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Expo Hours
| Monday Sept. 8 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Tuesday Sept. 9 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Wednesday Sept. 10 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Thursday Sept. 11 | 9 AM — 3 PM |
Venue
McCormick Place
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
About the Expo
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place in September 2025. FABTECH provides a convenient "one stop shop" venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.
North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event
Finishing
C41: Batch vs. Automated Finishing Systems: Which is Right for You?
*This conference session requires registration and payment. Click here to register/add session to your registration.
Whether your company is looking to upgrade an existing powder finishing system or install a new one, identifying the proper method of processing parts will contribute to the overall success of your powder coating operation. This session will explore the main drivers of batch vs. automated finishing processes, how and when to introduce automation equipment, and best practices for obtaining a higher throughput of products. With labor at a premium, companies aiming to improve throughput by increasing efficiency or adding automation will benefit from the cost-saving considerations outlined in this session.
About This Session
- Date: October 16, 2024
- Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
- Room: W-202A
- Level: Intermediate
- Track: Finishing
Speakers
Frank Mohar
Nordson Corporation
Having been in the finishing industry for nearly 30 years, Frank has held numerous roles with application and booth recovery systems. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Porcelain Enamel Institute, holds multiple patents on powder systems, and speaks at Finishing Events throughout the country.
Nick Dawson
Koch Finishing Systems
Nick Dawson is a Sales Account Manager with Koch Finishing Systems. Based in Jacksonville, FL, Nick covers the U.S. He holds a bachelor’s degree in professional sales and an MBA from Florida State University. Nick is an authorized industry speaker, holding positions within the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) and Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI). He has presented at industry trade shows and customer training seminars nationwide.
FABTECH Conference
Tracks: 3D/Additive, Automation, Cutting, Laser, Forming & Fabricating, Job Shop, Lean, Management, Marketing & Sales, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping, Workforce Development
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $499 | $599 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference
| CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference
| AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
|---|---|---|
| One-Hour Sessions (W7, W8) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W1, W2, W12, W13, W14) | $95 | $150 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W3, W10, W15) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W4, W6, W9, W11) | $565 | $665 |
| Professional Program (W16) | $395 | $495 |
| *Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership. | ||
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