Explore the Floor Newsletter

November 7, 2018

DAY TWO: NASCAR Keynote, Panel on Industry Issues and Advanced Technologies
Expect a lot of traffic on Day Two at FABTECH, with plenty of opportunities to network and learn from attendees exhibitors and speakers. Speaking of speakers, the day gets off to a fast start with an 8:30 a.m. keynote by auto-racing icon Kyle Petty. Considered one of the most popular personalities in all of sports, Petty will take the stage to relate his journey through life as a businessman, philanthropist and one of NASCAR’s most respected drivers. His talk explores striving for excellence, living up to promises, teamwork, community and commitment to family.

At 12:30 p.m., an expert panel convenes to present a state of the industry. Industry experts will discuss the issues such as steel and commodity prices in general, chronic labor shortages, and global trade.

SHOW HOURS
Wednesday, November 7: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday, November 8: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Be sure to stop by the booths of Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and MetalForming magazine (A1833), and 3D Metal Printing magazine (B5635).

For show and event details, visit www.fabtechexpo.com.

Glimpse the Leading Edge in the Smart Manufacturing Hub
Showcasing the metalforming and fabricating industries’ most advanced smart technologies, the Smart Manufacturing Hub features several advanced-manufacturing technologies, including automation, advanced materials, 3D printing, the Industrial Internet of Things, 3D scanning and more. Technical presentations from smart-technology providers provide insight on recent developments in this rapidly evolving field. Find out what’s on tap at the Smart Manufacturing Hub.

PMA Debuts Online Training via METALFORM EDU



At FABTECH 2018 in Booth A1833, the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) rolls out METALFORMING EDU, part of the association's efforts to provide members with tools to succeed in our ever-changing industry. METALFORM EDU, a comprehensive online training system specifically designed for the metalforming industry, provides companies access to more than 550 training courses, including industry-related skills in precision measurement, blueprint reading, SPC, CNC, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, safety and more.

A flexible, convenient, low-cost, one-stop training source, METALFORM EDU is accessible from any place with an Internet connection. Users can increase shop-floor productivity and employees' skills by assigning courses based on employee needs, while creating a company-wide training program.

PMA-specific training programs include Press Operator Training; Die-Setter Training; Lockout/Tagout; Metalforming Occupational Aptitude and Knowledge; Economics in Manufacturing; and more.

Stop by Booth A1833 or visit www.pma.org to learn more.

Remember the App
The FABTECH 2018 mobile app lets you stay organized with up-to-the-minute exhibitor, speaker and event information, and you can build a personalize schedule and bookmark your must-see exhibitors. With the app, you can receive important real-time communications from FABTECH; find attendees and connect with colleagues; seek and explore interesting Atlanta locales, and much more.

Look for “FABTECH Events” in The App Store or Google Play.

Visit xTuple—Open Source ERP+CRM+Web Portal named “Enterprise Innovation Product of the Year”
Booth A2260

Imagine giving trading partners, field reps, customers and prospects direct self-service access to your business data from anywhere in the world—securely, to whatever level of access their role requires—all connected to your company’s single source of information, your ERP.

xTupleCommerce—a powerful business-to-business (B2B) sales enablement tool—gives manufacturers and their global supply chain a competition advantage, with digital transformation technology. Add new online revenue channels, reduce sales cycles, and engage with customers 24/7.

Visit xTuple online at xTuple.com

Visit Komatsu
Booths A1819; B6029

In the Metalform technology area, watch the micron accuracy and speed of servo-press technology in action in a high-speed robot-transfer line. Digital technology links the entire production cell for remote monitoring. On the fabricating front, Komatsu displays the new TLH Series high-speed laser-cutting system. The 3D, five-axis, cantilever-design machine features a rapid feed rate of nearly 4000 in/min., and 540 deg./sec.

Visit Komatsu online at www.Komatsupress.com

The FABTECH 2018 Conference Program’s Stamping sessions enable attendees to gain knowledge and remain proactive in key metalforming areas.

Day Two sessions, beginning at 8 a.m., hone in on sensor technology and advanced high-strength steels (AHSS), with George Keremedjiev from Tecknow Education Services presenting on how to test sensors for shop-floor applications, followed by three AHSS presentations. Speaking on AHSS properties, Peter Ulintz from PMA; on formability challenges, Hunter Coe and Tom Brockie, Coe Press Equipment; and on tooling optimization, Wilson Tool International’s Jeremy Edson.

The morning’s second-half sessions, beginning at 10:30 a.m., will look at pressroom technology and how to solve progressive-die problems. Speaking on the former, EWI’s Hyunok Kim and Balluff’s Will Healy III, and on the latter, PMA’s Peter Ulintz.

Afternoon sessions start at 1:30 p.m. with a presentation by Tecknow’s George Keremedjiev on low-cost approaches to die protection, followed by a session led by Meco’s Jeff Fredline on preventive maintenance in the pressroom and its relationship to throughput.

Here’s your complete complete conference schedule.

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