Tuesday, November 08, 8:00 AM

F10: Additive Manufacturing Outlook for Industrial Applications

Room: B301

F100: Digital Transformation Buzzwords & Playbook

Room: B303

F20: Increase Productivity with Software Automation

Room: B313

F200: Technology Investment Choices: The Impact of Hiring & Retention

Room: B312

F30: How to be Successful in Your Laser Joining Applications

Room: B302

F40: Advanced Brake Press Technologies

Room: B305

F400: What’s Happening in Tube Bending?

Room: B306

F50: Job Costing and Estimating in a Changing Economy

Room: B314

F60: Leadership's Role in Leading Lean Teams

Room: B304

F70: When Worlds Collide: Management and Communication in a Multinational Workforce

Room: B308

F80: The State of Sales & Marketing: Attracting Tomorrow's Buyers

Room: B315

S10: Metalforming Industry Outlook – The Good. The Bad. The Opportunity

Room: B316

Tuesday, November 08, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WS01: Getting Started in Industrial Robotics Workshop: What You Need to Know

Room: B309

Tuesday, November 08, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

W10: Professional Program - Tuesday

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, November 08, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

W1: AWS/Weld-Ed Conference - Robots and Automation in Welding Education

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, November 08, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

W2: Welding Productivity Tracks

Room Number TBD

Tuesday, November 08, 10:00 AM

C11: Powder Coating: Recipes for Success

Room: B404

C21: ECOAT 101 - Basics of Electrocoating

Room: B405

C31: Zero to Smart Factory-Building Sustainability

Room: B406

F111: Digital Transformation on the Shop Floor: Do More With Less

Room: B303

F21: Enabling Digital Transformation & Connectivity Solutions

Room: B313

F211: Mentoring & Creating a Successful Career Pathing Program

Room: B312

F31: The Most Versatile Machine Tool and Considerations for Successful Waterjet Machining

Room: B302

F41: Machine Safeguarding

Room: B305

F411: Modern Tube Bending and Lubrication

Room: B306

F51: Balancing Your Shops Process & Implementing ERP Solutions the Right Way

Room: B314

F61: Value Stream Mapping – Understanding the Whole: From Sales to Shop to Customer

Room: B304

F71: Surviving the Aftermath of the Great Resignation

Room: B308

F81: Make the Most of Your Marketing Without a Big Team

Room: B315

S11: Metal Stamping Press Maintenance Best Practices to Maximize Performance

Room: B316

Tuesday, November 08, 12:00 PM

F12: Additive Manufacturing Safety & Power Quality Solutions

Room: B301

F212: Motivating & Building an Effective Workforce in 2022

Room: B312

F22: Embracing Automation Options and Best Practices

Room: B313

F32: Improve Laser Quality, Inspection & Applications in Joining Processes

Room: B302

F412: Custom Tube Bending and Laser Cutting

Room: B306

F42: Roll Forming Basics

Room: B305

F52: How to Build a Better Supply Chain for Your Business

Room: B314

F62: A3 Thinking - Developing People & Solving Problems

Room: B304

F72: Outlook for Advanced Manufacturing: Accelerate Change and Benchmark Your Organization

Room: B308

F82: Manufacturing the Sale & Applying Measurable Processes

Room: B315

F92: Cost-Effective Robots for Any Type of Production, Even One-Offs-With Case Studies

Room: B309

S12: Dealing with Off-Center Loading in Stamping Operations

Room: B316

Tuesday, November 08, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WS02: Smart Manufacturing Bootcamp

Room: B303

Tuesday, November 08, 2:00 PM

C13: Pretreatment in the Real World

Room: B404

C23: Maximizing Your Finishing Line - Cradle to Grave

Room: B405

C33: Automate Your Way - Options for Your Powder Coating Line

Room: B406

F13: Business Considerations for 3D Additive Technology

Room: B301

F213: Rockstar Recruiting & Becoming the Employer of Choice

Room: B312

F23: What You Need to Understand Before Thinking About Running Your Shop Lights-Out

