Be a Part of The Evolution of
Manufacturing Excellence
Over the past four decades, the manufacturing and engineering sector has witnessed groundbreaking innovations, transformative inventions, and significant milestones that have propelled the industry forward. To honor and showcase these remarkable accomplishments, we are excited to introduce the "Memories of Manufacturing Excellence Gallery." This gallery is a tribute to the major innovations and milestones that have defined our industry.
We invite attending and exhibiting companies to actively participate in this celebration by sharing their own products and success stories over their history. In our Moments of Manufacturing Excellence Gallery, your company can display products and achievements that have left a notable mark on their company and the manufacturing world over the past 40 years.
Submit Your Product
This gallery is a chance to showcase not only what you've accomplished as a company but also to highlight the collective progress of the industry.
Participation is simple and free. To submit your Moment of Manufacturing Excellence for consideration, fill out the form below. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2023.
We encourage you to take part in this unique opportunity to demonstrate how far your company has come and contribute to the broader narrative of manufacturing excellence.
Moments of Manufacturing Excellence Timeline
Explore some of the moments of manufacturing excellence or click to see a specific year's innovation below.
1988: SPI’s Recycling Codes
In 1988, the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) implemented a coding system designed to endorse the recycling of plastics products. The universal recycling symbol became a triangle composed of three rotating arrows. The number within the triangle relates to the specific type of plastic used.
1990: “Chunnel” Unites Europe
In 1990, workers drilled an underwater tunnel 132 feet beneath the English Channel, connecting Great Britain to mainland Europe for the first time in over 8,000 years. The Channel Tunnel “Chunnel” created the opportunity to travel by train from London to Paris, making it the third longest rail tunnel in the world.
1999: The First 3D Printed Organ
Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine successfully implanted the world’s first 3D printed organ into a human recipient.
This groundbreaking achievement involved the creation of a human bladder, which was 3D printed and coated with the patient’s cells before transplantation.
2002: First Combined CT & Radiation
In 2002, researchers from Wisconsin innovated system integrating CT and radiation delivery technologies. The apparatus enables a complete 360° rotation of the radiation source, facilitating comprehensive treatment coverage for the entire tumor, reducing potential side effects for patients.
2003: Kiva Robots First Invented
In 2003, Mick Mountz and his team introduced the Kiva robot—a low-profile, square-shaped orange bot designed to navigate warehouses and move racks of goods. Kiva utilized cost-effective off-the-shelf components, revolutionizing the efficiency of warehouse and shipping operations.
2009: Boeing’s Plastic Dream
In 2009, the Boeing 787, commonly referred to as “Boeing’s Plastic Dream”, was introduced for commercial service. The aircraft features a major incorporation of plastic composites with 50% of all materials being made of plastic.
1988: SPI’s Recycling Codes
In 1988, the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) implemented a coding system designed to endorse the recycling of plastics products. The universal recycling symbol became a triangle composed of three rotating arrows. The number within the triangle relates to the specific type of plastic used.
1990: “Chunnel” Unites Europe
In 1990, workers drilled an underwater tunnel 132 feet beneath the English Channel, connecting Great Britain to mainland Europe for the first time in over 8,000 years. The Channel Tunnel “Chunnel” created the opportunity to travel by train from London to Paris, making it the third longest rail tunnel in the world.
1999: The First 3D Printed Organ
Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine successfully implanted the world’s first 3D printed organ into a human recipient.
This groundbreaking achievement involved the creation of a human bladder, which was 3D printed and coated with the patient’s cells before transplantation.
2002: First Combined CT & Radiation
In 2002, researchers from Wisconsin innovated system integrating CT and radiation delivery technologies. The apparatus enables a complete 360° rotation of the radiation source, facilitating comprehensive treatment coverage for the entire tumor, reducing potential side effects for patients.
2003: Kiva Robots First Invented
In 2003, Mick Mountz and his team introduced the Kiva robot—a low-profile, square-shaped orange bot designed to navigate warehouses and move racks of goods. Kiva utilized cost-effective off-the-shelf components, revolutionizing the efficiency of warehouse and shipping operations.
2009: Boeing’s Plastic Dream
In 2009, the Boeing 787, commonly referred to as “Boeing’s Plastic Dream”, was introduced for commercial service. The aircraft features a major incorporation of plastic composites with 50% of all materials being made of plastic.
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