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Pipeline. Several executives from a diverse set of manufacturing compa- nies will discuss how education, indus- try and government are working togeth- er to build and strengthen the future manufacturing-workforce pipeline throughout the United States.
When it’s time to head out onto the show floor, you’ll be dazzled by the vast array of new forming, fabricating and welding equipment on display. To help attendees navigate the floor, the show is organized into pavilions geared toward specific industries and tech- nologies. Head to the South Hall to spy equipment for forming and fabricating, including stamping (METALFORM), laser cutting, tool and die work and finishing. And head to the North Hall to take in all of the welding and thermal- spray offerings.
In addition to the exhibits, FABTECH 2013 also will present more than 100 educational sessions on the latest trends in stamping, cutting, finishing, fabricating, tube and pipe and welding,
Networking Events
Happy Hour—Tuesday, 3:00-5:00 p.m., on the show floor of the North and South Halls
Cocktails and Comedy—Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.—Several improv-style comedians will take the FABTECH Theater stage
to entertain attendees.
Complimentary beverage tickets and admission are provided for these networking events
with your FABTECH event registration.
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as well as courses for managers. High- lights of the stamping, fabricating and management tracks can be viewed beginning on page 26; download the complete educational program at www.fabtechexpo.com/education.cfm.
Visit FABTECH 2013 online at
fabtechexpo.com for more informa- tion, and stay up to date on all of the week’s happenings by following FABTECH on Twitter: twitter.com/ fabtechexpo. Finally, plan now to attend FABTECH 2014, November 10- 12 in Atlanta. MF