Monday, October 14, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

W16: Professional Program - Monday

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

W16: Professional Program - Tuesday

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, October 15, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

WS01: How to Adapt Lean for Job Shops: A Boot Camp for Fabricators

Room: Room S-331

Tuesday, October 15, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

W1: Decoding the API 1104 Code: A Comprehensive Guide

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, October 15, 8:00 AM

W4: Practical Welding Metallurgy

Room Number TBD

W5: Weld-Ed Conference: Improving Welding Education and Training

Room Number TBD

W6: 7th International Conference on Electron Beam Welding, IEBW 2024 - Day 1

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 AM

F02: Automation 101: A Beginner's Guide to Business Efficiency

Room: Room S-330 C

F03: IoT for Plasma: How Connected Systems and Software Can Increase Uptime and Improve Productivity

Room: Room S-322

F04: Press Brakes for Engineers 2024

Room: Room S-331 C

F05: Coil Blanking and Storage Solutions

Room: Room S-331 D

F07: Unlocking Capital: Revenue Boosting Techniques for Growth

Room: Room S-331 B

F08: Precision Pulsed Laser Technology: A Cutting-Edge Approach to Material Processing

Room: Room S-330 H

F09: How AI is Reshaping the Sales & Marketing Landscape

Room: Room S-330 E

F11: Smart Manufacturing Bootcamp: Building a Competitive Advantage

Room: Room S-330 D

F12: Finding Your “Why” & Your First In-House Robotic Project

Room: Room S-330 B

F13: How to Use an Association to Benefit Your Company?

Room: Room S-330 G

Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WS02: Mastering the Craft: Leading with Resilience

Room: Room S-330 F

Tuesday, October 15, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

W3: Innovate to Automate

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, October 15, 10:00 AM

F121: Laser Joining for Battery Trays & Application

Room: Room S-330 H

F14: Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing and the 7 Processes

Room: Room S-329

F15: Low-Cost Automation through Collaboration and Cost-Effective Solutions

Room: Room S-330 C

F16: The Most Versatile Waterjet Machine Tool with Endless Applications

Room: Room S-322

F17: Press Brake Technology

Room: Room S-331 C

F18: In-line-Punching & Cutoff Dies; What Can Be Done to Increase Value to Your Roll Forming Lines

Room: Room S-331 D

F20: Manufacturing Money - All You Need to Know About Grants to Support Manufacturing Projects

Room: Room S-331 B

F22: 4 Strategies For Utilizing Marketing Automation To Achieve WOW Results

Room: Room S-330 E

F24: Digital Twin for Your Shop Floor: Using Simulation to Predict Production's Future

Room: Room S-330 D

F25: Successful Automation Strategies: Fast, Wide Scale Implementation for Small or Global Organizations

Room: Room S-330 B

F26: It's a Lack of Workforce Readiness that is Holding Manufacturing Back, Building a Talent Plan for the Future

Room: Room S-330 G

S02: The Science of Servo Presses

Room: Room S-321

Tuesday, October 15, 10:00 AM

C11: All Aboard: An Interactive Trip Through the Powder Coating Process

Room Number TBD

C12: Enhancing Productivity and Precision: Optimal Masking and Racking Strategies

Room Number TBD

C13: Sustainability & Decarbonization for Industrial Finishing – Is It on Your Company’s Radar?

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 PM

F27: Using 3D Additive as a Tool to Enable Changes in Production Efficiently

Room: Room S-329

F28: Customizable and Scalable Automation Solutions for Mid-Sized Manufacturers

Room: Room S-330 C

F29: Waterjet Maintenance - Driving Up Time

Room: Room S-322

F30: Tube Bending/ Forming Technology

Room: Room S-331 C

F31: Roll Forming Tonnage and Lubricants

Room: Room S-331 D

F32: Digital Transformation Made Easy - Quick, Low Cost, Low Risk Strategies

Room: Room S-331

F33: Navigating Explosive Growth: Insights from a Fifth-Generation Leader Who Realized 100x Revenue Growth

Room: Room S-331 B

F34: Latest Innovations of Laser Blanking Lines

Room: Room S-330 H

F35: Industrial Marketing Strategies in 2025: A Playbook for Machinery, Capital Equipment, and Contract Manufacturers

Room: Room S-330 E

F37: Reaching Zero Downtime and Zero Waste with Industry 4.0

Room: Room S-330 D

F39: Your Hiring Playbook to Attract MORE Applicants with a Defined Company Culture

