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IDETC/CIE
AM3D GENERAL INFORMATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGISTRANTS WITH DISABILITIES
ASME was founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Whenever possible, we are pleased to make arrangements for
Engineers. Today’s ASME is a 120,000-member professional registrants with disabilities. Advance notice may be required for
organization focused on the technical educational and research certain requests. For on-site assistance, please visit the registration
issues of the engineering and technology community. ASME area and ask to speak with a conference representative.
manages one of the world’s largest technical publishing operations,
holds numerous technical conferences worldwide, and offers
hundreds of professional development courses each year. ASME BOSTON
sets internationally-recognized industrial and manufacturing codes
and standards that enhance public welfare and safety. The work of The Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the
the society is performed by its member-elected Board of Governors Boston Hospitality Partners, is thrilled to welcome the American
and through its various Sectors, Boards and hundreds of Commit- Society of Mechanical Engineers to Boston. A lot has changed here
tees in Districts throughout the world. There are over 400 sections recently, so be prepared to be introduced to a “new” Boston. The
and student sections serving ASME’s worldwide membership. Waterfront is booming with restaurants and harbor walks, museums
have expanded and hotels have renovated. The mix of colonial charm
In its inaugural year, the Additive Manufacturing + 3D Printing and urban sophistication still shines through making Boston a
conference examines the engineering behind additive manufacturing. dynamic site for meetings of all kind.
Over the course of the program, the economics, technologies and
processes driving product design, production, testing and finally Cambridge is often referred to as “Boston’s Left Bank” with an
validation aims to provide attendees with the knowledge to utilize this atmosphere and attitude all its own. It’s the spirited, slightly mischie-
powerful and rapidly evolving technology. Speakers for the program vous side of Boston, just a bridge away on the other side of the
have been selected by the program executive advisory committee to Charles River. Packed with youthful vitality and international flair, it is a
discuss the most recent developments from applied research and city where Old World meets New Age in a mesmerizing blend of
industry. history and technology.
The Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Conference Even though Boston is one of the largest cities in the country, its
covers a broad spectrum of resources relating directly to the use of accessibility is unparalleled. And while it’s easy to see the sights on
computers, computing methods, software and information manage- foot, Boston also has an excellent public transportation system. In
ment in engineering by providing a forum for understanding the addition to everything within the city limits, some of Massachusetts’
application of emerging technologies that impact the critical engi- most scenic and historic towns are just a short distance from the city
neering issues of representation, product design and product center and its proximity to other must-see sites all around New
development, exchange, management and integration of information England, make it one of the country’s most diverse and exciting
throughout the entire engineering product and process life-cycle. locations. For more information visit http://www.bostonusa.com/.
The Design Engineering Division (DED) was founded in 1945, as the
“Machine Design Division”, part of the General Engineering Depart-
ment of ASME. The objectives and function of this division, and its HOTEL / HYNES CONVENTION CENTER
associated conferences, are to promote the art and science of All conference activities for this year’s AM3D and IDETC/CIE will be
mechanical engineering design in the conception, evolution, and held in the Hynes Convention Center located at 900 Boylston St.,
design of machinery and products, as well as the mechanical design Boston, MA 02115. ASME has secured a block of sleeping rooms at
aspects of other phases of engineering. The division encourages and the adjacent – Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 39 Dalton Street,
provides a forum for the interchange of ideas relative to design Boston, MA, 02199, (617) 236-2000. Attendees staying at the
engineering through publications, presentations, discussion of Sheraton, can access the convention center through the Shops at
technical papers, technical conferences and awards for outstanding Prudential Center, which are adjacent to the 2nd level of the hotel.
achievement by individuals in the field of design engineering.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
MEETING?
If you have any questions or need assistance, an ASME representa-
tive will be located at the registration area.
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AM3D GENERAL INFORMATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGISTRANTS WITH DISABILITIES
ASME was founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Whenever possible, we are pleased to make arrangements for
Engineers. Today’s ASME is a 120,000-member professional registrants with disabilities. Advance notice may be required for
organization focused on the technical educational and research certain requests. For on-site assistance, please visit the registration
issues of the engineering and technology community. ASME area and ask to speak with a conference representative.
manages one of the world’s largest technical publishing operations,
holds numerous technical conferences worldwide, and offers
hundreds of professional development courses each year. ASME BOSTON
sets internationally-recognized industrial and manufacturing codes
and standards that enhance public welfare and safety. The work of The Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the
the society is performed by its member-elected Board of Governors Boston Hospitality Partners, is thrilled to welcome the American
and through its various Sectors, Boards and hundreds of Commit- Society of Mechanical Engineers to Boston. A lot has changed here
tees in Districts throughout the world. There are over 400 sections recently, so be prepared to be introduced to a “new” Boston. The
and student sections serving ASME’s worldwide membership. Waterfront is booming with restaurants and harbor walks, museums
have expanded and hotels have renovated. The mix of colonial charm
In its inaugural year, the Additive Manufacturing + 3D Printing and urban sophistication still shines through making Boston a
conference examines the engineering behind additive manufacturing. dynamic site for meetings of all kind.
Over the course of the program, the economics, technologies and
processes driving product design, production, testing and finally Cambridge is often referred to as “Boston’s Left Bank” with an
validation aims to provide attendees with the knowledge to utilize this atmosphere and attitude all its own. It’s the spirited, slightly mischie-
powerful and rapidly evolving technology. Speakers for the program vous side of Boston, just a bridge away on the other side of the
have been selected by the program executive advisory committee to Charles River. Packed with youthful vitality and international flair, it is a
discuss the most recent developments from applied research and city where Old World meets New Age in a mesmerizing blend of
industry. history and technology.
The Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Conference Even though Boston is one of the largest cities in the country, its
covers a broad spectrum of resources relating directly to the use of accessibility is unparalleled. And while it’s easy to see the sights on
computers, computing methods, software and information manage- foot, Boston also has an excellent public transportation system. In
ment in engineering by providing a forum for understanding the addition to everything within the city limits, some of Massachusetts’
application of emerging technologies that impact the critical engi- most scenic and historic towns are just a short distance from the city
neering issues of representation, product design and product center and its proximity to other must-see sites all around New
development, exchange, management and integration of information England, make it one of the country’s most diverse and exciting
throughout the entire engineering product and process life-cycle. locations. For more information visit http://www.bostonusa.com/.
The Design Engineering Division (DED) was founded in 1945, as the
“Machine Design Division”, part of the General Engineering Depart-
ment of ASME. The objectives and function of this division, and its HOTEL / HYNES CONVENTION CENTER
associated conferences, are to promote the art and science of All conference activities for this year’s AM3D and IDETC/CIE will be
mechanical engineering design in the conception, evolution, and held in the Hynes Convention Center located at 900 Boylston St.,
design of machinery and products, as well as the mechanical design Boston, MA 02115. ASME has secured a block of sleeping rooms at
aspects of other phases of engineering. The division encourages and the adjacent – Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 39 Dalton Street,
provides a forum for the interchange of ideas relative to design Boston, MA, 02199, (617) 236-2000. Attendees staying at the
engineering through publications, presentations, discussion of Sheraton, can access the convention center through the Shops at
technical papers, technical conferences and awards for outstanding Prudential Center, which are adjacent to the 2nd level of the hotel.
achievement by individuals in the field of design engineering.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
MEETING?
If you have any questions or need assistance, an ASME representa-
tive will be located at the registration area.
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