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Tebis wins the DiSciTech Award
- Apr 26, 2016
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
Tebis America, a Troy, Mich.-based provider of CAD/CAM software for design and manufacturing in the tool, die, mold, aerospace, and automotive industries, has received the DiSciTech Award from Corp! magazine. The award recognizes Michigan companies displaying innovation in the digital, science,...
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Midwest Engineered Systems launches website
- Apr 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Midwest Engineered Systems Inc. (MWES), a Waukesha, Wis.-based provider of custom machines and integrated systems, has launched a new website at www.mwes.com. The website provides access to information regarding engineering services, equipment capabilities, and resources for visitors requiring...
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2-D optical measuring device measures workpieces in seconds
- Apr 26, 2016
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Titan Tool Supply Inc. has introduced a mobile, compact 2-D optical measuring device that provides measurements of workpieces in a matter of seconds. Manufactured by Schneider Messtechnik, the V-Cad Rapid offers automatic recognition of geometric primitives (basic shapes) without any preselection...
- From The Fabricator
Lee Industries names president/CFO/COO
- Apr 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Philipsburg, Pa.-based Lee Industries Inc., a global supplier of sanitary stainless steel alloy process systems and equipment and fluid-transfer valves, has promoted Joshua T. Montler to president/CFO/COO. Montler has served as vice president of finance and operations for the company since 2008...
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Güdel appoints CEO
- Apr 26, 2016
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Güdel Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., the U.S. subsidiary of Switzerland-based Güdel Group, has appointed Stuart “Stu” Shepherd as CEO following the retirement of Stefan Nilsson. Shepherd is responsible for the operations and performance of the U.S. and Canadian businesses. Before joining the...
- From The Fabricator
GE Power opens $400 million advanced manufacturing facility in South Carolina
- Apr 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
GE has opened the new Advanced Manufacturing Works (AMW) in Greenville, S.C. The firm has invested $73 million in the facility to date and will invest another $327 million across the campus over the next several years. The facility’s opening is creating at least 80 engineering and manufacturing...
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Compact pneumatic grinders measure about 1 in. dia.
- Apr 26, 2016
- Power Tools
- Product Release
Suhner Industrial Products LLC has introduced four lightweight pneumatic grinders: LSB 25 H, LWB 4, LPB 4, and LLC 35. They are designed for machine building, tool- and moldmaking and maintenance, aircraft construction, astronautics, automotive manufacturing, and foundries. The compact tools, a...
- From The Fabricator
American Standard 3-D printed metal faucet wins design award
- Apr 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
American Standard has won the Platinum A’ Design Award in 3-D Printed Forms and Products Design for its Shadowbrook faucet by DXV. The 3-D printed metal residential faucet was designed by Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, Joe Ientile, Gabriela Ravassa, Greg Reinecker, and Sara Salahi. A' Design Award...
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HMI software offers customizable displays
- Apr 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
LaserLinc Inc. has introduced the latest release of its Total Vu™ HMI software. The software hosts the company’s line of laser micrometers and ultrasonic devices. Displays are fully customizable. Tabbed displays simplify navigation, while multiple touchscreens increase access. Features...
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SSAB Americas launches EcoSmart to show commitment to sustainability
- Apr 25, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
To demonstrate its commitment to the environment, SSAB Americas has launched an EcoSmart awareness program. EcoSmart is an environmentally friendly, sustainable steel made from 97 percent recycled materials, from discarded appliances to old car parts. The steel is 100 percent recyclable as well....
- From The Fabricator
Servo-drive press brake features two angle measuring systems
- Apr 25, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
TRUMPF Inc. offers the new TruBend series 5000 press brake equipped with on-demand servo drive with four-cylinder drive technology. The servo drive offers quiet operation and consumes energy only during the bending process. The machine features two angle measuring systems. Automatically...
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Praxair acquires five gas businesses
- Apr 25, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Praxair Inc., Danbury, Conn., has announced the acquisition of five industrial gas businesses. In the U.S., the company acquired three independent distributors of industrial and specialty packaged gases: The Welding Center in Illinois, Welder Services in Indiana, and A&B Electric Motors and...
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Welding big birds, pursuing big dreams
- By Josh Welton
- Apr 25, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Welder and inspector Lucca Ilbert, who trained at the Robert Morgan Educational Center in Miami, loves fabricating and repairing aircraft parts. He hopes one day to have his own FAA-approved custom fabricating shop.
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United Performance Metals installs slitter
- Apr 25, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
United Performance Metals' West Coast facility in La Mirada, Calif., has installed a 12-in.-wide slitter that can process coils from 0.015 to 0.125 in. thick. The slitter allows the facility to keep lead times short and to deliver heavier-gauge slit stainless steel and nickel alloys within a...
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Lightweight welding helmet offers full coverage
- Apr 25, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
ArcOne® has added the Croc welding helmet to the Carrera™ line. The lightweight, full-coverage helmet features a modern design.
It comes with all of the Carrera filters, including the new 4500-V filter, with a 7-sq.-in. viewing area and four sensors.
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