Articles written by Kevin Cole

Results: 4

	Sheetmetal software: Nothing soft about it Software continues to evolve to better serve its users, and during recent times, sheet metal fabricators have been trying to get the most out of their systems. Such things as nesting, ERP, communications networks, and CAD/CAM are all making bounds to do more and take better advantage of technology advancements. Publish date: July 11, 2006 Tech cell: CAD/CAM Software
	Science Nonfiction Metal cutting lasers continue to evolve at an amazing rate, largely based on the demands of OEMs and job shops, while profit margins shrink because of increased competition and lower pay rates. To help fabricators meet the demands placed on them, laser manufacturers are creating new laser features that help fabricators differentiate themselves, speed up productivity, and get more out of their laser machines. Publish date: August 8, 2002 Tech cell: Laser Cutting
	One man's junkyard is another man's challenge 'Junkyard Wars' promotes a positive image for the fabrication and manufacturing environments and has become one of the more popular programs on The Learning Channel. Here's why. Publish date: April 15, 2002 Tech cell: Art and Sculpture
	Overcoming the skilled labor shortage The labor force of tomorrow needs to embrace manufacturing today if the industry is going to attract and keep the workers it needs in the future. Publish date: May 15, 2001 Tech cell: Training and Retention