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FABTECH to highlight emerging industry trends WITH emerging manufacturing trends making their mark on the metal fabricating industry, FABTECH 2019 aims to provide industry professionals with access to the information, technology and equipment they need to transform their businesses. cover innovation as well as participate in education sessions that highlight so- lutions to transform their businesses,” said John Catalano, SME senior direc- tor, FABTECH. “It’s our responsibility to bring innovation to life and ensure we provide content that allows manufactur- ers to be efficient, profitable and, ulti- mately, grow.”

North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event will welcome around 48,000 attendees from around the world and 1,700 exhibit- ing companies to Chicago’s McCormick Place from 11 to 14 November, 2019. Today’s manufacturing industry is seeing rapid innovation and introduc- tions of new technologies. FABTECH 2019 is poised to showcase the most noteworthy equipment that will help lead the transformation of small shops and Fortune 500 companies in the years to come. At the centre of this year’s discus- sion will be 5G, IoT, AI and robotics, as well as trending industry topics includ- ing workforce development, women in the industry and veterans filling critical industry roles. “FABTECH provides a platform for professionals to collaborate and dis-

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore three halls filled with cutting- edge technology and emerging trends that are transforming the industry. Featured pavilions include the 3D/ additive manufacturing pavilion and a new robotics and industrial automation pavilion that will introduce new technologies and products that are making businesses more productive and profitable. “Of all the industries that utilise robotics, the fabricated metal parts and welding industries have the strongest correlation to robots used in manufacturing processes,” said Mr Catalano. The opening FABx Tech Talks keynote will pay special tribute to veterans in the manufacturing industry. These sessions

manufacturing efficiencies. Programme speakers will bring thought-provoking insights, inspiration and expertise to conversations including managing tar- iffs, reshoring, cyber security and best practices. Leadership exchange discussions will bring together experts to discuss complex topics including how advanced manufacturing is transforming jobs by using cutting-edge technology to accelerate innovation. Thought leaders will identify disruptive technologies and bring critical thinking to the problems facing the evolving 21 st century workforce. FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. It provides a convenient venue where visitors can meet world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits.

boast a line-up of visionary military veterans. Industry heroes will draw on their unique experiences to inspire attendees with frontline stories focused on motivation, team building, innovation and how to achieve excellence. Over 170 education ses- sions will offer attendees a range of topics that will open the door to industry transformation and discov- ery of solutions to enhance

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