FABTECH 2027

FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, and in 2027 it returns to McCormick Place in Chicago after its 2026 edition in Las Vegas. Equipment makers, software vendors and suppliers show machinery running live on the floor, while an education programme covers the technology and business questions facing metal manufacturers.

What's covered

The show floor and education programme are organized around the main disciplines of metalworking:

• Artificial intelligence
• Automation
• Finishing
• Forming and fabricating
• Job shop
• Stamping and press automation
• Tube and pipe
• Welding

Who attends

Metal manufacturing professionals from fabrication and job shops, contract manufacturers and OEMs looking at new equipment, software and processes.

Admission

Show floor admission is free for anyone who registers before September 10, 2027; after that date and on site there is a $50 registration fee.

Tickets & passes

• Show floor (registered before Sept 10, 2027) — Free
• Show floor (after Sept 10 / on site) — USD 50