(SME: Los Angeles) -- WESTEC, the premiere manufacturing biennial event for the Western United States, returns to Los Angeles on March 27–29, 2012, with a new look, new content, and a renewed commitment to area industry.

The event is a think tank for leaders from diverse industries where they can share new ideas, technologies, products, and processes that will impact manufacturing now and in the future. With more than 45 years of bringing the latest technology to the manufacturing community, WESTEC is evolving to include many new ways to learn and discover solutions, be inspired, and to forge new alliances that will drive West Coast manufacturing.

WESTEC will premiere several new features in 2012, including a new product presentation center and learning lounges where experts from specialized industries can provide education and insight in small group settings. The show will also host networking events for attendees to connect with industry leaders and thinkers.

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