May 2023 Volume 5

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIA Upcoming Events

FIA East Coast Meeting of Members June 7, 2023 – Plantsville, Connecticut

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This event provides a great opportunity for members in the region to network with their forging peers and hear from industry experts. Luncheon presenter, Drew Locher, will discuss forging and automation with his presentation entitled “Before You Automate… Things to Consider.” Come learn more about all the FIA membership benefits your company has access to and upcoming education events to train your employees. Share your thoughts with staff and other FIA members in this interactive format and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch!

Forge the Future Summer Camp July 10-11, 2023 – Cleveland, Ohio

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Explore the world of forging through the Forging Foundation’s two-day Forge the Future Summer Camp. Students 11-15 years old will have the opportunity to tour a forging facility, participate in STEAM and team building activities, and learn how to forge. Plus, campers will get to take home their own forging! The goal of Forge the Future Camp is to… • Expose students to manufacturing and the forging industry at a young age • Engage kids in hands on activities related to STEAM, and more specifically - the forging industry. • Create memorable experiences for children in your community. • Educate both kids and their families about manufacturing careers. • Build the future of forging and keep the industry strong for the next generation!

Theory &Applications of Forging &Die Design July 11-14, 2023 – Independence, Ohio

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More than 2,500 forging professionals have attended the Theory & Applications of Forging &Die Design over the last 50+ years. The course is facilitated by a team of industry experts and engineering professors who work together to carefully explain the principles and practices of forging. Over the years, this program has continued to evolve and expand, offering insights into the latest forging technology and metal flow simulation software. FIERF Golf Outing August 22, 2023 – Akron, Ohio Join your forging industry colleagues on the golf course for the Annual FIA Forging Foundation (FIERF) Golf Outing. The outing will take place at Firestone Country Club South Course located in Akron, Ohio - 40 minutes south of downtown Cleveland. Firestone Country Club carries the presence of incredible golf history. From the first tournament hosted there in 1954 to the PGA and SPGA's long relationship with the club, notable champions like Tommy Bolt, Arnold Palmer and TomNieporte all staked their claim to fame on the Firestone's famous courses, bunkers and fairways.

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Automation 101 Basics Workshop August 23, 2023 – North Canton, Ohio

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The FIA Forging Automation 101 BasicsWorkshop is an in-person short course designed for those in the forging industry who are just getting started with automation or are interested in learning about how to implement automation and robotics in their operations. This event also includes a plant tour of TimkenSteel.

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