Room: B313

F33: Digital Laser & 3D Laser Cutting for Next Generation or Custom Robotic

Room: B302

F413: Specialty Tube Welding

Room: B306

F43: Coil-Fed Laser Blanking

Room: B305

F53: Holding People Accountable Through Effective Corrective Action in Today's Tight Labor Market

Room: B314

F63: Lean Reflections and Projections

Room: B304

F73: Gratitude Strategies to Create a Company Culture That Rocks

Room: B308

F83: Uncertain Economy & Supply Chain Growth Strategies to Gain Market Share

Room: B315

F93: Robotic Operating System, Integration and Programming

Room: B309

S13: Maximize Your Metalworking Fluids - Cost, Safety, Performance and Re-Use

Room: B316

Wednesday, November 09, 8:00 AM

C14: New Technologies I

Room: B404

C24: Batch vs. Automated Finishing Systems - Which is Right for You?

Room: B405

C34: Advances in Plating and Process Automation

Room: B406

F114: Surviving Technology and Labor Challenges in Digital Manufacturing

Room: B303

F14: Fundamentals of AM Technologies and the 7 Processes for Fabrication

Room: B301

F214: Welcome Onboard: Simple Strategies to Keep Your New Hires from Jumping Ship

Room: B312

F24: Automation Basics and Integration for Fabrication Shops

Room: B313

F34: The Benefits of Cutting with Oxy-Fuel, Nitrogen & Assist Gas Technology

Room: B302

F44: Roll Forming: In-line Punching, Cutoff Dies and Press Tonnage

Room: B305

F54: Risk Radar & Developing and Testing Incident Response Plans

Room: B314

F64: Breaking Boundaries for Operational Excellence

Room: B304

F74: Traits of High Impact Leaders

Room: B308

F84: Grow Your Business By Adopting the Right Habits

Room: B315

F94: Analyzing Robotic Investment for Small to Mid-Size Fabricators

Room: B309

S14: Lightweight Sheet Metal for the Automotive Industry

Room: B316

Wednesday, November 09, 8:00 AM

W5: Practical Welding Metallurgy

Room Number TBD

W6: Pricing for Profitability of Welded Structures

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, November 09, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

W10: Professional Program - Wednesday

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, November 09, 10:00 AM

C15: I Want To ECOAT, What Now?

Room: B404

C25: Improving Powder Coating Processes

Room: B405

C35: In the House: Bringing Outside Services Inside

Room: B406

F115: Condition & Production Monitoring in Smart Manufacturing

Room: B303

F15: Significant Product Case Studies in Additive Manufacturing

Room: B301

F215: Attracting, Leading & Retaining Talent, Millennials & Gen Z in the Workforce

Room: B312

F25: How is AI Changing the Future of Robotics?

Room: B313

F35: Comparative Cutting: Which is Right for You?

Room: B302

F45: Coil Processing: Leveling, Deburring, Blanking, and Storing

Room: B305

F55: Improve Production Outcome & Create Sustainability in New Product Development

Room: B314

F65: Developing Lean Talent in 2022

Room: B304

F75: Black Swans in Abundance: Prepare for Future Disruptions

Room: B308

F85: Management & Best Practices for the Sales and Marketing Functions

Room: B315

F95: Using Robotics to Build Operational Resilience & Collaboration

Room: B309

S15: Sensors for Die Protection - Make Die Crashes a Thing of the Past

Room: B316

Wednesday, November 09, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

W7: Welding Performance Qualifications

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, November 09, 12:00 PM

F116: Using Artificial Intelligence to Drive Value in Manufacturing

Room: B303

F16: 3D Additive Robotic and Laser Solutions for Large Parts

Room: B301

F216: Creating a Culture of Accountability for Organizational Success

Room: B312

F26: Automation Tools & Supply Chain Collaboration

Room: B313

F46: Roll Forming: Advanced Techniques and Design

Room: B305

F56: The Secret to Stress-Free Sourcing & Overcoming Supply Chain Problems

Room: B314

F66: Advance Production Floor Communication & Staffing to Strengthen Standard Work

Room: B304

F76: Leading Yourself and Others Through Change

Room: B308

F86: Manufacturing Marketing Automation: How to Create, Implement, and Analyze High-Performing Strategies

