While at FABTECH 2019 make plans to attend the expert-led panel discussions. Ask questions and get real advice about the latest trends and challenges in the industry. See below for dates, times and details of each panel.
Leadership Exchange – Emerging & Advanced Technologies for Manufacturing 2020Monday, November 11th, 12:30 – 1:30 PMAdvanced manufacturing is transforming the economy and jobs, using cutting-edge technology and new manufacturing processes to accelerate innovation.
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Do you know the roll forming process? Have you heard about the roll forming process? Why do they call this metal forming process a “black art?” These question will be answered this year in the educational classes at FABTECH 2019.Learning the basics of the roll forming process you can add additional tools to your toolbox to manufacture products efficiently.
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It’s trade show time, and you want the most bang for your buck.You want customers and potential buyers to stop by your booth. You want sales to connect with new leads. You want attendees to walk out the door remembering your company, product or service. And most importantly, you want them to turn into new sales.
FABTECH brings a wealth of innovation and technology solutions to Chicago November 11-14, 2019. More than 48,000 attendees and over 1,700 exhibiting companies are expected to gather once again to celebrate metal manufacturing at its best. The event also provides educational sessions and expert-led presentations covering the latest trends and technology in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industries.
George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” This misalignment not only harms relationships and derails progress on collaborations, but I would argue that it’s the root cause that undermines our business development goals as well.Communication is defined as the exchange of information, and an exchange includes both giving and receiving.
The FABTECH Student Summit will host 500 students on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and we need you! Volunteers are needed from 7:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to assist during the Race and Drone Challenge and exhibit tours. If you are available to help, please complete this volunteer form and return to Sandy Wilton at swilton@sme.org.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 3, 2019) – FABTECH 2019, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, is pleased to announce its 2019 Education Program focused on providing the industry with solution-based, transformative content. The FABTECH education series takes attendees beyond the show floor, allowing them to explore answers for today’s industry challenges.
Join us at FABTECH, Tuesday November 12, 12:00pm-4:30pm at Room S401BC for the Leadership Skills & Development Workshop.This workshop is ideal for all leaders, supervisors, managers, team leaders and project managers. Topics will enable new skills and valuable information to implement immediately for current or upcoming leaders.
How two small, family-owned job shops overcome global and personal business trialsBY Josh Leath, product manager, welding, Yaskawa America Inc., Waukegan, Ill.Reprinted with permission: The Welding JournalIntrinsic to the American business landscape, small, family-owned fabrication shops are experiencing more challenges than ever. On a grand scale, turbulent global economies and ever-changing regulations are dictating the current state of the manufacturing sector, creating a greater demand for high-quality customized products to be made within the United States.
As an association, the Chemical Coaters International has always invested in educational opportunities for those in the industrial finishing industry. It is our belief that the more educational opportunities made available to students, employees and companies, the products being manufactured will benefit from a more efficient and higher quality production process.
