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Laser diode modules suitable for light assembly, alignment jobs
- Sep 13, 2017
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BEA Lasers has introduced the GPL series laser diode module system for use in general-purpose, medium-duty industrial applications such as light assembly and simple alignment, positioning, and leveling jobs. The system includes a ½-in.-OD NPT threaded housing with mounting hardware and plug-in USB...
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Remember when vocational programs were dropping like flies? They’re back, and some, like South Carolina-based Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), are bursting at the seams and growing to meet demand—both from students and industry.
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- Sep 13, 2017
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Creform Corp., a Greer, S.C., manufacturer of adaptive material handling systems such as workstations, flow racks, carts, and AGVs, hosted a grand opening at its Georgetown, Ky., tech center on Sept. 7. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, reception, and plant tour. The 35,000-sq.-ft....
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- Sep 13, 2017
- Metals/Materials
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The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) has released a report it commissioned from Martin Associates, “The 2016 National Economic Impact of Imported Iron and Steel Products on the U.S. Marine Transportation System and the U.S. Economy,” to illustrate the potential devastating...
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Deere & Co. acquires Blue River Technology
- Sep 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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Deere & Co., a provider of agricultural equipment and services based in Moline, Ill., has completed the acquisition of Blue River Technology, Sunnyvale, Calif. Blue River has designed and integrated computer vision and machine learning technology that will enable growers to reduce the use of...
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R&D Update: Processes for hydroforming sheet metal, Part I
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Metal forming using liquid media, or hydroforming, is broadly classified into sheet and tube hydroforming (see Figure 1 ). Sheet hydroforming is further classified into sheet hydroforming with a punch (SHF-P) and sheet hydroforming with a die (SHF-D), depending on whether a male (punch) or a...
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Cargill sells U.S. steel fabrication centers to Metal One
- Sep 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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Minneapolis-based agricultural trading company Cargill has agreed to sell its eight U.S. steel fabrication centers to Japan-based Metal One.
Cargill exited the steel mill business in 2016 with the sale of its stake in North Star BlueScope Steel.
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Machine-mount mist collector offers three-stage filtration
- Sep 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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The Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has launched the SmogHog® SHM Machine Mount (MM) media mist collector. The unit is designed for direct-mounted systems and collecting coolant mists from processes such as CNC machining, cold forming, sawing, lathes, and...
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Superior Joining adds sales rep
- Sep 13, 2017
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Machesney Park, Ill.-based Superior Joining Technologies Inc. has named Ryan Forsell as its first full-time sales representative. Forsell, who previously worked for Airgas and Ferrellgas, has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Rockford University. He serves as first vice chair of...
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Metal spinning machines produce aircraft engine lip skins
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MJC Eng. has developed 737MAX and 777X metal spinning machines for producing lip skins for aircraft engine housings. The machines use Siemens CNC and robotic handling technology, as well as a proprietary servo pump-controlled Green Power™ hydraulic power unit. The units are used to spin form...
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How integrating CAD and ERP drives improvement
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- Sep 13, 2017
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Engineering change notifications require established, documented processes, but if the flow of information is flawed between CAD and ERP, troubles are sure to arise.
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The story behind the light curtain on the press brake
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Alaso, a Lakeland, Fla.-based manufacturer of commercial chicken housing systems, was looking for a way to boost bending productivity without putting press brake operators in harm's way. It found its answer with an electric press brake with a built-in light curtain. The bending technology, while off-putting at first, is now embraced by even the most veteran of brake operators.
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Practical Welding Today relaunched as The WELDER
- Sep 12, 2017
- Arc Welding
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FMA Communications (FMAC), Elgin, Ill., has announced that its publication Practical Welding Today has become The WELDER, a relaunch with new features, a new look, and a new focus on the welder. The first issue to reflect the changes is the September/October issue. The publication will maintain its...
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Abrasive blasting pot minimizes dust generation
- Sep 12, 2017
- Finishing
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Marco has introduced the Vapormaster® 6.5-cu.-ft. abrasive blasting pot. The system creates a water and abrasive mixture to prepare a blast surface while minimizing dust generated during the blasting process. It is suitable for applications in which containment isn’t an option, but the high...
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ELFA survey of equipment finance activity reports overall new business volume grew 2.5 percent in 2016
- Sep 12, 2017
- Shop Management
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New business volume grew 2.5 percent in the equipment finance industry in 2016, according to the “2017 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA),” released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), Washington, D.C. The rise in new business volume marked the seventh consecutive...
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