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Featured Exhibitors

Booth Number: A2913
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AKS Cutting Systems is a top manufacturer of industrial cutting equipment, specializing in plasma and waterjet machines. AKS is a trusted name in the industry.

Accu-Kut Plasma machines provide precise cutting solutions for various materials, offering advanced technology for accuracy and efficiency.

Dura-Kut Plasma and Oxy-fuel equipment is known for its rugged construction, built to for long-lasting performance.

Tru-Kut Plasma machines combine precision and versatility, with reliable and consistent results.

AKS waterjet technology, delivering cutting-edge machines that use high-pressure water mixed with abrasives for efficient cutting of different materials.

AKS provides exceptional service and support. Their experts offer tailored solutions for specific cutting requirements.

AKS is committed to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology. With a comprehensive product range and a focus on quality, AKS Cutting Systems enables precision cutting, helping clients stay ahead in the market.

Booth Number: A1304
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AMADA machine tools consistently set global standards for performance and reliability. And each year, AMADA continues to develop and perfect innovative sheet metal manufacturing and automation solutions with a single objective: to maximize your productivity. Our most important tool in achieving this goal is listening to our customers and responding to their needs. AMADA AMERICA, INC. was established in Seattle, Washington in 1971 and has been located in California since 1973. Its corporate headquarters are located in Buena Park, California.

Booth Number: A1113
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AMADA

Booth Number: A5079
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Welcome to The World of Metal Strips
Welcome to The Next Level of Coil Processing

b+s group is a leading supplier of equipment and services for the coil processing industry. The b+s group provides quality, innovative hands-free automation designs, first-class labor-safety concepts as well as cost-effective solutions for the US market. The group has the ability to cope with projects ranging from unique customized applications to major capital investments. Additionally, redesigns and rebuilding of existing equipment is not a problem due to over 175 years of experience in the industry.
The b+s group, combines the expertise of BURGHARDT + SCHMIDT GmbH, SCHNUTZ GmbH and b+s AUTOMATION GmbH and offers the most sophisticated coil processing solutions available on the North American market. By combining the expertise of the world-market leader of Stretch-Bend-Leveling Lines (b+s) and the leading manufacturer of levelers (SCHNUTZ), the b+s group offers an exceptional understanding of flat materials.

Products and Services:
Slitting Lines, Packaging Lines, Stretch-Bend-Leveling Lines, Cut-To-Length-Lines, Traverse Winders, Levelers for Coil Processing Lines, for Perforated Sheets, for High-Strength Materials, Pre-Levelers, Strip Feeding Lines, Coil Processing Lines, Burr Height Measuring Systems, Retrofits & Upgrades, Quality Spare Parts, Maintenance and Repair, Training and Consulting

Booth Number: A2138
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BLM GROUP is a global leader in tube and sheet metal processing solutions. Its product line includes laser tube and flat sheet cutting, cold sawing, bending, end-forming, end-machining and wire bending machines. The company has more than 60 years of experience and thousands of applications in the development of tube and sheet metal fabrication equipment. With headquarters in Italy, BLM GROUP USA, in Novi, Michigan, provides tube processing solutions, equipment demonstrations, service and parts support, application development, and training to the United States and Canada.

Booth Number: A1326
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Bystronic is a worldwide supplier of high-quality laser cutting systems, press brakes, automation, and software for the economical processing of sheet metal and tubes. Bystronic stands for reliability, high-performance innovation, an outstanding price-performance ratio, and user-friendly operation. The focus is on the automation of the complete material and data flow of the sheet metal cutting and bending process chain.

The company’s Headquarters for the Americas is located in Hoffman Estates, IL. Completed in early 2020, the 165,000-sq.-ft. headquarters for the Bystronic Americas region includes a Customer Experience Center and Manufacturing Center. It locally serves as the hub for U.S. business operations including sales, service, training, spare parts, assembly of new Bystronic machines, and refurbishing of used Bystronic machinery. Offices are also located in Toronto, Canada, Monterrey, Mexico, and Colombo, Brazil.

Booth Number: A6143
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Booth Number: B20000
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FMA unites thousands of metal fabricating and manufacturing professionals around a common purpose: to shape the future of our industry and, in turn, shape the world.
To do it, we've built a workforce lifecycle that supports individuals and businesses at every point in their development.

Booth Number: A6290
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North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place, September 8-11, 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.

Booth Number: B17000
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Join us at the new SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030, a transformative experience designed to empower manufacturers in tackling today's critical workforce challenges. This immersive destination offers a unique opportunity to assess, explore, and connect with solutions designed to unlock human potential.

What awaits you:

• Personalized Readiness Assessment: Start with an onsite or online assessment (sme.org/workforce) to identify your workforce needs and map strategic solutions with SME.

• Technology & Talent Partners: Explore workforce readiness solutions from Tooling U-SME, SME PRIME, and SME Education Foundation in a self-guided experience.

• SME Insights Desk: Hear industry leaders share valuable knowledge and tackle today’s most relevant workforce topics.

• SME Think Tank Consultations: Get personalized, face-to-face consultations with SME and partner experts on your company’s unique workforce needs.

