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Forming & Fabricating

F95: Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: The Power of Press Brake Automation

Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: The Power of Press Brake Automation
Join us to discover how automation can help make your employees happier and safer at work while exceeding production deadlines. With many workplace accidents in manufacturing occurring during manual press brake operations, it’s time to embrace automation. Dive into real-world success stories with the presenter sharing case studies.
Chris Poole – Acieta

Benefits of the Auto Tool Changing Technology in the Press Brake Industry
The pros and cons of the ATC Technology in the standalone press brake industry and what you can expect when investing in the ATC Technology will be discussed. Setup time reduction vs standard press brake – Cost of ATC equipment vs standard Press Brake – When you can expect pay back of ATC equipment will also be covered.
Irek Nowak – Amada America, Inc.

About This Session

  • Date: October 16, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Room: Room S-331 C
  • Level: Basic
  • Track: Forming & Fabricating
  • Price: See Pricing »
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Speakers

Chris Poole

Acieta

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Chris supports customers through concept, design and development of innovative automation systems to solve many types of challenges in manufacturing, with extra expertise in metal fabrication. He has nearly 30 years of experience in many areas of fabrication and manufacturing technology – from design and implementation to programming and project management. Chris’ career combines a lifelong interest in mechanical systems and advancing robotic applications in metal fab.

Irek Nowak

Amada America, Inc.

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Over 28 years of sheet metal experience total as a press brake operator, press brake set-up man and bending manager.

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