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- From The Welder
Pemamek to deliver welding automation to Ingalls Shipbuilding
- Nov 6, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Finland-based Pemamek Ltd. will deliver welding automation to Ingalls Shipbuilding’s shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., to help improve its panel production operations and enhance work flow. The delivery encompasses a plate lengthening line for feeding two complete modern flat panel lines...
- From The Fabricator
LaserNett launches redesigned website
- Nov 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
LaserNett Inc., a custom metal fabrication company located in Mississauga, Ont., has launched a redesigned website at www.lasernett.ca. The site provides comprehensive information, guides, and photos highlighting the company’s capabilities in laser cutting, metal fabrication, laser engraving,...
- From The Fabricator
Workshops for Warriors receives $100,000 grant from Boeing
- Nov 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Workshops for Warriors (WFW), a San Diego-based accredited school that trains, certifies, and helps place veterans, wounded warriors, and transitioning service members into advanced manufacturing careers, has received a $100,000 grant from Boeing. The nonprofit school offers courses on CNC milling...
- From The Fabricator
Software helps simplify CNC connectivity
- Nov 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Heidenhain Corp. has announced the availability of the new StateMonitor for CNC manufacturing personnel who are implementing connected systems as part of the Industry 4.0 initiative. This software is an option with the company’s TNC controls and connects with PC systems to allow the user to view...
- From The Fabricator
Welded roll forming system versus tube mills: What’s the difference?
- By Brian Kopack
- Nov 6, 2017
- Roll Forming
- Article
What exactly are the differences between a tube mill and a welded roll form system? Which one should you consider? The answer depends, as always, on the application requirements.
- From The Fabricator
Controlled chaos—FABTECH setup
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
If you come to FABTECH, you’ll be impressed by the size and scope of the show and the amazing technology on display. If you witnessed setup, you’d be even more impressed by the knack exhibitors have for taking a concept and making it come to life, much like fabricators do every day.
- From The Fabricator
Big data wellspring for optimal flow in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 3, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
A tour for the North American industry press of Belgian and Dutch fabricators reveals that no matter how complicated an operation becomes, it’s still all about flow—and driving that flow, now and in the future, are software and big data.
- From The Welder
Weld-Ed to offer accreditation for associate degree welding technology programs
- Nov 3, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
The National Center for Welding Education and Training (Weld-Ed), located at Lorain County Community College in Ohio, will begin offering a specialized accreditation program in 2018 to associate degree welding technology and welding engineering technology programs at community and technical...
- From The Fabricator
Air-purifying respirator offers three air speeds
- Nov 3, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Honeywell has introduced the Honeywell North Primair PA700 series powered air-purifying respirator, a belt-mounted safety device that protects against airborne particulates. The kit includes a high-efficiency blower, breathing tube, waist belt, battery, and charger. The P100 particulate filter...
- From The Fabricator
McNichols opens Utah metals service center
- Nov 3, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
McNichols Co., a supplier and fabricator of perforated and expanded metals, wire mesh, and gratings, has opened its 19th metals service center. The 21,000-sq.-ft. facility in Draper, Utah, brings the company’s total operational square footage to 725,000. The new facility maintains an inventory of...
- From The Fabricator
Combilift to open factory in Ireland
- Nov 3, 2017
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Combilift, a manufacturer of multidirectional forklifts and long-load material handling systems, will open a new, 500,000-sq.-ft. factory in Monaghan, Ireland, on April 30, 2018.
The opening coincides with the company’s 20th anniversary and the launch of a new product line.
Unison Ltd. and Pneuform Machines Ltd. announce joint venture
- Nov 3, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
Unison Ltd., a manufacturer of tube bending machines and simulation software, has entered a joint venture with Pneuform Machines Ltd. leading to full integration within the Unison family of companies, joining Yorkshire CNC and Ingenium Integration. The joint venture will add a variety of...
- From The Fabricator
Laser confocal scanning microscope measures at submicron level
- Nov 3, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
The new Olympus LEXT® OLS5000 3-D laser confocal scanning microscope delivers precise imaging for R&D and QC inspection in the automotive, electronic component, and semiconductor industries. 4K scanning technology and optics enable the detection of near-perpendicular features and small steps at...
- From The Fabricator
Lean meets the internet of things
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 3, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Industrial Sales & Manufacturing launched a unique improvement methodology while investing in machine monitoring and connectivity. The two initiatives go hand in hand.
- From The Fabricator
What’s there to know about regulators?
- By Bob Boyer
- Nov 2, 2017
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Article
Fabricators don’t pay a lot of attention to the regulators sitting on top of the gas cylinders providing the fuel for their cutting operations. They might want to take a closer look, however, because modern regulator design can help to keep everyone safe and production moving forward.
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