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the Industry Executive Outlook: Advanced Manufacturing, will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the FABTECH The- ater. Panelists Marni Rutkofsky, director of strategy and mar- keting, GE Ventures; Robert Henderson, director of addi- tive manufacturing, Linear Mold & Engineering, Inc.; and Tom McGaughy, director of technology, Edison Welding Institute will discuss how they stay on the forefront of manufacturing technology advancements and how they deal with these disruptive technologies as they relate to new-product intro- duction, supply chain, customer interaction and advanced automation.
The Professional Welders Competition, sponsored by AWS, will take place in Booth C1844 throughout the run of FABTECH. Professional welders can sign up onsite to com- pete for a $2500 first prize, a $1000 second prize and a $500 third prize. Contestants will make a single-pass SMAW weld with E7018 on low-carbon steel. Speed and quality will be the criteria.
Attendees can relax, unwind and enjoy food and drinks, all while connecting with colleagues during FABTECH Indus- try Night, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30, at Lucky Strike in downtown Chicago. For tickets, or for information on any of the events listed here, visit www.fabtechexpo.com.
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PMA Events at FABTECH
Slide Forming Roundtable
Monday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. McCormick Place South Hall (S102D)
Join your peers for discussion on hot topics, a networking lunch and opportunities to gain insight into the general state of the
slideforming industry. Price: $50 per PMA member, $100 per nonmember.
Tool & Die “TED” Talks
and Reception
Monday, Nov. 9, 3-5:30 p.m., McCormick Place South Hall (S102A)
Hear TED talks from FABTECH experts on
issues affecting the tool-and-die segment of the industry. Brief presentations will be made on high-strength steels, die cush- ions and lubrication, followed by the opportunity to network with speakers and your peers over cocktails. Price: $50 per PMA member, $100 per nonmember.
Executive Development Academy
Monday, Nov. 9-Wednesday, Nov. 11, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Hear prominent speakers on topics such as international business, understanding and embracing your leadership style, busi- ness succession/transition planning, terms
and conditions, and more at PMA’s second Executive Development Academy. Price: $1500 for first PMA member; $1125 each for two or more members; $2000 for first nonmem- ber; $1,500 each for two or more nonmembers.
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