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W30: AWS Prayer Breakfast (Room N227B)

11 Nov 19

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Welding

Imagine a young man in Alaska floundering for direction and needing a break! Years ago, before he found a personal relationship with God, Rob Purvi... More...

F10: Application Discovery - Evaluating Real Use Cases for In-Office Metal 3D Printing (Room S403A)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: 3D/Additive Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Tuan TranPham

Metal 3D printing has the power to redefine the way companies design and produce metal parts. Advances in metal 3D printing technologies are enabli... More...

F11: Move to the 21st Century: The Pro's and Con's of Adding Automation to Your Process (Room S401D)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Automation, Automation/Robotics

Speaker(s): Jeff Tyl

Employee cost is on the rise over the last 70 years. Employers must take a stance on automation as a positive not a negative and realize that prote... More...

F13: Press Brake for Engineers (Room S502A)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating

Speaker(s): Steve Benson

Subject matter expert, Steve Benson, author of "Bending Basics," both the textbook and column from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Asso... More...

F14: Coil Processing: Slitting HSS Materials (Room S502B)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating

Speaker(s): Al Zelt

Discuss the challenges of processing the newer high strength metals. Also, what are these materials, what things do you need to consider to be able... More...

F16: Lean Principle: Getting Started with Your Lean Journey (Room S401A)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Lean, Management

Speaker(s): Jeff Sipes

For companies just getting started or still early into their lean journey, guidelines help you avoid "reinventing the wheel". This presen... More...

F17: Choosing the Best Source of Growth Capital for Your Manufacturing Business (Room S404BC)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Management, Smart Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Domenic Rinaldi ; Jeff Hendry ; Tom Doherty

Manufacturing businesses are accessing growth capital to build capacity to meet the demands of historic industry growth, to invest in technology to... More...

F18: Supercharge Your Networking & Inbound Marketing (Room S405A)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Marketing & Sales, Stamping

Speaker(s): Chuck Mouranie ; Josh Curcio ; Kenneth Mall

Create Opportunities by Better Networking Do you go to conferences and collect a pocket full of business cards? Do you spend more time talking to ... More...

F19: Current State of Smart Manufacturing & The Connected Viewpoint (Room S402B)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Smart Manufacturing, Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Andrew Bolivar ; Paul Ausserer

Smart Manufacturing Driven by Smart Technology: What’s the Current State? Smart manufacturing leverages smart use of enterprise technology ... More...

F200: Practicing Emotional Intelligence for Workplace Success (Room S401BC)

11 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Workforce Development

Speaker(s): M.J. Clark

Research has shown the benefits of strong emotional intelligence are many: greater career success, stronger personal relationships, better health, ... More...

Keynote Presentation: FABx Tech Talks (Room FABTECH Theater (Lakeside Center))

11 Nov 19

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Special Event

In honor of Veterans Day, this year’s FABx will feature a powerful lineup of visionary veterans. These are heroes with incredible stories who... More...

C21: I Want to Powder Coat, Now What? (Room S501BC)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Chris Merritt ; Ron Cudzilo ; Suresh Patel ; Tom Whalen

If you're considering getting into powder coating, this presentation will cover the all the information you will need to take into account befo... More...

C22: Corrosion Basics and Prevention (Room S501D)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Andrea Gray ; Terry Giles

Corrosion manifests in different ways depending on the preparation of a particular substrate and the environment end-use of the product. The abilit... More...

F20: 3D Printed Tools for Additive Manufacturing Environments (Room S403A)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: 3D/Additive Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Alex Huckstepp ; Chris Haid

Metal AM Technology - The Fastest Way to Make the Hardest Parts Despite great interest, the use of metal additive manufacturing in production appl... More...

F21: Getting Started with Robotics: A Journey to the World of Robotics (Room S401D)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Automation, Automation/Robotics

Speaker(s): Bob Rochelle

Industrial Robots are the heart of Lean Manufacturing and are vital to the current vibrant manufacturing economy in North America. This presentatio... More...

