International Manufacturing Technology Show ... SEPTEMBER 8 - 13, 2008, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Highlights of the last recent show included the following items from our machine building partners... FIDIA - (SOUTH HALL) BOOTH # A - 8740 (X,Y,Z,C,A) ULTRA HIGH SPEED & FIVE AXES' MILLING FIDIA MACHINING PREVIEW: -Easier programming development and progressive starting using 3 axes' programs; with operators or programmers advancing into improved 5 axes' motions with better tooling and productivity angles accessed by jogging; then an auto re-start and automatic adjustment of the part program can take place. MODEL G996 (33" x 37") with 5 Axes' Rotary Tilt Table, cutting P20 hard mold material and cutting aluminum model of Beijing's Birdnest Olympic Stadium. ALLIANCE MANUFACTURING INC. - BOOTH # D - 4654 (W)ASHERS, CONVEYORIZED PARTS METAL PARTS WASHER PREVIEW: Pass through, conveyorized, metal and manufactured parts washers represent the majority of models displayed by Alliance. These water-based parts washers with stainless steel structures and PVC canopies, have been shown to be especially suited to fit the output and finished part requirements of manufacturers, without having line speed or large floorspace deficiencies. HE&M SAW - BOOTH # B - 6934 (B)ANDSAWS & SAWING TECHNOLOGY SAW PREVIEW: Advanced, new model designs have been showcased specifically for customers looking for an effective miter cutting saw for large parts using a rugged, yet priced reasonable machine tool made in Pryor, OK.