Earlier this month, our team attended the FABTECH Expo- North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding, and Finishing Event. This year, we were lucky to have the event hosted in our hometown of Orlando, FL. Read on to dive into this fantastic experience below.
Invaluable Keynotes
Over the course of three days, various fabrication industry leaders shared their insights on everything from diversity in the manufacturing industry, the importance of digitization and adopting new technologies, free courses to encourage an active talent pool, and so much more.
The keynote discussions highlighted topics such as:
- Strategies around scaling the fabrication business (and how to overcome barriers to scaling)
- Positioning fabrication as a field that is constantly innovating and making it relevant to the next-generation workforce
- Sourcing methodologies to meet today's supply chain demands and customer expectations
- The importance of focusing on people and processes before technology
- Staying in step with evolving regulations and compliance requirements
- Leveraging data to drive better insights and make more informed decisions across the enterprise
- How compliance is a heavy and chronic burden in keeping this industry in the USA
The knowledgeable speakers, most of whom were owners of manufacturing companies or worked closely with manufacturers, led us on an educational journey that taught us more about the industry and left us inspired to continue learning and growing in the field. As the only manufacturing-focused B2B PIM, Convergence Data takes great pride in keeping up with industry demands and creating solutions to overcome any data issues that may arise.
For our team, a highlight of the event was the panel discussion on "Leadership Insights: Embracing Change & Uncertainty That Limit Manufacturing." This informative session offered perspectives on effectively navigating the complexities of this industry that deeply resonate with our team of technical experts.
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Pictured above: Our sales and marketing team enjoying the expo
Robots Galore on the Exhibit Floor
The most memorable part of our experience at FABTECH was witnessing all of the advanced automation machines available. We were able to see robotic supportive paint application machines, collaborative robots, and welding machines in action. The bustling exhibit floor emphasized the fact that as manufacturing floors become more and more automated, the digitization of parts and product data is vital to company success.
Digitization in the Manufacturing Industry
Digitization in manufacturing is crucial as it enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves product quality. By integrating technologies like IoT, big data, and AI with an industry-focused PIM, manufacturers can streamline operations, enable real-time monitoring, and optimize supply chains. This transformation also fosters innovation, allowing for more agile responses to market demands and better decision-making through data-driven insights. Ultimately, digitization helps companies remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
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