Trade Shows and Associations

SMMA Management Conference
http://www.smma.org/springconf08_overview.pdf

Electric Motor Education and Research Foundation (EMERF)
http://www.smma.org/emerf.html  
Phone: 508-979-5935
A group that advances and promotes the electric motor industry through education, pre-competitive research and facilitation of technology
 
The Motor and Motion Association (SMMA)
http://www.smma.org
Phone: 508-979-5935
A manufacturing trade association whose core membership is electric motor and motion control companies.
 
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

http://www.nema.org
Phone: 703-841-3200
An associating providing a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective and compatible electrical products.
 
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
http://www.ieee.org/portal/index.jsp
Phone: 732-981-0060
A scientific and educational group directed toward the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical engineering and electronics.
 
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
http://www.asme.org
Phone: 800-843-2763
A professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community.