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Safety - Page 22
- From The Fabricator
The perfect wireless earbuds for welders and metal fabricators
- By Josh Welton
- Jul 12, 2020
- Blog Post
Detroit welder Josh Welton of Brown Dog Welding offers a detailed review of ISOtunes’ OSHA- and NIOSH- compliant earbuds. Spoiler: Metal fabricators will love them.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing PMI reports show historic rebound in June
- By Gareth Sleger
- Jul 10, 2020
- Blog Post
PMI data from Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and IHS Markit shows that manufacturing had a historic rebound in June. Demand, production, and employment all grew as supply chains started hitting their stride. But economists warn manufacturers to exercise caution with COVID-19 cases still rising.
- From The Fabricator
EuroBLECH 2020 postponed until March 2021
- Jul 7, 2020
- News Release
Mack Brooks Exhibitions has announced the postponement of EuroBLECH, which was scheduled to take place at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany Oct. 27-30. The new dates for the next EuroBLECH, 26th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, are March 9 -12, 2021. This decision...
- From The Fabricator
Dynabrade’s Dyna-Fast foot-activated thermometer screens workers for COVID-19 safety
- Jul 7, 2020
- Product Release
Dynabrade has introduced the Dyna-Fast thermometer to help businesses resume safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. It features a contactless forehead thermometer and offers operator-free scanning. The person uses a foot pedal to activate the thermometer reading. The unit includes cable,...
- From The Additive Report
From Corvettes to COVID-19 response: How 3D printing transforms technology for General Motors
- Jul 7, 2020
- News Release
General Motors typically relies on 3D printing to help launch new vehicles like its first mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. During the COVID-19 outbreak, the same technology played a critical role in helping GM transition from making vehicles to medical devices in a matter of days. “3D...
- From The Fabricator
Magid Cool Powered by MISSION PPE combats heat illness in the workplace
- Jul 6, 2020
- Product Release
Magid has launched a new product line that employs instant cooling technology from MISSION to help protect workers from heat-related illnesses on the job site. Magid Cool Powered by MISSION's inaugural offering includes cooling bandanas, cooling neck gaiters/face covers, cooling towels, and cooling...
- From The Fabricator
Kemper relaunches CleanAirTower with improved extraction capacity
- Jul 3, 2020
- Product Release
With the relaunch of the CleanAirTower, Kemper has improved the filter tower’s extraction capacity and filter life. A completely redesigned internal construction has increased extraction capacity by 10%. The newly developed pinball method prevents sparks and coarse particles from penetrating the...
- From The Additive Report
Winner of ventilator design/prototype contest announced
- Jul 3, 2020
- Article
Smith College team wins a 3-month-long contest to design a new, inexpensive, easily deployed ventilator.
- From The Fabricator
Comau Mate earns EAWS certification
- Jul 1, 2020
- News Release
Italy-based Comau has announced that its Mate system is the first exoskeleton to receive the Ergonomic Assessment Work-Sheet (EAWS) certification from the Ergo Foundation, Italy’s reference for the organization and measurement of work and ergonomics. This certification verifies the product’s...
- From The Fabricator
Survey: Manufacturers remain optimistic despite COVID-19 uncertainty
- By Gareth Sleger
- Jun 30, 2020
- Blog Post
A survey from Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) shows that metal manufacturing and fabrication shops remain optimistic, safe despite the uncertain future facing fluctuating COVID-19 cases.
- From The Fabricator
Supplier financial health check, Part III: Now is the time for manufacturers to reshore
- By Jim Sartell
- Jun 29, 2020
- Article
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many manufacturers’ supply chains as global borders closed and shipments slowed. Now that U.S. consumers are realizing the true value of domestically manufactured products, OEMs have the opportunity to reshore their products with U.S. suppliers while also attracting consumers looking for U.S.-made goods.
- From The Fabricator
dtiEXACT’s waterjet-cut Hands-Free Key allows no-contact door opening, button pushing
- Jun 29, 2020
- Product Release
dtiEXACT offers the Hands-Free Key personal hygiene tool as a product for purchase and as a free cut program for manufacturers to waterjet-cut in their own shops. Originally developed as a thank you gift for dtiEXACT’s employees during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the keychain tool allows for...
- From The Fabricator
Getting back to making things in the U.S.
- By Nick Martin
- Jun 28, 2020
- Blog Post
With manufacturing supply chains getting knocked out of whack due to the global COVID-19 crisis, Nick Martin of Barnes Metalcrafters writes that it might be time for U.S. manufacturers to focus on making better products domestically.
- From The Fabricator
Study shows top workplace safety concern is sick workers
- Jun 26, 2020
- News Release
In a new study conducted by Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC) and Rural Mutual Insurance Company, 85% of respondents said they “sometimes” or “often” see coworkers come to work sick when they should have stayed home. In the current environment, exposure to sick co-workers is the leading safety...
- From The Fabricator
Diverse fabricator and stamper goes to market under one brand umbrella
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 25, 2020
- Article
Wisconsin metal manufacturer and 2020 FAB 40 member Steel Craft Corp. has a history involving three division, each with its own niche: fabricating, stamping, and finishing. They’re stronger together.
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