F211: The Future of Talent: Attracting and Retaining the Top Talent for the 21st Century (Room S401BC)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Joseph Mazzeo ; Lisa Ryan

The Future of Manufacturing Depends on Skilled Trades - How to Attract and Retain Future Talent American manufacturing continues to face a labor c... More...

F22: Cutting for Advanced Materials (Room S404A)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Cutting, Cutting/Laser

Speaker(s): Emily Baker ; Nico Baumbach

Steel Kirigami: Exploring Structures Through Advanced Manufacturing Spin-Valence is a kirigami (cut and fold) space-frame manufacturing system tha... More...

F23: Machine Safeguarding (Room S502A)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating

Speaker(s): Roger Harrison

Safeguarding Industrial Machinery using Best Practices is the focus here, including interlocked guards, light curtains, area laser scanners, lasers... More...

F24: Roll Forming: Basics and Lubricants (Room S502B)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating

Speaker(s): Brian Rodgers ; David Kinnard

Roll Forming Basics Roll forming systems are like automobiles. The general public calls everything a car but in reality, there are hundreds of dif... More...

F25: Lasers for Joining Development and Control (Room S403B)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Laser, Lean

Speaker(s): Jean-Philippe Lavoie ; Kyle Smith ; Michael Sharpe

Full-Digital Controlled Robotic Hybrid Laser and Arc System Full-Digital Controlled Robotic Hybrid Laser and Arc System is the first of its kind, ... More...

F26: Lean Tools: Flow & Pull in High Variety Environment (Room S401A)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Lean, Management

Speaker(s): Kevin Duggan

Creating flow in fabrication shops with a high complexity of products, demand and shared resources can be challenging. Here, our presenter will sho... More...

F27: Planning for the Present & Paving a Strategic Roadmap (Room S404BC)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Management, Smart Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Andy Shafer ; Bridget Lazlo

Planning for the Future? What About the Present? IoT and Industry 4.0 are predicated on access to data. In theory, every activity taking place wit... More...

F28: Your Schematic for Assembling a Powerful Digital Marketing Machine (Room S405A)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Marketing & Sales, Stamping

Speaker(s): Stoney deGeyter

In manufacturing, performance is everything. And just like your tech, if your digital marketing strategy isn't expanding your reach and bringing in... More...

F29: Smart Manufacturing Basics to Get Started in the Digital World (Room S402B)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Smart Manufacturing, Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Adria Haines ; Christine Hansen ; Will Healy III

Smart Factory: 101 The Smart Factory may seem like a futuristic ideal but, they are an everyday reality. If your shop does not have robotic forkli... More...

S20: Understanding Servo Metal Stamping Presses - Proper Usage, Troubleshooting and Maintenance (Room S503A)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Stamping, Welding

Speaker(s): Jeffery Fredline

This course offers an overview of the proper operational procedures for servo-driven metal stamping presses. Attendees will discover proper mainten... More...

S21: Lubricants - 1 (Room S503B)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Stamping, Welding

Speaker(s): Bob Anderson

Lubri-Nomics: How to make die-lubricant selection a cost-efficient part of your manufacturing process. Learn the effective proven method for reduci... More...

W200: The Welding Economy (Room S404D)

11 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Welding Fabrication

Speaker(s): Michael Lang

Welding Economy takes a deep dive into the welding piece itself. This presentation will explain why we need to greater emphasis on welding with lab... More...

F212: Creating Career Path Programs That Empower & Engage (Room S401BC)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Mark Ernst ; Sue Mueller

Paths to Success: Creating Career Paths That Empower and Engage Raising the bar assumes you know where to set the bar. Well-designed career pathwa... More...

F30: The Ultimate Guide to Metal Additive: Mapping the Process from Discovery to Production (Room S403A)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: 3D/Additive Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Hallee Deutchman ; Tim Ouradnik

With metal additive manufacturing reaching industrial-grade outputs, how can engineers and manufacturers prepare themselves for full adoption? The ... More...

