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Demand for advanced manufacturing and automation surges with rise of Industry 4.0, says report
- Jun 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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According to a report from Frost & Sullivan, as traditional, fossil fuel-based methods of manufacturing give way to digitized factory floors and communication systems, the advanced manufacturing and automation space is witnessing frenzied R&D activity. The disruption caused by Industry 4.0 and...
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UniCarriers Americas recognizes top suppliers
- Jun 13, 2017
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Material handling equipment manufacturer UniCarriers Americas, Marengo, Ill., has honored five top suppliers with Supplier Excellence Awards. The awards were presented to suppliers who met the overall performance requirements, participated in cost-reduction activities, and provided superior...
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Fasken Martineau launches website for U.S. firms doing business in Canada
- Jun 13, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Toronto-based Fasken Martineau, a firm for business law and complex litigation in Canada, has launched a new website at https://us.fasken.com/ offering U.S. companies advice and guidelines on timely issues affecting their business in Canada. The site includes legal solutions for U.S. stakeholders,...
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AP&T to supply heat exchanger plate production line to Danfoss
- Jun 13, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Monroe, N.C.-based AP&T will supply a complete production line to Danfoss in Haiyan, China, for manufacturing heat exchanger plates used in refrigerating systems, air conditioning units, heating systems, air dryers, and hydraulic oil coolers. The line will allow flexible manufacturing of heat...
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Laser thickness gauge is compact, portable
- Jun 13, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Advanced Gauging Technologies LLC has introduced a portable laser thickness measuring system designed for use in limited-space applications.
The AGT600 compact, optical-based thickness measuring system is designed to measure any material that is processed in coil, sheet, or strip form.
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Study: U.S. manufacturing, logistics industries grew dramatically over last generation
- Jun 12, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Contrary to public perception, the U.S. manufacturing and logistics industries experienced dramatic growth over the past generation, says a new report from Ball State University. U.S. manufacturing production grew 11 percent since the dot.com bust (2000-03) and the ensuing economic turbulence of...
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Norsk Titanium announces strategic investment from Triangle Holdings
- Jun 12, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Norway-based Norsk Titanium, a provider of aerospace-grade, additive-manufactured, structural titanium components, has closed on a significant investment from Triangle Holdings LP, an aerospace investment company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC. “This...
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Stainless steel withstands temperatures to 1,562 degrees F
- Jun 12, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- Product Release
Ugitech has added UGI® 4550 to its line of austenitic, heat-resistant stainless steel grades. The material is suitable for such applications as steam lines, super-heater tubes, and exhaust systems in reciprocating engines and gas turbines. The addition of niobium allows the finished steel grades...
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MEC named top fabricator for seventh consecutive year
- Jun 12, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Mayville Eng. Co. Inc., Mayville, Wis., has been named first on the FAB 40 list of the nation’s largest fabricators, published by The FABRICATOR® magazine. This marks the seventh consecutive year that MEC has led the list. The company continues on an aggressive growth plan that is fueled by...
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Demand for lightweight vehicles to drive global automotive sheet metal components market
- Jun 12, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y., reports that the global automotive sheet metal components market will exhibit a moderate 3.7 percent CAGR from 2017 to 2025, rising from a valuation of $104.30 billion in 2016 to $142.41 billion in 2025. Steel contributed nearly 60 percent to the overall...
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Solar Atmospheres announces organizational changes
- Jun 12, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
William and Myrtle Jones, primary owners of the Solar Atmospheres family of companies, have announced organizational changes within the companies. Roger Jones has been appointed CEO for the four vacuum heat-treating locations in Souderton, Pa.; Hermitage, Pa.; Fontana, Calif.; and Greenville, S.C....
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Laser tracking system designed for real-time edge detection
- Jun 12, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Servo-Robot has launched the JUPITER-S™ robot vision system, designed for real-time edge and feature detection and tracking in very harsh environments such as oxyfuel, plasma, and high-power laser metal cutting. In this patented laser triangulation technology, a scanning laser beam provides a...
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Ask the Stamping Expert: Forming stainless steel foil
- By Thomas Vacca
- Jun 12, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Q: Can I form a rectangular cavity with stainless steel foil (such as 316SS or 321SS) that is 0.002 inch thick? The dimensions of the cavity are at least 12 by 12 in. and 0.5 to 1 in. deep. I need to keep a wrinkle-free flange about 0.5 in. wide around the cavity. We have successfully stretch...
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Aims Metrology achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation for calibration
- Jun 9, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
Aims Metrology, a manufacturer of CMMs in Dayton, Ohio, has achieved ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation for calibration from the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board. The accreditation covers testing and calibration performed using standard, nonstandard, and laboratory-developed...
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Die Science: It’s a servo drive stamping world
- By Art Hedrick
- Jun 9, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
The stamping industry is evolving; materials are getting lighter and stronger, part geometries and tolerances are getting more difficult to achieve, and customers expect part costs to go down. Servo technology is one way that stampers can meet these daunting challenges. Servo Drive PressesThink...
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