About FABTECH 2027
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. Exhibitors show laser and plasma cutting systems, press brakes, punching machines, welding equipment, tube and pipe machinery and finishing lines.
Why it matters for machine research
The main North American venue for comparing sheet metal and welding equipment from competing builders in one hall.
Machines and technology to look for
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
How to work this show
Compare cut quality on your thickness range, gas and power use, and the bending or welding cell around the machine, not only the headline speed.
Before the show, shortlist exhibitors from the official exhibitor list. After it, compare the machines you saw in the MBB machine directory and work out the installed cost with total installed cost.
Write down the material, tolerance and volume you need before you go. Ask every exhibitor the same questions, then compare the answers on MBB.
Facts at a glance
| Official name | FABTECH |
|---|---|
| Organizer | SME, FMA, AWS, PMA and CCAI |
| How often | Annual |
| Venue | McCormick Place |
| Official site | fabtechexpo.com |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.