Room: Room S-330 G

S03: Servo-hydraulic Press Not Only Saves Energy

Room: Room S-321

Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WS03: Getting Started in Industrial Robotics Workshop

Room: Room S-330 B

Tuesday, October 15, 1:00 PM

C21: ABC's of Finishing System Design

Room Number TBD

C22: Choose Your Own Adventure: Selecting a Chemistry For Your Pretreatment

Room Number TBD

C23: Optimizing Operations Using Advancements in Transfer Efficiency and Low Cure Powders

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, October 15, 1:30 PM

F40: Business Case for Additive Manufacturing

Room: Room S-329

F41: Robotic Lasers, Handheld to Cobots - The Journey

Room: Room S-330 C

F43: Tube & Pipe Advancements

Room: Room S-331 C

F44: The Benefits of Coil Processing

Room: Room S-331 D

F45: ERP Report Card - Setting Priorities and Assessing ROI

Room: Room S-331

F46: Strategic Tax Planning and Legislative Policies for Business Growth

Room: Room S-331 B

F47: Influence the Performance, Efficiency & Quality of Your Laser Cutting System

Room: Room S-330 H

F48: Business Builders: Business Growth in an Uncertain Economy

Room: Room S-330 E

F49: Key Qualities for Effective Leadership: The 5-Step Approach

Room: Room S-330 F

F50: Navigating Efficiency: Cost-Effective RTLS Implementation with UWB Technology

Room: Room S-330 D

F52: How to Assess, Develop and Train Your Next Generation of Leaders

Room: Room S-330 G

S04: Stamping Lubricant Consolidation with a Focus on Health & Safety

Room: Room S-321

S19: Progressive Die Design: Engineering Principles and Design Guidelines

Room: Room S-322

Tuesday, October 15, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

W2: Radiographic Testing and the Role of the CWI: Ethical Considerations and Best Practices

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, October 15, 3:00 PM

F53: The Four Critical Frameworks to Scale Up Additive Manufacturing

Room: Room S-329

F54: Cobots – the Automation Answer for Small – and Mid-sized Fabricators

Room: Room S-330 C

F56: Safe Efficient Bending: The Smart Light Curtains Solution

Room: Room S-331 C

F57: Roll Forming 4.0 - Practical Advice for Getting the Most Out of Your Roll Forming Operation Through Digital Integration

Room: Room S-331 D

F58: Strategic Execution and Meeting Mastery: The System for Effective Leadership and Productivity

Room: Room S-331

F59: Risk Management for Manufacturing Executives

Room: Room S-331 B

F60: Laser Beam Optics for Enhanced Laser Brazing: Principles and Applications

Room: Room S-330 H

F61: Grow with Resilient Manufacturing Sales and Marketing Strategies

Room: Room S-330 E

F62: Delegation Strategies to Be a More Effective Manager and to Develop Your People

Room: Room S-330 F

F63: From Insight to Action: The Business Blueprint for IoT Success With Case Study

Room: Room S-330 D

F65: Retention Reloaded: Engaging Millennials & Gen Z in the Workplace

Room: Room S-330 G

S05: Achieving World-Class Toolroom Performance using Metalworking Fluids

Room: Room S-321

S20: Progressive Die Design: Evaluating Strip Layouts

Room: Room S-322

Tuesday, October 15, 3:00 PM

C31: Use Your Tools Wisely

Room Number TBD

C32: Evaluating Oven Efficiencies and Curing Solutions

Room Number TBD

C33: How Sustainability Drives Powder Coating Usage

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

W16: Professional Program - Wednesday

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 AM

C41: Batch vs. Automated Finishing Systems: Which is Right for You?

Room Number TBD

C42: Forging New Frontiers: Robotics and Automation on Finishing Lines

Room Number TBD

C43: Color Change Flexibility: To Infinity and Beyond!

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

W12: Designing Products to Survive Corrosion; Geometry and Materials

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 AM

W10: Weld Engineering for the Non-Engineer (Engineers Welcome Too)

Room Number TBD

W6: 7th International Conference on Electron Beam Welding, IEBW 2024 - Day 2

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

W11: Exploring AWS D1.6: Stainless Steel Welding and Applications

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

W9: Building a Prequalified AWS D1.1 Welding Procedure

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 8:30 AM

F66: Uncovering Metal Potential: How 3D is Revolutionizing Production with Metal 3D Printing

