American Welding Society’s Post

🎉 FABTECH Day 3 Wrap-Up! 🎉 We kicked off the final day with our exciting ARC Stars Panel. The ARC Stars are a group of passionate welding professionals, educators, industry advocates, and proud AWS members who are making an impact in the industry. ARC Stars Danea Buschkoetter and Jason Becker shared their personal journeys into welding, discussed their passion for education, and offered inspiring advice for the next generation of welders. Special guests and WorldSkills medalists, Jordan Packer (2022) and Wyatt Hansen (2024), wowed the audience with stories about representing the USA on the global welding stage. We wrapped up with a Q&A from the audience and some lucky attendees walked away with AWS book bundles and other great prizes! 🎙️ Following that, we hosted our final live podcast with Tim Baber, Professor of Welding Technology at College of the Canyons, where he and host Jason Becker dove into emerging tech in welding education and shared tips for instructors on integrating advanced tools and securing funding. FABTECH 2024 was a blast! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this incredible week. #FABTECH2024 #ARCStars #WeldingEducation #WeldingCommunity #AWSatFABTECH #WorldSkills #EmergingTech #WeldingInnovation #WeldingInstructors

🔥 FABTECH Day 2 Recap! 🔥 Yesterday was packed with amazing events and opportunities to connect: 🎙️ A live podcast on AWS Endorsements and how they can boost your career 🍽️ Our Section Appreciation Luncheon, honoring the hard work of our AWS volunteers 🏆 The WEMCO Excellence in Welding Awards, celebrating industry leaders 👩🏭 An inspiring Women in Welding discussion panel 🍻 And of course, our fun-filled Arcs & Ales Networking Event at The Pub in Orlando! #FABTECH2024 #WeldingCommunity #ArcsAndAles #WomenInWelding #AWS

⬇️ Please join us in congratulating the winners of the 2024 WEMCO Excellence in Welding Awards. 👏👏👏 The winners received their awards in a cermony at #FABTECH2024

No programming skills? No problem! These new #welding #robots from Productive Robotics, LLC let you set your weld with just a button press. Made in the USA with 7-axis flexibility, they can weld all around parts without needing repositioning. Super easy and efficient! #Fabtech2024

We just checked TIP TIG booth with Juvenal Calvo at Fabtech! Their hot wire semi-automatic process speeds up welding while improving quality, especially for pipe work. It’s super versatile and works on various materials. Definitely worth seeing in action!

The #WomeninWelding Discussion Panel “Do I Have to Wear Pink” taking place now at #FABTECH2024. We are proud to have on the panel: Allyson Palla, Lori Kuiper, Shanen Aranmor, MS, CWI/CWE and Sarah Stork (not pictured). The panel is moderated by AWS Foundation, Executive Director, Monica Pfarr #womeninwelding #fabtech #weldingindustry

Joseph Young is chatting with Lucas D'Angelo about Strong Hand Tools. Did you know they’ve been in business for over 40 years making welding and fabrication easier? Their latest innovations include workstations with improved features like slag trays, cord pass-throughs, and modular designs that can quickly transform into larger tables. They’ve also introduced tables with reversible surfaces and adjustable legs for greater flexibility, along with height-adjustable options for ergonomic setups. On top of that, they’re showcasing versatile clamps and tools designed to handle any shape or configuration with ease. Stop by their booth at Fabtech Orlando to check it out!

Joseph Young caught up with Josh Pawley from Vectis Automation at #Fabtech! They’re pioneers in cobot #welding and plasma cutting, and they’ve got some cool innovations on display. Their new system allows cobots and positioners to work together for even more precise welding. Plus, they’re all about keeping things easy, flexible, and portable. Check it out!

Arcs & Ales registrants: Save time and avoid the lines! ➡️ If you registered for the Arcs & Ales networking event, we invite you to stop by the main AWS booth today to pick up your entrance bracelet. #FABTECH2024 #ArcsAndAles #fabtechnetworking

Join Joseph Young as he chats with Jesse McCollum from Everlast Welders. They’re showing off 20 years of innovation with some seriously cool gear! From the Typhoon 500 TIG Welder with a 7” display to the Red Sabre 2000 that welds, cuts, cleans, and weld passivates—all in one! If you're at #Fabtech Orlando, stop by their booth to see it all in action. Big things are coming next year too—stay tuned!