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Shop Management - Page 134
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Bunting Magnetics to celebrate 60th anniversary
- Jul 24, 2019
- News Release
Bunting Magnetics Co., a manufacturer of magnetic equipment used in magnetic separation, metal detection, conveyor systems, and magnetic printing cylinders, will mark its 60th anniversary on Aug. 3. The company has been family-owned and -operated since its founding in 1959 by Walter F. Bunting. His...
- From The Fabricator
Advanced Heat Treat adds sales and metallurgy team members
- Jul 23, 2019
- News Release
Advanced Heat Treat Corp., Waterloo, Iowa, a provider of heat-treat and metallurgical services, has announced the addition of three staff members. Tim Zemaitis, regional sales manager for AHT’s Michigan facility, joins the team with more than 30 years of experience in heat treatment, metallurgy,...
- From The Fabricator
Solar Mfg. provides furnace to Georgia Southern University
- Jul 23, 2019
- News Release
Souderton, Pa.-based Solar Mfg. has shipped a horizontal front-loading vacuum furnace to Georgia Southern University (GSU) in Statesboro, Ga. The compact Mentor furnace processes small load sizes and is suitable for laboratory use. GSU will use the furnace primarily for vacuum thermal processing...
- From The Fabricator
Space exploration, metal fabrication, and moving forward
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 23, 2019
- Blog Post
The media attention on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing reminds everyone, especially those in metal fabrication, to be curious, look up, engage, ask questions, solve problems, and move forward.
- From The Additive Report
Model-maker continually adopts new additive manufacturing technologies to meet market demands
- By Don Nelson
- Jul 18, 2019
- Article
Aerosport Modeling and Design uses additive manufacturing for everything from jewelry fixtures to appearance models of exotic cars, and it continually adopts new technologies to better meet customer needs.
- From The Fabricator
Students from Lehigh’s Summer Engineering Institute tour Solar Atmospheres
- Jul 16, 2019
- News Release
On July 11 Solar Atmospheres, Souderton, Pa., hosted 28 high school students enrolled in the Summer Engineering Institute (SEI) at Lehigh University. The group also included a few members of Lehigh University undergraduate students and staff. The SEI program, under the guidance of Director Dr....
- From The Fabricator
Sub-Zero to build R&D center in Wisconsin
- Jul 15, 2019
- News Release
Madison, Wis.-based Sub-Zero Group, a manufacturer of refrigerators, dishwashers, and cooking appliances, has announced plans to build a 350,000-sq.-ft. R&D facility in Fitchburg, Wis.
The $70 million investment is expected to create about 100 jobs by 2022.
- From The Fabricator
Want to shorten lead times?
- By Vincent Bozzone
- Jul 13, 2019
- Article
When job shops focus on increasing order velocity—shortening the time between order entry and shipping—capacity and profits grow.
- From The Fabricator
PC-based control update increases availability, simplifies maintenance of legacy sheet metal storage system
- Jul 12, 2019
- News Release
Situation Sheet metal fabricating machinery manufacturer Bystronic offers a portfolio of equipment including press brakes, laser cutting systems, and associated automation and software. The OEM uses its machines in its own facilities worldwide, according to Mario Duppenthaler, head of solution and...
- From The Fabricator
5 qualities of a good manager
- By Mark Ernst
- Jul 12, 2019
- Article
A terrific manager has integrity, is a subject-matter index, is a good coach, doesn’t micromanage, and deals with slackers effectively. It sounds easy, but in truth, it is anything but.
- From The Fabricator
Kellstrom Defense acquires Tavco Inc.
- Jul 12, 2019
- News Release
El Segundo, Calif.-based Kellstrom Defense Aerospace (KDA) has completed the acquisition of Tavco Inc., Chatsworth, Calif., a designer and manufacturer of proprietary pneumatic controls and pressure vessels for the aerospace and defense market. Its capabilities include specialty welding and...
- From The Fabricator
Managing chronic pain with Stimwave wireless relief technology – and becoming part cyborg
- By Josh Welton
- Jul 11, 2019
- Blog Post
For years welder and metal fabricator Josh Welton has endured chronic pain due to a rare arm ligament complication. He recently underwent a trial Stimwave procedure to help manage his discomfort. The pain relief technology involves two smart wires being inserted into the spinal cord.
- From The Fabricator
CMG acquires Freedom Mfg.
- Jul 11, 2019
- News Release
Concept Metals Group (CMG), a Spring Lake, Mich.-based supplier of metal components to various industries, has acquired Freedom Mfg. The Comstock Park, Mich.-based machining and assembly company adds 46 employees and a 25,500-sq.-ft. facility to CMG’s operations. Robert Baker, founder and...
- From The Fabricator
NBT awards $56,500 in manufacturing scholarships for fall 2019
- Jul 11, 2019
- News Release
Thirty-six students enrolled in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing received scholarships toward their postsecondary studies from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), The Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. For the fall 2019 semester, NBT awarded scholarships of...
- From The Fabricator
Adapting takt time to the job shop
- Jul 11, 2019
- Article
Can a high-mix, low-volume job shop use takt times? It can, but it can’t just force-fit the traditional approach.
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