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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
Trucking Shows Signs of Recovery
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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- Industry News
- Columbia Vehicle Group to establish South Carolina operation
- 27North completes $400,000 Missouri expansion
- Nucor names new executive vice president
- The season for NBT Summer Manufacturing Camps nears
- Quaker Houghton announces CFO transition
- Majestic Steel Arkansas fully operational
- WiM to host Moms in MFG virtual conference June 13
- Prince Manufacturing appoints CFO
- Rohde Brothers adds 11,000 sq. ft., 40-ton crane to Wisconsin shop
- Tighitco, DCM Group Aerospace join forces on Airbus A220 program
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 05/07/2024
- Running Time:
- 67:38
Patrick Brunken, VP of Addison Machine Engineering, joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about the tube and pipe...
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- From The Fabricator
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- From The Welder
Welding jacket designed for protection, comfort
- May 8, 2024
- Safety
- Product Release
Snap-on’s Welding Jacket with Stripes is made with a durable, lightweight, flame-retardant material and dielectric snaps for hot welding jobs.
- From The Fabricator
LIFT, BBTC partner to provide advanced manufacturing training to veterans
- May 8, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
LIFT and Big Bend Technical College have announced a partnership to provide free advanced manufacturing training to transitioning service members and their families.
- From The Fabricator
Rivian to expand Illinois facility to manufacture midsized SUV
- May 8, 2024
- Electric Vehicles
- News Release
Rivian Automotive Inc. will expand operations at its plant in Normal, Ill., for production of its R2 midsized SUV.
- From The Fabricator
Gang punching press system accommodates different parts quickly
- May 7, 2024
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Product Release
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.
- From The Fabricator
Vorteq acquires California Division of Material Sciences Corp.
- May 6, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
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....
- From The Fabricator
3M expands personal safety products factory in Nebraska
- May 6, 2024
- Safety
- News Release
St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M has expanded its Valley, Neb., facility by 90,000 sq. ft., adding 40 jobs.
Making the move from hard automation to robotic welding
- By Jeffrey Noruk
- May 6, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
When water heater maker A.O. Smith wanted to upgrade to robotic welding, it analyzed its entire production line to make full use of the latest automation.
- From The Fabricator
Compact swing chamber shot blast machine features robotic workpiece handling
- May 6, 2024
- Finishing
- Product Release
Rösler offers the compact RWK 6/12-2 swing chamber shot blast machine.
- From The Fabricator
Tecoi USA, Gladwin Machinery announce strategic distributor partnership
- May 3, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Tecoi USA, a Longview, Texas-based provider of plate processing equipment, has established a strategic distributor partnership with Gladwin Machinery Solutions.
- From The Fabricator
BZI opens Iron Depot store in Utah
- May 3, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
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.
- From The Welder
Connecticut students compete in Maritime Welding Competition
- May 3, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
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.
- From The Welder
Midwest Technical Institute announces 2024 High School Welding Competition winners
- May 3, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
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.
Miscellaneous metals fabricator increases productivity and opportunity with plasma cutting
- May 3, 2024
- Plasma Cutting
- News Release
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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