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More from Dan Davis
- From The Additive Report
Formnext 2018 recap: Additive manufacturing moves beyond aerospace
- By Dan Davis
- Nov 26, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- Article
Formnext 2018 showed the world that additive manufacturing is not just for aerospace manufacturers.
- From The Fabricator
Could an infrastructure bill really happen?
- By Dan Davis
- Nov 18, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Everyone knows that U.S. infrastructure needs to be modernized. The odd couple that is the Democrat-led House of Representatives and President Donald Trump might get it done.
- From The Fabricator
Managing the multigenerational workforce
- By Dan Davis
- Nov 16, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
Managing a multigenerational workforce requires flexibility, employee engagement, and an open mind to new ideas.
- From The Fabricator
One shop’s bending department evolution
- By Dan Davis
- Nov 9, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
After years of equipment investments, process changes, and training efforts, Enterprise Welding & Fabricating, Mentor, Ohio, has reformed its press brake operations.
- From The Welder
Filling the information gap when discussing the skills gap
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 19, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Most manufacturers talk about the skills gap as they try to hire new employees. While they can’t be accused of lying, they also need to realize that a lot of people are skeptical of their claims.
- From The Fabricator
A new level of flexibility in fiber laser cutting technology
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 16, 2018
- Laser Cutting
- Article
A new fiber laser technology that can adjust beam size inside the fiber can efficiently tackle thin and thick materials and deliver high-quality cut edges while doing so.
- From The Additive Report
Prima Industrie enters the realm of additive manufacturing
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 12, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- Article
Prima Industrie announces its Prima Additive brand while also unveiling new metal powder bed fusion and direct metal deposition technologies.
- From The Fabricator
New pressure vessel designs keep roads safer
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 9, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Exosent Engineering’s designs for pressure vessel transports and its fabricating skills are helping to grow its business.
- From The Fabricator
The fabricator that doesn’t struggle finding entry-level workers
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 5, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
Pioneer Industries Manufacturing, Seattle, is an affiliate of a social services organization dedicated to giving people a second chance and getting them on their feet. As a contract manufacturer, Pioneer Industries has a constant supply of quality candidates for entry-level jobs that other manufacturers struggle to fill.
- From The Fabricator
HK Laser opens new U.S. headquarters
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 28, 2018
- Laser Cutting
- Article
HK Laser & System’s new facility in Bartlett, Ill., has 25,000 sq. ft. of room for showcasing equipment, storing parts, and providing CAD and equipment training to fabricators.
- From The Additive Report
New 3-D printing approach produces low-angle parts
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 28, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- Article
Velo3D’s software and machinery make it possible to produce parts with very low angles.
- From The Fabricator
Let the world know about your manufacturing success
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 25, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricating companies are doing some excellent work as they attempt to take advantage of opportunities in today's robust manufacturing economy. These are stories worth sharing. The FABRICATOR's 2019 Industry Award program aims to do that.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricators and engineers: A failure to communicate
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 19, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Fabricators might get frustrated with engineers because they sometimes don’t realize what is needed to make their drawings become a reality. Instead of getting frustrated, fabricators should reach out to educate their co-workers in the front office about life on the shop floor.
- From The Fabricator
Bystronic plans new Americas headquarters
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 19, 2018
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Bystronic Inc. breaks ground in Hoffman Estates, Ill., on a new administrative, sales, service, and manufacturing facility, slated to open in the summer of 2019.
- From The Fabricator
DURMA opens official factory branch in North America
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 14, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
Machine tool manufacturer establishes a showroom, warehouse, spare part department, training space, and centralized service department in Michigan under the name of Durma North America Inc.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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