FABTECH 2025 set a new record as the largest show floor in the event's history, with more than 1,700 exhibitors filling McCormick Place in Chicago from Sept. 8–11. Over 42,000 professionals in metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing gathered to see the latest equipment, live demos, and technologies shaping manufacturing operations.
This year’s show featured more than 800 product launches, highlighting trends in automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, high-precision welding, and sustainability. From AI-powered defect detection and cobots tackling repetitive tasks to next-gen laser systems and IoT-driven smart factories, the innovations on display underscored the industry's response to workforce shortages, supply chain pressures, and the need for greater efficiency.
We’ve rounded up 31 standout new products from the show floor that captured our attention. Once you've looked through them, don’t forget to vote in our poll below and tell us which ones you think are the most noteworthy. You can also submit a product we missed that deserves recognition. After we collect your responses, we'll compare your picks with our editorial team's selections to see where opinions align—or diverge.