F31: Leading and Preparing and Industry 4.0 Organization and Workforce (Room S401D)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Automation, Automation/Robotics

Speaker(s): Jeannine Kunz ; Will Healy III

Preparing an Industry 4.0 Ready Workforce As traditional industrial facilities transform into state-of-the-art complexes, manufacturers face an es... More...

F33: Material Handling (Room S502A)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating

Speaker(s): Christoph Roehm ; Jeffrey Sawka

How to Keep Full Traceability of Parts (Material, Workcenter and Operator) While Minimizing Hi Lo Moves (Container Movement) Manufacturing tracea... More...

F34: Roll Forming: Tooling and Trouble Shooting (Room S502B)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating

Speaker(s): Steve Ebel ; Travis Ebel

How to properly setup roll form tooling and troubleshooting techniques for roll form tooling and roll forming equipment. Steve Ebel and Travis Ebe... More...

F35: Remote Laser Joining & Interface Applications (Room S403B)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Laser, Lean

Speaker(s): Jay Flowers ; Matthias Kühnel ; Michael Sharpe

Compact Remote Welding with Robotic Servo Motor Controlled Laser Beam Welding Laser Beam Welding has been augmented by the use of robot-controlled... More...

F36: Lean: OEM Quality Excellence: 6 Practical Steps to Becoming and Award-Winning Supplier (Room S401A)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Lean, Management

Speaker(s): Jeff Hohlfeldt ; Steve Bieszczat

What does it take to be consistently recognized as a top OEM supplier? Our presenter highlights the top six steps they took to transform their meta... More...

F37: Job Shop Costing, Estimating and Scheduling for Complex Jobs (Room S404BC)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Management, Smart Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Don Clutter ; Prasad Velaga

Job Shop Costing and Estimating Costing jobs correctly could mean increased profits and getting it wrong could mean long-running unprofitable work... More...

F38: Build a Sales Strategy & Model for Scalable Growth (Room S405A)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Sales, Stamping

Speaker(s): Charles Cohon ; Michele Nichols ; Patricia Cisco

How to Get 20% of Your Reps' Time If You Are Only 10% of Their Income Sometimes rep spend 20% of their time on a line that is only 10% of thei... More...

F39: Industrial IoT Case Study - Real World Implementation (Room S402B)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Smart Manufacturing, Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Casey Greer ; Eric Trexler ; Jonathan Kim ; Willie Pramono

This presentation provides inside access to real-world Industrial IoT implementation in a dynamic sheet metal fabrication environment. Topics cover... More...

S30: ANSI Z224.1 & OSHA 1910.147 Applications of Alternative Methods for Hazardous Energy Control (Room S503A)

11 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Stamping, Welding

Speaker(s): Ted Sberna

OSHA introduced the regulation known as 1910.147 for the control of hazardous energy in the late 1980s, based on the original ANSI/ASSE document kn... More...

Leadership Exchange - Emerging & Advanced Technologies for Manufacturing 2020 (Room FABTECH Theater (Lakeside Center))

11 Nov 19

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Special Event

Advanced manufacturing is transforming the economy and jobs, using cutting-edge technology and new manufacturing processes to accelerate innovation... More...

W17: Getting Started in Underwater Welding (Room N132)

11 Nov 19

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

Underwater welders work all over the country and even around the world, whether near lakes and rivers, or near oceanfront, or offshore. Come learn ... More...

W18: Creating a WPS in 60 Seconds (Room N136)

11 Nov 19

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

The latest technology tools take the guesswork out of creating WPSs. Learn how to save time and money by creating accurate and prequalified WPSs, o... More...

W23: Professional Program - Monday (Room N138-N140)

11 Nov 19

1:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

SESSION 1: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING I Session Chairs: P. Hochanadel, Los Alamos National Laboratory and T. Borchers, Arconic, Inc. 1:40 PM Wire-a... More...

C41: Powder Coating Basics (Room S501BC)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Greg Dawson ; John Sudges ; Michael Withers

Whether you are planning on converting from an existing liquid paint system, or getting into powder coating from scratch, there are essential eleme... More...

