IEEE In-Person Tour: Amazon Fulfillment Center (FTW6), Grapevine, TX

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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 8:45 AM on the day of the tour. The tour begins promptly and late arrivals will not be permitted into the facility.


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.

Hands-On Insights

  • Demonstrations of packaging materials, barcode scanning equipment, and workflow processes

  • Behind-the-scenes explanation of each step in Amazon’s fulfillment lifecycle

Photo / Video Policy

Photography and video are strictly prohibited inside the fulfillment center.

Visitor Requirements

  • Closed-toe, flat shoes required

  • Valid ID required for adults

  • Expect 1–2 miles of walking on concrete floors and stairs

  • Tour duration: 60–90 minutes

  • Tour starts promptly at the scheduled time—no late entry

 


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  • 2601 W Bethel Rd
  • Coppell, Texas
  • United States 75019
  • Building: Amazon FTW6
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  • Starts 03 January 2026 06:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 26 January 2026 06:00 AM UTC
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  • No Admission Charge

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Amazon Tour Guide




Agenda

What You’ll See & Do

  • Guided walk through multi-level warehouse operations

  • Watch Amazon Robotics units transport inventory pods

  • Observe real-time scanning, sorting, picking, and packing

  • See high-speed conveyor systems feeding outbound truck lanes

  • Learn how Amazon manages millions of SKUs with advanced logistics systems

  • Explore elevated walkways overlooking the robotics fields

  • Participate in a Q&A session with Amazon tour ambassadors

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.