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EVERYTHING IFE 2024 HAS IN STORE FOR ATTENDEES & EXHIBITORS
The International Fastener Expo is gearing up for
their 2024 show this September 9-11 at Mandalay Bay
Convention Center, Halls B & C, in Las Vegas, NV. Each
year, thousands of attendees from 30+ countries attend
IFE to network and do business with hundreds of suppliers
showcasing every type of fastener for several industries
including construction, aerospace, military, and automotive.
The size, scope, and diversification of the show makes it a
go-to event for every stage of the supply chain.
This year, attendees can expect a new lineup of
educational programming, including FTI’s full-day class,
and both new and returning suppliers that are bringing
exciting products, activations, and demos to the Expo
Hall. Additionally, attendees will be able to connect with
the industry by attending networking events, like the
annual Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, and Hall of
Fame and Young Fastener Professional of the Year Award
Ceremony at the 2024 event.
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“We are eagerly anticipating the 2024 International
Fastener Expo, an event that brings together the very best
of our industry,” says Show Director, Morgan Wilson. “Get
ready for an Expo filled with groundbreaking advancements,
valuable connections, and endless inspiration! The Expo Hall
will showcase over 600 companies and is expected to be an
increase in total space compared to last year’s show.”
The education program has also grown remarkably in
recent years, including the addition of Fireside Chats which
are steered by interactive conversations in a more intimate
setting in the IFE Lounge. “As the industry is changing and
advancing in ways that are new to us all, we are talking
about everything from technology, workforce challenges,
supply chain disruptions, new business practices, and so
much more. We are diligently working to ensure essential
discussions are happening at IFE,” Morgan shares.
For more information and registration updates, please
visit www.fastenershows.com.
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NNi TRAINING & CONSULTING
Laurence Claus EMAIL lclaus@nnitraining.com WEB www.nnitraining.com
NNi ANNOUNCES A TRAINING OPPORTUNITY by Laurence Claus
On April 23-25 2024, Matrix Engineering Consultants
and NNi Training and Consulting Inc. will be conducting
Fundamentals of Threaded Fastener and Joint Design
training session.
The course will provide participants with an in-depth
explanation of fastener terminology, technology, and
threaded fastener joint design calculations and strategies.
Participants may choose to attend in-person or via a
live on-line stream. The course will be conducted from the
training facilities of Matrix Engineering Consultants, 12986
Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344.
The course will be taught be Laurence Claus, President
of NNi Training and Consulting Inc. and Jon Ness P.E.,
Principle Engineer of Matrix Engineering Consultants. Mr.
Claus has over 35 years of fastener industry experience,
in addition to his duties at NNi Training and Consulting he
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serves in leadership roles in the fastener committee’s of
SAE, ASTM, and ASME. Mr. Ness is a licensed professional
engineer with over 32 years of engineering and design
experience related to the development of on and off-road
vehicles. He has technical expertise in the design and
validation of bolted joints and has led multiple root cause
investigations of bolted joint failures.
This class is an excellent choice for any engineer or
technical individual interested in or responsible for bolted
joint connections. It is especially applicable to designers
and professional engineers seeking to know more about
fastener technology and bolted joint design.
Participants can earn up to 24 Professional Development
Hours with this course. For more information or to register
go to www.matrixengrg.com/classes/fundamentalsof-threaded-fasteners-and-joint-design.
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