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Robotic blast system adapted for processing aircraft turbine blades
- Mar 4, 2015
- Product Release
Guyson Corp. has designed and built the RB-10-TC robotic grit-blasting machine, adapted for processing aircraft turbine blades in production lots. Developed for lightly attended operation, the machine blasts an entire pallet-load of components without human intervention. A FANUC M-10iA robot,...
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Mobile carts hold tools, provide temporary work surface
- Mar 4, 2015
- Product Release
Creform Corp. has developed a new design for mobile tool carts built with the company’s system of pipes and joints for customization and flexibility. The carts can meet the needs of individual or multiple departments for sharing and transporting tools within manufacturing or assembly plants...
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Manufacturing Skill Standards Council contributes to workforce skills certification goals
- Mar 3, 2015
- News Release
In June 2011 President Obama endorsed The Manufacturing Institute's five-year goal of 500,000 industry certifications issued within its Skills Certification System. Yesterday, the institute announced that its partners had already issued 419,528 certifications, putting the system on track to beat...
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Software turns disparate data into real-time manufacturing intelligence
- Mar 3, 2015
- Product Release
Hertzler Systems Inc. has released the latest version of its flagship GainSeeker Suite software, which turns disparate manufacturing data into actionable manufacturing intelligence. Version 8.4 helps manufacturers focus on critical issues, take proactive steps quickly, and reinforce a data-driven...
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Sapa to supply structural aluminum tubing for new Ford F-150
- Mar 2, 2015
- News Release
Chicago-based aluminum extrusion company Sapa has announced its partnership with Ford to supply the 2015 F-150® with structural aluminum tubing and provide ongoing development support for future aluminum extrusion applications. The truck, which features a high-strength, military-grade,...
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Hafendorfer Machine announces expansion in Kentucky
- Mar 2, 2015
- News Release
Hafendorfer Machine Inc., a provider of machining, fabricating, laser cutting, and welding services in Louisville, Ky., will expand its operations, with plans to add 15 workers in the next few years and another 14 workers during the next 10 years. The $5.9 million expansion will include the...
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Integrated Metal Products moving to larger facility in Ontario
- Mar 2, 2015
- News Release
Metal fabricating company Integrated Metal Products has announced plans to move to a larger facility in its current city of Guelph, Ont. The new facility will offer 30,000 sq. ft. for the company’s laser cutting, forming, and welding operations. The firm plans to increase its workforce and...
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Quality management software analyzes, controls, manages welding processes
- Mar 2, 2015
- Product Release
Xnet modular quality management software from EWM helps discover potential savings, ensure cost-effective manufacturing, and document every weld. Compatible with Industry 4.0, the software supports networking for complex manufacturing sequences from mass production to one-off items. The software...
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ISM ROB: Down slightly from January, manufacturing economic activity still expanding
- Mar 2, 2015
- News Release
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February for the 26th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 69th consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®. The report was issued by Bradley J....
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Liquid metal part cleaners designed for use on variety of process lines
- Mar 2, 2015
- Product Release
Two liquid cleaners developed by Birchwood Technologies can be used on a variety of process lines, including blackening, phosphating, and electroplating lines. Safe Scrub M and Safe Scrub® ST cleaners remove oil and surface soils from metal parts before or after processing. The biodegradable...
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CCAT named MassDevelopment Innovation Center
- Feb 27, 2015
- News Release
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. (CCAT), East Hartford, Conn., has been named an Innovation Center under the MassDevelopment’s Manufacturing Innovation Grants program to help the development and growth of small to midsized Massachusetts manufacturers. The program is open to...
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Separation technologies brochure updated
- Feb 27, 2015
- Product Release
Eriez® has announced the release of its newly updated “Equipment for the Metalworking Industry” brochure. The six-page piece showcases the company’s magnetic separation, fluid filtration and recycling, and material handling equipment. The coolant recycling and filtration section covers...
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Internet of Things gains momentum among businesses, report reveals
- Feb 26, 2015
- News Release
A new report from Verizon Enterprise Solutions, “State of the Market: The Internet of Things (IoT) 2015: Discover How IoT is Transforming Business Results,” shows that enterprise adoption of the IoT is starting to gain momentum. The report details key factors driving the increase in IoT...
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SPF America to expand in Arkansas
- Feb 26, 2015
- News Release
SPF America has announced plans to add 15,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space to its metal fabricating facility in Fort Smith, Ark. Construction is expected to be completed by Q2 2015. The company creates custom metal pieces for the manufacturing telecommunications, and electric power industries, as...
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From the Web: Unique U.S.-made products; FedEx draws a line; making titanium cheaper; Texas mfg flat
- By Vicki Bell
- Feb 26, 2015
- Blog Post
Web articles for fabricators—Two unique products made in the U.S.; FedEx says no to shipping a product; making titanium more affordable; and Texas manufacturing still flat
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