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FABTECH
FABTECH 2017 Hours
Monday, November 6
Tuesday, November 7
Wednesday, November 8
Thursday, November 9
Show Sponsors: Fabricators & Manufacturers
Association, SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers), Precision Metalforming Association, Chemical Coaters Association International and American Welding Society
10 a.m.-6 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, November 6
Modeled after the TED Talks concept, FABx Tech Talks will spotlight speakers offering short inspirational talks on the topics of transformation, growth, advancement and expansion in manufacturing. Speakers include Adam Genei, founder of Mob- steel; Jesse James of West Coast Choppers; Karen Kerr, executive managing director of GE Ven- tures; sculpture artist Albert Paley; Jacques Panis, president of Shinola; and Michael Walton industry solution executive-man- ufacturing industry for Microsoft.
Then, at 10 a.m., FABTECH 2017 kicks off in the Grand Con- course, with the unveiling of the Paley/James metal sculptures.
Genei, creator of Mobsteel, is the subject of a meet-and-greet, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. in Ballroom S100 at McCormick Place. The Detroit, MI, native creates custom modern rides
from vintage automobiles, mixing styles to represent his hometown’s past and future.
And, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, attendees can take in
Advanced Manufacturing for the Next Industrial Evolution, an expert panel session. Here, the panel focuses on how advanced manufacturing is transforming the economy and jobs, using cut- ting-edge technology and new manufacturing processes to accelerate innovation. Panelists will discuss how their companies stay at the forefront of manu- facturing advancements and how they embrace disruptive technologies to remain compet- itive and profitable. Participants include Sridhar Kota, executive director of MForesight; Jerry Fos- ter, chief technology officer at Plex Systems; Karen Kerr from GE Ventures; Jacques Panis from Shinola; and Michael Walton
from Microsoft.
Tuesday, November 7
Attendees can join Richard Rawlings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for his keynote presentation, Fast N’ Loud. The cohost of Discovery Channel’s “Fast N’ Loud” series and founder of Gas Monkey Garage, a world-renowned hot-rod shop, will share his entrepreneurial spirit and discuss his career. The pres- entation promises to inspire manufac- turers to innovate and take risks. A meet-and-greet with Rawlings follows his presentation.
Taking the stage from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday is the State of the Industry expert panel. Participants will explore the current manufacturing land- scape and share how important the future of the industry is to the U.S. econ- omy. The panel includes Michelle Drew Rodriguez, manufacturing leader at the Center for Industry Insights at Deloitte; Dr. Chris Kuehl, managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence; and Chad Syverson, J. Baum Harris Professor of Economics at the University of Chica- go Booth School of Business.
Tuesday night, the scene shifts to Soldier Field, home of the NFL’s Chica- go Bears for Industry Night. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., guests can enjoy food and drinks as well as a meet-and-greet with
New for 2017: 3D/Additive Manufacturing Pavilion
The new 3D/Additive Manufacturing pavilion is a natural fit for FABTECH, as nearly one-third of atten- dees have stated an interest in additive manufacturing (AM), seeing its potential not only in prototype and part production, but in production of workholding devices and production tools. The pavilion will feature exhibitors offering printing machines, hybrid equipment, materials, software and other AM-related products and services.
In addition, the 3D/Additive Manufacturing pavilion will provide presentations, edu- cation and networking for attendees interested in learning more about the technology, free and open to all FABTECH 2017 attendees. Presentations include:
• Additive and Conventional Manufacturing, a Smart Combination, by Frank Geyer, product manager-additive manufacturing, Trumpf;
• Evolution of Additive Manufacturing and What it Means for the Fabrication Industry, by Todd Grimm, president, T. A. Grimm & Associates, Inc.;
• 3D Printing at a Crossroads: How Metal Printing at Scale Will Change the Manufacturing Landscape over the Next 5 Years, by Greg Mark, CEO, Markforged;
• Designing for 3D Printing & the Complexity Paradox, by Greg Paulsen, director of applications engineering, Xometry; and
• Accelerating Innovation in 3D Printing: Practical Tools You Can Apply Today, by Rick Neff, additive manufacturing product and sales manager, Cincinnati Inc.
Expert panel sessions also are on the menu for the pavilion, with session titles including Hybrid Additive Manufacturing: The Future of Metal Parts Production?; and Effectively Incorporating Additive Manufacturing into Your Business.
For the latest on exhibitors, technologies and presentations slated for the 3D/Additive Manufacturing pavilion, visit www.fabtechexpo.com. And, be sure to visit 3D Metal Printing magazine, published by the Precision Metalforming Association, at Booth B83.
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