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Let the experts at the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) be your resource for networking and education. With a unique mix of programs designed specifically for the metalforming industry, PMA can help you invest in your most valuable asset, your employees.

MARCHForming Our Future: Leadership Conference & Annual MeetingMarch 8-11 | Dana Point, CAThis is the premier event for metalforming executives looking to sharpen their skills, connect with their peers and gain valuable insight into industry trends. More than 200 senior leaders will gather together for four days of networking, education and presentations to tackle the key challenges manufacturing leaders face today. FOF will also feature PMA’s annual meeting of members, where the association will transition officers and celebrate its volunteer leaders.

Press and Press Line Technology SeminarMarch 21 | Cleveland, OHPress capacity, press safety, coil straightening, material handling and more! This program provides both basic and advanced topics related to press capacity (tonnage, energy, off-center loading, etc.), press safety, and proper operation of press line equipment (feeders, straighteners, etc.) to assure long life and reliability.

Sensor & Control Systems SeminarMarch 22 | Cleveland, OH Take home valuable tools for implementing sensor and monitoring equipment. Industry experts will share valuable information about designing sensors in the tooling, methods to increase die life, cost-effective sensor applications, tonnage monitoring and much more.

APRILMFG NXT Leadership Series – Session 1April 3 | Chicago, ILA networking series designed for next generation manufacturing leaders. The purpose of the series is to provide millennials in the industry with an opportunity to hear from industry leaders, connect with their peers and learn best practices they can bring back to their company. The series will benefit anyone who is in a role or preparing to take on a role where his/her leadership style and communication skills directly impacts organizational and personal success.

Human-Resource/Trainers Roundtable April 4-6 | Louisville, KY Take the opportunity to network with industry peers and participate in roundtable discussions and workshop activities on key human resource and training-related topics. This is a must-attend event is ideal for all training and human-resource directors, managers and generalists.

Management Development Academy Session 2, 2017April 23-25 | Indianapolis, INThe PMA MDA is a three-part series of forum-style workshops, instructional seminars and structured networking designed exclusively for middle management professionals looking to advance their business and leadership acumen. Learn practical skills and strategies about how to succeed when analyzing metalforming markets, conducting marketing research, managing assets and budgets, and developing and managing your supply chain, financial and customer accounts, contracts and human resources.

Women in AutomotiveApril 24 | Troy, MIJoin us for the sixth annual Women in Automotive (WiA) conference produced by Women in Manufacturing (WiM) in partnership with the Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation

(AWAF). This conference is a must-attend program for all professional women in the automotive sector. It includes numerous keynote presentations and networking opportunities throughout. Past programs included executives from Ford, General Motors, Nissan North America and Chrysler Group.

Automotive Parts Suppliers ConferenceApril 25-26 | Troy, MIThe premier conference for companies supplying to the automotive industry. This annual program delivers attendees with the most timely automotive forecast information, legal and regulatory updates that impact current and future business and insights on customer requirements.

MAYOne Voice Legislative ConferenceMay 1-3 | Washington D.C.Manufacturers have an opportunity to speak directly with the nation’s leading lawmakers at the 9th Annual One Voice Legislative Conference. The stakes are high with an incoming Administration and dozens of newly elected Senators and Representatives to educate on taxes, regulations and workforce development needs. There is no more important time to have your voice heard.

Press Maintenance and Safety SeminarMay 2 | Nashville, TNLearn about the most common press maintenance problems and how to avoid them. You’ll be shown steps for setting up a preventive maintenance program and to how maximize uptime, even with less than perfect machinery. Discover the importance of slide parallelism, counterbalance settings, hydraulic overloads and the maintenance of these systems.

FABTECH MexicoMay 2-4 | Monterrey, MexicoThe event takes place at the Cintermex in Monterrey, continuing to co-locate with the established AWS Weldmex and METALFORM Mexico, and recently added COATech. The combined event continues to be the primary gathering for leading metal manufacturers in Mexico and will bring together 575 exhibitors and cover more than 140,000 net square feet of show floor. Over 13,000 attendees from Mexico and South America will converge on the Cintermex to find solutions, network, learn and experience first-hand the latest innovations in the metalforming, fabricating, welding and finishing industries.

Transfer Automation SeminarMay 9-10 | Detroit, MIThis two-day seminar will cover transfer-press and transfer-system process capabilities, and the advantages and cost savings of transfer tooling. Learn how transfer systems are being used to increase production efficiency on new and existing pressroom equipment. Experience a plant tour and demonstration of the latest transfer-motion technology along with a networking event with our ten presenters.

Sales & Marketing RoundtableMay 17-18 | Cleveland, OHJoin your fellow professional peers for PMA’s Sales & Marketing Workshop and Roundtable. This program is especially designed for sales and marketing professionals in the manufacturing industry and will address the unique challenges that they face every day in manufacturing sales and marketing. This event includes networking opportunities, a facilitated roundtable discussion and an informational speaker. Learn from and network with industry peers, address challenges and gain insight on how to overcome those challenges, and receive timely information on how to infiltrate new markets.

