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Self-retracting lifeline system protects workers at height
- Nov 8, 2017
- Safety
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Honeywell has developed the Miller® Falcon™ Edge self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), designed to protect workers from serious injury or death if their lifeline becomes severed by a sharp edge during a fall from height. Available in 20-, 30-, and 50-ft. cable lengths, the SRL can support user...
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ERP, MES, or both?
- By Kathie Poindexter
- Nov 8, 2017
- Shop Management
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What is the difference between an enterprise resource planning system and a manufacturing execution system? Is one part of the other? What you call them really doesn’t matter. What does matter is whether a software system makes your manufacturing operation more productive and profitable.
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FABTECH 2017—Day 2
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Today was a very busy day at FABTECH, both in terms of press conferences and traffic. To this editor, the traffic volume seemed even heavier than yesterday. Speaking of heavy, innovations seen today show a definite increase in R&D and innovation. The fabrication industry is growing, and exhibitors on the show floor expect the trend to continue.
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How a good company culture spurs a virtuous cycle
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Achieving and improving a stellar company culture remains an elusive goal to quantify in metal fabrication. But some companies are measuring it. In one sense, it could be treated as a central tenet of process improvement.
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MFG.com appoints president/CEO
- Nov 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Marietta, Ga.-based online manufacturing marketplace MFG.com has appointed Dr. Ronald L. Hollis as its new president/CEO. Hollis was the founder and president/CEO of Quickparts.com Inc. and Rapid Tech Eng. Before that, he served as vice president at Fastec Eng. He has a bachelor’s degree in...
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J. J. Keller & Associates earns Great Place to Work® certification
- Nov 7, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc., a provider of regulatory, safety, and compliance products and services in Neenah, Wis., has been certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. The company earned this credential based on ratings provided by its associates in an...
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Magnetic clamp locates and holds steel stock in vertical position for tack welding
- Nov 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Strong Hand Tools® has introduced the Magnetic Grasshopper Clamp for locating and holding steel workpieces vertically, with minimal obstruction for tack welding. The spring-loaded, fully adjustable clamp arm delivers positive, self-adjusting holding pressure and is suitable for tight-spot holding....
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CleanSpace Technology adds Central Welding Supply to distribution network
- Nov 7, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
Australia-based CleanSpace Technology, a manufacturer of powered air-purifying respiratory protection, has announced that Central Welding Supply, a reseller of welding products with 22 locations in western Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, has joined its distribution network. CleanSpace Technology...
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Wilson Tool celebrates 21 years of stamping division
- Nov 7, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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Wilson Tool International®, White Bear Lake, Minn., a manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes, and punch and die components for the stamping and tableting industries, recently marked the 21st birthday of its Impax Tooling Solutions® division. The company held an all-day...
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ABC Metals acquires International Metals Processing
- Nov 7, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
ABC Metals Inc., a precision slitter and distributor of primarily nonferrous alloys, has acquired the assets of International Metals Processing LLC (IMP), a toll processor of coils and sheets of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze. IMP’s 86,400-sq.-ft. facility in Indianapolis offers...
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Customized visual dashboards support 5S and lean goals
- Nov 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Visual Workplace Inc. offers customizable key performance indicator boards to support 5S and lean activities. The boards help users keep track of objectives, displaying metrics at the point of use and keeping team members informed about key goals for quality, safety, and productivity. The boards...
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Lean tools in metal fabrication: Go to Gemba
- By Jeff Sipes
- Nov 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
A Gemba walk helps everyone at the company understand what is really happening. It helps solve problems and puts the focus on where you can have the greatest impact for the customer.
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FABTECH 2017—Opening Day
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
If opening day is any indication, FABTECH 2017 is a resounding success. For those who waited patiently for the exhibition to open, it likely was worth the wait. Here are a few highlights from one editor’s perspective.
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An overview of laser metal deposition
- By Melanie Lang
- Nov 6, 2017
- Additive Manufacturing
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Metal additive manufacturing promises to change the way that people look at metal part design, and small manufacturing companies don't have to be left out of this new adventure.
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Bridger Steel to expand operations in Washington
- Nov 6, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Bridger Steel Inc., a manufacturer of metal panel systems for roofing, siding, and interior applications, has signed a lease with the Port of Kalama in southwest Washington for 30,000 sq. ft. of office and warehouse space and another 10,000-sq.-ft. covered area for loading trucks. The facility is...
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