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Shop Management - Page 305
- From The Fabricator
Augmented reality reaches the manufacturing floor
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 2, 2016
- Article
Augmented reality (AR) remains an emerging technology, but it eventually could change how hands-on tasks in manufacturing get done.
- From The Fabricator
Schaeffler receives supplier award from Vestas
- Aug 1, 2016
- News Release
Schaeffler, Schweinfurt, Germany, a global integrated automative and industrial supplier, has received the Best Support to Profitable Growth award from wind turbine manufacturer Vestas. The award was presented at the Vestas Supplier Conference 2016 in mid-June. Schaeffler supplies Vestas with...
- From The Fabricator
July manufacturing economic activity down from June, but expanded for fifth consecutive month
- Aug 1, 2016
- News Release
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the fifth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 86th consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®. The report was issued August 1 by Bradley J....
- From The Fabricator
DIN-rail power supplies are compact
- Jul 28, 2016
- Product Release
IDEC Corp. has introduced the PS5R-V line of DIN-rail power supplies, replacing the PS5R and PS5R-S series. They are available in 7.5-, 10-, 15-, 30-, 60-, 90-, 120-, and 240-W versions. They are compact, with overall dimensions reduced by up to 25 percent from previous generations. Operating...
- From The Fabricator
MagneGas announces top automaker’s switch from acetylene to renewable-waste fuel
- Jul 27, 2016
- News Release
MagneGas Corp., Tampa, Fla., has announced that a global auto manufacturing company based in the Midwest has switched from acetylene to MagneGas2® as its sole fuel of choice for metal cutting and brazing in one of its factories. MagneGas2 is produced in a patented process that converts...
- From The Fabricator
What makes a good boss in manufacturing?
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 27, 2016
- Blog Post
So often, when a dispute arises between a supervisor and employee, it's not about "what." It's about "who."
- From The Fabricator
Lydall acquires Texel
- Jul 26, 2016
- News Release
Lydall Inc., a provider of filtration and engineered materials in Manchester, Conn., has acquired Texel, a division of ADS Inc. Texel comprises three manufacturing operations and one distribution center in Quebec and employs about 300 people. The acquisition will be included in Lydall’s...
- From The Fabricator
Ross Technology adds sales engineer
- Jul 26, 2016
- News Release
Ross Technology, Leola, Pa., has named Tracy Buck as industrial storage sales engineer to support the company’s structural steel I-beam racks marketed under the Dexco brand name. Buck has more than 25 years of diverse experience in the material handling industry, including product design,...
- From The Fabricator
The daily grind in a small fab shop
- By Nick Martin
- Jul 26, 2016
- Blog Post
A day in a small fabricating shop seldom follows a linear progression. Many things vie for attention, and the ability to multitask comes in handy.
- From The Fabricator
UV-A LED lamp designed for use in the field
- Jul 25, 2016
- Product Release
Spectroline’s OPTIMAX™ 365 cordless UV-A (365-nm) LED inspection lamp is designed to meet the needs of inspectors in the field. It is suitable for magnetic particle and fluorescent penetrant inspection. Nominal steady-state UV-A intensity is 18,000 µW/cm² at a distance of 15 in. Powered by...
- From The Fabricator
Deere announces workforce adjustments
- Jul 25, 2016
- News Release
Deere & Co. has informed approximately 120 production employees at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, Ill., that they will be placed on indefinite layoff effective September 6. The factory currently employs about 1,050 people. The company said it continues to adjust the size of its...
- From The Fabricator
U.S. Rep. Foster tours CNH Industrial's North American headquarters
- Jul 25, 2016
- News Release
CNH Industrial recently hosted Congressman Bill Foster at its North American headquarters in Burr Ridge, Ill. Foster, who represents Illinois' 11th district which includes Burr Ridge, met with local management, toured the facility, and learned about the company’s production of agricultural and...
- From The Fabricator
Solar Atmospheres of California receives Nadcap 24-month merit status
- Jul 25, 2016
- News Release
Fontana, Calif.-based Solar Atmospheres of California has been awarded Nadcap 24-month merit status for heat treating.
The firm has held Nadcap accreditation since opening in 2011. The new recognition grants the company an accreditation that lasts until July 2018.
- From The Fabricator
Bradbury roll tooling engineering manager retires after 45 years of service
- Jul 25, 2016
- News Release
The Bradbury Co. Inc., a provider of coil processing and roll forming equipment in Moundridge, Kan., has announced the retirement of Verne Voth, roll tooling engineering manager, after 45 years of service. During his career, Voth has been involved in the design of standing seam roof panels,...
- From The Fabricator
Kimball Electronics acquires Aircom Mfg.
- Jul 21, 2016
- News Release
Kimball Electronics, Jasper, Ind., has acquired the assets of Aircom Mfg. Inc., an Indianapolis-based contract manufacturing company that specializes in metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, and assembly. As part of the transaction, Kimball Electronics acquired Aircom’s 80,000-sq.-ft....
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