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Laboratory Testing Inc., Hatfield, Pa., has named Dr. Matthew A. Adler as senior fracture mechanics manager. In this role, he oversees the fracture mechanics lab and Fracture Technology Associates (FTA), including FTA fracture mechanics test systems and software. Adler has more than a decade of...
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CWA gives $14,000 to Ontario high school for welding/fabricating equipment
- Dec 5, 2017
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The Canadian Welders Association (CWA) has awarded $14,000 to Almaguin Highlands Secondary School in Ontario for the purchase of new equipment for its manufacturing technology program. With the funding, the school has purchased two multipurpose welding machines, a plasma cutter, a box and pan...
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AP&T receives award for forming high-strength aluminum
- Dec 5, 2017
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Wildeck receives Most Valuable Supplier Award
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