August 2022 Volume 4

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIA Upcoming Events

Women in Forging Panel Session: Advice for Advancing Your Career in the Forging Industry August 8, 2022 – Virtual Webinar Industry veterans will discuss their career paths, how men can be allies, negotiating, finding mentors, imposter syndrome and inspiring the next generation of female leaders.

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FIERF Professors Summit August 17, 2022 – Cleveland, Ohio Meet, learn, and network with fellow forging professors!

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Join us for FIERF’s Professor Summit at Cuyahoga Community College. Attendees will get the chance to hear from forging industry professionals on the state of the industry, learn how to prepare the next generation of forgers, receive an overview and update on the programs of the Forging Foundation, and network with other professors.

Forging Foundation (FIERF) Golf Outing August 23, 2022 – Firestone Country Club - Akron, Ohio

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Join your forging industry colleagues on the golf course for the Annual FIA Forging Foundation (FIERF) Golf Outing. The FIA Forging Foundation funds industry-relevant research to advance the science of forging and engages students through curriculum, experiential learning, and scholarships to pursue careers in the forging supply chain. 100% of your golf registration fee will be donated to FIA's Forging Foundation (FIERF) to fund student scholarships and educational research projects. The outing will take place at Firestone Country Club South Course located in Akron, OH - 40 minutes south of downtown Cleveland. Firestone Country Club carries the presence of incredible golf history.

Forging Automation 101Workshop &Plant Tour August 24-25, 2022 – Cleveland, Ohio

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This program is specifically developed to give forgers a first-hand look into how robotics and automation can help forging companies increase productivity, lower costs and improve workplace safety. Topics will include programming robots, automation of induction heating systems, automation in gas fired heat treat and forging operations, the lean side of automation, benefits of automated material handling and more. Plant tours will also be scheduled during this program. ForjaMEX September 7-8, 2022 – Querétaro, Mexico The ForjaMEX Conference will take place at the Grand Fiesta Americana Querétaro in Querétaro, MX. The conference will have two tracks: • Executive-level topics (economy, reshoring, technology investment, industry sector reports, supply chain, lean manufacturing, six sigma, quality) *presented in English* • Production/technical topics (presses, tooling, lubrication, die steel, software, automation, heating, rough/ final machining) *presented in Spanish*

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