Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual MCA Business Conference in Orlando, January 20-22, 2010 at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa.

The Business Conference speaker lineup is shaping up to be extraordinary.  Here are some of the highlights:

• The Global Economic Outlook – Chris Thornberg, Beacon Economics, one of America’s most insightful economists
• Technology Integration of Man – Scott Klososky (one of America’s most dynamic speakers and trend analysts)
• Technology Trends and a Revolution in As Yet Un-Automated Manufacturing – Rodney Brooks (one of the world’s leading robotics researchers and entrepreneurs)
• Business Applications of Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) – James Spellos, Meeting U (a leader in helping companies profit from these new innovations)
• A New Robotics Roadmap for the United States – Henrik Christensen, Georgia Tech (Henrik led the team that wrote the roadmap!)
• New Opportunities for Automation in Renewable & Alternative Energy Industries – Mark Senti, Advanced Magnet Lab (a robotics industry veteran who is on the leading edge of this new growth market)
• Motion Control Statistics & Trends – Paul Kellett, MCA

Plus, the networking opportunities will be better than ever, as the Business Conference is co-located with the Automated Imaging Association Business Conference and the RIA Robotics Industry Forum.  We’re expecting some 250 industry leaders from the robotics, machine vision, and motion control industries to attend.
 
Discount rates are in effect through October 31, 2009, and additional discounts are offered for companies sending more than one person.  Remember, you have to be an MCA member in good standing to attend.  The networking opportunities that develop through the Connectioneering Tabletops and other group functions at the Business Conference are unparalleled and will help your business get off to a great start in 2010!

The Motion Control Association (MCA) is a global not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting the understanding and use of motion control technologies and developing business opportunities for mechanical and electronic (mechatronics) motion control companies. Our membership includes manufacturers of complete motion control systems, component manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, end users, consulting firms, academic institutions and research groups directly involved with mechanical and electronic (mechatronics) motion control around the world.

For more information about MCA and the motion control industry, visit www.MotionControlOnline.org or contact MCA Headquarters at 734/994-6088.

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