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FABTECH 2019 Offers Over 175 Education Programs

FABTECH is power-packed with the best-in-class education, covering the latest industry trends and technology. North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, offers over 175 educational programs to transform your career or business! With targeted technical, operational, economic and managerial sessions, you’ll discover the solutions you need to improve productivity and increase profits. Network with peers, learn from top industry experts, exchange best practices and explore the latest technology and advancements in the industry. About the Education Program The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int’l (FMA), SME, Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), American Welding Society (AWS) and Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI), co-sponsor the sessions on cutting, laser, finishing, forming & fabricating, management, marketing/sales, lean, automation, smart manufacturing, stamping, workforce development, and 3D/additive manufacturing. All sessions are 90 minutes in length, offering practical knowledge you can use right away. Sessions with Tech Tours combine classroom instruction with expert-led guided tours on the show floor to see technology operating in designated booths. The American Welding Society (AWS) presents a comprehensive lineup of welding education. Led by the industry’s top professionals, programs focus on best practices and new commercial developments in welding and thermal spray. Events include conferences, seminars, RWMA Resistance Welding School, professional program, society events, and more. Individuals who attend AWS education programs are awarded 1 PDH (Professional Development Hour) for each hour of education program attendance. Individuals seeking FMA Recertification Credits will be awarded 2 credits for each conference session attended (forming & fabricating, cutting, or finishing tracks) plus an additional 2 credits for attending the show. Individuals who attend SME education programs may be eligible to receive one credit per hour attended toward their SME-managed recertification requirements. Click on the links below to find out more detail on each section.
View program titles and time details broken down by technology and experience level.
Pricing information on all FABTECH Education Programs including multiple session discounts.
Search for sessions by keyword, date, track, and speaker, or view a full list of all available sessions.
Register to attend FABTECH and select sessions as you go. Click the button below to register online now or download a printer friendly registration form here.

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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.
When you propose attending FABTECH it is key to focus specifically on what you will bring back to the organization. Visit the Get Approval page to aid in making your case for attending.  
We hope to see you at FABTECH 2019, click here to register!

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