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- From the Blog
Material handling automation moves forward at MODEX
- By Tim Heston
Automated guided vehicles, autonomous mobile robots, and even mobile manipulation robots took center stage at MODEX. The technology hints at what the future fab shop could look like.
- From the Fabrinomics Newsletter
Economic Mood: How Long Does This Last?
Does the global economy deliberately seek to make a fool of economists, or do we do a great job of this on our own? For the past two years there has been an expectation of doom and gloom. We were convinced that recession was imminent in 2023, but every quarter saw remarkable growth in the …
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- From The Fabricator
- From The Welder
The role of flux in submerged arc welding performance
- By David Meyer
- Apr 29, 2024
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating favorite childhood memories
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 26, 2024
- Industry News
- Tecoi USA, Gladwin Machinery announce strategic distributor partnership
- BZI opens Iron Depot store in Utah
- Connecticut students compete in Maritime Welding Competition
- Midwest Technical Institute announces 2024 High School Welding Competition winners
- Miscellaneous metals fabricator increases productivity and opportunity with plasma cutting
- Welding power source’s modes designed to help optimize performance
- Thermo King builds South Carolina plant
- IMI names regional manager for Mid-Atlantic states
- JR Machine expands capabilities in Wisconsin
- Torch made for welding thin, conductive sheet metal
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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- From The Fabricator
Compact dust collector handles multiple manufacturing applications
- May 1, 2024
- Safety
- Product Release
Donaldson Co. Inc. has released the Downflo Evolution Pre-assembled (DFPRE) Small dust collector, a compact filtration system for multiple manufacturing applications.
- From The Fabricator
Precision Press Brake Certificate Course
- July 31 - August 1, 2024
- Bending and Forming
- Event
This comprehensive workshop delves into the theory and mathematical principles underpinning press brake operations, equipping you with the expertise to master this machinery. Through engaging instruction and practical exercises, you'll gain insight into the intricacies of quality sheet metal...
- From The Fabricator
Century Fasteners names sales managers
- Apr 30, 2024
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Century Fasteners Corp., Elmhurst, N.Y., a distributor of fastener and nonfastener components, has hired Michael Finelli as corporate sales training manager and promoted Christopher Hussey to general manager, Southeast sales.
- From The Fabricator
Wrightform Ltd. welcomes visitors to open house events
- Apr 30, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Subcontract engineering company Wrightform Ltd. welcomed guests and customers to open house events throughout April at its facility in Eye, Suffolk, U.K.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing industry optimism on the rise, survey says
- Apr 30, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
As concerns about a potential recession are subsiding in early 2024 and the economy continues to experience better-than-expected growth, manufacturers’ optimism of business prospects over the next six months has increased.
- From The Fabricator
BWXT to expand Ontario manufacturing plant
- Apr 30, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
BWX Technologies Inc. has announced plans to expand its Cambridge, Ont., nuclear commercial manufacturing plant.
- From The Fabricator
MRP software tops list of essentials for metal fabricator
- Apr 30, 2024
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
Australia-based metal fabricator Aston Precision chose MRPeasy even before moving to its first warehouse.
- From The Fabricator
Cleaner removes stains and rust without harsh fumes
- Apr 30, 2024
- Consumables
- Product Release
Madison Chemical has introduced Soar HF, a high-foaming, liquid acidic cleaner designed to penetrate and remove rust, oxides, calcium carbonate, and other types of scale, stains, and deposits without harmful fumes.
- From The Fabricator
Solar Atmospheres acquires Certified Metal Craft Inc.
- Apr 29, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Solar Atmospheres Inc. has announced its acquisition of Certified Metal Craft, a provider of heat-treating and brazing services in El Cajon, Calif. With the addition of CMC to the Solar family of companies, CMC establishes Solar’s sixth nationwide location and bolsters its West Coast presence....
- From The Welder
Three ESAB welding machines win Red Dot Awards for product design
- Apr 29, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
ESAB Corp., North Bethesda, Md., has announced that three of its welding machines have received the 2024 Red Dot Award for product design.
- From The Fabricator
Ulbrich of Illinois installs stainless coil slitting and automatic pack line
- Apr 29, 2024
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Strip service center Ulbrich of Illinois, Alsip, Ill., has added a Braner/Loopco Hi-Performance Turret Head slitting and packaging line for processing surface-critical stainless coil in gauges from 0.020 to 0.187 in.
- From The Fabricator
Ultra Tool and Manufacturing adds 2D laser system
- Apr 29, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Ultra Tool and Manufacturing, a fabricator of customized precision parts and prototypes and precision metal stampings, has installed a Mazak Optiplex 3015 NEO 7kW at its facility in Germantown, Wis. The 2D variable-beam fiber laser system offers high-speed cutting in a variety of metals. Beam...
- From The Welder
Power source added to cobot welding system for simplified automation
- Apr 29, 2024
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has announced that the Copilot collaborative robotic welding system now features the new Auto Deltaweld as its welding power source.
- From The Welder
Aluminum MIG wires offer smooth feeding, reduced tangling
- Apr 29, 2024
- Consumables
- Product Release
AlcoTec, an ESAB brand, has upgraded all its 4043 and 4047 aluminum MIG welding wire products with a proprietary surface treatment technology.
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