Room: B315

F96: Evolution of Robot Programming Possibilities

Room: B309

S16: Automatic In-Die Part Quality Monitoring & Tool Adjustments

Room: B316

Wednesday, November 09, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

WS03: Fabricators Laser Application Workshop

Room: B302

Wednesday, November 09, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

W8: Secrets To A Successful PQR

Room Number TBD

Wednesday, November 09, 2:00 PM

C17: New Technologies II

Room: B404

C27: Alternative Pretreatment Strategies

Room: B405

C37: IR Curing Technologies and their Applications

Room: B406

F117: IIoT & Agile Development for High Mix Low Volume Environments

Room: B303

F17: Design Tools for Additive Manufacturing

Room: B301

F217: Creating Mentors for our Future & The Value of Apprenticeships

Room: B312

F27: Increase Business Intelligence & Labor Shortages with Automation

Room: B313

F417: Advanced Solutions for Tube and Pipe

Room: B306

F47: Roll Forming: Materials and Troubleshooting

Room: B305

F57: Do You Know How Much Money You're Losing Due to Equipment Breakdown?

Room: B314

F67: The Connective Tissues of the Lean Systems Components

Room: B304

F77: Developing as a Leader in the 21st Century

Room: B308

F87: Technical Writing for Inbound & Marketing Friendly Content

Room: B315

F97: Robotic Solutions for Weld or Joining Technologies

Room: B309

S17: Creating Operational Excellence in the Press Shop through Automation

Room: B316

Thursday, November 10, 8:00 AM

C18: See It, Touch It, Fix It

Room: B404

C28: How to Choose the Best Coating System

Room: B405

C38: Improving Processes in Your Liquid Paint Booth

Room: B406

F118: Protect Your Production Line: How to Keep a Cyber Attack from Bringing Business to a Halt

Room: B303

F218: Prioritize Your People: Building a Culture to Help You Grow, Maximize Profits

Room: B312

F28: Steps and Lessons Learned in The Automating Journey

Room: B313

F38: Overcome Labor Shortages in The Cutting Industry & Keep Your Equipment Running

Room: B302

F48: Roll Forming Justification and Welding Profiles

Room: B305

F58: Business Owner Exit Options in Today's Market

Room: B314

F68: Lean Tools for Industry 4.0 Continuous Improvement

Room: B304

F78: Strategic Planning for Growth & Creating a “Gotta Have” Company

Room: B308

Thursday, November 10, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

W9: Stainless Steel Fabrications Do's & Don'ts, and Why Not(s)

Room Number TBD

Thursday, November 10, 10:00 AM

C19: Using Industry 4.0 Data to Improve Your Quality and Workforce

Room: B404

F119: Digital Supply Networks & Steps for Securing Your Shop Against Cybersecurity Threats

Room: B303

F29: Low-Cost Automation Breaks Down Barriers to Entry

Room: B313

F39: Introduction to New Laser Applications

Room: B302

F49: Combustible Dust Safety for Metalworking and Fabrication

Room: B305

F59: How To Use the R&D Tax Credit to Lower Your Tax Liabilities and Build a Competitive Advantage

Room: B314

F69: Lean Tools & Concepts for Just in Time Implementation

Room: B304

F79: Create Cultures of Innovation and Accountability

Room: B308

F89: Getting the Most of Your Website & Digital Ads

Room: B315

Thursday, November 10, 12:00 PM

F110: Using Software & Hardware to Empower Smarter Decisions for Fabricators

Room: B303

F210: Women Who Lead: Activating the Power Within

Room: B312

F220: Automation in Simulation & Imaging for Joining Process

Room: B313

F510: Innovative Manufacturers: to Patent or Not to Patent?

Room: B314

F610: Lean Tools for Implementation & Best Practices to Improve Job Shop

Room: B304

F710: Using Emotional Intelligence to Transform You & Your Business

Room: B308

F810: It's Just Business: International Differences in Sales Expectations

Room: B315

Thursday, November 10, 2:00 PM

F511: Getting the Most Value Out of Selling Your Business

Room: B314

F811: Building, Selecting & Developing the "Right" Sales Organization in Today's "Digital" Marketplace

Room: B315