The following link has a listing of 2005 conferences and expos by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) that maybe of interest.
http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/events.pl?&&SME&expo&

Some of the events come up soon are:

Twin Cities 2005 Exposition & Conference
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN USA
May 03 - May 05 2005

Description
Minnesota's largest machine tool & metalworking exposition. Attendees find the latest technologies and applications to increase the success of their manufacturing business. Exhibitors meet thousands of qualified decision makers and buyers looking to update equipment and services. Look for expanded technical sessions on precision micro machining, micro molding and nanotools.

Part of this expo will also include:

MicroManufacturing Conference
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN USA
May 04 - May 05 2005
www.sme.org/micro

Description
Focusing on the many processes to create micro features on micro parts or macro parts, this conference will bring together industry leaders to discuss advancements in both micro machining and micro molding.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Creating micro features on micro parts or on macro parts, you will be sure to find ideas to improve your process by attending this event. Exploring the many processes available to accomplish your goal, this conference will bring together industry professionals to discuss:
• Cutting machines, laser machining, EDM and ECM
• Cutting tools: availability, consistency, quality, and tool life
• Comparison of big machines vs. small machines
• Micro injection molding and micro two-shot molding
• Achieving better finishes
• How small can you go?
• How do you inspect things that small that have even smaller internal features?
• Materials-which ones to use, how to work with them and molding methods for parts that will be micro machined
• More accuracy
• Reduced cycle time
• Status of technology today and its future



Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing 2005 Conference & Exposition
Hyatt Regency
Dearborn, MI USA
May 10 - May 12 2005

Description
Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing brings together buyers, sellers and end-users of design, prototyping, tooling, and direct manufacturing technologies in an environment that facilitates face-to-face interaction. Attendees can see the latest products and technology, talk directly to experts.



EASTEC 2005 Exposition & Conference
Eastern States Exposition
W Springfield, MA USA
May 24 - May 26 2005
Description
EASTEC has been the East Coast's only event bringing together buyers and sellers of machine tools and metalworking technologies.