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The post-pandemic metal fabrication supply chain
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 2, 2020
- Article
Manufacturing supply chains are changing, but the fundamentals of risk mitigation haven’t for metal fabricators.
- From The Fabricator
Solar Mfg. names Michigan sales rep
- Sep 1, 2020
- News Release
Solar Mfg., Sellersville, Pa., has announced that Aaron Ackerman of Met-Pro Inc. has assumed the role of sales representative for Michigan. Ackerman has owned Met-Pro since 2018. He has worked in the thermal processing industry since 2004, serving previously at Wirco in positions from account...
- From The Fabricator
Mic drop: Walking off a fab shop floor
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 30, 2020
- Blog Post
Detroit metal fabricator Josh Welton reminisces about a time he walked off a fab shop floor and quit a job following too many broken promises and red flags.
- From The Additive Report
Interview with VP of strategy at additive manufacturing industry leader 3D Systems
- By Don Nelson
- Aug 28, 2020
- Article
Based on 25 years at 3D Systems—cofounded by the ‘father of 3D printing’—Rajeev Kulkarni has a unique perspective on additive manufacturing and the direction it’s headed.
- From The Fabricator
Bilsing launches EHLA laser cladding service
- Aug 27, 2020
- News Release
Bilsing Automation has announced the implementation of EHLA, a laser cladding process using high-speed laser metal deposition (LMD) that helps protect components from corrosion and wear. According to the company, this process provides an economical, environmentally friendly, and faster alternative...
- From The Fabricator
Super Steel acquires Manitex-Sabre
- Aug 26, 2020
- News Release
Milwaukee-based contract manufacturer Super Steel LLC has acquired the Sabre Division of Manitex Intl., Knox, Ind., a manufacturer of engineered specialty tanks for the energy, environmental, industrial, and wastewater markets. Super Steel, a provider of engineering, prototyping, fabricating,...
- From The Fabricator
Aebi Schmidt to expand its M-B Companies facility in Wisconsin
- Aug 24, 2020
- News Release
Aebi Schmidt North America, a provider of smart systems and services for the treatment of mission-critical infrastructural and agricultural areas, has announced the expansion of its M-B Companies Inc. manufacturing facility and offices in Chilton, Wis. The additional 70,000 sq. ft. will increase...
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricators: Share your success, for the sake of manufacturing
Even in the midst of this pandemic, the future looks bright for the metal fabricating industry. With that in mind, fabricators need to be more active in sharing their successes if they want to attract top talent into the manufacturing sector.
- From The Fabricator
Stamping companies remain cautious as economic challenges continue
- Aug 21, 2020
- News Release
Stamping companies reported a slight improvement in business conditions but continue to anticipate challenges during the next three months, according to the August 2020 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. Prepared monthly, the report provides an economic indicator...
Searching for an upside when the world is upside-down
- By Lisa Wertzbaugher
- Aug 20, 2020
- Article
The global pandemic has brought gloom and doom to many industries, especially in travel and hospitality, but it has led to growth in some manufacturing sectors. For metal fabricators looking for new opportunities, a little intuition can go a long way in finding new markets.
- From The Fabricator
G-Con Mfg. expands Texas facility for clean-room production
- Aug 20, 2020
- News Release
G-Con Mfg., a builder of prequalified clean-room systems, is expanding its clean-room construction site in College Station, Texas, from 189,000 sq. ft. to 245,000 sq. ft. This expansion, which is scheduled for completion in November 2020, increases its production capacity to 355 clean rooms per...
- From The Fabricator
Ace Metal Crafts announces staff changes
- Aug 20, 2020
- News Release
Ace Metal Crafts Co., Bensenville, Ill., a provider of stainless steel machining and fabricating services, has announced several staffing changes. Angela Pitzo, a third-generation Ace team member, has been named vice president of manufacturing. She joined the company in 2011 as buyer in the...
- From The Fabricator
Survey shows use of AR/VR technology for automotive design, production support
- Aug 20, 2020
- News Release
A survey of automotive manufacturing executives shows the critical steps carmakers are planning and taking to leverage more automation technology to deal with COVID-19 social distancing, staffing shortfalls, and the need for overall efficiencies in production. The online survey, commissioned in...
- From The Fabricator
How to master continuous learning
- By Bill Frahm
- Aug 14, 2020
- Article
Building a capable and motivated workforce is a deliberate, full-time job for management. Offering continuous learning opportunities, both in fundamental manufacturing skills and the latest technologies, will educate and motivate employees and bring success to the plant floor.
- From The Fabricator
Protolabs to host metal forming webinar Aug. 19
- Aug 13, 2020
- News Release
Protolabs, Maple Plain, Minn., will host a free webinar, “A Deep Dive into Forming and Formed Features,” on Aug. 19 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CT. James Hayes, applications engineer with the company, will provide insight into equipment and forming techniques, key design considerations for sheet...
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