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- From The Fabricator
Air blowoff device dries complex shapes
- Nov 6, 2017
- Product Release
The Nozzle Bar® from Maxum is a patented air blowoff device that looks and installs like an air knife but offers the full blowoff power of individual air nozzles. Its internal nozzle system is customizable, providing the force required to reach deep cavities and varying part shapes and distances....
- From The Fabricator
LaserNett launches redesigned website
- Nov 6, 2017
- News Release
LaserNett Inc., a custom metal fabrication company located in Mississauga, Ont., has launched a redesigned website at www.lasernett.ca. The site provides comprehensive information, guides, and photos highlighting the company’s capabilities in laser cutting, metal fabrication, laser engraving,...
- From The Fabricator
Workshops for Warriors receives $100,000 grant from Boeing
- Nov 6, 2017
- News Release
Workshops for Warriors (WFW), a San Diego-based accredited school that trains, certifies, and helps place veterans, wounded warriors, and transitioning service members into advanced manufacturing careers, has received a $100,000 grant from Boeing. The nonprofit school offers courses on CNC milling...
- From The Fabricator
Software helps simplify CNC connectivity
- Nov 6, 2017
- Product Release
Heidenhain Corp. has announced the availability of the new StateMonitor for CNC manufacturing personnel who are implementing connected systems as part of the Industry 4.0 initiative. This software is an option with the company’s TNC controls and connects with PC systems to allow the user to view...
- From The Fabricator
Controlled chaos—FABTECH setup
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 5, 2017
- 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
Big data wellspring for optimal flow in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 3, 2017
- Article
A tour for the North American industry press of Belgian and Dutch fabricators reveals that no matter how complicated an operation becomes, it’s still all about flow—and driving that flow, now and in the future, are software and big data.
- From The Fabricator
Lean meets the internet of things
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 3, 2017
- Article
Industrial Sales & Manufacturing launched a unique improvement methodology while investing in machine monitoring and connectivity. The two initiatives go hand in hand.
- From The Fabricator
Eriez celebrates 70 years of partnership with Dominion-Carolina
- Nov 2, 2017
- News Release
Eriez®, an Erie, Pa.-based provider of separation technologies, is marking 70 years of partnership with High Point, N.C.-based manufacturers’ representative agency Dominion-Carolina. In 1947 Bob Merwin, son of Eriez founder O.F. Merwin, and Dean Thomas, a retired school teacher who ultimately...
- From The Fabricator
Encouraging the future workforce
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 2, 2017
- 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
ISM ROB: October PMI® at 58.7 percent; 16 of 18 industries reported growth
- Nov 1, 2017
- News Release
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October, and the overall economy grew for the 101st consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®. The report was issued Nov. 1 by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of...
- From The Fabricator
Orbital ATK demonstrates 3-D printed tactical solid rocket motor
- Nov 1, 2017
- News Release
Orbital ATK, a provider of aerospace and defense technologies in Dulles, Va., has completed a series of static test firings of prototype tactical solid rocket motors built with critical metal components fabricated by additive manufacturing. These tests marked the first industry demonstration of a...
- From The Fabricator
Madison-Kipp recognized by Nexteer with Perfect Quality Award
- Nov 1, 2017
- News Release
Madison-Kipp Corp. (MKC), Madison, Wis., has been recognized with Nexteer’s Perfect Quality Award for the second consecutive year. MKC manufactures precision-machined components and system subassemblies for the automotive, industrial, lawn and garden, and leisure end markets. MKC supplies...
- From The Fabricator
Additive manufacturing technology uses wire instead of powder
- Nov 1, 2017
- Product Release
Gefertec GmbH offers 3DMP® additive manufacturing (AM) technology for the production of near-net-shape metal parts. According to the manufacturer, the quality of the parts is comparable to standard manufacturing methods. The technology is based on electric arc welding using wire rather than powder...
- From The Fabricator
Stanley Black & Decker to open manufacturing facility in Texas
- Nov 1, 2017
- News Release
Stanley Black & Decker has signed a lease on a nearly 300,000-sq.-ft. facility in Mission, Texas, that will make Dewalt power tool products.
The facility will eventually support about 450 new jobs in the region and is expected to begin operations in early 2018.
- From The Fabricator
Benchmarked study projects business outlook for U.S. manufacturers
- Nov 1, 2017
- News Release
Chicago-based Prime Advantage, a group purchasing organization for midmarket manufacturers, has announced the findings from the 16th annual "Purchasing and Manufacturing (PM) Survey." This benchmarked study reveals financial projections and top procurement insights of more than 750 U.S....
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