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SMS group supplies heat-treating, pipe threading equipment to Axis Pipe and Tube
- Jun 8, 2016
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Germany-based SMS group has supplied heat-treating equipment and a pipe threading line to Houston-based Axis Pipe and Tube. The two new lines for the Bryan, Texas, plant enable the company to produce OCTG tubes used in natural gas and crude oil production. The heat-treating line includes a...
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- Jun 8, 2016
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German Machine Tools of America (GMTA), a supplier of machine tools, lasers, and parts washers in Ann Arbor, Mich., has appointed Dan Thomas as project manager. Thomas is responsible for the end-to-end coordination of the project flow at GMTA, from initial contact through commissioning of...
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- Jun 8, 2016
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LNA Laser Technology has introduced the model MP2 diode-pumped, solid-state (DPSS) laser marking system. This all-in-one system is suitable for applications that require high resolution but not high-speed throughput. The system features a DPSS laser, laser beam scanning optics (galvanometer),...
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Columnist Art Hedrick goes back to basics about drawing, offering a comparison of drawing and casting, an explanation of flow and control.
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Epic Systems adds staff member for shop logistics
- Jun 8, 2016
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St. Louis-based Epic Systems Inc. has hired Ryan Smith for the shop logistics role. In 2014 Smith interned at Epic in the process and mechanical group. As an intern he primarily assisted mechanical engineers with a liquid blending process system project for a local food processing plant. Smith also...
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ISM ROB: Manufacturing economic activity expands for third consecutive month
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the third consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 84th consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®. The report was issued June 1 by Bradley J....
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Verti-Lift offers scissor lift tables with tilt capabilities for product positioning. Integrating the height adjustment of a scissor lift with tilt functions helps ensure that workpieces are always within reach of the operator. Lifting capacities of 2,000 to 4,000 lbs. and tilt angles up to 60...
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Over the years I have received many requests from readers asking for suggestions and advice for particularly challenging stamping applications. Some of the issues can be addressed through creative tool design; some can’t. Some stampings by design make it virtually impossible to satisfy all the...
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TCI Precision Metals announces death of longtime employee John Martinez
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TCI Precision Metals, a producer of precision machine-ready blanks from aluminum, stainless steel, and other alloys in Gardena, Calif., has announced the death of longtime employee John Martinez on May 24, 2016. Martinez joined the company in September 1978. Over his 38 years with TCI, he...
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Ergodyne has added more than three dozen new frame and lens options to its Skullerz® eye protection line. Included are safety glasses with new Kryptek® camouflage patterns, additional frame options featuring clear and smoke lenses with proprietary Fog-Off™ antifog technology, and a new lens...
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Mitutoyo America Corp., Aurora, Ill., a provider of measurement and inspection systems, has announced the relocation and grand opening of the M3 Solution Center in Huntersville, N.C. This 7,700-sq.-ft. facility offers product demonstration, assistance with application challenges and metrology...
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Intelligrated names sales engineer, central regional sales and operations
- Jun 7, 2016
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Intelligrated®, an automated material handling systems provider, has promoted Chris Hillman to the position of sales engineer for its central regional operations. Based in Mason, Ohio, the central operation serves companies located in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and West...
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Bystronic to introduce new fiber laser at open house June 15-16
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Bystronic Inc. will introduce the new ByStar Fiber laser cutting machine with Fiber 6000 laser source to the North American market at its open house, June 15-16, 2016, in Elgin, Ill. The laser is designed for users that want to cut their entire range of orders on the fiber laser, from stainless...
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