IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING
This special in-person tour is strictly limited to 25 attendees and currently open to only IEEE members. Advance registration is required, and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Only register if you are certain you can arrive on-site no later than 12:45 PM on the day of the tour. The tour begins promptly and late arrivals will not be permitted into the facility.
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Event Description
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Amazon’s FTW6 Robotics-Enabled Fulfillment Center in Grapevine, Texas. This state-of-the-art facility showcases Amazon’s integration of advanced robotics and human teamwork to process millions of items each week across the South.
Located near DFW International Airport, FTW6 serves as a major regional fulfillment hub for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. As part of Amazon’s robotics-driven warehouse network, it highlights how automation, logistics software, and human skill combine to increase accuracy, speed, and efficiency across Amazon’s massive e-commerce pipeline.
This guided tour offers a rare opportunity to explore multi-level warehouse floors, watch Amazon Robotics in action, and learn how modern fulfillment centers operate at scale.
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What You’ll See & Do
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Guided walk through multi-level warehouse operations
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Watch Amazon Robotics units transport inventory pods
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Observe real-time scanning, sorting, picking, and packing
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See high-speed conveyor systems feeding outbound truck lanes
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Learn how Amazon manages millions of SKUs with advanced logistics systems
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Explore elevated walkways overlooking the robotics fields
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Participate in a Q&A session with Amazon tour ambassadors
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Hands-On Insights
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Demonstrations of packaging materials, barcode scanning equipment, and workflow processes
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Behind-the-scenes explanation of each step in Amazon’s fulfillment lifecycle
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Photo / Video Policy
Photography and video are strictly prohibited inside the fulfillment center.
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Visitor Requirements
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Closed-toe, flat shoes required
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Valid ID required for adults
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Expect 1–2 miles of walking on concrete floors and stairs
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Tour duration: 60–90 minutes
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Tour starts promptly at the scheduled time—no late entry
FAQs
Can I take photos?
No — photos and video recording are prohibited.
Will I see the robots?
Yes — FTW6 heavily features Amazon Robotics technology.
How much walking is required?
Expect extensive walking and standing; comfortable shoes recommended.
Speaker(s): Amazon Tour Guide
Agenda:
Agenda
12:45 PM — Arrival & Check-in
1:00 PM — Tour begins (no late entry)
2:00–2:30 PM — Q&A and tour conclusion
Bldg: Amazon FTW6, 2601 W Bethel Rd, Coppell, Texas, United States, 75019