C42: Understanding the Basics of Pretreatment (Room S501D)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Kirk Beaster ; Sergio Mancini ; Terry Sjostrom ; William Giebel

Improving or Changing My Pretreatment for Best Performance What are the latest technologies? How can I best utilize the latest pretreatment techno... More...

F213: Pushing Your Envelope: How Smart People Overcome Self-Doubt and Live with Bold Enthusiasm (Room S401BC)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Maureen Zappala

If you think you're not as smart as everyone thinks you are, you may be experiencing the "Impostor Syndrome" It's a unique self-doubt that causes s... More...

F40: Metal 3D Printing for Fabrication Shops (Room S403A)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: 3D/Additive Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Cullen Hilkene ; Eric Utley

Metal 3D Printing: Process Validation for High-Requirement Applications Many companies want to take advantage of the benefits provided by metal 3D... More...

F41: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for the Job Shop (Room S401D)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Automation, Automation/Robotics

Speaker(s): Chris Dooley ; Mark Masters ; Will Healy III

4 Reasons Why Automation Reduces Wastewater Operational Costs State-of-the-art automation can help take the worry out of your wastewater treatment... More...

F42: Automated Processes in Hybrid Induction & Oxy-Fuel Cutting (Room S404A)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Cutting, Cutting/Laser

Speaker(s): Jerry Jones ; Kurt Nachbargauer

Hybrid Induction Cutting of Metal at Very High Speed on the Factory Floor or Using Mobile or Portable Robotics Outdoors A new metal cutting proces... More...

F43: Advanced Press Brake Technologies (Room S502A)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating , Job Shop

Speaker(s): Paul LeTang ; Scott Ottens ; Tony Caruso

High Mix Low Volume Bending Technologies Utilize current press brake technologies in order to remain efficient in today's short run processing... More...

F44: Advanced Solutions for Tube and Pipe (Room S502B)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating , Job Shop

Speaker(s): Christopher Murray ; Grant Huffman ; Olexandra Tupalo

Advanced Cutting Solutions for Scrap Reduction and Improved Efficiency in Tube and Pipe Production Cutting technology for the tube and pipe indust... More...

F45: Lasers and Laser Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (Room S403B)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Laser, Management

Speaker(s): Mark Boyle ; Rouzbeh Sarrafi ; Wolfgang Todt

Lasers and Laser Systems for Advanced Manufacturing in Welding In this presentation, we will cover the fundamental building blocks of stand-alone ... More...

F46: Lean Principle: Strategic Planning and Hoshin Kanri - How to Achieve the Future You See (Room S401A)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Lean, Marketing & Sales

Speaker(s): Anthony Manos

Want to learn more about Hoshin Kanri and policy deployment? This workshop will walk you through step-by step this powerful strategic planning prog... More...

F47: Hands on Workshop - Cultivate & Value Your Leadership (Room S404BC)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Management, Smart Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Amir Ghannad ; Noa Ronen

Cultivating Transformative Leaders This session will compel the participants to adopt the mindset and behaviors of Trans-formative Leaders and mak... More...

F48: Deliver Superb Customer Service & Build a Customer-Centric Culture (Room S405A)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Sales, Stamping

Speaker(s): Holly O'Donnell

Deviate from the Process to Deliver Superb Customer Service Build awareness of the mindsets and patterns that impact production and team efficienc... More...

F49: Smart Manufacturing and Workforce Ready! (Room S402B)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Smart Manufacturing, Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Dave Beck ; David Iyoha

Scale Your Workforce Training Using Virtual Reality This presentation will begin with a deep-dive discussion on how today’s economy has chan... More...

S40: Application of Real-Time Visual Monitoring Tool in Stamping (Room S503A)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Stamping, Welding

Speaker(s): Hyunok Kim ; Michael Selent

The first-time quality of stampings with reduced scrap rates is a primary goal of metal stampers. The real-time visual monitoring tool was recently... More...

