| Tuesday Oct 15 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Wednesday Oct 16 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Thursday Oct 17 | 9 AM — 4 PM |
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to Orange County Convention Center in October 2024. 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.
From BIW to EV battery welding, engineering and AI/ML have become crucial in making welding intelligent
By Hassan Ghassemi-Armaki, global research and development, General Motors, Warren, Mich., and Peng Wang, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
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A bold but true statement – although very likely news to many. I am happy to share that Florida is now ranked as the tenth largest manufacturing state in the United States, providing high-wage jobs to 422,800 residents across some of the most dynamic and innovative industry sectors.
Some of these industry sectors are seemingly incongruous with Florida’s image as a family-fun destination: semiconductors manufacturing, microelectronics production and packaging, transportation, machinery and equipment manufacturing.
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By Emily Nelson, marketing specialist at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, Appleton, Wis.
Reprinted with permission: The AWS Welding Journal
Welding is a highly technical and precise profession, and success starts and ends with safety.
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AWS ARC Stars share what this month means to them
By KRISTIN CAMPBELL, managing editor of the Welding Journal.
Reprinted with permission: The AWS Welding Journal
The AWS ARC Stars — Jason Becker (@arcjunkiespodcast on Instagram, and the handles that follow are also found on this platform), Danea Buschkoetter (@welder_danea), Sean Flottmann (@dabswellington), Stephanie Hoffman (@_stephanie_hoffman_), Rachel Lee (@thetinywelder), and Chloë Hudson (@arcweldingangel) — are really looking forward to National Welding Month 2024.
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Guidance is given to prevent girth weld failures in newly constructed pipelines
By William A. Bruce and Russell Scoles
William A.
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CHRIS ANDERSON (chris.anderson@motoman.com) is associate chief engineer at Yaskawa America Inc., Motoman Robotics Division, Miamisburg, Ohio.
Learn how this technology drives transformational change
A cost-effective process that yields solid welds for long-term performance, resistance spot welding (RSW) remains a top joining method for a variety of structural parts.
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You often hear about self-driving cars and their levels of autonomy. When can a driver completely remove their hands from the steering wheel?
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Following AISC 360 and AWS D1.1 requirements can save you time and money
There are many paradoxes in the welding industry, and chief among them is having to follow the guidance of codes and standards because, according to some, they can “slow you down” or “cost money.” However, after reading this article, you may discover that following the requirements of codes and standards can actually save you significant dollars, create margin, and provide your firm with a quality reputation.
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By Ryan Lizotte
RYAN LIZOTTE (ryan.lizotte@tregaskiss.com) is project manager, Tregaskiss, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Reprinted with permission: The AWS Welding Journal
Ensuring the right setup can prevent downtime and extra expenses
The welding gun is a vital piece of equipment in a robotic welding system, serving as the conduit for the welding wire, gas, and power.
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Reprinted with permission: The AWS Welding Journal
Welders must use personal protective equipment — such as welding helmets, gloves, goggles, and respirators — to reduce their exposure to ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation produced during welding, which can cause skin burns, eye damage, and other health problems, as well as protect themselves from injuries and health issues.
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North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to Orange County Convention Center in October 2024. 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.
