FABTECH 2014 Show Preview
This year’s FABTECH expo comes against the backdrop of the continued resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S. Recent data shows that manufacturers contributed $2.08 trillion to the economy in 2013, up from $2.03 trillion in 2012. Offering a one-stop shop to source the best products and services from the U.S. and all over the world, FABTECH is an invaluable resource to the continued growth of the sector. “With 14 million pounds of equipment over 500,000 net square feet of fl oor space, FABTECH 2014 will be more than 25% larger than it was in 2010, the last time the show was held in Atlanta,” said John Catalano, show co-manager at SME. “We’ve had record numbers of attendees at each of our last two shows in Chicago and Las Vegas because there is simply no better way to see new products and technologies than at FABTECH.” Simultaneously, FABTECH will once again host an educational program designed to enhance attendees’ careers and businesses. “Beyond the world-class exhibits at this year’s show, attendees can add to their FABTECH experience by regis-
tering for more than 100 educational sessions and expert- led presentations,” said Mark Hoper, show co-manager at Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International. “These sessions have become extremely popular, so we encourage at- tendees to sign up early if they are interested in learning more about the latest industry trends and technology in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and fi nishing industries.”
Welding, Cutting, Safety Equipment, Demos Welding, cutting and safety equipment and accessories will be featured in two exhibit booths, addressing common productiv- ity and quality challenges in the manufacturing, fabrication, and construction environments. Four educational seminars will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Live welding will be demonstrated with Hobart fi ller metals on Bernard semi-automat- ic MIG guns and Tre- gaskiss robotic guns. Highlights include: Live Arc reality-based train- ing system is designed to recruit, screen, train and manage welding
trainee performance; Filtaire Capture 5 weld fume extraction system creates a fume capture area up to 3’ (0.9-m) wide and 5’ (1.5-m) deep; SubArc DC 1000/1250 Digital and SubArc AC/DC 1000/1250 Digital power sources for Submerged Arc (SAW) and Electroslag (ESW) welding applications; Big Blue 400 Pro diesel-engine welder/generator offers 400-amp output in a 300-amp package; Big Blue 800 Due Pro diesel- engine welder/generator provides more power, fl exibility, improved weld control and dual-operator capabilities. Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Ph: 800-426-4553 Web site:
www.millerwelds.com
Innovative Hydraulic Press Solutions Hydraulic press applica- tion solutions include a 100-ton (90.72 t) Four Post Hydraulic Press to size metal “rings” on the inside diameter after a welding process. The
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