MISUMI USA Offers Free Technical Seminars at ATX Canada

MISUMI USA, Inc., a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962), is pleased to present its Technical Seminars at the upcoming 2011 Automation Technology Expo Canada at the Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, Canada.

Entitled "Designing a Better Machine Faster with the Configurable Component,” the seminars will be offered on each morning of the show – June 21, 22 and 23 – from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in MISUMI’s meeting rooms, Sutherland 1 and 2, on the main level adjacent to the exhibit hall. Brief technical sessions will also be offered each afternoon in the same location. Complimentary refreshments will be served at both sessions.

Leading the daily seminars are two MISUMI mechanical engineers, Chris Blaszczyk and Mike Melone. Mr. Blaszczyk brings over 15 years of hands-on experience and expertise in the assembly automation market. His technical articles have been published in numerous engineering magazines and Web forums. Mr. Melone has also written and co-authored many articles for product design, machine building and engineering publications.

Drawing upon their deep knowledge of machine design and assembly, the MISUMI team will provide practical information on how the use of precision-made configurable components can boost efficiency, save on costs, and help design engineers overcome the time and performance pressures they face in today’s competitive world of machine building. Attendees will participate in practical, hands-on exercises and learn about new products and real world application examples from leaders in the field of industrial machine design and assembly automation.

The highly interactive Technical Seminars are free of charge to all show attendees, who can register for their desired session online at http://us.misumi-ec.com or at ATX Booth #939.

About MISUMI USA, Inc.

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, MISUMI USA, Inc. was established in 1988 as a Subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, a part of the MISUMI Group (TOKYO: 9962). MISUMI USA, Inc. is a leading supplier of fixed and configurable components such as leader pins, single-axis actuators, linear shafts, slotted keys, aluminum extrusions, parting locks, linear guides, XY stages and other components for factory automation, plastic mold and press die industries. For a complete list of available components, please visit MISUMI USA.