Conference

The METALFORM educational conference, which runs concurrently with the exposition, provides an opportunity to enhance your career resources by learning from seasoned industry veterans and up-and-comers.

The conference is logically organized by tracks to fit your busy schedule and helps you focus on concepts and technical applications most important to you and your business. Its presentations range from fundamentals for beginners to advanced concepts for experienced metalformers and provides all participants of various levels of experience with new and creative ideas and concepts.

See the Current Conference Information.

Example of Past Tracks:

• Mistake Proof Metalforming/In-Die Sensors Fundamental
• Alternate Manufacturing Methods
• Press Technology
• Die Design
• Innovative Tooling Design and Software
• Automation
• Advances in Tooling Material and Components
• Forming Higher Strength Steels
• Assembly Monitoring Tutorial
• Press Room Process Monitoring
• Die Setter Boot Camp

Example of Past Presenters:

• James Finnerty, Wintriss Controls Group of Honeywell
• David Fletcher, Banner Engineering
• Wm. Jeff Jeffrey, President/CEO, IRMCO
• Stu Keeler, President, Keeler Technologies LLC
• George Keremedjiev, Tecknow Education Services, Inc.
• Dean Linders, Red Bud Industries
• Michael O'Brien, Signature Technologies
• Heinrich Peper, General Manager, Schuler Inc.
• John Remington, The Minster Machine Co.
• Nick Tarkany, Crucible Service Center
• Gary Zunker, Lightning Time Savers