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STAFF REPORT
Expect to see more than 35,000 colleagues and 1500-plus exhibitors at FABTECH 2018, November 6-8 in Atlanta, as North America’s largest sheetmetal forming and fabricating event takes over the Georgia World Congress Center. Meet with suppliers, witness the latest indus- try products and developments, and take a close look at metalforming, fab- ricating, welding and finishing tools to help improve productivity and increase profits.
FABTECH divides into easy-to-nav- igate technology pavilions including METALFORM, Forming & Fabricating, Tube & Pipe, Welding, Finishing and 3D/Additive Manufacturing. The event also provides educational sessions and expert-led presentations covering the latest trends and technology. Look for MetalForming magazine at Booth A1833.
Programs, Events Address Challenges
It’s been a roller-coaster 21st century for manufacturing, but we’ve been rolling upward for a while now, based on recent surveys and economic indi- cators. Though there’s been good news lately, challenges continue to mount. FABTECH 2018 has been designed to address these challenges through numerous opportunities to interact with, and gain knowledge from, indus- try experts.
For example, showcasing the met- alforming and fabricating industries’ most advanced smart technologies, the Smart Manufacturing Hub features sev- eral advanced-manufacturing technolo- gies, including automation, advanced materials, 3D printing, the Industrial Internet of Things, 3D scanning and more. Technical presentations from smart-technology providers provide
Atlanta, GA, is the place to be, November 6-8, for North America’s largest event dedicated to sheetmetal forming and fabricating.
FABTECH 2018
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, November 6: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, November 8: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Show-floor admission free if registered by November 2; after and onsite, $50
Details and registration: www.fabtechexpo.com Show Sponsors: Precision
Metalforming Association (PMA), Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers), Chemical Coaters Association International and American Welding Society
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