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Jet Edge names Hasmak as dealer for Turkey
- Mar 12, 2015
- Waterjet Cutting
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Jet Edge Inc., a manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjets in St. Michael, Minn., has selected Hasmak as its waterjet systems dealer for Turkey. Based in Istanbul, the company also has offices in Adana and Mersen. Its three major divisions are Hasmak Representation, Hasmak Trading, and...
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Casters ride low, haul 20 tons
- Mar 12, 2015
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Hamilton has introduced the Enhanced Maxi-Duty (EMD2) series caster. It features dual-wheel forged steel wheels for heavy manufacturers that need high load capacities without increased overall height. The wheels are CNC-machined with a slight crown for rollability and swiveling, then clear-coated....
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Energy Department pledges $6 million to accelerate alternative-fuel vehicle market growth
- Mar 12, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Energy Department has announced $6 million for 11 projects aimed at improving potential buyers’ experiences with alternative-fuel and plug-in electric vehicles, supporting training, and integrating alternative fuels into emergency planning. By removing barriers to market growth, these...
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Light contributes to forklift safety
- Mar 12, 2015
- Safety
- Product Release
Intella Liftparts offers the BlueSpot® safety light to help reduce forklift/pedestrian accidents.
The UL-listed light features sturdy metal construction with stainless hardware.
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Fastenal awarded national TCPN contract
- Mar 11, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Winona, Minn.-based Fastenal has partnered with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) to provide MRO supplies to government entities nationwide. TCPN’s lead government agency, Region 4 Education Service Center, uses a competitive solicitation process consistent with applicable procurement...
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Perceptron acquires Coord3 Industries s.r.l
- Mar 11, 2015
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
Perceptron Inc., Plymouth, Mich., has completed the acquisition of the CMM business of Coord3® Industries s.r.l. Coord3 is one of only two companies in the world that design and manufacture large gantry-style CMMs used to measure very large equipment such as aircraft wings, complete car bodies,...
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Acrylic adhesive system helps eliminate read-through
- Mar 11, 2015
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
Lord Corp. has introduced an acrylic adhesive system, Lord 810 LRT, designed to eliminate read-through. When cured with Lord Accelerator 20, the adhesive creates a flexible system for bonding metals, such as aluminum, galvanized steel, and cold-rolled steel. The adhesive system delivers fast...
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Intelligrated appoints sales manager for southern regional sales and operations
- Mar 11, 2015
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Intelligrated®, an Atlanta-based automated material handling systems provider, has promoted Tracy Perdue to the position of sales manager for its southern regional sales and operations, serving companies in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee....
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It’s all in how you shape it
- By Josh Welton
- Mar 11, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
When creating his sculptures, Josh Welton achieves the same form by shaping many different materials to fit his vision. It’s just metal; it’s all in how you shape it.
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Increasing use of recycled steel spurs growth in the global steel scrap market, says report
- Mar 11, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Global Industry Analysts Inc. (GIA), San Jose, Calif., has released “Steel Scrap: A Global Strategic Business Report.” The global market for steel scrap is projected to reach 793 million metric tons by 2020, driven by the growing demand for steel and increasing shift toward the use of electric...
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Updates made to shop floor CMM
- Mar 11, 2015
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Hexagon Metrology has introduced the updated 4.5.4 SF shop floor CMM. It now includes integrated workspace LED lighting to assist the operator in poor lighting conditions. The bolt-hole pattern in the CMM's granite base has been revised to accommodate a 300-mm kinematic plate for repeatable...
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DeWys Mfg. hires sales engineer
- Mar 11, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Precision metal fabricator DeWys Mfg. Inc., Marne, Mich., has hired Andy Hills as sales engineer. In this role, he calls on management representatives to ensure manufacturability of products and services offered and reviews blueprints, RFQs, and other customer documents. Hills has a degree in...
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Five things to know about the robotic GMAW gun
- By Tom Whitter
- Mar 11, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Pay special attention to the GMAW gun and consumables when choosing the best robotic welding system for your operation. Learn why one size does not fit all.
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Length gauge line expanded
- Mar 11, 2015
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Heidenhain has expanded its length gauge line with new variants of its Specto and Acanto gauges. The pencil probe-style Specto length gauge series offers versions with an improved force specification. Two new 1-Vpp, 12-mm stroke length variants of the gauge are available for lower-force...
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