FABTECH

Website: https://www.fabtechexpo.com

Month of Year: October or November (varies annually)

Location: Las Vegas, NV

FABTECH serves as the premier trade show for the metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing industries, attracting over 40,000 attendees and 1,500 exhibitors showcasing the complete spectrum of metal manufacturing technologies including stamping presses, laser cutting systems, waterjet equipment, welding equipment, forming machinery, surface finishing systems, automation solutions, and manufacturing software. The event features live equipment demonstrations, technical conference sessions covering process optimization and emerging technologies, networking opportunities connecting manufacturers with suppliers and potential customers, and educational seminars addressing business management, workforce development, and industry trends. Co-sponsored by major industry associations including FMA, PMA, SME, and the Chemical Coaters Association, FABTECH represents the collective voice of the metal manufacturing industry. For photochemical etching companies, FABTECH provides opportunities to exhibit capabilities to manufacturers seeking alternatives or complements to traditional metal forming processes, understand competitive and complementary technologies that might integrate with photochemical etching, network with potential customers across automotive, aerospace, appliance, construction, and other metal-intensive industries, and position photochemical etching as a precision manufacturing solution for applications where stamping, laser cutting, or machining face limitations.