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More from Vicki Bell
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH 2017—Opening Day
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
If opening day is any indication, FABTECH 2017 is a resounding success. For those who waited patiently for the exhibition to open, it likely was worth the wait. Here are a few highlights from one editor’s perspective.
- 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
Encouraging the future workforce
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 2, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Hastings Air Energy Control Inc. has a long history of educating welders and factories about the dangers inherent in welding and the necessity for clean air in welding operations. The company recently presented the Welding Pavilion at the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show. The pavilion featured a welding competition that attracted manufacturers and welders and benefited both.
- From The Fabricator
Are you ready for some FABTECH?
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 30, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Will you be attending/exhibiting at FABTECH 2017? Here are some observations from an editor who is making her 18th visit this year.
- From The Fabricator
Shame on you, Kobe
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 12, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The decisions that some corporations—and people—make and the actions they take simply boggle the mind. Kobe Steel’s data falsification has far-reaching consequences and begs the question: Whatever happened to ethics and accountability?
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing in the limelight
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Today, Oct. 6, is National Manufacturing Day. If you’re visiting this site, you—yes, you—definitely have a stake in promoting manufacturing in the U.S. Let’s give the industry its due.
- From The Fabricator
Becoming an ‘irreplaceable employee’
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 29, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
You have the hard skills. You can program machinery, weld, cut, bend, form, and finish with the best of them. Is your job secure? Maybe not. Soft skills and a good work ethic carry tremendous weight, especially in a small shop.
- From The Fabricator
Vocational program undergoes significant expansion
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 13, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
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.
- From The Fabricator
‘As ready as ready can be’
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 11, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As the second catastrophic hurricane of the 2017 season leaves a wide path of destruction, it’s important—no matter where you are—to examine your emergency preparedness plan, both for home and business. South Florida-based Fusion Metalworks was as ready as it could be.
- From The Fabricator
Livin’ la vida paycheck-to-paycheck
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 29, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Unemployment rates continue to fall, 5.7 million job openings remain unfilled, and nearly twice as many people are quitting jobs as are being laid off or fired. Why, then, are so many workers struggling to make ends meet?
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing jobs of the future
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 23, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Are you familiar with the terms IIoT and Industry 4.0? Are you aware of the digital evolution occurring in manufacturing? What does this evolution mean for manufacturing jobs and training? A comprehensive study from UI LABS and ManpowerGroup answers some of these questions.
- From The Fabricator
‘Too hot’ for PPE?
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 10, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Each time you fail to follow safety precautions and refuse to wear the necessary PPE to perform your job, you’re putting your life in jeopardy. So what if you’ve done so many times with no consequences? It only takes once.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricators share thoughts on medical cannabis in the workplace
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 3, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Fabricators are not only doers, they are thinkers. Recently, some were kind enough to share their thoughts on Facebook regarding a timely topic—medical cannabis usage in the workplace. Do any of the opinions expressed in this post align with yours?
- From The Fabricator
Medical marijuana in the workplace—yea or nay
- By Vicki Bell
- Jul 12, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Where do you stand on medical marijuana use in the workplace? Do you think employers are well within their rights from both a legal and humanitarian standpoint if they let you go on the basis of such use? This is a topic being debated in states nationwide, and lawsuits are pending.
- From The Fabricator
On a mission
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 21, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Children and teenagers often are asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Many veterans transitioning out of the military ask themselves, “What can I do to support myself and my family once I return to civilian life?” Answering this question has a real urgency. For some fortunate veterans, the answer lies in training offered by Workshops for Warriors, at no cost to the veteran.
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- 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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