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Safety - Page 28
- From The Additive Report
Additive manufacturing community 3D-prints devices that safeguard health care workers
- By Kip Hanson
- Apr 10, 2020
- Article
Members of the 3D printing community at organizations small, medium, and large are working overtime to supply health care providers with PPE and other critical devices needed during the COVID-19 crisis. One of these people is Jim Dillon, who runs a small engineering firm.
- From The Fabricator
Despite the bumpy COVID-19 ride, metal fabricators endure
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 10, 2020
- Blog Post
In early March, one Pennsylvania fabricator, like many shops, was running full-out. Then came COVID-19, and within an extraordinarily short period, everything changed.
- From The Fabricator
John Prine’s connection to the metal stamping industry
- By Gareth Sleger
- Apr 9, 2020
- Blog Post
Country folk legend John Prine, who died in early April from COVID-19 complications, has a family connection to the metal stamping industry.
- From The Additive Report
Siemens makes AM Network, 3D printers available for medical component production
- Apr 9, 2020
- News Release
In response to the ongoing global health crisis caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, Siemens is making its Additive Manufacturing Network and its 3D printers available to the global medical community to speed design and production of medical components. The AM Network connects users,...
- From The Fabricator
What the COVID-19 stimulus packages mean for manufacturers
- By Stephen Barlas
- Apr 9, 2020
- Blog Post
Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to help private businesses during this economic slowdown. Perhaps the most anticipated part of the relief package is the $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
- From The Fabricator
VKS offers work instruction software free of charge to help manufacturers during pandemic
- Apr 8, 2020
- News Release
Visual Knowledge Share Ltd., Binghamton, N.Y., has announced it is offering its Lite work instruction software free of charge to help companies overcome the difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Leveraging the power of visual learning, the software helps companies convert their standard...
- From The Fabricator
Clemco releases article on safe use of abrasive blast machines during COVID-19 pandemic
- Apr 8, 2020
- News Release
Clemco Industries Corp., Washington, Mo., has posted an article by Thomas Enger, director of product safety, that explains the extra safety precautions required when using abrasive blast machines, blast cabinets, and blast rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article covers the use and cleaning...
- From The Fabricator
Communication crucial for fab shops navigating a crisis
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 7, 2020
- Blog Post
During this time of crisis caused by COVID-19, managers at one contract metal fabricator are keeping everyone informed as to where things stand and where they think things are headed.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing supply chains, jobs reports show obvious downturn amid COVID-19 crisis
- By Gareth Sleger
- Apr 6, 2020
- Blog Post
No surprise: March's manufacturing supply chain and unemployment reports show a significant downturn amid COVID-19 crisis. And April's numbers are only expected to continue the decline.
- From The Fabricator
Allied PhotoChemical to manufacture hand sanitizer
- Apr 6, 2020
- News Release
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Macomb, Mich.-based Allied PhotoChemical is converting more than 30% of its manufacturing capability to producing hand sanitizer.
The company is a formulator and producer of UV-cured, solvent-based, and water-based coatings.
- From The Fabricator
MachineMetrics offers free remote monitoring access
- Apr 6, 2020
- News Release
MachineMetrics has announced that it is offering its services to manufacturers to help them work remotely and continue to keep their plants running during the COVID-19 crisis. The company offers free access to the MachineMetrics IoT platform and remote monitoring applications for any manufacturer...
- From The Fabricator
Countering COVID-19, Part II: Small manufacturers show big heart to help fight
- By Josh Welton
- Apr 4, 2020
- Blog Post
Small manufacturers all across the country are banding together to design, produce, and 3D-print personal protective equipment.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricators: Looking ahead of COVID-19, looking back to 1918
- By Kate Bachman
- Apr 3, 2020
- Blog Post
STAMPING Journal Editor Kate Bachman relays a very personal, familial perspective on COVID-19's long- and short-term effects.
- From The Fabricator
Industrial Magnetics to donate germ-free door opener profits to local pantries
- Apr 3, 2020
- News Release
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Boyne City, Mich.-based Industrial Magnetics Inc. is manufacturing a hands-free door opener that allows people to open latchless doors without using their fingers, arms, or clothing. The company has also announced that 100% of profits from the sales of the...
- From The Fabricator
Steel industry groups urge Congress to include infrastructure in next stimulus bill
- Apr 2, 2020
- News Release
Five major steel industry groups have strongly urged Congress to include significant infrastructure investment in the next phase of COVID-19 stimulus legislation to provide a clear path toward our nation’s recovery. "American businesses will not likely feel the full economic impact of COVID-19...
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