FABTECH runs October 21 to 23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It’s North America’s largest event for metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing, and it fills three halls.
The show is run by five industry groups together: the American Welding Society, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, the Precision Metalforming Association, SME and the Chemical Coaters Association International. Exhibitors cover more than 40 technology categories.
New pavilions focus on AI and automation. Robotic welding, smart factory software and lights-out production are the big topics, driven by manufacturers struggling to hire skilled welders and fabricators. Floor access is free for anyone who registers by October 16.
With reshoring still a priority for US manufacturing, FABTECH is where American factories shop for capacity.