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Material handling automation moves forward at MODEX
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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.
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The March Transportation Demand Index (the latest available) inched up in the first quarter. It continued to show demand in a range commensurate with the 10-year trend prior to the pandemic. But sources continued to suggest that capacity was loose. The composite TDI index came in 3.3% higher M/M and was 10.0% higher Y/Y. The …
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Gang punching press system accommodates different parts quickly
The Multicyl Linear Rail is an adjustable gang punching press system designed to punch multiple holes at once and change hole locations quickly to accommodate different parts.
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Vorteq acquires California Division of Material Sciences Corp.
Vorteq Coil Finishers, a provider of coil coating services for steel and aluminum products, has acquired the California coil coating assets of Material Sciences Corp. Located near Los Angeles, MSC-LA manufactures specialty coated metals and offers slitting, embossing, and packaging services....
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3M expands personal safety products factory in Nebraska
St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M has expanded its Valley, Neb., facility by 90,000 sq. ft., adding 40 jobs.
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Compact swing chamber shot blast machine features robotic workpiece handling
Rösler offers the compact RWK 6/12-2 swing chamber shot blast machine.
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Tecoi USA, Gladwin Machinery announce strategic distributor partnership
Tecoi USA, a Longview, Texas-based provider of plate processing equipment, has established a strategic distributor partnership with Gladwin Machinery Solutions.
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BZI opens Iron Depot store in Utah
BZI celebrated the grand opening of its welding materials and industrial supply store, Iron Depot, in Cedar City, Utah, with a symbolic metal ribbon cutting ceremony on April 26.
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Connecticut students compete in Maritime Welding Competition
More than 100 Connecticut and Rhode Island students got an up-close look at careers in manufacturing and defense at the recent Maritime Welding Competition and Career Exploration Event in Groton, Conn.
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Midwest Technical Institute announces 2024 High School Welding Competition winners
Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) held the 2024 Illinois High School Welding Competition at its East Peoria campus on April 20, with more than 50 students participating.
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HGG and Automated Layout Technology developed the RoboRail all-in-one plasma cutting machine to meet production requirements at SL Chasse Steel.
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Welding power source’s modes designed to help optimize performance
ESAB has introduced the Warrior Edge 500 DX multiprocess power source featuring four MIG welding modes—thin, root, root pipe, and speed—as well as an advanced pulse mode.
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Young fabricators ready to step forward at family shop
The third generation of family has big plans for Fabcor Metal Fabricators, Minster, Ohio.
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Thermo King builds South Carolina plant
Thermo King, a producer of transport refrigeration and heating for trailers, trucks, buses, rail cars, and shipboard containers, has completed construction of a 300,000-sq.-ft. production facility located in Greenville, S.C.
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IMI names regional manager for Mid-Atlantic states
Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI) has appointed Frank Connor as regional manager for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
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