North Andover, MA – December 8, 2025 - The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) is excited to announce the expanded Technician & Fabricator Track for KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, February 3-5, 2026 at the Paris Hotel & Convention Center, showcasing the most comprehensive lineup of technical training in the event’s history. Designed for technicians and fabrication professionals, this track features industry-leading and award-winning instructors delivering real-world skills that attendees can use immediately in their shops.
A Deep Dive Into Modern Tools, Techniques & Real-World Installation Challenges
The track begins with Getting Started with 3D Design, where David Hampson introduces the fundamentals of Fusion 360, showing attendees how to turn ideas into functional, printed components—no CAD experience required.
Fabricators will expand their creative capabilities in Cross-Industry Ingenuity with Cabe Sipes, who shares techniques inspired by prop making, industrial design, and woodworking to streamline workflow and elevate craftsmanship.
High-end audio specialists Jim Rogers and Nick Wingate lead Listening and Tuning for Excellence, teaching the skills and system design strategies needed to satisfy the demands of premium clients seeking reference-quality sound.
Spanish-speaking technicians will benefit fromUnderstand Why Your Sound System Doesn’t Sound Like It Should, taught by Juan Castillo, offering an in-depth study of enclosure design, impedance behavior, power handling, cabin coupling, and performance-based system configuration.
Live Fabrication — From Door Prep to Hybrid Panel Build
The Major League Fab™ team, led by Jason Kranitz, delivers an unmatched two-part fabrication experience. Part One focuses on door prep, acoustic performance, and structural integrity. Part Two features a live hybrid door panel build, taking attendees from raw materials to final finish in real time—every step demonstrated up close.
Core Technical Training for Every Technician
School of Sound returns with Steve Turrisi, Matt Mugenthal, and Rob Haynes, offering essential education on electrical fundamentals, waveforms, speaker behavior, power distribution, and proper system level setting.
Installer of the Year Nick Frazier and Top 5 Trusted Tech Scott Eisner present OEM Integration – Audio & Beyond, highlighting how to confidently approach upgrades in today’s increasingly complex vehicles across audio, safety, and convenience categories.
A Complete Skill-Building Experience
“Technicians and fabricators today face more complexity than ever,” said Chris Cook, President of MEA. “This lineup ensures they leave KnowledgeFest with practical, repeatable skills that improve performance, boost shop efficiency, and deliver a better experience for customers.”
KnowledgeFest Las Vegas offers the industry’s most comprehensive technical training environment—one that empowers attendees to work smarter, build cleaner, and deliver higher output on every installation.
Registration is now open at knowledgefest.com.
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