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Shop Management - Page 239
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Spirit AeroSystems expanding manufacturing facilities in Malaysia
- Jul 24, 2017
- News Release
Wichita, Kan.-based Spirit AeroSystems has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Subang, Malaysia, to accommodate increasing volumes of assembly work on aerostructure components for commercial airliners. The company is in the architectural and engineering planning stages to add...
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Report says U.S. is primed for manufacturing renaissance
- Jul 24, 2017
- News Release
According to BDO’s "2017 Manufacturing RiskFactor Report," although facing multiple concerns, U.S. manufacturers are believed to be primed for a manufacturing renaissance. Manufacturers reportedly are feeling the promise of the fourth industrial revolution and the new administration’s vocal...
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Sintavia adds large-scale printing capability
- Jul 24, 2017
- News Release
Sintavia LLC, Davie, Fla., a provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) services, has acquired an EOS M400 system. The machine, which will be operational in September, has a build volume of 400 by 400 by 400 mm. As part of its recently announced expansion in nearby Hollywood, Fla., the company...
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CNH Industrial Grand Island, USA, plant achieves Silver Level designation in World Class Manufacturing
- Jul 24, 2017
- News Release
CNH Industrial N.V. has announced that its Grand Island, USA, plant has been certified Silver Level in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program. The site manufactures agricultural equipment, including combine harvesters, windrowers, stack cruisers, pivot tongues, sickle heads, and disc heads,...
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Global Shop Solutions opens third building at Texas headquarters
- Jul 21, 2017
- News Release
Global Shop Solutions, a developer of ERP software for the manufacturing industry, has opened a third building at its headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. The 10,000-sq.-ft. building is home to a 72-seat training room, a community dining/kitchen area with a market, and an outdoor covered patio...
Houston-area fabricator proves manufacturing is alive and well
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 20, 2017
- Article
“We don’t make anything in the U.S. anymore” and “Manufacturing is dirty and dangerous” are two mantras of the poorly informed. Jacob Melton proved both notions wrong when turned his back on a successful career developing software for the financial industry and purchased a fabrication shop.
- From The Fabricator
Adapter centralizes lubricant monitoring
- Jul 20, 2017
- Product Release
Luneta has introduced the Hub, a multiport adapter that simplifies installation of oil level sight glasses, bottom sediment and water (BS&W) bowls, and drain valves and offers quick connects for attaching filtration equipment. In addition to four lateral ports, the adapter features a recessed...
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Changes to border tax, NAFTA, will harm automakers, suppliers, study says
- Jul 20, 2017
- News Release
Two proposed policy changes—imposing a border adjustment tax (BAT) and withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)—would likely fail to achieve their goal of reversing the trend of offshoring manufacturing to low-cost countries and could potentially harm the U.S. motor...
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Kits keep commonly used springs at hand
- Jul 20, 2017
- Product Release
Spring kits from Lee Spring provide standard compression, extension, torsion, and instrument springs in a selection of sizes. They are housed in a heavy-duty case, coded so that each type of spring can be identified by using a reference chart inside the lid or by color coding. The kit provides a...
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Siemens Canada closes wind turbine plant in Ontario
- Jul 19, 2017
- News Release
Siemens Canada has closed its wind turbine plant in Tillsonburg, Ont., eliminating more than 340 jobs. According to the London Free Press, Siemens was one of four plants to open in Ontario under a multibillion-dollar deal in 2010 with Samsung to generate power for the province and create...
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JIT Mfg. owner named Small Business Person of the Year
- Jul 19, 2017
- News Release
Metal fabricating company JIT Mfg., Cowpens, S.C., has announced that Vickie Wyatt, owner, has been named the 2017 Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration. The company, which produces about 10,000 pieces per week, has grown from having one salesperson 25 years ago to...
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Dot peen marker offers simplified teaching
- Jul 19, 2017
- Product Release
Kwik Mark Inc. has introduced X series markers for demanding applications. The cantilevered marking head provides an open line of sight, while the marking head can retract to clear other tooling and equipment. Up to six axes are motion control-ready, and no PC or control box is required. For custom...
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Directional fan shuts off automatically
- Jul 18, 2017
- Product Release
Big Ass Solutions has introduced AirEye, a directional fan that detects motion and shuts off automatically, so it operates only when workers are present. According to the company, the fan moves up to 48 percent more air than other fans, enough to create a breeze 120 ft. away. The patented airfoils...
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Meritor appoints VP/chief strategy officer
- Jul 18, 2017
- News Release
Meritor Inc., Troy, Mich., a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket products for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has hired Cheri Lantz as vice president/chief strategy officer. She has an extensive background as an executive in the commercial vehicle and industrial...
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Plato AG opens Michigan office
- Jul 18, 2017
- News Release
Germany-based Plato AG has opened a U.S. subsidiary, Plato North America Inc., in Dearborn, Mich., to support its model-based engineering methods (FMEA) platform. The company will host a Plato User Conference in Ypsilanti, Mich., on Oct. 11, 2017. Participants will learn about the latest trends...
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