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SME Announces RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition Lineup
February 7, 2012

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) recently announced the speaker line-up for the RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition to be held in Atlanta, May 22-25. Keynote presentations, conference sessions, technical briefings, workshops, tours, 3D printing art gallery and 3D printing fashion show are among the highlights of the additive manufacturing industry’s premier event.

Keynote speakers for the event include Paul Doe, chief designer at Prodrive Rally Programs and Terry Wohlers, president of Wohlers Associates. Doe’s presentation will provide an overview of Prodrive’s development of the MINI John Cooper Works World Rally Car and Wohlers will address additive manufacturing during his State of the Industry report.

RAPID is regarded as North America’s most comprehensive display of rapid manufacturing equipment, software and service providers. The conference and event provides numerous opportunities to network with members of the SME Rapid Technologies & Additive Manufacturing (RTAM) community and study advanced uses of emerging technologies. This year marks the inaugural 3D Print Fashion Show and the third annual Contemporary Art Gallery and will present new and innovative uses of additive manufacturing.

For more information, please visit: sme.org/rapid.



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SME Announces RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition Lineup
February 7, 2012

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) recently announced the speaker line-up for the RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition to be held in Atlanta, May 22-25.

ASHRAE, IAPMO Sign MOU
February 6, 2012

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…

FEA Enables ACC To Achieve LEED® Gold Certification
February 6, 2012

Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) is proud to announce the achievement of LEED Gold certification under the Existing Buildings rating system for the Austin Convention Center (ACC)…

First Guide to New Green Construction Code Published
February 3, 2012

The International Code Council and Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, have released the construction industry’s first support publication referencing the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) to be released this spring.

Make Reservations For ASFE's 2012 Spring Meeting
February 2, 2012

Reserve your hotel room for the upcoming ASFE Spring Meeting in Orlando.

Miniature Plasma Source for Thrusters Created
February 1, 2012

Boise State University engineering researchers have developed and tested a miniature plasma source for a micro-propulsion system…

Early Earthquake Indicators Focus of Study
February 1, 2012

Researchers the world over are seeking reliable ways to predict earthquakes…

Running Over Walking
February 1, 2012

Other than Olympic race walkers, people generally find it more comfortable to run than walk when they start moving at around 2 meters per second…

Wood Equipment Relocates
February 1, 2012

Wood Equipment Service Company has recently relocated its headquarters…

Register For ASFE's February 2012 Webinar
January 31, 2012

Sign up NOW for the ASFE “Dirty Words” webinar, Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 12PM, Eastern time.

International Code Council Seeks Nominations
January 31, 2012

The International Code Council invites nominations of qualified honorees for two awards that will be presented during May, which is Building Safety Month, at the association’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

2012 USA Science & Engineering Festival and Book Fair Scheduled
January 30, 2012

If you’re a high school or college student who is uncertain about your career choice and your future, maybe it’s time for a big dose of career inspiration at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo and Book Fair…


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