SpeedNews to Unite Aviation Industry Leaders near Detroit for Manufacturing Conference Series

5th Annual Aerospace Manufacturing Conference, May 2-3, 2017 AeroAuto Conference, May 4, 2017

NEW YORK – February 21, 2017 – The SpeedNews 5th Annual Aerospace Manufacturing Conference will be held in Dearborn, MI, from May 2-3, 2017, and will bring together the leaders of major manufacturers and suppliers in the aerospace industry. Topics to be discussed include, manufacturing operations, capabilities and processes, innovation within manufacturing, modern machining technologies, automation, and industry trends. The Conference offers themes that are operational in nature, featuring speakers and panelists with extensive hands-on manufacturing experience. Areas of focus include tooling, machining, components, electronics, advanced materials engineering, and technological systems. To register, visit http://speednews.com/aerospace-manufacturing-conference

Immediately following and co-located with SpeedNews' 5th Annual Aerospace Manufacturing Conference, the SpeedNews AeroAuto Conference will be held May 4, 2017. The event will explore the many synergies between the massive global aerospace and automotive manufacturing industries. In a series of presentations and panel discussions including representatives from both industries, the SpeedNews AeroAuto Conference will assess the current situation, key issues, enabling technologies and outlook for the aerospace and automotive manufacturing industries; vehicle lightweighting; emerging developments and coping with security requirements; supply chain best practices and lessons learned; additive manufacturing/3D printing and nanomaterials; vehicle health management systems and prognostics; passenger infotainment; and carbon emissions regulation. Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in a tour of aerospace and automotive manufacturing facilities. For more details, visit http://speednews.com/aero-auto-conference/registration

The SpeedNews 5th Annual Aerospace Manufacturing Conference and the SpeedNews AeroAuto Conference are produced in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, WardsAuto, along with KPMG as the events' Knowledge Partner. WardsAuto is the leading provider of information and data to the automotive manufacturing industry. Both SpeedNews and Wards are part of the Penton Transportation Information Group.

For information about registering, promotional and advertising opportunities, contact Joanna Speed at +1-424-465-6501 or jspeed@speednews.com. On Twitter, follow @speednewsconf (https://twitter.com/speednewsconf). For information about all SpeedNews events, visit http://speednews.com/all/conference.

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ABOUT SPEEDNEWS CONFERENCES
SpeedNews Conferences, the leader in global executive events, provides targeted information and professional networking opportunities for senior level aerospace industry leaders, decision makers, financial institutions, economic development organizations, and industry analysts. These Conferences deliver an array of information and data for commercial, defense, business and general aviation, aerospace manufacturing, raw materials, and M&A developments.

SpeedNews Conferences offer an unmatched depth of market data and innovative ways to present organizations' materials. Meet with distinguished experts in the aerospace industry, learn about current trends, new products and developments, hear forecasts, and network with customers and peers. From aircraft and engine manufacturing to current financial reports and data, you will walk away with timely, crucial knowledge from these experts to help guide your business plans.

ABOUT WARDSAUTO
WardsAuto is a world-leading provider of automotive insights and analysis, having served the industry's information needs for more than 90 years. Based in Southfield, MI, WardsAuto provides a forward-looking perspective on all aspects of the automotive business, from the tech center to the plant floor to the showroom. Its services include the premium WardsAuto.com resource and suite of customizable data reporting tools, the WardsAuto Interiors, WardsAuto UX and WardsAuto Outlook Conferences, and digital newsletters and magazines.

ABOUT AVIATION WEEK NETWORK
The Aviation Week Network is the largest multimedia information and services provider for the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries that has a database of 1.2 million professionals around the world. Industry professionals rely on Aviation Week for analysis, marketing and intelligence. Customers include the world's leading manufacturers, suppliers, airlines, business aviation operators, militaries, governments and other organizations that serve this global market. The product portfolio includes Aviation Week & Space Technology, AC-U-KWIK, Aircraft Blue Book, Airportdata.com, Air Charter Guide, Air Transport World, AviationWeek.com, Aviation Week Intelligence Network, Business & Commercial Aviation, ShowNews, SpeedNews, Fleet and MRO forecasts, global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) tradeshows and aerospace & defense conferences.

ABOUT INFORMA
SpeedNews, the Aviation Week Network and WardsAuto are part of Informa, the international business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events group. Informa serves commercial, professional and academic communities, helping them connect and learn, and creating and providing access to content and intelligence that helps people and businesses work smarter and make better decisions faster.

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