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- From the Blog
Material handling automation moves forward at MODEX
- By Tim Heston
Automated guided vehicles, autonomous mobile robots, and even mobile manipulation robots took center stage at MODEX. The technology hints at what the future fab shop could look like.
- From the Fabrinomics Newsletter
Economic Mood: How Long Does This Last?
Does the global economy deliberately seek to make a fool of economists, or do we do a great job of this on our own? For the past two years there has been an expectation of doom and gloom. We were convinced that recession was imminent in 2023, but every quarter saw remarkable growth in the …
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- From The Fabricator
Young fabricators ready to step forward at family shop
- By Dan Davis
- May 3, 2024
- From The Fabricator
- Industry News
- Gang punching press system accommodates different parts quickly
- Vorteq acquires California Division of Material Sciences Corp.
- 3M expands personal safety products factory in Nebraska
- Compact swing chamber shot blast machine features robotic workpiece handling
- Tecoi USA, Gladwin Machinery announce strategic distributor partnership
- BZI opens Iron Depot store in Utah
- Connecticut students compete in Maritime Welding Competition
- Midwest Technical Institute announces 2024 High School Welding Competition winners
- Miscellaneous metals fabricator increases productivity and opportunity with plasma cutting
- Welding power source’s modes designed to help optimize performance
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 05/07/2024
- Running Time:
- 67:38
Patrick Brunken, VP of Addison Machine Engineering, joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about the tube and pipe...
- From The Fabricator
Thermo King builds South Carolina plant
- May 2, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Thermo King, a producer of transport refrigeration and heating for trailers, trucks, buses, rail cars, and shipboard containers, has completed construction of a 300,000-sq.-ft. production facility located in Greenville, S.C.
- From The Fabricator
IMI names regional manager for Mid-Atlantic states
- May 2, 2024
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI) has appointed Frank Connor as regional manager for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
- From The Fabricator
JR Machine expands capabilities in Wisconsin
- May 2, 2024
- Machining
- News Release
Shawano, Wis.-based JR Machine, a contract manufacturer specializing in complex, nickel-based, machined parts, has announced that Schneider Resources Holding, a family-owned private investor, is now a majority equity member in the company. The investment from SRH positions JR Machine to...
- From The Welder
Torch made for welding thin, conductive sheet metal
- May 2, 2024
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
AMADA WELD TECH offers the TR-T0016A Touch Retract welding torch. This hand-held, machine-mountable tool has been developed for welding thin, conductive sheet metal.
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Managing Dangerous Dusts from Metalworking
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1PM CST
- Metals/Materials
- Webcast
This webinar will discuss the different types of airborne dusts produced when manufacturing assemblies using metalworking methods. We will discuss issues with poor indoor air quality, combustible dusts, and toxic dusts. We will also cover the various metalworking applications that generate airborne dust including thermal cutting (Laser and Plasma), production and fabrication welding, robotic welding and thermal spray. Last, we will explain the available filtration options to ensure safety, improve air quality in your manufacturing facility and comply with the relevant safety standards.
- From The Fabricator
Compact dust collector handles multiple manufacturing applications
- May 1, 2024
- Safety
- Product Release
Donaldson Co. Inc. has released the Downflo Evolution Pre-assembled (DFPRE) Small dust collector, a compact filtration system for multiple manufacturing applications.
- From The Fabricator
Precision Press Brake Certificate Course
- July 31 - August 1, 2024
- Bending and Forming
- Event
This comprehensive workshop delves into the theory and mathematical principles underpinning press brake operations, equipping you with the expertise to master this machinery. Through engaging instruction and practical exercises, you'll gain insight into the intricacies of quality sheet metal...
- From The Fabricator
Century Fasteners names sales managers
- Apr 30, 2024
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Century Fasteners Corp., Elmhurst, N.Y., a distributor of fastener and nonfastener components, has hired Michael Finelli as corporate sales training manager and promoted Christopher Hussey to general manager, Southeast sales.
- From The Fabricator
Wrightform Ltd. welcomes visitors to open house events
- Apr 30, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Subcontract engineering company Wrightform Ltd. welcomed guests and customers to open house events throughout April at its facility in Eye, Suffolk, U.K.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing industry optimism on the rise, survey says
- Apr 30, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
As concerns about a potential recession are subsiding in early 2024 and the economy continues to experience better-than-expected growth, manufacturers’ optimism of business prospects over the next six months has increased.
- From The Fabricator
BWXT to expand Ontario manufacturing plant
- Apr 30, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
BWX Technologies Inc. has announced plans to expand its Cambridge, Ont., nuclear commercial manufacturing plant.
- From The Fabricator
MRP software tops list of essentials for metal fabricator
- Apr 30, 2024
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
Australia-based metal fabricator Aston Precision chose MRPeasy even before moving to its first warehouse.
- From The Fabricator
Cleaner removes stains and rust without harsh fumes
- Apr 30, 2024
- Consumables
- Product Release
Madison Chemical has introduced Soar HF, a high-foaming, liquid acidic cleaner designed to penetrate and remove rust, oxides, calcium carbonate, and other types of scale, stains, and deposits without harmful fumes.
- From The Fabricator
Solar Atmospheres acquires Certified Metal Craft Inc.
- Apr 29, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Solar Atmospheres Inc. has announced its acquisition of Certified Metal Craft, a provider of heat-treating and brazing services in El Cajon, Calif. With the addition of CMC to the Solar family of companies, CMC establishes Solar’s sixth nationwide location and bolsters its West Coast presence....
- From The Welder
Three ESAB welding machines win Red Dot Awards for product design
- Apr 29, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
ESAB Corp., North Bethesda, Md., has announced that three of its welding machines have received the 2024 Red Dot Award for product design.
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