May 2023 Volume 5

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIA Upcoming Events

Automation 101 Conference August 23-24, 2023 – North Canton, Ohio

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This conference 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 heating systems, automation of hammers and presses, automation in the post-forging process, automated material handling, navigating the implementation of automation and more. The event includes a plant tour of TimkenSteel and a networking reception at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ForjaMEX August 29-30, 2023 –Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico The ForjaMEX Conference will take place August 29-30, 2023, at the Grand Fiesta Americana Monterrey Valle. The conference will have two tracks*: • Executive-level topics (economy, reshoring, technology investment, industry sector reports, supply chain, lean manufacturing, six sigma, quality) • Production/technical topics (presses, tooling, lubrication, die steel, software, automation, heating, rough/ final machining) Please join us in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2023 FIA Fall Meeting of Members. Attendees will walk away with a comprehensive understanding of current political conditions, workforce development, and economic trends relating to the forging industry. The meeting will also include a reception and dinner at Ole Red in Downtown Nashville, and a Silent Auction for PAC. The Fall Meeting is an event you won't want to miss! FIAMarketing Conference October 24-25, 2023 – Rosemont, Illinois This 2-day event provides attendees with sales and marketing strategies to help promote and grow their businesses. Presentation topics will include: Lean Sales &Marketing for Manufacturers; Customer Satisfaction and Getting the Most Feedback Out of Your Customers; Innovations in Social Media for Sales & Marketing; Green Initiatives; Economic Update and the Ripple Effect of COVID-19 and more! Expert speakers will provide overviews of the automotive, aerospace, defense, and construction markets. International ForgeMasters Meeting (IFM) May 27-30, 2024 - Milan, Italy AIM* and Federacciai proudly announce that the 22nd International ForgeMasters Meeting will be held in Milan, Italy, May 27-30, 2024. All involved in and interested in the area of open die forging and ring rolling are warmly invited to attend. At IFM 2024 the most important and current issues affecting the sector will be discussed. Experts in the fields of greatest interest will be attending and addressing such issues. IFM is a unique forum to meet researchers, skilled technicians and decision makers; in other words IFM2024 is a not to be missed event for the industry! * The Forging Industry Association is not the host of this event. *Simultaneous translation provided FIA Fall Meeting of Members September 25-27, 2023 – Nashville, Tennessee

A ug 29-30 2023

S ep 25-27 2023

O ct 24-25 2023

M ay 27-30 2024

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