2020 Press Brake & Backgauge Industry Events
Industry events are a great way to learn about innovations that increase the productivity of your machinery. Whether you’re in the market for a new Press Brake, need to retrofit your Shears to reduce material handling, or want to learn about the newest Backgauge technology, you can get direct from the manufacturer information and perhaps even see the equipment in use.
How to get the most out of attending a machining industry event
To stay competitive, you need to learn about advancements that are improving productivity. As a starting point evaluate your shop. For example, with a Press Brake, evaluate how well the current configuration meets your shops needs. Are manual adjustments keeping up with your production schedules?
Next, when you have identified the areas that you want to improve, look for presenters and exhibitors that have or support the equipment you use. Ask questions of the individuals at the show and examine updates and upgrades that fit into your production process.
Sometimes an exhibitor will sponsor a particular event – a breakfast, or a coffee. If the product you’re interested in has one, stop in. It’s a great way to learn more in a quieter environment.
But don’t stop there. There are hundreds of attendees who may have experience with your equipment, either in their current role or in the past. Make connections and research ways to make the most of your machining process by engaging with people who have applied the solutions in their own shops.
Get to know Automec
Automec representatives will be at upcoming shows. Be sure to stop by our booth with questions about CNC gauging systems, CoastOne electric press brakes, and more.
Upcoming events to consider:
For more information on each event click on the show of interest.
2020 Events
- Steel Tech Expo (Harrisburg, PA) 2/4/20-2/6/20
- Fabtech Mexico (Mexico City, Mexico) 5/12/20-5/14/20
- Fabtech Canada (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) 6/16/20-6/18/20 (Exhibitor)
- Smart Mfg Experience (Pittsburgh, PA) 6/2/20-6/4/20
- IMTS (Chicago, IL) 9/14/20-9/19/20
- EuroBLECH (Hanover, Germany) 10/27/20-10/30/20 (Attending)
- Fabtech Las Vegas (Las Vegas Nevada) 11/18/20-11/20/20 (Exhibitor)
Steel Tech 2020!
When: February 4th – 6th
Where: Harrisburg, PA, USA
Mid Atlantic Machinery Showroom
6332 Flank Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
FABTECH Mexico 2020 (in Spanish)
Primary gathering for leading metal manufacturers in Mexico and will bring together 575 exhibitors and cover more than 140,000 net square feet of show floor.
When:
Tuesday, May 12 | 12 PM — 8 PM |
Wednesday, May 13 | 12 PM — 8 PM |
Thursday, May 14 | 12 PM — 8 PM |
Where:
Mexico City, Mexico
Centro Citibanamex
Conscripto 311
Lomas de Sotelo,
11200 Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX, Mexico
2019 Fabtech Mexico Video
FABTECH Canada
FABTECH Canada is 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 for all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing needs.
When:
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 10 AM — 5 PM |
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 | 10 AM — 6 PM |
Thursday, June 18, 2020 | 10 AM — 4 PM |
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Toronto Congress Centre (South Building)
650 Dixon Road
Toronto, ON M9W 1J1, Canada
Smart Manufacturing Experience 2020
The Smart Manufacturing Experience provides practical solutions for applying the latest advanced manufacturing technologies that drive results. Explore how leading companies are using transformative technologies to boost productivity, increase sales, improve efficiency and reduce costs.
When: June 2 – 4, 2020
Where: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
IMTS 2020
See and experience more than 15,000 new machine tools, controls, computers, software, components, systems and processes that will solve their manufacturing challenges and improve their efficiency.
When: September 14 – 19, 2020
Where: Chicago, IL, USA
McCormick Place
2301 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
EuroBLECH!
The world’s largest Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition covers the entire sheet metal working technology chain: sheet metal, semi-finished and finished products, handling, separation, forming, flexible sheet metal working, joining, welding, tube/section processing, surface treatment, processing of hybrid structures, tools, machine elements, quality control, CAD/CAM/CIM systems, factory equipment and R&D.
When: October 27 – 30, 2020
Where: Hanover, Germany
EuroBLECH Video:
FABTECH
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:
Wednesday, Nov. 18: | 10 AM — 6 PM |
Thursday, Nov. 19: | 9 AM — 5 PM |
Friday, Nov. 20: | 9 AM — 4 PM |
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
2020 Fabtech Video:
Eastec
The ideal opportunity to make and renew business connections, explore the latest technology, learn from industry experts and shape the future of your business.
When: May 11 – 13, 2021
Where: West Springfield, MA, USA
Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, Massachusetts
FABTECH 2021
See cutting-edge exhibits, learn from expert-led education, network with peers and more at FABTECH 2021.
When: September 13 – 16, 2021
Where: Chicago, IL, USA
McCormick Place
2301 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Westec
The ideal opportunity to make and renew business connections, explore the latest technology, learn from industry experts and shape the future of your business.
When: September 21 – 23, 2021
Where: Long Beach, CA, USA
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, California
Southtec
The ideal opportunity to make and renew business connections, explore the latest technology, learn from industry experts and shape the future of your business.
When: October 26 – 28, 2021
Where: Greenville, SC, USA
Greenville Convention Center
1 Exposition Drive
Greenville, South Carolina