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Ansys acquires 3DSIM
- Nov 15, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Ansys Inc., a provider of engineering simulation software based in Pittsburgh, has acquired 3DSIM, a Park City, Utah-based developer of additive manufacturing (AM) simulation technology. According to Ansys, the acquisition gives the company the industry's only complete AM simulation workflow. The...
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Paley and James co-created sculptures to be sold at auction Nov. 17
- Nov 15, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
At FABTECH® 2017 in Chicago, sculpture artist Albert Paley and Jesse James of “Monster Garage” fame unveiled two sculptures, each started by one of them and finished by the other. The project was sponsored by ESAB and the five FABTECH co-sponsors: AWS, FMA, SME, PMA, and CCAI. Those sculptures...
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Production line performs hot forming of high-strength aluminum
- Nov 15, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
AP&T has introduced a new production line for hot forming of high-strength aluminum (6000 and 7000 series) that enables the weight of car body parts to be reduced up to 50 percent, according to the company. This new manufacturing method could aid the development of lighter, safer, and more...
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Behringer Saws appoints marketing coordinator
- Nov 15, 2017
- Sawing
- News Release
Morgantown, Pa.-based sawing technology provider Behringer Saws Inc. has hired Sarah Rowley as marketing coordinator for the North American operations. Rowley previously worked for Substation Eng. Co. as marketing coordinator. She has a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing from...
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Lincoln Electric announces 2018 welding skills and professional development courses
- Nov 15, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Each year the Lincoln Electric® Welding School and Technical Training department offers a selection of educational and professional development seminars and workshops. For 2018 the courses will be held in the company’s new Welding Technology & Training Center in Cleveland, featuring expanded...
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Die design class to start in January
- Nov 15, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Accurate Die Design Software, Brookfield, Wis., has announced that its president/founder Ray Proeber will teach a die design class for the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) in Schaumburg, Ill. The 20-week class runs January to May 2018. The class will focus on designing progressive...
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Compact systems offer in-process monitoring of forming operations
- Nov 15, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Marposs has announced the availability of its Brankamp X1 and X3 in-process monitoring systems for cold and hot forming, thread rolling, and stamping operations. These all-in-one units provide real-time monitoring of machine parameters, helping to identify manufacturing faults, part variations, and...
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“Buy American” requirements are weakened in defense spending bills
- By Stephen Barlas
- Nov 14, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As Congress looks to reconcile House and Senate versions of defense spending bills, it is planning to reduce domestic spending requirements and to implement a pilot program intended to strengthen a defense network of small and medium-sized businesses.
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Welding enclosures designed for additive manufacturing
- Nov 14, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
During welding of titanium and any other reactive metal for additive manufacturing, the welding zone must be purged of oxygen and nitrogen to a level as low as 10 PPM or less of O2. Huntingdon Fusion Techniques, HFT® has developed Flexible Welding Enclosures® to encompass volumes of 1,059 cu....
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Yale lift truck named 2017 Product of the Year Award finalist
- Nov 14, 2017
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Yale Materials Handling Corp., Greenville, N.C., has announced that its Yale® GP040-060MX lift truck has been named as a finalist for the Plant Engineering 2017 Product of the Year Award in the materials handling systems category. In testing against a competitive lift truck, the customizable...
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IFH Group West installs laser/punch system
- Nov 14, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
The IFH Group West has installed an integrated Prima LPe6f 4000-W fiber laser with a 30-ton punch at its Arlington, Wash., facility. The 61-station, 30-ton servo-electric turret punch press has a 4,000-W IPG fiber laser. It processes 60- by 120-in. sheets up to 0.315 in. thick. The turret features...
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AAM appoints VP of strategic and business development
- Nov 14, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
American Axle & Mfg. Inc., Detroit, a designer and manufacturer of driveline, metal forming, powertrain, and casting technologies for automotive, commercial, and industrial markets, has named David M. Buckley as vice president – strategic and business development. Buckley worked most recently for...
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Waukesha Metal Products names president/COO
- Nov 14, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Sussex, Wis.-based metal stamper and fabricator Waukesha Metal Products has promoted Michael Steger to president/COO. Steger has more than 25 years of leadership and industry experience. He joined the company in 2002 as program manager and participated in the management buyout in 2005. He has...
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Magnum Mfg. to expand in Tennessee
- Nov 14, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Metal stamping company Magnum Mfg. Inc. has announced plans to invest $2 million in its operations in Erin, Tenn., creating about 50 jobs in the next five years. The company, which produces raw metal seat frames and doors for the automotive sector, will expand into an adjacent building, doubling...
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Locknuts with modified threads enable simplified tightening of mating screws
- Nov 14, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
New PEM® S-RT™ self-clinching, free-running locknuts from PennEngineering® feature a modified thread angle, enabling simplified tightening of mating screws and vibration-resistant locking performance in thin metal assemblies. The modified thread formation allows mating screws to spin freely...
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