September 8 – 11, 2025

Chicago, Illinois

Pavilion

Job Shop

FABTECH brings tailored solutions for job shops of all sizes. From versatile equipment and flexible automation to business-focused conference sessions and networking opportunities, explore resources to help you stay competitive, agile, and ready for what’s next.

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Extension Spring

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Torsion Spring

Diamond Wire Spring
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Catalog Stock Springs

Diamond Wire Spring
- Job Shop
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Die Spring

Diamond Wire Spring
- Job Shop
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Compression Spring

Diamond Wire Spring
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Centrifugal Disc Finisher 120L

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Conference Sessions

Monday, September 8
1. 8:30am–9:30am
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F101: The Practices of Continuous Improvement Deliver the Results of Operational Excellence
2. 8:30am–9:30am
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F121: The Connected Shop: Why Traditional ERP Fails & Building Foundations for Industrial Equipment
3. 10:00am–11:00am
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F102: Scrap the Factory Structure
4. 10:00am–11:00am
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F122: Recognizing the Red Flags: When to Consider Changing Your ERP System
5. 11:30am–12:30pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F103: Profitability Analysis: How to Measure, Visualize, and Cut Unprofitable Work
6. 11:30am–12:30pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F123: Achieving the Perfect Balance: Delivering High-Quality ERP Project Solutions Within Time, Budget, and Scope Constraints
7. 1:30pm–2:30pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F104: From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Maximizing ROI with Faster, On-time Projects
8. 1:30pm–2:30pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F124: Steps You Can Take to Improve Operator Satisfaction
9. 3:00pm–4:00pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F105: Unlocking Hidden Opportunities: Exploring Underutilized Funding Sources for Manufacturers
10. 3:00pm–4:00pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F125: From Design to Build: Faster and Smarter Workflows
Tuesday, September 9
1. 8:30am–9:30am
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F106: Manufacturing Cost Accounting: It’s as Easy as A-B-C
2. 8:30am–9:30am
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F126: Are Your Operators Trained? Tips and Guidelines to Developing and Implementing a Training Program
3. 10:00am–11:00am
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F107: Breaking Tradition: How Owner-Operators Can Unlock Growth with Real Automation
4. 10:00am–11:00am
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F127: Training in the Natural Flow of Work: Learning to Train Where it Matters Most – On the Floor
5. 11:30am–12:30pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F108: Making the Complex, Simple: The Impact of ERP UI, UX, and AI on Your Employees’ Work Satisfaction
6. 11:30am–12:30pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F128: Ensuring Your New Machine Won’t Become Your Next Safety Liability
7. 1:30pm–2:30pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F109: How Manufacturers Improve Execution Through Tiered Daily Management
8. 1:30pm–2:30pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F129: LinkedIn Made Easy for CNC Shops: Set Up Your Business Profile Like a Pro
9. 3:00pm–4:00pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F110: Innovative Manufacturers: Patents and Other Intellectual Property
10. 3:00pm–4:00pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F130: Mastering Costing & Estimating in an Ever-Changing Economy
Wednesday, September 10
1. 8:30am–9:30am
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F111: Operationalizing AI: Practical Solutions for Modern Manufactures
2. 8:30am–9:30am
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F131: Boosting Productivity Through Connected Worker Solutions
3. 10:00am–11:00am
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F112: How Artificial Intelligence & Automation Are Impacting Metal Fabrication from the Office to the Shop Floor and Everywhere In-Between
4. 10:00am–11:00am
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F132: Production Scheduling Using a Digital Twin of Your Future Production
5. 11:30am–12:30pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F113: Navigating Explosive Growth: Insights from a Fifth-Generation Leader
6. 11:30am–12:30pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F133: ‘What If’ My Shop Floor was More Efficient? Four Approaches to Production Scheduling and When to Leverage
7. 1:30pm–2:30pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F114: Securing the Supply Chain: Building a Human-First Defense Against AI-Powered Security Threats
8. 1:30pm–2:30pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F134: Unveiling the Blueprint for Workplace Excellence: A Proven Injury-Free Safety Culture Development System
9. 3:00pm–4:00pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F115: How to Improve Shop Floor Productivity and Motivate Employees to Give 100%
10. 3:00pm–4:00pm
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F135: Getting a Grip on Safety: Preventing the Toll of Vibration from Right Angle Grinders on Workers
Thursday, September 11
1. 8:30am–9:30am
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F116: Building a Manufacturing Enterprise with Mergers and Acquisitions
2. 8:30am–9:30am
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F136: New Technologies for Old Problems: Tackling Complex Assembly RFQs
3. 10:00am–11:00am
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F117: Maximizing Profitability Through Tax Credits, Incentives and Succession Planning: Your Business, Your Terms
4. 10:00am–11:00am
  Room S404A
  
  Job Shop Production
  
  F137: How Autonomous ERP Will Empower Your Workers through Radical Efficiency
5. 11:30am–12:30pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F118: Strategic Planning for a Successful Sale: Preparing Your Metal Fabrication Business
6. 1:30pm–2:30pm
  Room S403B
  
  Job Shop Operations
  
  F119: Seamless Generational Succession: Ensuring the Family Legacy Thrives in Business

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