Advanced Manufacturing - September 2020 Newsletter

September 2020 Exporter Newsletter

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Featured Event

DGM Virtual

 

DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS 2020
NOW VIRTUAL!
We’re bringing the benefits of our in-person Discover Global Markets
Business Forum Series to you - wherever you may be!

Seize the opportunity to virtually connect with foreign buyers, U.S. and foreign government trade officials and fellow exporters at our flagship event series. Discuss procurement needs, receive guidance on trade barriers and market access issues, and hear from experts on how critical issues such as optimizing automation and supply chain sustainability impact your business.

Meet Virtually with U.S. Commercial Diplomats/Specialists and Buyers
from Key Markets Around the World.

Innovative companies in the following sectors with a focus on manufacturing machinery, composites, electric and autonomous vehicles, next generation batteries, energy storage solutions, automation products, supply and security solutions, sensors, wearables, digital services and more.

October 7-9, 2020 |  Virtual  |  Registration Fee: $125 until 9/15/2020; $175 after

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Discover Global Market Sponsorship opportunities available!

Webinars

Africa

Why Africa? 

Join the four part Why Africa? webinar series. Africa is home to six of the fastest growing economies in the world with a rapidly growing middle class and holds great opportunities for U.S. innovative products and proven solutions. 

Sept. 9  -  Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo
Sept. 22 - Nigeria / Senegal
Sept. 24 - Mozambique / South Africa
Sept. 29 - Morocco / Egypt / Algeria / Tunisia        


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Intelligent Manufacturing in Europe 
Virtual Coffee Chats

Sept. 17 - Russia / Ukraine / Georgia


Sept. 9 - What does Brexit hold for U.S. Companies in 2021?

Sept. 10 - Coffee with Asia Networking Series: South Korea

Sept. 14 - "World Expo Dubai" Webinar

Oct. 1 Mexico -The Impacts of the New Standards Law 


Click here for list of all USCS Webinars


Sept 24 - EPA Webinar:  New International Requirements for Exports and Imports of Plastic Recyclables


Events

WGF

Expanding Trade in North America & Beyond Virtual Forum + Industry-Focused Activities

Sept. 1 - Changes in Customs and Rules of Origin
Sept. 10 - Legal Strategies
Sept. 22 - Protecting your IP

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Podcast: The second episode, as part of Women in Trade, on Financing the Export Deal offers advice for reducing payment risks; offering competitive terms; expanding borrowing capacity. Future episodes: Developing eCommerce Strategies and Protecting your Intellectual Property.


Sept. 9-11, EXIM Annual Conference,Cost:  $150


Trade Shows

Germany

German Trade Show Staffing Support Program
using U.S. Commercial Service (USCS)  

If you have already paid for booth space at a trade event in Germany and want to remain visible and/or cannot staff your booth, let USCS Germany help by assisting to arrange qualified representation to be there for you and to also provide additional monitoring/services by their office.  Here are the trade shows they are currently supporting

2020 Events

  • Messe Duesseldorf: Caravan Salon, Valve World Expo, Tube/Wire
  • Cologne Messe: IVT EXPO, EUROPEAN ROTORS
  • Messe Essen: AMI Plastics Shows

Please email your local office contact, Ken.Walsh@trade.gov or Anette.Salama@trade.gov for full details on this fee based service.  If your event is not listed above, let us know and we can try to make arrangements for other shows within Germany.


Oct. 8 - Mexico Supply Chain Summit, (Virtual) 
Nov. 8-11 - PACK EXPO, (Virtual) 
March 9-11, 2021 - JEC WORLD, composites, France
    -  JEC World USA Pavilion Info now available
April 12-16, 2021 - Hannover Messe, Germany
May 4-6, 2021 - FABTECH Mexico, Monterrey, Mexico


Export News & Market Intelligence

Snippets from the Intelligent Manufacturing Coffee Chats

Germany - AI and robotic, data analytics, 3D and simulation are important advanced manufacturing for the country with German government support.  For example, 15 million employed directly and indirectly in the intelligent/advanced manufacturing industries sector – with most going digital and cloud-computing. The federal government is strong supporter of “Internet of Things” IoT. U.S. and German companies could collaborate on platforms, technology.

Austria - Industry concentrations in automotive, chemicals, electronics and metals. Roughly 14% of their investment funding goes into automation. Industry 4.0 – mostly in pharma, industrial automation, electronics. AI and robotic, data analytics, 3D simulation and cyber security are also important. Current opportunities related to chip factory and semiconductor industry.

Belgium - One of the strongest in manufacturing output compared with other European markets. Even small companies are state-of the art with AM – AR, AI, data, robotics are prevalent there. These developments due to several programs available to assist Belgium businesses embrace automation. 


New! Country Commercial Guide for Mexico now Available! A reliable resource for insights into economic conditions, leading sectors, selling techniques, customs, regulations, standards, business travel, and business culture. The Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports & Investments section includes precise statistics and the unparalleled market opinion of our expert Commercial Specialists in over 20 different industrial sectors.


Privacy Shield concerns on recent developments?  Check out these FAQs – EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Program Update, and FAQs – Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield

Joint Press Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders


New Exporting Skills video, Know your Incoterms 2020


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Business Resources


Job Opportunities

Economic Development Administration (EDA) Cares Act Job opportunities

Small Business Administration  Disaster Response Jobs 

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Resources for Exporters...

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