Forge Fest: iAutomation to Host Open House at Franklin, MA Facility
Free event on November 5th brings technical presentations, hands-on demos and experts from twelve leading automation brands to iAutomation's Franklin facility.
Franklin, MA October 21st, 2026
iAutomation, a division of CAS Holdings, will host "Forge Fest," an open house at its Forge Parkway facility in Franklin on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The event invites customers, partners, and the local community to tour the facility, see the latest automation solutions in action, and talk shop with the experts behind the brands they trust.
Event details:
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: iAutomation, 9 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038
What to expect: expert-led technical presentations, facility tours, hands-on demos with featured automation partners, the "Beat Your Sales Rep" basketball challenge, and giveaways including Meta glasses, a YETI cooler, and Carhartt beanies, along with a catered lunch.
Cost: free and open to attendees; registration requested
Attendees will have the chance to meet representatives from our valued partners, and the automation industry's leading brands, all on-site for the event: Weidmuller, Banner Engineering, Doosan, B&R, Apex Dynamics, IMI Bimba, Chieftek, Kollmorgen, PILZ, Rittal, and Festo and ABB. Partners will join the iAutomation team for technical presentations designed to help attendees tackle real challenges on the plant floor, and will be on hand between sessions to demonstrate equipment and answer questions. The full presentation schedule will be released soon.
"There's no better way to show what we do than to open our doors and let people see it in action," said Patrick McDermott, CEO of CAS Holdings. "This event brings together our team and our industry partners to share knowledge, solve real problems, and have some fun along the way."
"Forge Fest is about giving our customers real value for their time," said Kathy Cesca, Vice President of Sales at iAutomation. "Between the technical sessions and direct access to our partners' experts, attendees will leave with practical ideas they can take back to their operations. And for anyone who thinks they can beat their sales rep, we're ready for the challenge!"
Space is limited. To register for this event please contact [email protected] or visit Forge Fest.
About iAutomation
iAutomation is a leader in machine automation design, engineering, and integration, providing product support and production services to machine builders. With deep expertise in motion control, robotics, and vision, iAutomation serves OEM machine builders and end users, offering value-added capabilities that include distribution, kitting, sub-assembly, panel building, and machine building. Its local and efficient support acts as an extension of its customers' production facilities, ensuring precision, responsiveness, and reliability.
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