2025 09. 08 – 09. 11
Exhibition Name:FABTECH, the International Metalworking and Welding Exhibition
Location: McCormick Square, Chicago, USA
Exhibition Introduction
The longest, large-scale and most influential metal forming exhibition in North America
American Metal Processing and Welding Exhibition FABTECH began in 1981, held once a year, in Chicago, Las Vegas and Atlanta, is a long-standing, large-scale and influential metal forming exhibition in North America, but also a pipe, plate, stamping and welding exhibition in North America, it can be said that it has witnessed the development history of the American metal processing industry.
FABTECH offers a convenient “one-stop-shop” venue where you can meet with over 1,500 world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find tools to increase productivity and growth. Increase profits. It’s a better opportunity to network, share knowledge, and explore the latest technologies. Gain insights into industry trends to help you prepare for the future, all in one place.
Strong professionalism: FABTECH has witnessed the development history of the metal forming industry in the United States, covering coil processing, bending and folding equipment, control systems, plasma and water jet cutting, hydroforming, material processing, laser, stamping, rolling forming, surface treatment, sawing machines, die forging, molds, welding and other technologies, as well as safety equipment, computer-aided software, automation devices and robots related to the metal processing industry. According to the survey, the exhibitors come from mechanical engineering, sheet metal processing products/parts/accessories, construction steel and aluminum manufacturers, the automotive industry and its suppliers, and other industries. FABTECH’s technology products and industry buyers are strongly guaranteed and supported by five national associations.
Strong organizers: The exhibition is organized by the Precision Metal Forming Association (PMA), the American Manufacturers Association (FMA), the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the American Surface Treatment Association (CCAI), and the American Welding Society (AWS). Chicago is the second largest industrial city and third largest metropolitan area in the United States, the fourth largest city in the world and one of the world’s famous international financial centers. Chicago’s gross national product is nearly $600 billion , and Chicago’s steel, metal, and machinery manufacturing industries are in the leading position in the United States.
Exhibit range
Welding equipment: all kinds of arc welding, plasma welding, resistance welding, solid state pressure welding, laser welding, electroslag welding, friction welding, electron beam welding, brazing equipment, special complete sets of welding equipment, welding robots, etc.;
2. Cutting equipment: CNC cutting machine, plasma, laser cutting machine, metal cutting machine tool, sheet metal cutting machine tool and machining center, shearing machine, hydraulic cutting machine, wire cutting machine tool, pipe cutting machine, etc.;
3. Welding auxiliary machinery: welding tools, tools, automatic operators, roller frames, wire feeders, fixtures, etc., welding machine accessories, etc.;
4. Metal stamping dies, fine blanking dies, die-casting molds, plates, pipes, profiles, blanking, punching, stretching, bending, making, forming parts, test equipment, CAD/CAM/CAE technology, computer simulation technology, logistics handling technology, automation and flexible processing technology and applications, etc., mold materials, design and manufacturing technology, logistics manufacturing, distribution technology, manufacturing and application of auxiliary materials, scientific research achievements, patents and new technology applications, industry management and market information, etc.
