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Blog Posts - Page 68
- From The Fabricator
Medical device manufacturing and the need to adapt
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 9, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
What effect does the evolving nature of materials used for fabricated medical devices have on those who manufacture them? Are shops able to use the same processes and equipment with newer materials?
- From The Welder
60 isn’t old, and other things I learned from dad
- By Josh Welton
- Nov 1, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
If you reflect on who and where you are in life, chances are you’ll find yourself thinking of your childhood and those who had a significant influence on your development, both in terms of character and career. Maybe you followed in someone’s footsteps?
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Randy follows the money and loves what he finds
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 30, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
People choose careers for many reasons. Sometimes it really is about the money. It truly is a thing of beauty when following the money leads to a career you love—the reverse of the oft-given advice: Do what you love and the money will follow. It happens.
- From The Welder
On the crazy train to SEMA
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 27, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Some people are busy, and some are crazy-busy. Crazy-busy coupled with serious challenges isn’t for the fainthearted. Yet, the show must go on, and Josh Welton is on the road with the fruits of 100-hour weeks. Take a look.
- From The Fabricator
Running a shop in the aftermath of a hurricane
- By Nick Martin
- Oct 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
We hear a lot about disaster preparedness, but sometimes conditions are such that even the best plan isn’t enough. Hurricane Matthew had a devastating effect on many southeastern communities and businesses.
- From The Fabricator
Engagement, modern manufacturing, and why we work
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 20, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Variety is the spice of life, and it also may be the seed from which employee engagement can grow
- From The Fabricator
Strong manufacturing value chains bolster U.S. economy
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 19, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Manufacturing Day is the perfect time to let the general public know that manufacturing's value chain has a much greater impact on the U.S. economy than they are likely to know.
- From The Fabricator
Your product is only as good as your service
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 18, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
What good is having that new product or machine if you can’t get service when you need it? Smart companies provide exceptional service. It makes good business sense.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricators and the 2016 presidential election
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 13, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The 2016 U.S. presidential election is 25 days away. Who will be the nation’s 45th president? “Fabricating Update” readers weighed in on who they are voting for and why.
- From The Fabricator
Celebrating simplicity and flexibility on Manufacturing Day
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 7, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
It's Manufacturing Day, when we celebrate where this industry has been, what it is, and, especially, where it is going.
- From The Fabricator
Election season, management style, and the metal fabricator
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 6, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Cultural challenges on the shop floor may relate to challenges in politics and, for that matter, society at large.
- From The Welder
An Oktoberfest story for fabricators
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 5, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Have you ever had anyone who owes you money offer to pay their debt with welding lessons? Kathy Walton did, and now she makes money using the skills she learned.
- From The Fabricator
Shift workers and the challenges they face
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 30, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Not all of us work 9 to 5. Some people work different shifts. While some enjoy doing so, it isn’t for everyone. No matter the reason behind it, those who work odd hours must be keenly aware of the aspects of such work that potentially are detrimental to their health and quality of life.
- From The Welder
Adjusting to a new workspace
- By Josh Welton
- Sep 29, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
After months looking for a new workspace following a move to Detroit, Josh Welton revisited a site he looked at a year ago. While this spot is not ideal for his operation, sometimes, out of necessity, you have to make do with what’s available. Adapting is a process.
- From The Fabricator
Got to pay your dues in modern-day fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 28, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As the metal fabricating business gets more complex, shops have to be smart about investing in technology, developing robust information technology systems, and investing in employee training.
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