S41: Lubricants - 2 (Room S503B)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Stamping, Welding

Speaker(s): Bob Anderson ; Mike Meyer

Chlorinated Metal Working Fluids- Fact, Fiction & Options Chlorinated metalworking Fluids, Fact vs. Fiction- Is this a real concern for your o... More...

W400: Robotic Welding for Job Shops (Room S404D)

11 Nov 19

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Welding Fabrication

Speaker(s): Bryan Peoples

Robots are a productivity tool, not a stand-alone system. Combining a welder with a robot is like hiring that skilled workforce you can't find. Lea... More...

C50: Lean and Green Cleaning (Room S501A)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Chuck Sexton ; Joseph Smith ; Robin Deal

Parts Cleaning - Go Lean & Green with New Technology! Vacuum degreasing technology is leading the way to replace older generation solvent clea... More...

C51: Powder System Design for Success (Room S501BC)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Bill Oney ; Joe Glassco

Powder System Design Success! This session will provide examples from very basic to more complex finishing systems. We will discuss the major com... More...

C52: 1K, 2K, New K and Fluid Delivery Methods (Room S501D)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Dan Szczepanik ; Martin Powell

1K, 2K, New K We will discuss the evolution of liquid reactive chemistry primers and topcoats while examining benefits and drawbacks of each. We w... More...

F214: Engaging Manufacturing's Next Generation Through Full Contact Innovation (Room S401BC)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Adria Haines ; Bill Padnos

Engaging Manufacturing's Next Generation Through Full Contact Innovation Manufacturers need to engage and inspire a new generation of skilled ... More...

F56: Lean Principle: Leadership and The Lean Journey (Room S401A)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Lean, Marketing & Sales

Speaker(s): Jeff Sipes

Leadership is uniquely positioned to make decisions and provide guidance to your company's lean journey. They will help strike a supportive tone, e... More...

F57: Building A Competitive Advantage: Know What Your Business is Worth and Tax Credit Advantages (Room S404BC)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Management, Smart Manufacturing

Speaker(s): John Madsen ; Matthew Bradbury

Building a Competitive Advantage Through R&D Tax Credits Contract manufacturer, if you make or improve a product or process, either for your y... More...

F59: Productivity, Performance & Quality Management for Smart Manufacturing (Room S402B)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Smart Manufacturing, Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Jake Rohrer ; Marianne Walters ; Mark Stevens

Make the Transition to 100% PMI Without Adding a Significant Cost to Your Business Material mix-ups caused by mixed up, lost or even forged certif... More...

S50: Materials - 1 (Room S503A)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Stamping, Welding

Speaker(s): Daniel Schaeffler ; Heinrich Fuchs

Utilizing Advanced Materials and Joining Technologies to Lightweight Current and Future Mobility Solutions The presentation addresses trends and d... More...

S51: Connectivity - 1 (Room S503B)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Stamping, Welding

Speaker(s): Jeanne Naysmith ; Will Healy III

Sensors & Connectivity Improvements for Transfer Die Applications In a transfer press line, issues with pin connectors, properly seated blanks... More...

W11: AWS Educational Overview of Welding Codes and Standards - Day 1 (Room N133)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

Codes and standards for the construction of structures, pressure equipment, and food and dairy equipment are revised at prescribed intervals and th... More...

W12: Applied Welding Metallurgy (Room N226)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

Introduction to basic metallurgy concepts and how they affect the material properties from time of manufacturing through to welding fabrication. W... More...

W13: WPS's for Weld Inspection and Test-Taking Tips (Room N131)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

• Weld Geometry, shapes, sizes, terminology, and welding positions • Welding Symbols • WPS, PQR, and WQTR’s • Methods,... More...

W16: 5th International Electron Beam Conference - Day 1 (Room N227B)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

We are pleased to announce the first call for abstracts to the 5TH International Conference on Electron Beam Welding. This event, co-sponsored by t... More...

W22: RWMA Resistance Welding School - Day 1 (Room N227A)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

RWMA is an intensive two-day course about the basics of resistance welding once a year. The school is designed to give operators, production superv... More...