Room: Room S-329

F67: Introduction to Flexible and Custom Automation in Manufacturing

Room: Room S-330 C

F68: Cutting Strategies with Abrasive Waterjet

Room: Room S-322

F69: Pipe Welding Challenges

Room: Room S-331 C

F70: Roll Forming Basics and Justification

Room: Room S-331 D

F71: Revealing and Solving the Invisible Problem that Plagues All Job Shops

Room: Room S-331

F72: Maximizing The Value Of Your Manufacturing Company

Room: Room S-331 B

F73: How to be Successful in Your Laser Joining Applications

Room: Room S-330 H

F74: Maximize Growth with CRM & AI Strategies

Room: Room S-330 E

F75: What Delights Awaited in 2024?: An Economic Assessment

Room: Room S-330 F

F76: Asset Investment & Effective Demand Planning

Room: Room S-330 D

F77: How Robotic Solutions Create Better Work Environments, Help Attract New Age Talent, and Increase Your Revenue

Room: Room S-330 B

F78: Becoming an Employer of Choice: How to Find & Keep the Employees You Need

Room: Room S-330 G

S06: Sensors for Die Protection - Make Die Crashes a Thing of the Past

Room: Room S-321

Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 AM

F79: Robotic Integration and Automation in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Room: Room S-329

F80: Limiting Risk and Improved Security for PLCs

Room: Room S-330 C

F82: Press Brake Automation

Room: Room S-331 C

F83: Addressing Modern Day Materials in Roll Forming Processes

Room: Room S-331 D

F84: Estimating and Job Costing in an Ever-Changing Environment

Room: Room S-331

F85: Opportunities for Growth & Profitability Using AI

Room: Room S-331 B

F86: Handheld Laser Welding: Latest Developments and Future Outlook

Room: Room S-330 H

F87: Inbound Marketing 101 Workshop: Create a 2025 Strategy Template

Room: Room S-330 E

F88: Rethinking Impostor Syndrome™ - Understand The Costs & Consequences

Room: Room S-330 F

F89: Job Shop Total Transformation

Room: Room S-330 D

F90: Worker-Centric Mobile Robot Integration: Unlocking Manufacturing Excellence

Room: Room S-330 B

F91: Aligning Performance and Growth: Integrating Reviews with Career Development in Manufacturing

Room: Room S-330 G

S22: Best Practices Towards Dimensional Compliance of Stamped Panels

Room: Room S-322

W7: Exploring AWS National Guideline Standards for Welding Apprenticeships

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 AM

C51: Down and Dirty: Cleaning Up Your Pretreatment Processes

Room Number TBD

C52: How to Choose the Right Protective Coating

Room Number TBD

C53: An Interactive Exploration of Infrared Curing for Finishing Applications

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

W13: Why Surface Preparation is important and Reading and Understanding Specifications & Standards for Inspectors!

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 PM

F100: Scoring Big in Sales: Best Practices to Position Your Business Above Your Competitors

Room: Room S-330 E

F101: Leadership in the 21st Century - There is Nothing Artificial About It

Room: Room S-330 F

F102: How to Improve Your Production with Detailed Data

Room: Room S-330 D

F103: Assessing the Future: Robot Risk Assessment & Monitoring

Room: Room S-330 B

F104: Five Steps to Creating a Successful Career Pathing Program in Your Company

Room: Room S-330 G

F92: Using Advanced Materials & Processes in 3D Metal Printing (FSAM)

Room: Room S-329

F93: Strategies for Success: Scaling Business Through Advanced Robotic Automation

Room: Room S-330 C

F95: Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: The Power of Press Brake Automation

Room: Room S-331 C

F96: Slitting and Processing Thin and Surface Critical Materials

Room: Room S-331 D

F97: Inflation Fix: How Worker's Inflate Production to Inflate Their Pay

Room: Room S-331

F98: Succession Planning or Exit Strategy for Your Business

Room: Room S-331 B

S08: Automatic In-Die Part Quality Monitoring & Tool Adjustments

Room: Room S-321

S23: Deep Drawing Cylindrical Shells: Tooling Principle and Cost Estimating Guidelines

Room: Room S-322

Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WS04: 2024 Laser Fabrication Workshop

Room: Room S-330 H

Wednesday, October 16, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

C63: Consolidating Data for Effective Process Management

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 1:00 PM

C61: Consistency Across Unconventional Substrates: Achieving Your Specification Goals

Room Number TBD

C62: You Don't Know Me from Atom(ization)

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

W14: Foundations of Quality: Advanced Inspection Equipment and Reporting

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 1:30 PM

F105: Scale Up & Revolutionize 3D Printing

Room: Room S-329

F106: Expanding Your Reach – Increasing the Work Envelope of 6-axis Robots Using Tracks and Gantries

