Sneak Preview Fabtech 2021

Trade shows are back, and excitement is building for Fabtech 2021. This year’s show will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 13-16. As North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, Fabtech is a one-stop, in-person venue to view the latest machinery and product innovations. The show’s conference format features experts offering insights and tips on maximizing productivity and increasing profits.

This Fabtech sneak peek provides a preview of the machinery, tooling, systems, and accessories that will be exhibited. Dive in to get a head start and plot your course for the trade show floor.

Latest Addition to Tabletop Robot Family Features 14 kg Payload and is Well-Suited for Tight Workspaces

In Booths B-23022 and D-45535, FANUC America Corp. (Rochester Hills, MI) will feature the new model of its LR Mate series of tabletop industrial robots, the LR Mate 200iD/14L, among its products.

Live, Working Demos of Cold Saws, Ironworkers, Pipe Notchers and Hydraulic Presses

In Booths A-3526 and A-3625, Scotchman Industries Inc. (Philip, SD) will perform live product demonstrations continuously throughout all four days of Fabtech, featuring the benefits of the latest equipment for general to heavy-duty metal fabrication.

BLM Group Adds 10 kW Capability to Sheet Lasers

BLM Group USA (Novi, MI) in Booth A-2935 has added more processing power to its LS5 and LC5 flat sheet laser cutters with the new option of a 10-kW fiber laser source.

Redesign and Reposition of Pivot Point Achieves 50 Percent Higher Clamping Force

In Booth D-46761, Lenzkes Clamping Tools Inc. (Christiansburg, VA) will feature its Multi-Quick 60 S and 100 S clamps, which offer a horizontal and vertical adjustable range and high clamping pressure with low torque.

New Robot Sets a Benchmark for Small-to-Medium Payload Robots

In Booth B-17048, Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc. (Wixom, MI) will feature a new addition to its R series of advanced general-purpose robot arms.

New Swiss Air PAPR System Ideal for Welding, Grinding, Metalworking and Other Applications

The new Swiss Air powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) from Optrel Inc. (East Greenwich, RI) provides a few advantages, including the ability for users to wear the system either alone or with their favorite hood or helmet, without having to buy additional equipment.

Magnetic Transporters for End-of-Arm Tooling Applications

In Booth A-4555, Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI) (Boyne City, MI) will feature its Transporter family of products, including the latest addition, the Transporter Switch Series Magnets.

New Powder Management Center Is a Flexible Gateway Tool for Fast Color Changes and Easy Configurations

Gema USA Inc. (Indianapolis, IN), Booth D-4533, announces a new addition to its OptiCenter platform.

Palm-Size Beveling Machine for Fabrication and Industrial Applications

In Booth B-25057, Fabtech attendees will find Vessel/SP Air USA Inc.’s (Torrance, CA) pneumatic beveling machine SP-7252F, a tool for fabrication, marine, automotive, and industrial applications, and when beveling the edges of metal gauge panels and metal tables (in motorcycle fabrication).

Yaskawa Motoman Accredited Again for its Educational Programs

Yaskawa Motoman’s (Miamisburg, OH) training programs have been accredited for five more years by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Kaast Machine Tools to Present Wide Range of Fabrication Equipment at Fabtech 2021

Kaast Machine Tools Inc. (Aldan, PA) will display a number of fabrication machines in Booth A-4521.

Air-Powered Abrasive Belt Machine Replaces Hand Filing and Sanding

Dynabrade Inc.’s (Clarence, NY) Dynafile abrasive belt machine grinds, deburrs, blends and finishes normally inaccessible areas on metal, plastic, fiberglass and other composites.

Sunrise Increases Warranty to Three-Year Parts, One-Year Labor

Together with Sunrise, Trilogy Machinery Inc. (Belcamp, MD), the exclusive U.S. distributor for Sunrise Ironworkers, has increased the standard warranty for Sunrise’s ironworkers and punching machines to three years for parts and one year for labor.

Bosch Rexroth Offers New Smart Function Kit for Handling

Bosch Rexroth Corp.’s (Charlotte, NC) new mechatronic kit saves time when users are engineering multi-axis systems, leading to a quick return on investment with fully digitalized handling solutions.