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- From The Fabricator
The metal fabrication business, accelerated with tech
- By Caleb Chamberlain
- Mar 19, 2024
- From the Blog
A glimpse into the future
- By Dan Davis
Metal fabricators who had the opportunity to attend the FMA Annual Meeting understand that the challenges that await are also opportunities for growth.
- From the Fabrinomics Newsletter
Does “It’s the Economy, Stupid” No Longer Apply?
This phrase was said to have been uttered by campaign advisor James Carville when discussing the campaign waged by Bill Clinton. It was just the most succinct description of a well-known political reality. The primary campaigns are always focused on the base for any political party, whether in the U.S., Europe, Asia, or anywhere else …
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- From The Fabricator
Tube laser positions fabricator for future growth
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Mar 15, 2024
- Industry News
- Quantum Fuel Systems to build Michigan facility
- NIST to launch competition for AI-focused Manufacturing USA institute
- ABB opens refitted U.S. robotics facility
- Paslin to expand in Michigan
- Compact tube bender produces micro parts
- Dust collection controller enables pulse-on-demand cleaning
- T&H Lemont expands sales team
- ArmorWorks Enterprises acquires Fox Valley Metal-Tech
- Industrial Magnetics appoints regional manager
- Lexicon hires chief HR officer
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 03/05/2024
- Running Time:
- 65:35
After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
- From The Fabricator
World-Class Roll Forming Workshop
- June 5 - 6, 2024
- Roll Forming
- Event
Come join us for the World Class Roll Forming Workshop on June 5-6, 2024, in Louisville, KY. Organized by the FMA Roll Forming Technology Council, this longstanding two-day conference serves as a vital platform for sharing invaluable insights into roll forming techniques and addressing pertinent...
- From The Fabricator
Norton RazorStar abrasive discs designed to improve grinding performance
A new development in abrasive grain structure from Norton ׀ Saint-Gobain Abrasives results in new discs and belts that cut cooler and extend the abrasive’s life.
- From The Welder
Urban Steel Rockstars festival will highlight welding and steel industry
- Mar 14, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
MingleMakers UG will host Urban Steel Rockstars, a festival for the welding and steel industry, Sept 5-6, 2024, at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin.
- From The Welder
Keys to adopting welding automation successfully
- By Arash Nejad
- Mar 14, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Whether or not welding automation and robotics succeed in a shop goes beyond the technology and equipment—oftentimes, it’s about workplace culture and how workers respond to change.
- From The Fabricator
CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd. appoints COO
- Mar 13, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd., Windsor, Ont., a provider of automation technology for resistance welding, metal forming, and cold spray applications, has named Darryl Beneteau as COO. Beneteau rejoined the company in 2009 after earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering...
- From The Fabricator
Precision Cut Industries appoints president
- Mar 13, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Contract metal manufacturer Precision Cut Industries, Hanover, Pa., has appointed Shonna Sites as its new president.
- From The Fabricator
TMF Metal Solutions named as marketing partner for IHRA, No Prep Warz
- Mar 13, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and No Prep Warz have named TMF Metal Solutions, a Native American-owned and -operated international metal fabrication contractor in Hamilton, Ohio, as a major marketing partner for the 2024 season.
- From The Welder
Sensors use AI to assist robotic weld grinding
- Mar 13, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
Kane Robotics has developed visual sensors for its cobot that use artificial intelligence to replicate the human eye.
- From The Fabricator
Orbus Visual Communications relocates and expands two brands
- Mar 12, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Orbus Visual Communications, Woodridge, Ill., a producer of visual communication items for tradeshows, events, and retail and workplace environments, has announced the relocation of its SEG Systems and Fabric Images brands to a new, expanded manufacturing facility in Huntersville, N.C.
- From The Welder
A-Ox Welding Supply and A&B Welding Supply join Meritus Gas Partners
- Mar 12, 2024
- Consumables
- News Release
Meritus Gas Partners has entered into a partnership with A-Ox Welding Supply Co. Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D., and A&B Welding Supply Co. Inc., Rapid City, S.D.
- From The Fabricator
Beckhoff USA expands California operations with new office
- Mar 12, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Savage, Minn.-based Beckhoff Automation has opened an office in El Segundo, Calif.
- From The Fabricator
AISC releases new version of certification standard
- Mar 12, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
The latest version of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 207-23, Standard for Certification Programs, is now available for free download on AISC’s website at aisc.org/cert-updates.
- From The Fabricator
Walter Surface Technologies acquires PushCorp
- Mar 12, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Surface treatment technology provider Walter Surface Technologies has announced the acquisition of PushCorp Inc., Garland, Texas, a manufacturer of robotic end-of-arm-tools for material removal applications.
BLM GROUP USA appoints regional sales manager for Northeast
- Mar 12, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
BLM GROUP USA, a manufacturer of tube and flat sheet processing systems in Novi, Mich., has announced the appointment of Lukas Baechler as its regional sales manager for the Northeast.
- From The Fabricator
Combination punch-laser machine delivers five fabricating options in small footprint
- Mar 12, 2024
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Product Release
Prima Power offers the Combi punch-laser system, which offers two levels of high-productivity processing in a small footprint.
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