• SME Makers Lounge: Connect, network, and collaborate with industry peers in a central, open space. Engage in discussions about the latest trends and gain practical insights to drive your business forward.

Join us at SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030 and equip your company with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the evolving manufacturing landscape.

Booth Number: A4904
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Fehr and Matter are the global leaders in automated storage and material handling solutions. Renowned for innovation and 100% process reliability, we deliver unmatched precision in bar and sheet stock systems. With over 70 years of expertise, We offers turnkey solutions tailored to the U.S. market. Our success is built on close collaboration with our customers and a deep understanding of their unique needs. Whether it's a single manually operable storage tower or a fully automated warehouse integrated with sawing cells, lasers, or picking robots, we provide the exact solution required.

Booth Number: A5455
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Booth Number: A4513
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Hypertherm - Industrial waterjet, laser and plasma cutting systems, software, consumables

Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced cutting and gouging products. Its product line includes plasma cutting and gouging systems – one of its newest additions the Powermax65/85/105 SYNC®, laser and waterjet cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software, robotic software, and consumables.

Hypertherm plasma systems are trusted and used by more businesses and people than any other brand. Explore our range of plasma cutting, gouging, and marking systems from our Powermax® air plasma to our industry-first X-Definition™ class plasma systems.

Whether you’re cutting steel, glass, plastics, or composites, Hypertherm Associates has a solution to fit your needs. Our cutting technology experts will be on hand to answer questions and help you choose the best cutting process for the job.

Booth Number: A3502
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Mazak Optonics is a leading manufacturer of laser-cutting solutions. Known for our innovative approach to laser technology and automation systems, Mazak is committed to providing high-quality solutions and world-class support to the metal fabrication and structural steel markets.

Mazak Optonics offers a large range of 2D and 3D laser systems in various power options and sizes to accommodate different cutting needs while significantly improving production efficiency, competitive positioning, and profitability. Our machines are equipped with advanced intelligent features, precise cutting capabilities, and user-friendly interfaces, making them suitable for both high-volume production environments and job shops requiring flexibility.

Additionally, Mazak Optonics provides comprehensive customer support services, including training, maintenance, and technical assistance, to ensure optimal performance and productivity for our customers.

Isn't it time you Discover More with Mazak?

Booth Number: A2123
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A single-source partner is valuable. A strong, expansive support network is priceless. MC Machinery Systems customers get both. Our expertise spans virtually every aspect of metalworking—laser cutting, EDM, milling and press brake machines—to help bring your business to the next level. So whether developing integrated manufacturing cells from the ground up, or adding specific solutions to complement existing operations, our pre-sales, sales, installation and application support staff can help you eliminate bottlenecks, improve accuracy and drive throughput.

Learn More at mcmachinery.com

Booth Number: A4513
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OMAX Corporation designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced precision waterjet systems in the industry. Using the latest technology advancements, our abrasive waterjets deliver faster cutting, higher accuracy, and decreased downtime. With taper free and 3D cutting capabilities, we have a waterjet to fit any cutting application. Our easy to use machines cut virtually any material while reducing print to part lead-time, expanding your shop’s capabilities.

Booth Number: A3315
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Booth Number: A2923
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Quantum Machinery Group is one of the largest and most trusted metalworking machinery distributors in the United States, offering one of the most diverse and complete lines of metal fabrication equipment available.

As the exclusive U.S. importer and distributor of Siegmund Welding Tables, MACC Saws, and Nargesa Metalworking Machines, we provide premium solutions for nearly every stage of the fabrication process—from cutting and bending, to forging, forming, and welding.

We proudly stock and support the full range of Siegmund Welding Tables, including System 16, 22, and 28 tables, fixturing kits, positioning systems, rail systems, and mobile workbenches—engineered with precision and built to perform in the most demanding environments.

Our MACC line features high-performance manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic cold saws and band saws built in Italy. These machines are designed for accuracy, durability, and speed when cutting tube, pipe, solid bar, and structural material.

From Nargesa, we offer a robust line of industrial machines including ironworkers, hydraulic press brakes, section bending machines, tube and pipe benders, hot forging presses, power hammers, bar twisting machines, and more. Each machine is built for strength, efficiency, and versatility—ideal for structural, ornamental, and custom fabrication.

With a massive in-stock inventory, full in-house technical support team, and the fastest shipping in the industry, Quantum delivers not just machines—but complete, reliable solutions for fabrication shops of every size.

From first cut to final weld, Quantum Machinery Group is your partner in premium metalworking solutions.

Booth Number: A2173
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Revolution Machine Tools (RMT) is a full-service metal fabrication machine tool company.

RMT offers several innovative machines including Fiber Lasers, Press Brakes, Plate Rolls, Ironworkers, Angle Rolls,
Hydraulic Presses, Shears, Structural Steel Drills, Bandsaws, Pipe Threading and Beveling, and much more. All RMT product designs are built for durability, precision, repeatability, and speed.

WE CAN HELP YOU WITH:
• New and Used Equipment
• Preventive Maintenance
• Service Contracts
• Emergency Repair
• Parts and Tooling