Why Attend a Press Brake and Fabrication Industry Event?
Industry conferences and trade shows for the metal forming and fabricating industry are a great way to learn about innovations that increase the productivity of your press brakes, and other machinery.
- Advanced Fabrication and Welding Technology: Discover the latest advancements in hydraulic and electric press brakes.
- Automation and Robotics: Understand the role of automation and robotic integration in the fabricating industry.
- Smart Manufacturing: Explore artificial intelligence and its impact on manufacturing.
- Supply Chain Diversification: Examine new avenues of global supply chain diversification.
- Sustainability in Manufacturing: Consider the merits of sustainability in manufacturing and digital manufacturing implementation.
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. Evaluate how well your current press brake configuration meets your shop’s needs. Is a retrofit in order? Robotic integration? 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 trade show and examine updates and upgrades that fit into your production process.
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 FABTECH, and other future shows. Be sure to stop by our booth with questions about CNC gauging systems, CoastOne electric press brakes, and much more. Contact us to arrange a meeting ahead of time!
Las Vegas, NV, October 21-23, 2026
North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event.
FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology, all here in one place.
Mexico City, May 12-14, 2026
The leading metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event in Mexico, FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, find the tools to improve productivity, and increase profits. We strongly believe in the power of in-person events to discover, educate, and motivate the metal fabrication industry.
Toronto, ON, June 9-11, 2026
Improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions for all your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs at FABTECH Canada. Not only can you watch demonstrations on the exhibit floor and compare products side by side, but you can also connect with experts in your field at conference programs and special events such as leadership exchange panels, keynote presentations and networking receptions.
Springfield, MA, May 11-13, 2027
The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST is the largest Northeast manufacturing trade show. Advanced manufacturing technology intersects with longstanding tradition as the Manufacturing Technology Series EAST event celebrates the historical importance of Northeast manufacturing while showcasing its future in leading-edge industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, medical device equipment and defense.