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Shop Management - Page 107
- From The Fabricator
eMachineShop releases free online STEP file viewer
- Jun 9, 2020
- News Release
eMachineShop, an online machine shop based in Mahwah, N.J., has released a free online STEP file viewer. STEP files, also known as STP files, are one of the most commonly used CAD file formats for mechanical engineers. The viewer allows the files to be viewed and shared with anyone using just a...
Exoskeleton enables lifting with less effort for manufacturing workers
- By Eric Lundin
- Jun 9, 2020
- Article
Exoskeletons that add strength, endurance, and capabilities for workers are nothing new, but effective exoskeletons are. One such model, the Airframe from Levitate Technologies Inc., is a lightweight model that relies on springs, cables, and pulleys, so it needs no battery or external power source of any sort.
- From The Fabricator
IMTS canceled for first time since World War II
- Jun 9, 2020
- News Release
Because of health and safety requirements imposed by the state of Illinois for holding conventions, which include the availability of a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus or a highly effective treatment protocol, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show has announced that it has...
- From The Fabricator
Remote instruction for metal fabricating employees
- By Matt Garbarino and Robert Farrell Jr.
- Jun 5, 2020
- Article
Metal fabricators and the rest of the manufacturing industry are scrambling to get up to speed on effective, safe, and affordable in-house training options. There are three themes to focus on for a successful remote training program: format, engagement, and sustainability.
- From The Fabricator
Metcam president elected to Georgia Association of Manufacturers board
- Jun 5, 2020
- News Release
Metcam, an Alpharetta, Ga.-based fabricator of sheet metal components and assemblies for OEMs, has announced that President Bruce Hagenau has been elected to the Georgia Association of Manufacturers board of directors for a two-year term. “Given the critical role manufacturing has in Georgia,...
- From The Fabricator
Supply chain reports look at the state of manufacturing during COVID-19 crisis
- By Gareth Sleger
- Jun 4, 2020
- Blog Post
Manufacturing supply chain reports from ISM and Markit during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis in April and May offer a glimpse into the state of the industry.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing Institute reskills workers to meet demand as U.S. manufacturers bring jobs home
- Jun 4, 2020
- News Release
During the eight-week shutdown of the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, two students enrolled in the program secured CNC machining jobs with manufacturers, and the Paintsville, Ky., school received calls from other companies planning to hire...
- From The Welder
Amada Weld Tech launches online resistance welding troubleshooting guide
- Jun 3, 2020
- News Release
Amada Weld Tech Inc., a Monrovia, Calif.-based manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, has announced the availability of an online version of its “Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Guide.” Users “spin” the wheel to...
- From The Additive Report
Three ways to use business downtime to boost cybersecurity
- Jun 3, 2020
- News Release
Celia Paulsen, cybersecurity services specialist at National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP), has released a blog, “When Business Is Slow”, that highlights three ways that businesses can use downtime to boost their cybersecurity efforts....
- From The Fabricator
America returns to space, and metal fabrication plays its part
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 2, 2020
- Blog Post
In May 2020 American astronauts returned to space on an American rocket with NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission. From the early days of SpaceX, the company questioned designs and used certain metal fabrication techniques, churning out prototypes within hours or days. The manufacturing processes were important, but collaboration between designers and manufacturers mattered even more.
- From The Fabricator
Prototek names operations manager
- Jun 1, 2020
- News Release
Prototek, a provider of rapid prototyping, precision metal fabrication, and CNC machining, has appointed John Cleary as operations manager for its Grafton, Wis., facility. Before joining the company, Cleary served as division president/operations manager for Pace Industries. He also has held...
- From The Fabricator
SkillsUSA, Channellock collaborate to offer training videos to tradespeople
- By Josh Welton
- May 30, 2020
- Blog Post
SkillsUSA and Channellock join a growing number of manufacturers in a collaborative effort to help train tradespeople with a "Trading Knowledge" video series. Detroit-based metal fabricator Josh Welton is among those tradespeople offering tips and tricks.
- From The Fabricator
The Up! App wins Bronze Stevie Award
- May 29, 2020
- News Release
The Up! App has received the Bronze Stevie Award in the business/government category in The 18th Annual American Business Awards.
The app is an on-demand communication platform that connects industrial manufacturers with technicians who can repair and service their machinery.
How U.S. Congress is helping manufacturers survive the pandemic
- By Dean Zerbe and Tracy Lustyan
- May 29, 2020
- Article
The CARES Act is just one piece of legislation that helps businesses get some relief from the economic disaster of the COVID-19 epidemic. Other grants, loans, and tax relief programs exist and are available to businesses willing to do some investigation and, in some cases, innovation.
- From The Fabricator
Metalcon 2020 plans underway; registration opens in June
- May 29, 2020
- News Release
Metalcon 2020, the metal construction industry’s international event for metal construction products and technology, has announced new programming and educational sessions for its 30th anniversary “Build Back Better” conference and tradeshow at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 21-23,...
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