Industrial

Looking Back at the Biggest Show in the West

Feb. 28, 2019

Five shows combined to spotlight technology and trends in the manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing expo shows are an interesting cross-section of the entire industry. From hardware and software to gears, couplings, and materials, they’re veritable cornucopias of technology. At the Anaheim Convention Center in California this month, five shows took over the building to show off what’s possible and what technology engineers are looking for. MD&M, West Pack, ATX, Plastec West, and Design & Manufacturing show combined for an event so large, you had to see for yourself. The following is a small gallery of what I saw and who I met with while at the show.

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About the Author

Jeff Kerns | Technology Editor

Studying mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), he worked in the Polymer Research Lab. Utilizing RIT’s co-op program Jeff worked for two aerospace companies focusing on drafting, quality, and manufacturing for aerospace fasteners and metallurgy. He also studied abroad living in Dubrovnik, Croatia. After college, he became a commissioning engineer, traveling the world working on precision rotary equipment. Then he attended a few masters courses at the local college, and helped an automation company build equipment.

Growing up in Lancaster County, PA he always liked to tinker, build, and invent. He is ecstatic to be at Machine Design Magazine in New York City and looks forward to producing valuable information in the mechanical industry.

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