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The Learning
Event of the Year is Here
FABTECH 2010 has everything you need to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise and update your knowledge. The programming is bigger and better than ever. Sessions have been designed with the industry in mind and a focus on key issues and trends. Presen- tations separate into eight tracks: Cut- ting, Finishing, Forming and Fabricating, Green/Energy Initiatives, Management, Stamping, Tube and Pipe and Welding.
Keynote Presentations—
Open to All Attendees
Tuesday, November 2
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
DiversifyYour Business or Die
In today’s manufacturing environ- ment, relying on one customer, one market or one process can spell certain death—diversifying is critical to sur- vival. But understanding your choices and deciding how and when to diversi-
fy can be complex. This panel discussion will bring together your peers—those who have been there and done that— along with diversification experts to share what works and what doesn’t, identify an approach that fits your busi- ness and discuss the risks and rewards of various diversification options.
Wednesday, November 3
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Make Green by Going Green: How Manufacturers Can Gain a Competitive Advantage
In case study after case study, the pursuit of sustainable manufacturing practices and execution of conservation principles has proven profitable for manufacturers. This keynote panel will focus on how implementing a practical lean and green approach to consuming water, gas, utilities and raw materials can benefit not only the environment, but your business as well. Our panelists will share examples of how they’ve done it. If you want to learn how to improve your bottom line and gain a competitive
advantage by going green, this unique presentation is for you.
Forming and Fabricating Track
Tuesday, November 2
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Forming and Fabricating of Lightweight Metals
Learn recent developments in form- ing of aluminum, magnesium and tita- nium as light weight metals. Emphasis will be on these alloys as the industry is interested in saving energy and weight. These alloys perform poorly with the conventional testing and forming meth- ods. Hear how state-of-the-art testing and forming methods can help improve their poor performance.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Safeguarding Your Equipment
This presentation will cover the anatomy of a safeguarding project. Learn how to safeguard your fabricating
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