Conference Recordings

- Get beyond case-by-case technology implementation - How integrating people, processes, and technology is essential for success - Technology: The last thing you need for digital transformation - 5...

High frequency (HF) welding is a type of electric resistance welding in which metal strip edges are heated using induced current and then forged together during a roll forming process to create a...

Explore the benefits of adjusting to advancements within the tube bending industry due to the emergence of e-mobility and the latest tube bending machine concepts that are creating new opportunities:...

One of the longest-running laser conferences, each year the Advanced Laser Applications Workshop (ALAW®) brings together industry experts, suppliers, and manufacturers to learn about the latest...

Understand the reasoning and advantages to adding automation to the production floor: - Sourcing / supply chain issues reduce reliance on purchased parts offer “value-added” production - Review...

Watch the replay of Automotive Applications Using Blue Laser Systems, recorded on June 9 during ALAW® 2022. Mark Zediker, Nuburu shares the integration of blue lasers into 3d printing and presents...

Watch the replay of Beam Shaping with DOE for High-Speed Welding of Thin Foils, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Thibault Bautze-Scherff, Blackbird Robotics shares how the use of a diffractive...

The oil and gas pipe industry requires data collection and archiving of the various quality tests performed during the manufacturing process to ensure a pipe's viability for use in the field or well...

Lisa Wertzbaugher, who has 20+ years of professional sales and marketing experience, walks attendees through steps for creating a sales and marketing plan. The attendees were encouraged to bring a...

Watch the replay of Choosing the Correct Laser for Your E-Mobility Welding Application, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Travis Stempky, TRUMPF Inc. shares the best laser solutions for key...

Watch the replay of Comparative Evolution of Manufacturing Systems, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Paul Bojanowski, Ford Ion Park shares the key challenges in the evolution of e-mobility...

A general overview of the various processes of chemicals and dispensing systems used in the production of welded tube, including: - Mill Coolants — Chemicals and filtration/purification system...

This presentation demonstrates how ultrasonic phased array inspection can be coupled with robotic technology to provide a cost-effective online inspection solution for ERW mills. This technology can...

In this presentation, trade attorney Brooke Ringel discusses the top international trade issues affecting the tube and pipe industry including: - Rollback of Trump tariffs (232 and 301 tariffs) -...

Digital technologies are changing the world and dramatically improving the way that organizations operate. Today’s steel and metals manufacturers face a huge opportunity to transform their...

Often entire pipe and tube lines are configured, purchased, and installed using hand calculations for throughput. While these lines generally function as planned — meeting line rate requirements...

A conference favorite, Dr. Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence shares relevant business and economic stories with a touch of humor. His commentary interprets the impact of global events on...

Watch the replay of Emerging Laser Sources for Sheet Welding in Electrification Applications, recorded on June 9 during ALAW® 2022. Dean Langenkamp, EWI shares the results from an internal research...

Facilitated by Lisa Wertzbaugher, Owner, Wertzbaugher Services, Panelists: Joe Kiger, Plant Manager, Atkore; Christopher Smith, Manager Global CoC/Fuel and Brake, Industrial Engineering,...

Your success is on the horizon. The FMA Annual Meeting is an industry-exclusive educational and networking event for metal manufacturing professionals. This annual conference brings together...

Sheryl Connelly shares a look at the future and strategies for scenario planning at your organization. From exploring the things you can’t control to planning for multiple futures, she will explain...

In the fall of 2020, Wertzbaugher Services established an internship to capitalize on young college students opting out of a four-year degree or taking a break from school. This talk will...

Watch the replay of the Thursday Sessions, recorded on Nov. 4 as part of the Industry 4.0 for Fabricators 2021 Virtual Conference. The Recording includes the following presentations:...

The Industry 4.0 for Fabricators Virtual Conference explores what digitalization could mean for fabricators. Through digitization success stories, research, and new products, fabricators will gain...

FMA’s economic analyst Dr. Chris Kuehl will open the program with a keynote address. What does 2022 look like now? Is it what we hoped it would be or are we dealing with a whole new set of...

Watch the replay of Automotive Update, recorded on June 9 during ALAW® 2022. Bernard Swiecki, CAR provides a status update on the automotive industry, including revised forecasts of sales and...

Watch the replay of Laser Based Process Inspection Technologies, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Tom Graham, ABICOR BINZEL shares how utilizing laser triangulation sensor technologies and in...

Watch the replay of Laser Heat Treatment Process Technology Advancements, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Brandyn Jay, Fraunhofer shares how lasers can be used in heat treatment. Recording...

Watch the replay of Laser Processing of Highly Reflective Materials with Ultra-Bright Lasers Operating at 445nm, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Chris Halle, TeraDiode Inc shares how a new...

Watch the replay of Mastering the Challenges of High-Volume Hairpin Production, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Sebastian Moser, Precitec shares how special vision systems can be implemented...

Most automakers are now producing electric cars, and some have stated that by 2030 or earlier, they will only sell electric vehicles. In fact, industry observers believe we may have already passed...

Panelists discuss opportunities and challenges North America faces during a pandemic, shipping crisis, and increasing natural disasters. Does the USMCA (the new NAFTA) provide stability in a...

FMA’s Pipe & Tube program brings all sectors of the tube and pipe industry together to discover cutting-edge technologies, experience interactive education, and build valuable relationships...

Watch the replay of Reflective Metal Welding with IR Fiber Lasers, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Brian Victor, nLIGHT shares tips on how to successfully keyhole weld highly reflective...

In today’s world there is critical knowledge you need to improve reliability, repeatability, and accountability for your mills to be competitive. Learn why things happen on a tube mill or roll...

Extruded coatings on fuel line tubing are susceptible to leak paths from scratches on the surface caused by irregularities in the extrusion process. This paper will explore the challenges and the...

This year’s technology panel incorporates an open dialogue with equipment manufacturers, moderated by Tim Heston, senior editor of The FABRICATOR. Hear the latest knowledge from industry experts as...

Celebrate with the recipient of The FABRICATOR®’s Industry Award 2022, O’Neal Manufacturing Services, presented by The FABRICATOR and FMA. Honor a company who has made an outstanding...

Watch the replay of The Future of Mobility: Reinventing the Auto Industry, recorded on June 8 during ALAW® 2022. Daron Gifford, Plante Moran explains the future of mobility and what this means for...

Politicians and policymakers in Washington, D.C. have significantly increased their involvement in the operations of employers across the country the past few years. From changing tax rates, and...

With Cleveland-Cliffs’ acquisitions of AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA in 2020, Lourenco Goncalves has led the company through an incredible transformation from an independent iron ore mining...

The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated a crisis that was well advanced even before the virus struck. Multiple sectors of the global supply chain including manufacturing, distribution,...

Lubrication is an integral part of the tube and pipe bending and forming processes. In order to maximize cost and process efficiency, manufacturers need to know what chemistries work the best for...

Maximizing tube / pipe mill efficiency in difficult times  Five industry experts take a strategic view of running a mill efficiently, weighing in with best practices to maximize yield, a...

Historical methods of seamless and welded steel tube-making are compared to current tube production methods for the COVID-19 pandemic-influenced steel tube market. - Labor and steel impact from the...

Get an in-depth update of the pipe and tube market update for 2022 including a demand driver review, demand by segment, supply update, import review, and other market factors. This session was...

Moderated by Lisa Wertzbaugher, Wertzbaugher Services, women leaders in the industry discuss power shifts and manufacturing's gender gap. Speakers include Vanessa Heim of Brenco Industries; Lauren...