W24: Professional Program - Tuesday (Room N138-N140)

12 Nov 19

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

SESSION 4: SOLID STATE PROCESSES Session Chairs: W. Tang, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and J. Pfeiffer, PVA TePla / Germany 8:00 AM Innovative... More...

Keynote Presentation: Frank Abagnale (Room FABTECH Theater (Lakeside Center))

12 Nov 19

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Special Event

Renowned international cybersecurity and fraud-prevention expert Frank Abagnale—known as one of the world’s most famous con men&mda... More...

W29: AWS/Weld-Ed Education Conference - Using Advanced Waveforms in Welding Education (Room N132)

12 Nov 19

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Welding

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Welcome / Introductions Monica Pfarr, Executive Director, AWS Foundation 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM Waveform Technology in Welding E... More...

C60: Mother Earth Still Needs Our Help! (Room S501A)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Jeff Watson ; Raymond Graffia

Removal of Oils/Soils from Industrial Wastewater & Recycling Aqueous Cleaning Solutions Contamination classification is critical to keeping in... More...

C61: How It's Made: Knowing Where Your Powder and Equipment Come From (Room S501BC)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Finishing

Speaker(s): Chris Berger ; Jackson Horne ; Michael Withers

"How It's Made" will give insight on powder coating quality, durability and application processes. this session provides an inside lo... More...

F215: Conflict & Communication for Strong Leadership (Room S401BC)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Noa Ronen ; Steven Vrooman

Leadership, Communication and the 'Adventure Economy' Stories are the backbone of communication, both internal and external. Adventures ar... More...

F60: Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing (Room S403A)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: 3D/Additive Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Carl Dekker

Learn the 7 processes of Additive Manufacturing and the most common Additive enabled processes. Understand alternative names, descriptions, strengt... More...

F61: Estimating and Job Costing for Industry 4.0 - The Science of Costing and the Art of Pricing (Room S401D)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Automation, Automation/Robotics

Speaker(s): David Lechleitner ; Jason Ray

The business strategy around estimating, costing, and pricing hasn't changed much in the last 20 years. Having spoken with over 1,000 shop owne... More...

F62: Optimization of Cutting Metals with Fiber and Plasma Machining (Room S404A)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Cutting, Finishing

Speaker(s): Daniel Capostagno ; Derek Weston ; John Peters ; Phillip Parker

Optimization of Sheet Metal Cutting with a High Power, Variable Mode Fiber Laser General-purpose laser cutting systems, such as those used in a jo... More...

F63: Effective Safeguarding Risk Assessment (Room S502A)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating , Job Shop

Speaker(s): Douglas Raff ; Eric Montgomery

Understand the collaborative Risk Assessment process. Who in your organization should participate and what are their roles? Task and hazard identif... More...

F64: Coil Processing: Blanking Techniques and Handling Solutions (Room S502B)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating , Job Shop

Speaker(s): Jay Finn ; Michael Baach

Laser Blanking from Coil Coil-fed laser blanking has established itself as a bona fide technology for high production environments. And, with new ... More...

F65: Quality & Control for Laser Joining Systems (Room S403B)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Laser, Management

Speaker(s): Brian Smith ; Gerry Paci ; Jason Woolley

The Long Road to Zero Failures in Laser Welding Laser welding can be further improved with the addition of technologies that monitor, guide, and c... More...

F66: Lean Tools: Value Stream Mapping - Addressing Differences Between Office and Shop Floor (Room S401A)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Lean, Marketing & Sales

Speaker(s): Mike Osterling

VSM's roots are in production, but most Value Streams include non-production functions like engineering, purchasing, service and sales - or the... More...

F67: The Dark Cloud Behind the Silver Lining: Economy in 2020 (Room S404BC)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Management, Smart Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Chris Kuehl

Next year is an election year and most expect the nastiest and most partisan in decades. This is generally not good news for the economy as everyon... More...

F68: Sustainable Social Media Strategies (Room S405A)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Marketing & Sales, Welding Fabrication

Speaker(s): Nicole Wagner ; Steven Vrooman

Congratulations! You've Launched a New Website - Now What? Your website is essential to attracting new prospects and for providing valuable an... More...