Room: Room S-330 C

F108: Design for Manufacture - Panel Benders

Room: Room S-331 C

F109: The Unexpected Possibilities of Roll-Forming

Room: Room S-331 D

F110: Strategies to Maximize Productivity & Overcoming Labor Shortages

Room: Room S-331

F111: Innovative Manufacturers: To Patent or Not to Patent

Room: Room S-331 B

F113: Enter the Adventurous Demand Generation for Industrial Marketers

Room: Room S-330 E

F114: Blue-Collar Leadership & Teamwork: Traits of High Impact Players

Room: Room S-330 F

F115: Driving Manufacturing Innovation with AI-Powered Smart Robotic Cells in High-Mix Surface Finishing Applications

Room: Room S-330 D

F116: Unlock Workforce Success with Robots: Your Key to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Room: Room S-330 B

F117: How to Identify and Build Your Next Generation of Leaders

Room: Room S-330 G

S09: Ready for the Future ? A Look at Press Automation

Room: Room S-321

S24: Deep Drawing Rectangular Box Shells: Tooling Principles and Design Guidelines

Room: Room S-322

Wednesday, October 16, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

W8: Welding Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and AWS Foundation Impact

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, October 16, 3:00 PM

F118: Environmental Conditions for 3D Additive Manufacturing

Room: Room S-329

F119: The Data Science Journey: A Sustainable Path from Connected Devices to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ecosystem

Room: Room S-330 C

F120: Oxyfuel vs. Manual Plasma Cutting – Or Both!

Room: Room S-322

F121: Premature Failure of Newly Constructed Heat Exchanger TubeSheet

Room: Room S-331 C

F122: Roll Form Tooling Set Up and Trouble Shooting

Room: Room S-331 D

F123: AI and UI/UX--The Acronyms that Will Upend the Processes and Procedures in a Job Shop

Room: Room S-331

F124: Fabricating the Future: How AI Can Increase Your Bottom Line and How Cybersecurity Hygiene Can Protect It

Room: Room S-331 B

F126: Marketing Doesn't Have To Suck: 3 Stupid Simple Skills You Need to Magnetize Your Target Audience

Room: Room S-330 E

F127: The 4 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence & Persuasion for Leaders

Room: Room S-330 F

F128: Leveraging AI for Digital Workers & Automation

Room: Room S-330 D

F129: Integration of New AGV/AMR Technologies in Existing Manufacturing Lines and Processes

Room: Room S-330 B

F130: Blue-Collar Leadership & Culture: The 5 Components for Building High Performance Teams

Room: Room S-330 G

S10: Take Control Of Your Metal Stamping Equipment Condition and Costs, Solutions For The Future

Room: Room S-321

Thursday, October 17, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

W16: Professional Program - Thursday

Room Number TBD

Thursday, October 17, 8:00 AM

C71: Maintaining Your Finishing Line

Room Number TBD

C72: Water Conservation Through Reuse Solutions

Room Number TBD

C73: New Generations of Powder Coating Technology

Room Number TBD

Thursday, October 17, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

W15: Unlocking AWS A2.4: Welding Symbols and Applications

Room Number TBD

Thursday, October 17, 8:30 AM

F131: Managing Materials for Finishing 3D Additve Manufacturing

Room: Room S-329

F132: Modernizing a Fabricator’s Technology Systems: Accounting for Risk, Reward & Technical Debt

Room: Room S-330 C

F133: Advancements in Precision Cutting Technologies: From Oxy-Fuel to Fiber Lasers & 3-D Challenges

Room: Room S-322

F134: Preparing for Advanced Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Room: Room S-331 C

F135: Navigating the World of High Precision Tooling

Room: Room S-331 D

F136: An Open Model-To-Fabrication Ecosystem for MEP and Structural Fabricators, Software Suppliers, and Machine Manufacturers

Room: Room S-331

F137: How Manufacturers Shift from Reactive to Proactive Management

Room: Room S-331 B

F139: Amplifying Manufacturing Sales & Marketing Through Podcast, Video & Content Creation

Room: Room S-330 E

F140: Choose to Soar…Navigating Disruption in Business and Life

Room: Room S-330 F

F141: Increase Productivity & Connecting The Fabrication Process With Software Automation

