expometals.net’s complete handbook for Chicago’s Fabtech

What’s Fabtech 2023?

Fabtech 2023 is a highly anticipated event for metalworking professionals and enthusiasts, taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from September 11 to 14. With a focus on metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, this expo offers a comprehensive platform to explore the latest industry products, innovations, and solutions that can elevate productivity and efficiency.

As North America's largest metalworking event, Fabtech presents an impressive showcase of technologies, spanning over 800,000 square feet of exhibit space and welcoming more than 65,000 total visitors from over 90 countries annually. This extensive exhibition will feature a wide array of specialized areas organized into distinct pavilions as follows:

- Forming & Fabricating, 
- Tube & Pipe, 
- METALFORM, 
- Welding, 
- Welding Automation, 
- Finishing, 
- 3D/Additive Manufacturing
- Industrial Robotics & Automation.

But that is not all. Fabtech 2023 offers attendees a diverse selection of over 180 carefully curated sessions and workshops, providing valuable insights and cutting-edge solutions to revolutionize their careers and business practices. These tracks are essential resources, empowering attendees to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and advancements.

You can consult the conference program at this link >> 

A glimpse at the North American manufacturing industry

The U.S. manufacturing sector is showing signs of weakening in recent months. According to Reuters, the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) declined to 46.0 last month, the lowest reading since May 2020, signaling the eighth consecutive month of manufacturing contraction, the longest stretch since the Great Recession. While some industries, such as transportation equipment, demonstrate areas of resilience with solid demand for goods, the overall manufacturing sector remains struggling for the moment. Manufacturing accounts for 11.1% of the economy and contracted at a 5.3% annualized rate in the first quarter. It must be said that a moderate decline in economic activities could have beneficial effects on some of the inflationary pressures. All in all: “The backbone of the American economy remains robust” (quoting Fortune).

Handy links

Here is a list of a few useful links to help visitors navigate the event:

How do I register? Go to the registration page >>

Who’s coming? Take a look at the exhibitors list >>

How do I find what I’m looking for? Here is the floor plan >>

What are the opening hours? Know when to visit:

Expo hours:
Monday Sept. 11, 9 AM — 5 PM
Tuesday Sept. 12, 9 AM — 5 PM
Wednesday Sept. 13,     9 AM — 5 PM
Thursday Sept. 14, 9 AM — 3 PM

The best of Fabtech 2023

Among the participants in expometals.net, numerous companies are gearing up to showcase their offerings at the Chicago event. We have prepared a selection of their highlights:

1960 Seravesi, stand No. A3480: 1960 Seravesi's team: a word with Andrea Cocchi, head of external technical support
Barni (Piecsa USA LLC), stand No. D41946: Barni's expertise in coil and tube production to be showcased at Fabtech 2023
Guida Impianti (Piecsa USA LLC), stand No. D41946: Guida and its technologies for steel coils await you at Fabtech 2023
BLM Group, stand No. A1338
CEIA USA Induction Heating Systems, stand No. B37029
Dallan America Corp - Dalcos, stand No. A5753: The best option for drywall profile production in Dallan's video
Elestar, stand No. D42653: Elestar to bring its SiC Mosfet induction welders to Fabtech 2023
ERVIN, stand No. D40257: Case study: achieving superior surface preparation with Amacast stainless steel shot by Ervin
Eurolls, stand No. D42357
Faccin Group, stand No. A4573: Faccin Group to showcase its metal forming expertise in premium events
FIMI Group, stand No. D42460: FIMIGroup technologies on display at Fabtech in Chicago
Fuchs Lubricants, stand No. D41732: ADD BOOST S is the Fuchs additive that extends the lifespan of emulsions
Henkel, stand. No. D40721: Henkel's PULS technology driving sustainable innovation in cold metal forming
Matter, stand No. A5916: Matter at Fabtech: innovation in internal handling and storage
Mazak Optonic, stand No. A3502
Nordson Measurement and Control Solutions, stand No. D40302
Numalliance, stand No. D41932: Issues with tube bending? Bend die with integrated wiper die by Numalliance
OMAS, stand No. D41957: OMAS Piegatrici heading to the Windy City for Fabtech

Save the dates from September 11 to 14 and get ready to join your industry peers at Fabtech 2023!