The objective of high performance manufacturing is to produce the first part correctly, using the most cost effective methods. The recent innovations in virtual manufacturing through process and machine tool interaction simulation, new cutting tool and machine tool technologies and novel machining strategies lead to significant reductions in machining cycle times, while achieving high quality parts with reduced capital investments.

Manufacturing Process and Machine Tool Structure/CNC interaction experts from industry and academia will discuss the engineering principles, technology development sand share their experience in the world of manufacturing processes. Particular emphasis will be placed on the interaction of machine tool structure and control with the processes experienced in high speed machining of aerospace parts, dies and molds, and forming of mass produced automotive body parts. In addition to academic presentations, leading technology providers and end users from the aerospace, die and mold, and automotive industries will give invited presentations. Leading development engineers of machine tool, cutting tool, die & mold, CNC and CAD/CAM providers will also be called upon to present their most recent technological innovations addressing the targeted manufacturing industry.

Industrial presentations will consist of exhibition booths with documentation to assist the subject of discussion. This conference is a meeting point for specialists, end-users and providers of metal cutting technology.