As part of its expanding focus on the emerging micro manufacturing niche, Rapid News Publications plc is pleased to announce the launch of MM Live USA which will take place at the Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH in May 2010.

Rapid News publishes the world’s only international magazine dedicated to the micro manufacturing market place with 30,000 readers across the globe. This magazine operates alongside www.micromanu.com, which has emerged as the leading online news and information resource for the international micro, precision and nano manufacturing community.

Chris Young, Managing Director of Rapid News says, “There comes a point in the evolution of any industry when a dedicated trade show is the key to galvanising the niche. The new US event has been launched as a direct response to demand from our North American clients who after having seen the success of the MM Live UK event have clamoured for an event with similar focus, organisation and business opportunities.”

“The success of MM Live in the UK is due to its focus on maximum return for attendees and exhibitors. Not only do attendees at the event access the cream of micro manufacturing equipment and service suppliers, but in addition, they are encouraged to attend seminars on all the key aspects of micro manufacturing, completely free of charge. MM Live USA will follow an identical format delivering a forum geared towards generating business for this exciting and evolving sector and helping OEMs capitalize on these emerging technologies.”

MM Live USA will run alongside PDx/amerimold at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. This show incorporates the established MoldMaking Expo and the Time-Compression Expo organised by Gardner Publications and will be run with partner DEMAT, owners of the highly successful Euromold event.

Duncan Wood, Group Director at Rapid News explains the rational behind this move “We know from our experiences in the UK that MM Live works well alongside product development events as it is positioned with TCT Live so the logical step was to locate with a product development show in the US. PDx/amerimold is poised to make a big impact next year in the US and positioning MM Live USA alongside this event is great for visitors and exhibitors at both shows. In addition, Rapid News, Gardner, and DEMAT represent a formidable alliance of companies, which together provide a uniquely impressive marketing resource for the event. This will deliver a level of confidence to any prospective exhibitor. We are delighted to be working with both organisations on this venture.“

Lisa Dodge, Managing Director, PDx/amerimold says, "We are absolutely delighted that MM Live USA is going to be part of the PDx/Amerimold event, as it is a unique venue providing all participants - attendees and exhibitors alike with an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of technology developments. Certainly, micro-manufacturing is tech-intensive, so this is an ideal complement to PDx/Amerimold."

To enquire about exhibiting or speaking opportunities at MM Live USA please contact Duncan Wood immediately to register your interest.