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Mitutoyo announces grand opening of renovated M3 Solution Center in California
- Jun 10, 2016
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
Mitutoyo America Corp., based in Aurora, Ill., has announced the grand opening of the newly renovated M3 Solution Center in City of Industry, Calif. This nearly 35,500-sq.-ft. facility offers product demonstrations, assistance with application challenges and metrology equipment, and product and...
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Hypertherm establishes new website, tagline
- Jun 10, 2016
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Hypertherm, a Hanover, N.H.-based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, has launched a new website at www.hypertherm.com. Visitors can compare different cutting technologies and platforms, troubleshoot cutting challenges, and connect with the company’s experts around the...
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Dorner appoints regional sales manager for Michigan, northern Ohio
- Jun 10, 2016
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Dorner Mfg. Corp., Hartland, Wis., has appointed Michael Goodall as a regional sales manager covering the area of northern Ohio and Michigan. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. Goodall most recently worked for Habasit as sales manager of specialty belts and components and...
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CNCs simplify setup of automated cells
- Jun 10, 2016
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
With the Sinumerik 828 CNC family, Siemens offers a method for connecting robots to machine tools. Different types of robots designed by different manufacturers can be connected to machines equipped with the CNCs using the Sinumerik Integrate Run MyRobot/EasyConnect interface to perform...
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Nucor, JFE Steel form joint venture to supply automotive market in Mexico
- Jun 9, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has announced the formation of a 50-50 joint venture with JFE Steel Corp. of Japan to build and operate a plant in central Mexico to supply that country's automotive market. The plant is expected to cost $270 million and have a capacity of 400,000 tons per year of...
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Movable-frame press offers up to 200 tons of pressing power
- Jun 9, 2016
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
Dake Corp. offers the PMM 200MD movable-frame press. It delivers up to 200 tons of pressing power, making it suitable for assembly and straightening applications. The hydraulically operated frame and cylinder allow for a variety of movements to accommodate large pieces of metal. The 5.5-HP...
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Dengensha America adds sales engineer, senior engineer
- Jun 9, 2016
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Resistance welding equipment manufacturer Dengensha America, Bedford, Ohio, has named Brandon Malec as sales engineer and Hideyuki Taguchi as senior engineer. Malec is a recent graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Engineering in technology and management degree. He has interned at...
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Intelligrated hires senior sales manager, western regional sales and operations
- Jun 9, 2016
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Intelligrated®, a Cincinnati-based automated material handling equipment provider, has appointed Mark Jordan as senior sales manager for its western regional operations, based in the company’s Ontario, Calif., district office. Jordan has more than 20 years of material handling automation...
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Dana Holding Corp. recognized by Spartan Motors for supplier excellence
- Jun 9, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Maumee, Ohio-based Dana Holding Corp. has earned the Spartan Diamond Award for supplier excellence from Spartan Motors Inc. This award recognizes Spartan's top-performing key supply chain partners. Dana was recognized for dedication to quality, on-time delivery, total cost control, and...
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Fabricators weigh in on the new overtime rules
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 9, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
“Fabricating Update” subscribers were asked to share their thoughts on the new overtime rules for exempt employees that will take effect Dec. 1. Employees who responded welcome the action. Employers are not so happy about it. And one respondent questions the government’s motive behind the new rules.
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Plate cutting machine is very compact
- Jun 9, 2016
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Product Release
Voortman Steel Machinery has introduced the very compact V302 plate cutting machine. The unit can be delivered with a plasma cutting torch, an oxyfuel torch, or a plasma/oxyfuel combination. Features include high-definition plasma cutting, Voortman Height Control, Extensive Hole Performance, a...
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How equipment can help relieve the skilled-worker shortage
- By Michelle Howell
- Jun 9, 2016
- Shop Management
- Article
If you need more workers and you’re having a difficult time finding them, perhaps you should explore equipment options that can mitigate the need for more help. For example, some welding tables can eliminate the need for extra hands.
Vinyl plugs protect machined threads, hammer union joint connections
- Jun 9, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
Caplugs offers the HU series of vinyl plugs to protect machined threads and hammer union joint connections from impact and contaminants. Made from a high-durometer vinyl, the plugs are color-coded by FIG number for identification of working pressure. They come in a variety of sizes to fit...
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Global metal additive manufacturing market to grow at 24 percent CAGR through 2020
- Jun 8, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
London-based Technavio has released a study covering the present scenario and growth prospects of the global metal additive manufacturing market for 2016-2020. According to the report, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 24 percent in that period. The report lists aerospace,...
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40-ton electric press brake offers 60-in. working length
- Jun 8, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
LVD Strippit has introduced the Dyna-Press 40/15 Plus, a compact, high-speed, 40-ton electric press brake. The machine, which offers a working length of 60 in., features a precision 4-axis backgauge and the Touch-B touchscreen CNC. The press brake is designed to bend parts at 59 IPM. The ram...
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