Technical presentations and on-the-show-floor, booth demonstrations can lead you to discover new ideas to help your shop become more efficient and profitable.
In-booth demos enable you to see equipment in action and ask questions of the expert presenters. (Photo Credit: PM)
Of course, the big draw at the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) held April 18-20 in Cleveland, Ohio, is the ability to check out new equipment in person. In addition to that, though, the show offers other ways to learn more about technology, processes and ideas that you can apply in your shop soon after returning home from the show.
For example, in-booth demonstrations offered by a variety of exhibitors in their booths. This is a hallmark of PMTS. The demonstrations enable you to see machines and equipment in action and ask questions of the presenter and other available experts. Find exhibitors offering in-booth demos here.
And don’t forget about Tech Talks. These 10 interactive, classroom-style presentations held in a dedicated area on the show floor are intimate and limited in size. They are led by industry experts and leading equipment suppliers and offer opportunities for deeper learning about specific products and technology. This show’s sessions cover topics such as cutting tool considerations for Swiss-types, triple-turret machining technology, machine monitoring, part inspection, barstock quality’s affect on machining precision, what a shopfloor “digital transformation” looks like and more.
In fact, I am moderating a Tech Talk session on Wednesday, April 19 at 1:00 pm. As part of this, Jayme Rahz, CEO of Midway Swiss Turn, describes the small Ohio shop’s efforts to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), which will soon be required for any manufacturer hoping to win or continue work with the U.S. Department of Defense. The roundtable discussion also includes representatives from Vestige Digital Investigations and northeastern Ohio’s Magnet MEP, which have assisted the shop along the path to CMMC.
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