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24 MARCH 2017
FABTECH 2017 in Chicago: Tube Producers’
and Suppliers’ Pavilion added for first time
FABTECH is held in Chicago every two
years and covers the entire spectrum
of metalworking and processing. It will
open its doors from 6 to 9 November
2017. For the first time, in 2017 it
will feature an expanded pavilion
showcasing tubes, tube end products
and the tube trade.
The Tube Producers’ and Suppliers’
Pavilion will be organised and imple-
mented by Messe Düsseldorf. The trade
fair company will, therefore, be the
official point of contact for any potential
exhibitors from outside the US. The
Tube Producers’ and Suppliers’ Pavilion
is Messe Düsseldorf's answer to rising
demand from the tube industry and
the tube trade for a separate segment
covering tubes, tube end products and
the tube trade at FABTECH.
The segment will also be open
to pre-processing centres, modern
warehousing and service providers
with one-stop shopping solutions. The
pavilion will be aimed at international
companies outside the US wishing
to export their tube products to the
US and expand their tube trade
there. FABTECH 2017 in Chicago
will feature around 1,700 exhibitors
at the McCormick Place convention
centre.
The four-day trade fair features
innovative technology in welding,
cutting, machine tools, manufacturing
facilities, presses, tube end products, the
tube trade, cutting and clamping tools,
welding equipment, welding techniques
and punching tools. It is expected to
attract around 45,000 international trade
visitors.
FABTECH is North America’s largest
collaboration of technology, equip-
ment and knowledge in the metal
forming, fabricating, welding and
finishing industries. It provides a hands-
on, face-to-face business growth
experience.
The event is made possible by
FABTECH’s five co-sponsors. They
include the American Welding Society,
the Fabricators & Manufacturers
Association International, SME, the
Precision Metalforming Association
and Chemical Coaters Association
International.
Messe Düsseldorf – Germany
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FABTECH 2017 – USA
Website: FABTECH trade show in Chicago
Eminox Engineering award for tube project
A CLASS of budding Engineering
students from Tuxford Academy in
Nottinghamshire, UK, were recently
set a case study challenge by STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics) ambassadors from
Eminox.
Based on automating a tube rolling
and welding operation, it was delivered
to the students by Ken Hayhurst, group
training manager.
The students were allocated two
weeks to come up with ideas and
to produce a report explaining their
proposed solution, and evaluate the
pros and cons of using automation. The
work formed part of their coursework
in Computer Aided Manufacturing for a
BTEC Level 3 Engineering qualification.
Mr Hayhurst commented: “The
students have produced some excellent
work and demonstrated a profound
understanding of the subject when
assessing the case for automation.”
The top three reports were selected
for an Eminox Engineering Award and
the students were welcomed at Eminox
with a tour of the Gainsborough factory
followed by a prize ceremony.
Dave Birchall, teacher at Tuxford,
an Ofsted outstanding Secondary
Academy, said: “The linking of the case
study to a real company example has
provided the students with a practical
link to industry and an insight into the
world of work.”
Tuxford Academy is keen to continue
the industrial collaboration and has
asked Eminox to support with a design
brief for their new Engineering Level 3
course.
Eminox is a European designer and
manufacturer of purpose-designed
exhaust and emission control systems
for heavy duty vehicles and equipment.
Eminox Engineering – UK
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