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News - Page 396
- From The Fabricator
Synchrono white paper examines eight forms of waste in lean manufacturing
- Apr 3, 2018
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
St. Paul, Minn.-based Synchrono®, a provider of demand-driven manufacturing software and synchronization technology, has released a new InSync paper, “The 8 Forms of Waste in Lean Manufacturing.” Lean manufacturing is based on the relentless elimination of waste in manufacturing and efforts...
- From The Fabricator
DLC Mfg. gets approval for expansion in Minnesota
- Apr 2, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Metal fabricator DLC Mfg. and Fabrication has received permit approval to construct a new building in New Ulm, Minn.
The company plans to expand from its current 9,800-sq.-ft. facility into a new, 20,000- to 25,000-sq.-ft. building.
- From The Additive Report
AMUG to host conference for additive manufacturing users April 8-12
- Apr 2, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- News Release
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference marks its 30th anniversary with an event from April 8-12, 2018, in St. Louis. The keynote speakers will be Dominik Rietzel and Todd Grimm. Rietzel is head of BMW Group’s Additive Manufacturing Center (Non-Metal). His presentation...
- From The Fabricator
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions receives supplier award from Toyota
- Apr 2, 2018
- Machining
- News Release
The Metform division of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS), Mundelein, Ill., a supplier of forgings, fasteners, and machined parts, has been recognized with an Excellent Quality Award from Toyota Motor North America Inc. (TMNA). Each year TMNA recognizes suppliers that exceed the company's...
- From The Fabricator
Viega to expand in Kansas
- Apr 2, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Viega LLC, a provider of pipefitting installation technology, has broken ground for a new manufacturing facility in McPherson, Kan. The 204,000-sq.-ft. plant, constructed using LEED® design principles, will be used to manufacture the company’s ProPress® Copper product line. It will give the...
- From The Fabricator
Jescraft launches new website
- Apr 2, 2018
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Jesco Iron Craft Inc., doing business as Jescraft, Bogota, N.J., has announced the launch of its new website at www.jescraft.com that showcases its material handling equipment for construction and industrial applications. The site allows visitors to narrow product options by selecting features...
- From The Fabricator
SigmaTEK expands global marketing team
- Apr 2, 2018
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
Cincinnati-based SigmaTEK has added Suzanne Warden to its global marketing team. She has more than 20 years of experience in managing integrated marketing programs for industrial and B2B brands. The company is a provider of software for nesting, NC programming, and cutting of steel sheet, plate,...
- From The Fabricator
“Deciphering Digital Transformation” educational summit targets manufacturers
- Apr 2, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Made for Manufacturers, a collaborative network of manufacturing business experts, will host an educational summit created specifically for manufacturers to improve their business, “Deciphering Digital Transformation,” May 9, 2018, in Seattle. Digital transformation offers opportunities to...
- From The Fabricator
SME releases first report on smart manufacturing
- Mar 29, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Dearborn, Mich.-based SME has released the first of three smart manufacturing reports to help manufacturers consider, evaluate, and execute strategies to become strong competitors as the industry shifts to integrated and flexible advanced manufacturing technology and tools, including the industrial...
AdvanTec to open manufacturing plant in Alabama
- Mar 29, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
AdvanTec, a Vancouver, B.C.-based marine closure manufacturer and industrial pipe bender, has announced plans to open a 40,000-sq.-ft. facility in Robertsdale, Ala., creating 46 jobs during the first three years. The global firm has manufacturing facilities in Langley, B.C.; Gold Beach, Ore.;...
- From The Fabricator
SEMA warns President Trump, congress about harmfulness of tariffs
- Mar 29, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Washington, D.C., has joined forces with other U.S. manufacturers to warn President Trump and the U.S. Congress that newly enacted tariffs could harm American companies, workers, and consumers. SEMA member companies are concerned about higher...
- From The Fabricator
Primetals to consolidate operations in Massachusetts
- Mar 29, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Primetals has announced plans to close its two plants in Worcester, Mass., and consolidate its operations at one facility in Sutton, Mass. The new, 183,000-sq.-ft. plant will house the firm’s steel mill equipment manufacturing, R&D, and engineering and sales. About 275 employees will work at the...
- From The Fabricator
Morgan Truck Body to open plant in Connecticut
- Mar 29, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Morgan Truck Body LLC, Morgantown, Pa., a manufacturer of medium-duty truck bodies, has announced plans to open a plant in Plainfield, Conn. It is expected to become operational during Q4 2018. The plant will support production of a combination of 3,000 dry freight and reefer truck bodies annually....
- From The Additive Report
Metal 3-D printing grew 80 percent in 2017
- Mar 28, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- News Release
Wohlers Associates Inc. has released an annual report showing that metal additive manufacturing (AM) grew by 80 percent from 2016 to 2017. About 1,768 metal 3-D print systems were sold in 2017 compared to 983 systems in 2016. Among the factors driving the growth in metal 3-D printing systems are...
- From The Fabricator
Protolabs wins Manufacturing Leadership Award for operational excellence
- Mar 28, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Maple Plain, Minn.-based Protolabs, a provider of rapid prototyping and on-demand production, has been named as a winner of the Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Award for its outstanding achievement in operational excellence. Protolabs offers plastic injection molding, machining, 3-D...
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