F69: Quit Making Excuses and Close the Loop - Now is the Time to Digitize (Room S402B)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Smart Manufacturing, Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Kevin Must ; Tyler Vizek

Quit Making Excuses. Now Is the Time to Digitize We hear it daily: "I would love to become more digital, but I am just too busy." While ... More...

S60: Materials - 2 (Room S503A)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Stamping, Welding

Speaker(s): Daniel Schaeffler ; Peter Ulintz

Today's automotive lightweight initiatives include the increase use of aluminum, stainless steel and advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) in automo... More...

W600: Resistance & Arc Welding for Better Weldability and Hazard Reduction (Room S404D)

12 Nov 19

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Welding Fabrication

Speaker(s): Jim Galloway ; Umair Shah

Resistance Spot Welding Coupled with High Frequency Acoustic Waves for Better Weldability of Dissimilar Materials A hybrid welding process (URW) b... More...

F216: Leadership Skills & Development Workshop (Room S401BC)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Workforce Development

Speaker(s): Amir Ghannad ; Joseph Mazzeo ; Lisa Ryan ; Mark Ernst ; Pete Winiarski

This workshop is ideal for all leaders, supervisors, managers, team leaders and project managers. Topics will enable new skills and valuable inform... More...

F70: Small & Large Format Printers for Additive Manufacturing (Room S403A)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: 3D/Additive Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Frank Marangell ; Mark Watson

Using a Small Format 3D Printer to Improve Your Fabrication Operation Many of your children already know how to use a small 3D printer. News outle... More...

F71: The Full Potential of Automation and Lights-Out! (Room S401D)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Automation, Cutting/Laser

Speaker(s): Michael Schlagenhaufer

Running Your Fabrication Shop Lights-Out We will discuss what lights-out is and if it is right for you. Identifying in which case light-out can be... More...

F73: Dust Collection for Fabrication Processes (Room S502A)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating , Job Shop

Speaker(s): Jeremiah Wann ; Rick Kreczmer

Ambient and Source Capture Dust Collection Systems This presentation on dust and fume collection will review the use of ambient and source capture... More...

F74: Roll Forming: Design and Welding Techniques (Room S502B)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Forming & Fabricating , Job Shop

Speaker(s): Jack Pennuto ; William (Bill) Johnson

Roll Forming Solutions - Functional, Lightweight, and Freedom in Design Roll Forming technology, tool design and simulations have advanced to allo... More...

F75: Accelerated & Combination Lasers for Sheet Metal (Room S403B)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Laser, Management

Speaker(s): Chip Burnham ; Timothy Brady

Combination Punch/ Laser, the Ultimate Machine for Sheet Metal Fabrication This presentation will discuss the advantages of the combination punch/... More...

F76: Lean Tools: A3 Thinking - Developing People & Solving Problems (Room S401A)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Lean, Marketing & Sales

Speaker(s): Mike Osterling

We understand the Lean Tools (cells, kanban, VSM, standard work), but how good are we at solving problems? In fact, does it ever seem like we are f... More...

F77: Planning for the Future: The New Dawn of Manufacturing and Technology (Room S404BC)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Management, Smart Manufacturing

Speaker(s): Matt Heerey ; Rosemary Coates

Is Tech the Answer to Solving the U.S. Manufacturing Plateau? Survey Says… The U.S. manufacturing industry has been nothing short of tumult... More...

F78: Strengthen Your Marketing Through the Power of Story & Grow Your Revenue & Grow Your Team (Room S405A)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Sales, Welding Fabrication

Speaker(s): Dacia Coffey ; Dan Gartlan

Strengthen Your Marketing Through the Power of Story Today's most well-known and established brands share a powerful marketing secret. It invo... More...

W31: AWS Awards/AWS Foundation Luncheon (Room N228)

12 Nov 19

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Welding

As the Society and the Industry, it serves have grown, so has the need to recognize outstanding scientists, engineers, educators, and researchers. ... More...

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