Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
A New World for American Manufacturing

Stage A , Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Mitch will be speaking about his observations on how manufacturing products – from conceptualization through introduction to markets – is evolving rapidly, and how technology is not only shortening the design and sales cycles but how these changes will enable new creativity and ideas in the marketplace. Mitch will share these views through his many years of invention, manufacturing and leadership experience.

Web site: http://www.mfg.com

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About the Maker(s)

Mitch Free
Mitch Free is the founder and CEO of MFG.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for the global manufacturing industry. Mitch began his career as a machining apprentice and worked his way up to manage technologically advanced operations in the aerospace industry. These experiences – and a passion for technology - give him a unique insight into both the business and technical sides of manufacturing businesses. Prior to founding MFG.com, Mitch also founded a company in the CAD/CAM/PLM space and he held a number of management positions with Northwest Airlines. Mitch holds two U.S. patents for automated systems related to the inspection and repair of jet engines, and he has won numerous awards for entrepreneurship - including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2008.

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