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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
Smart Manufacturing
F180: Revolutionize Workforce Development: Exploring XR, AI and Digital Twins
*This conference session requires registration and payment.
The manufacturing industry faces significant challenges: skilled labor shortages, knowledge transfer, expensive on-the-job training, doubts about robotics, and concerns over workplace safety. The Industrial Metaverse, with its Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Twins, offers groundbreaking solutions. It revolutionizes workforce development by providing immersive training that mirrors the real world, making the transfer of skills from seasoned experts to younger generations seamless and cost-effective. This presentation will showcase how these technologies ensure efficient training and knowledge transfer and support the strategic implementation of robotics and automation. VR simulations of machinery increase the chances of automation success. Additionally, VR and AI promote workplace safety by enabling training with heavy machinery without the associated risks, which can reduce accidents and insurance costs. Attendees will learn to utilize VR, AI, and Digital Twins to address pressing manufacturing issues and improve training strategies, ultimately fostering a safer and more efficient workplace.
Smart Manufacturing Track Sponsor
About This Session
- Date: October 17, 2024
- Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Room: Room S-330 D
- Level: Intermediate
- Track: Smart Manufacturing
Speaker
Omar Kayed
FN Immersive Innovation
Omar Kayed is a business and technology executive with 30+ years of experience in technology and leadership. He founded FN IMMERSIVE INNOVATION, an EdTech company offering training and automation support across numerous industries, harnessing the power of the Industrial Metaverse, powered by VR, AI, and Digital Twin technologies. Mr. Kayed holds a B.Com. and an M.Sc. in Operations Research and is an adept speaker on technology and workforce development topics.
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. | ||
2025 Platinum Sponsors
