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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
Automation
F15: Low-Cost Automation through Collaboration and Cost-Effective Solutions
*This conference session requires registration and payment.
Robotics is rapidly advancing, with online platforms like RBTX.com crucial in democratizing access to robotic technologies. This presentation examines these platforms' industry impact, emphasizing collaboration among manufacturers, integrators, and users for efficient, cost-effective automation solutions. We'll discuss RBTX.com's model, which connects complex robotics with practical uses, and present case studies showing its role in fostering innovation and custom solutions across industries. The presentation will also cover emerging trends like AI, modular design, and the growing use of collaborative robots. Attendees will learn about the latest technologies and how platforms like RBTX.com enable their application. This educational session provides insights into robotics technology, its applications, and strategies for incorporating new technologies in industrial settings.
Automation Track Sponsor
About This Session
- Date: October 15, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Room: Room S-330 C
- Level: Intermediate
- Track: Automation
Speaker
Jan Hennecke
igus
Jan Hennecke, originally from Germany, moved to the United States for studies at Northeastern University. Starting his career in mechanical engineering, Hennecke worked at Festo in Laboratory Automation and later as an Application Engineer at Vention. Now, he’s the Low-Cost Automation Product Manager at igus®, living in Boston and enjoying biking, hiking, and robotics as hobbies.
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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