TPT March 2017

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FABTECH 2017 in Chicago: Tube Producers’ and Suppliers’ Pavilion added for first time

there. FABTECH 2017 in Chicago will feature around 1,700 exhibitors at the McCormick Place convention centre. The four-day trade fair features innovative technology in welding, cutting, machine tools, manufacturing facilities, presses, tube end products, the tube trade, cutting and clamping tools, welding equipment, welding techniques and punching tools. It is expected to attract around 45,000 international trade visitors. FABTECH is North America’s largest collaboration of technology, equip- ment and knowledge in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industries. It provides a hands- on, face-to-face business growth experience. The event is made possible by FABTECH’s five co-sponsors. They include the American Welding Society, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International, SME, the Precision Metalforming Association and Chemical Coaters Association International. Messe Düsseldorf – Germany Email: ahrensg@messe-duesseldorf.de Website: www.messe-duesseldorf.com

Tube Producers’ and Suppliers’ Pavilion is Messe Düsseldorf's answer to rising demand from the tube industry and the tube trade for a separate segment covering tubes, tube end products and the tube trade at FABTECH. The segment will also be open to pre-processing centres, modern warehousing and service providers with one-stop shopping solutions. The pavilion will be aimed at international companies outside the US wishing to export their tube products to the US and expand their tube trade

FABTECH is held in Chicago every two years and covers the entire spectrum of metalworking and processing. It will open its doors from 6 to 9 November 2017. For the first time, in 2017 it will feature an expanded pavilion showcasing tubes, tube end products and the tube trade. The Tube Producers’ and Suppliers’ Pavilion will be organised and imple- mented by Messe Düsseldorf. The trade fair company will, therefore, be the official point of contact for any potential exhibitors from outside the US. The

FABTECH 2017 – USA Website: www.fabtechexpo.com

FABTECH trade show in Chicago

Eminox Engineering award for tube project A CLASS of budding Engineering students from Tuxford Academy in Nottinghamshire, UK, were recently set a case study challenge by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) ambassadors from Eminox. work formed part of their coursework in Computer Aided Manufacturing for a BTEC Level 3 Engineering qualification. Mr Hayhurst commented: “The students have produced some excellent work and demonstrated a profound understanding of the subject when assessing the case for automation.” study to a real company example has provided the students with a practical link to industry and an insight into the world of work.” Tuxford Academy is keen to continue the industrial collaboration and has asked Eminox to support with a design brief for their new Engineering Level 3 course.

Based on automating a tube rolling and welding operation, it was delivered to the students by Ken Hayhurst, group training manager. The students were allocated two weeks to come up with ideas and to produce a report explaining their proposed solution, and evaluate the pros and cons of using automation. The

The top three reports were selected for an Eminox Engineering Award and the students were welcomed at Eminox with a tour of the Gainsborough factory followed by a prize ceremony. Dave Birchall, teacher at Tuxford, an Ofsted outstanding Secondary Academy, said: “The linking of the case

Eminox is a European designer and manufacturer of purpose-designed exhaust and emission control systems for heavy duty vehicles and equipment.

Eminox Engineering – UK Website: www.eminox.com

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