Every year the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show comes to Milwaukee.  If you have a machine shop, or are involved in the world of CNC machining in any way this show is a must visit.  It is the top metalworking and manufacturing show in the entire Midwest, and for good reason.

The 2017 show appears to be even bigger and better than years past, with more of everything.  The facility boasts over 100,00 square feet of exhibit space, which will be filled with demonstrations and information from all of the latest technologies in the world of machining and manufacturing.  If you want to see the latest cnc machines in action and to check out where the machining world is headed, and experience all of the latest technologies, plus see them in action, you don’t want to miss this show!

The show will take place from October 3-5, and the hours are as follows:

• Tuesday  9 am – 5 pm
• Wednesday  9 am – 5 pm
• Thursday  9 am – 3 pm

Travel Tips for the WIMTS

The Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show will be held at Wisconsin State Fair Park.  Getting there is quite easy, just use the map below to view the location:

Getting to the WIMTS is fairly easy, as you can see it is located near multiple major interstates.

If you are planning on staying overnight and making the WIMTS a 2 (or more) day event, there is an abundance of hotels in the immediate vicinity to choose from.  A few of the closer ones would be The Hampton Inn & Suites West, The Best Western Milwaukee West, and the Raddison Milwaukee West.  Some of these might be booked up so be sure to check early to ensure you find something nearby and don’t forget to check out my favorite restaurant, Cantina.

If you are an owner of a machine shop, I feel this event is something that is well worth the time and effort to attend.  If you want to thrive in this industry, it is crucial to immerse yourself in and embrace the latest technological advancements.  I have seen it before and will see it again, where smaller shops that are afraid to step up and make equipment upgrades fall off the grid because they cannot compete on lead times.  Not only that, but the parts come out with better finishes now than ever, so customers are choosing to farm out the work to companies that are on the cutting edge and using the latest equipment.

Cool video of some of the things you will see from vendors like Haas Automation, INC.

That’s all there is to it.  If you are involved in manufacturing in any capacity this is an awesome vent to attend.  If you are interested in sponsorship for this great event, click here.…

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Breakfast Near the Milwaukee Airport

Getting to the airport early for a flight can be a lot of work and it can be very stressful. Often times you leave the house in such a hurry that you forget to eat breakfast or maybe you just do not want to cook for yourself on a day when you are traveling. Luckily there are tons of great breakfast restaurants around the Milwaukee airport that you can stop at. Whether you have a long layover, just need a bite to eat, or just landed and need breakfast right away, these restaurants will be great to choose from.

Number one, a family and fan favorite, Dennys!!

Who doesn’t love Denny’s? You can’t go wrong taking your crew to Denny’s before or after a long flight. They have something for everyone. Grab bottomless coffee, stacks of pancakes or some of the best biscuits and gravy around. With their great prices you could probably even try them all. They have a deals menu that features specials so you can get tons of food for sometimes as little as three dollars. If you have not eaten a Denny’s you must give it a try. It is an American favorite. You will not need to make a reservation, especially if you have a small group going. However they can get pretty packed so if you have a group going, you might want to call in advance and double check that you can all be seated. They are open 24 hours, have the best breakfast and use high quality ingredients making you the best food to fuel your day. You will never start your travel day wrong if you start it at Denny’s!

Find Great Denny’s Coupons

Denny’s is one of out top choices when heading out to breakfast near the airport as we mentioned. One of the best things about going to Denny’s is not only is the food and service always amazing, but we always have 20% off Denny’s coupons we can print and bring with us!

Number 2, a cute breakfast joint called the Engine Company 3.

Engine Company 3 is a hip restaurant is located near the Milwaukee airport in a converted fire station, talk about hipster joints. They are a local brunch place that is a favorite of all the people in the area. This cozy location has great cocktails, so make it your one stop destination if you just landed and want a yummy brunch and a great start to your vacation. They serve all of Wisconsin’s local delights. Just keep in mind that they are not open 24/7. They are closed every Monday so do not plan on going if you fly on a Monday, you will just get there and be disappointed. They want you to choose their breakfast as a local Milwaukee favorite. They recommend that you grab a reservation with them and they require you to make your reservations at least 24 hours in advance, so if you are going to fly into Milwaukee make sure that you plan ahead a bit.

Number 3 is a not so little joint called the Mad Rooster.

This is an offbeat family joint that is housed in a refurbished old barn. They claim to have mad flavor and mad style. This Mad Rooster is right up there with number two for being as hipster as they get. They have their own blend of fresh brewed coffee that you can buy by the bag or by the cup. They are a local neighborhood favorite because of their secret family recipes that keep their food just one notch above the competitors. Of all three restaurants know that this is one is going to be a bit higher in price then the other two, as it features more locally grown items and tons of family secrets. You can charge more for secret recipes you know! With their fresh coffee or orange juice squeezed right on the spot, they promise to bring your taste buds to life. They are open Monday-Sunday but keep in mind that they do close at 3, so this is a strictly breakfast/lunch joint. Go and give them a visit for their fresh ingredients and delicious fruit smoothies.

Check out this great video showing The Mad Rooster!

To Sum It All Up

Milwaukee is an awesome city with tons of things to do. So whether you have one week there, or one day, make sure that you grab a bite to eat at at least one of these famous Milwaukee breakfast joints. You will not be disappointed. If you have the time, you should try to hit up all three, and then you’ll be the expert and you can share your new breakfast secrets with all your friends and family. Happy dining in Milwaukee!…

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