New Motion Control Technical Conference Provides Learning
Opportunity for Technical Specialists
Chicago, Ill. – July 24, 2008– The Power Transmission
Distributors Association (PTDA) will present the first Motion Control
Tech Conference at the 2008 Industry Summit in Miami Beach, Florida on
October 31, 2008. The Motion Control Technical Conference will be
the premier event for technical specialists in the power transmission/
motion control (PT/MC) industry to learn about motion control trends and
technologies.
Successful distributors strive to build a competitive advantage in their
marketplace. They continuously seek new ways to leverage the
potential of their people and process. The Motion Control
Technical Conference provides an excellent opportunity to combine
technical expertise with PTDA-style networking.
The conference will provide an opportunity for Technical
Specialists—who support the growth of PTDA distributors on a
day-to-day basis—with an overview of the latest trends in motion
control. The conference will feature six unique technical
speakers, each offering a glimpse into a particular segment of the
motion control industry. Topics include:
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Trends in Motion and Automation, presented by GE-Fanuc.
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Communications in Automation, presented by Eaton Corporation.
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Linear Motion Components to Systems, presented by Thomson and
Kollmorgen.
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The State of Linear Motion – A Tutorial, presented by
Festo.
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Mechatronics – The Past and Future, presented by
Yaskawa.
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How to Engage Integrators in Motion, presented by Norm
O’Leary of Control Systems Integrators Association.
This unique event brings together the very people who drive a big
piece of this rapidly emerging market. Part forum, part technical
benchmarking, and all focused on the latest trends and information in
the motion control arena. To register for the Motion Control
Technical Conference, visit www.ptda.org/industrysummit.
Founded in 1960, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)
is the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion
control (PT/MC) distribution channel. A U.S.-based trade
association, PTDA represents 205 power transmission/motion control
distributor firms with over 3,500 locations throughout North America and
12 other countries as well as 194 manufacturers that supply the PT/MC
industry.
PTDA is dedicated to providing exceptional networking, targeted
education, relevant information and leading-edge business tools to help
distributors and manufacturers meet marketplace demands competitively
and profitably. For more information, visit www.ptda.org.
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