WESTEC returns to Los Angeles, CA, March 27-29, with a new look, new content and a renewed commitment to area industries.

"The event provides manufacturing leaders from diverse industries to share new ideas, technologies, products and processes that will impact manufacturing now and in the future," said a WESTEC event spokesperson. "With more than 45 years of bringing the latest technology to the manufacturing community, WESTEC 2012 is evolving to include many new ways to learn and discover solutions, be inspired and to forge new alliances that will drive West Coast manufacturing."

"WESTEC will premiere several new features in 2012, including a New Product Presentation Center and Learning Lounges where experts from specialized industries can provide education and insight in small group settings. The show will also host unique networking events for attendees to connect with industry leaders and thinkers.

In addition, WESTEC 2012 will provide expert-led conference sessions; an Emerging Technology Showcase, highlighting applications for micro, nano and additive manufacturing; exclusive plant tours and a celebration of key technology developments. WESTEC will also give the audience the opportunity to see and experience California Manufactured Innovations throughout the event."

"WESTEC 2012 is going to give industry leaders an opportunity to share ideas about where manufacturing is today and where it is going in the future," said Christine Longroy, WESTEC event manager. "Working with our advisory committee and manufacturing leaders, we have developed a truly comprehensive conference program that will provide deep-dive knowledge and significant opportunities to attendees."

For more information contact:

SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)

800-733-4763

www.westeconline.com