Room: Room S-330 D

F142: Optimizing Your Welding Automation & Break Through in Structural Steel

Room: Room S-330 B

F143: Roadmap for Success by Promoting Diversity & Inclusion

Room: Room S-330 G

S11: Solving Progressive Die Problems

Room: Room S-321

Thursday, October 17, 10:00 AM

F144: QC Steps Towards Polymer 3D Printing Standardization & Production

Room: Room S-329

F145: Integrating Innovation: The Evolution of Sensory Technology and Machine Control in Modern Manufacturing

Room: Room S-330 C

F146: 3D Waterjet Cutting: The Next Dimension

Room: Room S-322

F147: Manufacture – Punch Sheer Combination Machines

Room: Room S-331 C

F148: Methodical Troubleshooting - A Step by Step Approach to Diagnosing Root Causes Associated with Rollforming Production

Room: Room S-331 D

F149: Job Shop Pricing Playbook

Room: Room S-331

F150: Enable Team Members for Successful Partnerships With AI

Room: Room S-331 B

F152: Navigating the Future: Leveraging Tech for Marketing Excellence

Room: Room S-330 E

F153: Leadership Transformation: From Boss to Inspirational Leader in Manufacturing

Room: Room S-330 F

F154: Managing Threats For Cyber, Labor Compliance & Sustainability

Room: Room S-330 D

F155: Cobots For Welding Operations

Room: Room S-330 B

F156: Leadership Secrets for Retaining Top Talent

Room: Room S-330 G

S12: Strengthening Die Maintenance Programs

Room: Room S-321

Thursday, October 17, 10:00 AM

C81: See It, Touch It, Fix It

Room Number TBD

C82: Technology Today to Prepare for Robotics in Finishing Tomorrow

Room Number TBD

Thursday, October 17, 12:00 PM

F158: AI and Data: the Dynamic Duo of Manufacturing Innovation How AI is Driving Manufacturing Competitiveness

Room: Room S-330 C

F159: Differences in The Cutting Technologies to Help Buyers Make Informed Decisions

Room: Room S-322

F160: Design for Manufacturing – A Case Study, Real Life Examples of How Part Redesign Can Improve Your Production

Room: Room S-331 C

F161: Combustible Dust Hazards and Abatement Techniques

Room: Room S-331 D

F162: Advancing Quality Management: Integrating AI for Continuous Improvement

Room: Room S-331

F163: Supply Chain Transformation - From Globalization to Regionalization

Room: Room S-331 B

F165: Leverage Google Ads & AI for Growth

Room: Room S-330 E

F167: Automated Scheduling & Connecting the Entire Business, From Office to Shop Floor

Room: Room S-330 D

F168: Company Benefits Through Deploying AI-Driven Grinding and Sanding Robots

Room: Room S-330 B

F169: Trade Schools & Industry Convergence at The Forefront of Workforce

Room: Room S-330 G

Thursday, October 17, 1:30 PM

F171: Harnessing Efficiency and Precision: The Advancement of Welding Automation

Room: Room S-330 C

F173: Transformative Trends in Automated Sheet Forming: Pioneering the Next Era in Manufacturing

Room: Room S-331 C

F174: Preventing Dust Disasters: Combustible Dust Safety for Metalworking

Room: Room S-331 D

F175: Super-Charge Your Communication: Unlock Masterful Speaking to Create a Dream Team with Accelerated Productivity

Room: Room S-331

F176: Learn How to Turn Quoting Estimator Into a Super Role: Automate Many Processes for Your Business From Model to Manufacturing

Room: Room S-331 B

F178: Advanced LinkedIn Strategies to Stand Out

Room: Room S-330 E

F179: Building Resilient and Compassionate Trauma-Informed Leaders

Room: Room S-330 F

F180: Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Exploring the Industrial Metaverse

Room: Room S-330 D

F182: Cultivating Excellence: A Synergy of Performance and Culture

Room: Room S-330 G

Thursday, October 17, 3:00 PM

F188: Executing to Win - Setting the Team Up for Success

Room: Room S-331

F189: Maximizing Manufacturing Success: The Essential Role of Product Management in Driving Value

Room: Room S-331 B

F191: Amplify Your Reach: Optimizing Web Presence & Decoding Metrics for Strategic Growth

Room: Room S-330 E

F192: They’re People, Not Robots: Redefining Leadership for the Journey of Change

Room: Room S-330 F

F193: Disrupting Information Flow and Data Analytics with Integrated Software Technologies to Forecast Smooth Operations in Challenging Times

Room: Room S-330 D

F195: The Impact of Certifications and Credentials in Untapped Communities- Creating Pathways to Employment

Room: Room S-330 G

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