CAMX Connection – September 20, 2018

Welding thermoplastic composites

If thermoplastics are poised to substantially expand their presence in the composites marketplace, then the welding of thermoplastic composites is similarly poised for growth. Established and emerging welding technologies aim to make the process fast, robust and reliable. More.

SPACEX AND TESLA FEATURED IN OPENING GENERAL SESSION

This year’s General Session features Charles Kuehmann, current Vice President of Materials Engineering for both SpaceX and Tesla Motors and former product design leader at Apple. Charles will share his insights on delivering materials innovations in areas such as high-speed travel, electric cars and space travel with the CAMX audience. He’ll also touch on some of the advantages of working in both automotive and aerospace, and why its advantageous to leverage technologies and materials across both sectors.

Open to all attendees and exhibitors, don’t miss this exciting opening of CAMX and the CAMX Award presentations. See the CAMX Award finalists, congratulate the winners, and hear about the trends and lessons in using composite materials. Be inspired and elevated by this comprehensive and cutting-edge start to CAMX that will leave you inspired about the industry and looking forward to the future. Register today!

DISCOUNTS END SEPTEMBER 21!

This is your final reminder that Early Bird discounts end September 21. Whether you want to explore the products in the Exhibit Hall, participate in 250+ education sessions or attend a few networking events, save on all registration packages including the full conference, the CAMX Show Sampler and the Exhibit Hall.

MAKE A PLAN WITH MYCAMX

MyCAMX Planner combines planning and logistics into one easy-to-use tool. Use the MyCAMX Planner on www.theCAMX.org or the CAMX App to:

  • Find and select exhibitors to visit
  • Create a customized Conference Program plan
  • View facility maps to navigate the exhibit hall and conference program
  • Schedule meetings with exhibitors…and more!

Start planning your CAMX experience today. Visit the MyCAMX Planner here. Then download the CAMX App (CAMX 2018 in the Apple and Google Play stores) to have the MyCAMX Planner on your mobile device.

ACCESS 300 ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS WITH IFAI

IFAI is the industrial fabric industry’s flagship show for commerce, networking and knowledge, and it will be co-locating with CAMX this year. This means CAMX attendees will be able to explore both the CAMX and the IFAI exhibit floors at no additional fee! See how specialty fabrics, smart fabrics, advanced textiles and more can combine with your composites technology to further improve your product’s performance.

INNOVATION PARK: NEW EXHIBITOR ZONE

Discover potential new partners and supplier companies in the Innovation Park’s New Exhibitor Zone. This area is designed to make it easy to identify new companies and start-ups who have never before exhibited at CAMX. Find out what these companies can do and how they might benefit you and your business.

CAMX has many new exhibiting companies this year, and not all are featured in Innovation Park. See a full list of new exhibits here, and make sure to seek out their booths!

FEATURED SESSION SPOTLIGHT: SMART MANUFACTURING

Featured Speaker: Denise Swink, Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC), CEO

Smart Manufacturing is being embraced in world-wide manufacturing as the key to internalizing the digital revolution into not only new, but also, legacy manufacturing assets, supply chains and systems. The journey to embracing requires cultural, organizational, technological and business model changes, integrated in tandem. This session will share perspectives on “Smart Manufacturing”, best practices on journeys and opportunities to collaborate. Learn more.

STOP BY THE CAMX CLOSING LUNCHEON

Finish up your CAMX experience with one final networking opportunity on Thursday, October 18, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, and hear insights on the unconventional uses of
composite materials. More than 8,000 industry professionals will be at CAMX. Open to all attendees and exhibitors, don’t miss this opportunity to make final connections for post-event follow up.

CAMX 2018 MOBILE APP READY FOR DOWNLOAD

The CAMX Mobile App makes it easy to locate exhibitors on the show floor, schedule meetings, view agendas, read about education sessions and more happening onsite during CAMX 2018. On your phone or on the go, you will want this handy tool at your fingertips when you arrive onsite. Download today.

Stay Connected and Share Your CAMX Experience

Join the CAMX social media communities to receive updates on speakers, exhibiting companies, session topics, product displays and demonstrations, as well as technology and innovation. Plus, watch videos, crowdsource your questions, and network with fellow attendees.

Plus, start sharing your conference experience now! Share the excitement early, tell others about what innovations you’re most interested in seeing at CAMX…it’s your CAMX experience! Share it! Use the hashtag #CAMX18 on your posts.