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FABTECH will be held for the first time in Orlando , USA , from 15-17 October 2024 . Two halls , and a comprehensive conference programme , will showcase the latest metal forming , fabricating , welding and finishing technologies , processes and practices .
“ Events at FABTECH 2024 will include the Weld-Ed conference ; seminars ; a professional programme ; society events and the FABx Tech Talks at the FABTECH Theatre .”
North America ’ s largest metal forming , fabricating , welding and finishing event , FABTECH , heads to Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando ( USA ) from 15-17 October 2024 . With over 800,000 square feet of exhibits , the trade show will encompass two halls where attendees will find a variety of technology pavilions dedicated to Forming & Fabricating ; Tube & Pipe ; METALFORM ; Welding ; Finishing ; 3D / Additive Manufacturing and Automation .
“ FABTECH provides a convenient ‘ onestop shop ’ venue where visitors can meet suppliers , see the latest industry products and developments , and find the tools to improve their productivity , increase profits and discover new solutions to metal forming , fabricating , welding and finishing needs ,” said the show organisers .
FABTECH is made possible by its five event partners , all of whom represent the varied and diverse make-up of the manufacturing industry in North America . They include the American Welding Society ( AWS ); the Chemical Coaters Association International ( CCAI ); the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International ( FME ); the Precision Metalforming Association ( PMA ) and SME . “ Registration is now open to attend FABTECH and see the most comprehensive showcase of sheet metal manufacturing
Orange County Convention Centre , Orlando , USA .
processes and the latest developments in fabrication , from over 1,300 suppliers , in what is considered the tenth best state for manufacturing as presented in Florida ’ s 2023 Manufacturing Report . Last year ’ s event in Chicago welcomed over 45,000 attendees representing 80 countries and all 50 states ,” added the show organisers .
A new venue
“ We are excited to take FABTECH to Orlando this year and let the growing Florida
manufacturing base see the event up close for the first time ,” said Tracy Garcia , CEM , FABTECH group director at SME . “ Orlando is a perfect hub for manufacturers from across the United States to attend FABTECH to see live equipment demonstrations , build strategic partnerships , find solutions and stay at the forefront of what ’ s next in manufacturing .”
To support the future workforce in this manufacturing discipline , new on the FABTECH agenda this year is an Emerging Leaders programme for young professionals including networking , a workshop and a keynote address . ‘ Women of FABTECH ’ will return in 2024 featuring an inspiring keynote speaker who will share how to further your career in the industry .
“ The education offered at FABTECH truly adds value to every attendee ’ s experience ,” said Mark Hoper , FMA senior vice president of expositions & media . “ The event gives professionals , from small job shops to the largest Fortune 500 manufacturers , first-hand access to the expertise and knowledge they need to expand skill sets and ensure the future success of their business .”
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