Smart Metal Manufacturing – How press automation enables new forms of productivity

In September in Chicago, DREHER Automation will be showcasing new perspectives on productivity and a wealth of solution expertise for future-proof manufacturing processes. Every year, the FABTECH trade fair series attracts more than 65,000 visitors from over 90 countries to North America – and DREHER’s innovative strength from Germany is very well received in this environment.

DREHER at FABTECH: Home game abroad

For over 40 years, FABTECH has been considered the leading trade fair for sheet metal working and forming technology in North America. Digitalization, automation, and adaptive manufacturing have long been the focus as decisive factors for competitiveness.

Looking at his own portfolio and the trends at the trade fair, Marc Decker, Sales Director North at DREHER Automation, emphasizes: “Metal forming in particular is currently undergoing a fundamental change: Intelligent technologies master repetitive tasks in record time. Smart systems enable adaptive processes and build sustainable data-driven optimization. Here, our offering is in line with prevailing industry trends and specifically demand.”

DREHER Automation is shaping the future of production

As a well-established company with more than 50 years of experience in the international market, DREHER has always focused on innovation and further development. The specialist is addressing the top topics at FABTECH with pioneering developments that are already enabling significant productivity gains in industrial practice today.

From flexible automation for presses and press lines as well as blank cutting systems (whether mechanical or laser), to adaptive control concepts and digitally networked production environments: DREHER Automation brings extensive solution expertise to a wide range of requirements. This also applies to the modernization of existing systems and third-party products.

Save the date with DREHER – highlights for trade fair visitors

“Our solutions are developed from practical experience for maximum practicality and productivity. To demonstrate this, we will be at McCormick Place in Chicago: for practical impressions, trend-setting ideas, and personal exchanges,” emphasizes Marc Decker. The experienced expert will not only be available at the booth throughout the entire trade fair, but will also present a comparison of press blanking and laser blanking in a technical lecture right at the start of the fair.

Visitors to booth D40844 can look forward to specific application scenarios and technology demonstrations. “We want to bring the added value of automation to life. At FABTECH, we will show how productivity, quality, flexibility, and competitiveness can be measurably increased through smart solutions,” emphasizes the Sales Director.

While Marc Decker engages in dialogue with the trade fair audience, DREHER Automation is also available to customers, partners, and interested parties in the USA with two permanent representatives on site: Tim Josephs for the Midwest and Tom Kelly for the Southeast.

Trade fair facts:

FABTECH 2025
Chicago, McCormick Place
September 8–11, 2025
Hall D, Booth D40844

Contribution by Marc Decker, Sales Director North, DREHER Automation
Monday, September 8, 2025, 8:30–9:30 a.m.
Title: Laser Blanking vs. Press Blanking: A Comprehensive Comparison of the Systems, Highlighting Key Advantages and Disadvantages

Registration and more information about FABTECH 2025