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News - Page 594
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Report highlights potential effects of 3-D printing on metals supply chain
- Feb 16, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
According to a report commissioned by the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI), Rolling Meadows, Ill., 3-D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) have the potential to disrupt parts of the metals supply chain in the coming decades. AM today is not some far-off manufacturing process that...
- From The Fabricator
Carrier, UTEC to close in Indiana
- Feb 15, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Two HVAC industry business units of Hartford, Conn.-based United Technologies Corp.—Carrier Corp. and UTEC—have announced they will move their manufacturing operations from Indiana to Mexico, eliminating 2,100 jobs. Carrier Corp. has announced plans to close its Indianapolis plant, which...
- From The Fabricator
U.S. stainless steel sheet/strip producers file antidumping petitions against Chinese imports
- Feb 15, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
AK Steel Corp., ATI Flat Rolled Products, North American Stainless, and Outokumpu Stainless USA LLC, all U.S.-based producers of stainless steel sheet and strip, have filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions charging that unfairly traded imports of stainless steel sheet and strip from...
- From The Fabricator
Pro Mach acquires Stork-Texwrap
- Feb 15, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Pro Mach Inc., a packaging and processing machinery manufacturer and integrated system provider, has acquired Stork-Texwrap, a manufacturer of fully automatic shrink wrapping systems. The Texwrap brand and its current facility in Washington, Mo., will remain, and its team will join Pro-Mach’s...
- From The Fabricator
IHEA launches Induction Division
- Feb 12, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA), Taylor Mill, Ky., has launched its Induction Division, which focuses on educating induction OEMs and end users of thermal process technology on best practices such as safety and operations, how best to use the technology, and the latest...
- From The Fabricator
Commercial Metals Co. closes fence post operations in Arkansas
- Feb 12, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Commercial Metals Co. (CMC) has announced the closure of its fence post operations in Magnolia, Ark. Production will be relocated to the San Marcos, Texas, fence post production facility as operations in Magnolia wind down and cease entirely by the end of Q3 2016. In addition, CMC Steel...
- From The Fabricator
Novelis, Jaguar Land Rover develop high recycled-content aluminum alloy
- Feb 11, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Novelis has announced that its RC5754 alloy, a new automotive product designed to contain up to 75 percent recycled content, has been successfully integrated into the structural components of high-volume production passenger vehicles. The alloy was developed with Jaguar Land Rover and serves as...
- From The Fabricator
NIMS releases new online tool to connect competencies, credentials, and careers
- Feb 11, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Fairfax, Va.-based NIMS has introduced the Career Pathway Tool to help employers, job seekers, and educators understand the numerous career pathways in the industry and how NIMS credentials can be earned to enter and advance in careers. Employers can use the tool to enhance hiring practices,...
- From The Fabricator
Hypertherm accepting educational grant applications
- Feb 11, 2016
- Plasma Cutting
- News Release
Hypertherm, a manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems based in Hanover, N.H., now is accepting applications for its “Spark Something Great” educational grant program. Now in its second year, the program aims to ensure the next generation of welders and metal fabricators...
- From The Fabricator
Houghton Intl. metalworking fluid earns Pratt & Whitney approval
- Feb 11, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Houghton Intl., Valley Forge, Pa., has received approval from Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies company, for the use of Hocut® 4940 metalworking fluid in the production of its aircraft engines and military power units under the Pratt & Whitney reference PMC 9151. Pratt & Whitney approved...
- From The Fabricator
DP Technology launches new Esprit CAD/CAM website
- Feb 11, 2016
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
DP Technology, Camarillo, Calif., has launched a new corporate website at www.espritcam.com for its Esprit CAD/CAM software. New educational videos show the software in action and highlight its compatibility with worldwide machine tool brands. Available in nine languages, the website is...
- From The Fabricator
Allied Machine updates product selector online recommendation tool
- Feb 11, 2016
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- News Release
Allied Machine & Eng. Corp., a manufacturer of holemaking and finishing tooling systems in Dover, Ohio, has updated its Product Selector online recommendation tool at www.alliedmachine.com/adp/adpselect.aspx. The program, which visitors can use to find new tools to meet their needs or to access...
- From The Fabricator
North American robotics market sets new records in 2015
- Feb 10, 2016
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Ann Arbor, Mich. North American companies ordered 31,464 robots valued at $1.8 billion during 2015, an increase of 14 percent in units and 11 percent in dollars over 2014....
- From The Fabricator
Alliance Steel acquires Standard Steel & Wire, forms Specialty Steel Division
- Feb 10, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Alliance Steel LLC, a steel service center in Bedford Park, Ill., has acquired the working capital assets and customer list of Standard Steel & Wire Inc. (SS&W), Chicago, while concurrently forming the Specialty Steel Division of Alliance Steel. Dennis Barista, formerly of SS&W, is leading the new...
- From The Fabricator
NBT announces summer manufacturing camp locations
- Feb 10, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), the foundation of Rockford, Ill.-based Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA), has announced the 30 locations that will be hosting 41 summer manufacturing camps in 2016. The list is still growing, according to the association. Camps will be offered...
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