Die-Design Software and Simulation Technology ConferenceMay 30-June 1 | Chicago, ILIn today’s competitive marketplace, process engineers, die designers, tooling engineers and tool and die technologists require accurate simulation tools and efficient design technologies, combined with modern die construction principles, to produce world-class tooling at an affordable cost. This event provides attendees the opportunity to experience the latest developments in process simulation and die design software, punch and die technology, deep drawing technology, tool-steel developments and modern die-design principles.

JUNEMetalforming Processes and Materials for Non-Technical Executives, Directors and Managers June 13 | Cleveland, OH This seminar presents easy to understand technical topics developed specifically for purchasing, quality, sales, manufacturing and program managers who are not directly involved in the manufacturing process but must specify, purchase or manage processes, materials, heat treatments and other processes. You will gain a fundamental understanding of various metalforming processes and their capabilities, the common materials specified for these processes and various types of surface treatments that metal formed parts may require.

Sheetmetal Forming Technology SeminarJune 27-28 | Detroit, MIUse basic mechanical properties as the key to forming capability, understand why sheet metals today have greatly improved capability and consistency, and create a win partnership with your metal supplier. Learn to properly identify and specify metals. Discover science-based tools for solving problems and understand how higher-strength materials impact the press shop.

JULYDistrict Leadership ConferenceJuly 12-13 | Cleveland, OHPMA’s volunteer district officers will gather in Cleveland to share ideas, best practices and learn from one another. Volunteers are at the heart of PMA’s work and our district leaders are key to keeping our members updated, informed and engaged in the association and industry.

Estimating Metal Stamping Dies SeminarJuly 19 | Detroit, MIExperience this powerful one-day exploration into the planning and estimating of metal stamping dies. Achieve more-consistent die estimates by understanding vital information needed to properly estimate and quote dies. Attendees will be guided through an actual die quote from start to finish and develop budget die prices directly from a part drawing.

Higher-Strength Steels SeminarJuly 25-26 | Detroit, MILearn how the steel affects the different modes of forming. Discussed in detail are topics such as; proper selection of pressroom equipment, die process optimization, product-design strategies, tool-steel selection, material properties unique to higher-strength steels and methods for controlling spring back.

MFG NXT Leadership Series – Session 2July 27 | Cleveland, OHA networking series designed for next generation manufacturing leaders. The purpose of the series is to provide millennials in the industry with an opportunity to hear from industry leaders, connect with their peers and learn best practices they can bring back to their company. The series will benefit anyone who is in a role or preparing to take on a role where his/her leadership style and communication skills directly impacts organizational and personal success.

AUGUSTManagement Development Academy Session 3, 2017August 6-8 | Cleveland, OHThe PMA MDA is a three-part series of forum-style workshops, instructional seminars and structured networking designed exclusively for middle management professionals looking to advance their business and leadership acumen. Learn practical skills and strategies about how to succeed when analyzing metalforming markets, conducting marketing research, managing assets and budgets, and developing and managing your supply chain, financial and customer accounts, contracts and human resources.

CFO RoundtableAugust 9-10 | Cleveland, OHA key component of every CFO Roundtable is the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with your peers in the metalforming industry. Discover how others are effectively managing their company’s finances, learn innovative ways to increase your company’s profitability, network with your industry peers and develop professional relationships.

3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech TourAugust 16-17 | Schaumburg, IL3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech Tour attendees will be able to interact directly with industry experts, learn about the latest technology developments for 3D metal printing and hear case-study applications for 3D metal printing. They’ll also participate in exclusive plant tours to engage with company representatives and view 3D metal-printing machines in action.

Die Maintenance & Troubleshooting SeminarAugust 22-23 | Cleveland, OHBring your die-maintenance problems to this seminar and take home solutions. Good die maintenance begins with a good die design. This seminar provides tips to improve your die designs and existing tooling to ease maintenance. Other topics include cutting and punching issues, tool-steel selection, heat treatments and surface coatings to improve die life, and troubleshooting problems in the press shop.

Alumitech: Cutting, Forming and Joining Aluminum—Secrets to SuccessAugust 30 | Cleveland, OHAluminum increasingly is becoming the material of choice, not only for automakers but in other industries as well, thanks to its relative strength and environmental advantages. Join us for this full day of presentations to discover the best practices metalformers and fabricators need to successfully cut, form and weld aluminum sheet and plate. We’ll address topics such as lubrication, tooling specification, and welding procedures and techniques.

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To learn more about the benefi ts of PMA membership go to www.pma.orgor contact a representative from our membership team at 216-901-8800.

PMA offers a wide range of events and meetings that can help your company invest in its most valuable asset – your employees. We offer:

• Technical topics designed specifi cally for metalforming companies.

• A unique mix of programs to give company leaders all the tools necessary for success.

• A wide variety of other valuable events for every level of your organization.

Let the experts at PMA be your resource for networking and education. For more information about PMA events or to register for a seminar, go to www.pma.org.

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