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Review: Fabtech 2018
FABTECH 2018
FABTECH North America’s largest metal form- ing, fabricating, welding and finishing event
FABTECH 2018 welcomed more than 1,500 exhibiting companies and a total of 33,755 attendees from 75 countries to Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center last week to celebrate manufac- turing at its best.
With more than 650,000 net square feet of exhibit space,
FABTECH offered visitors the chance to network, learn and explore three exhibit halls full of new products, technology and the latest manufacturing innovations. The event showcased several emerging technologies including additive manufacturing, auto- mation systems, advanced fiber laser cutting machines, and more. Attendees benefitted from the hands-on product demonstrations and expert insight into current and future manufacturing trends.
“FABTECH 2018 was a successful one—there was a palpable energy radiating in and around the show floor and the education sessions,” said John Catalano, SME senior director, FABTECH. “The week was full of excitement and enthu- siasm and the introduction of leading-edge technology showed manufacturers there is a lot to be optimistic about in the year ahead. We were thrilled with the high turnout in Atlanta and hope that everyone that participated in FABTECH 2018 left feeling inspired
John Catalano
Senior Director FABTECH 1000 Town Center Drive Southfield, MI 48075 www.sme.org jcatalano@sme.org
O: (313 425 3163)
by the ideas, insights and new
connections made at the show.”
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