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Ergodyne hires CFO/VP of finance
- Aug 28, 2014
- Safety
- News Release
St. Paul, Minn.-based Ergodyne, a provider of safety gear and work wear, has announced the addition of Sue Horvath as chief financial officer and vice president of finance. Horvath has more than 30 years of finance and operations experience, most recently serving as CFO for two privately held...
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Why similar fabricators can have very different financial results
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 28, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Contract metal fabricators may have similar assets and offer similar services, but have very different financial results. The differences may come from differing customer mixes, but it also comes from the fact that many shops have highly concentrated sources of revenue. Lose one big account, and financial results seriously suffer.
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Panel PC equipped with multicore CPUs
- Aug 28, 2014
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
To help boost the performance of multitouch industrial displays via an all-in-one HMI and automation device, Beckhoff Automation has released the new CP22xx series panel PC. Designed for cabinet installation, the PC combines a multitouch interface with multicore processors for automation and...
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How to get scheduling right
- By Dick Kallage
- Aug 28, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Many point to scheduling as one of the most challenging aspects of running a custom fabrication business. Why, exactly? Sometimes it’s the software, but quite often, it boils down to the inputs used to create the schedule in the first place.
Exploring the versatility of laser vision systems
- By Stephen Thacker
- Aug 28, 2014
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
For tube and pipe applications, laser vision systems are commonly used for seam tracking on the mill, but they are useful for many more applications—such as edge bevel measurement; strip width measurement and centering verification; mill process control; and coating control. For pipeline construction, they can verify the integrity of end face bevels and weld bead profile measurements.
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Software creates, shares visual work instructions for manufacturing
- Aug 28, 2014
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Visual Knowledge Share offers VKS software for creating, sharing, and viewing step-by-step visual work instructions in any manufacturing environment. It offers integrated quality check lists, automatic revision control, and live KPI graphs. Users can standardize upon best processes to help raise...
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Rectangular electromagnets lift up to 38,800 lbs.
- Aug 28, 2014
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Eriez® rectangular lifting magnets are designed to reduce labor power requirements and eliminate the need for slings, hooks, and cables in arduous attaching tasks. The line includes three standard models and lengths from 9 to 96 in. With a 2-to-1 safety factor taken with the magnet in the hot...
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Getting ready for the next generation
- By Eric Lundin
- Aug 28, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The U.S. population is aging, as is the workforce. Employers of all sorts are doing what they can, or should be doing what they can, to prepare for increasing rates of retirement. If you're lucky enough to have (1) a pool of experienced workers, (2) a company culture that encourages the sharing of the tribal knowledge, and (3) an enthusiastic group of new recruits, you're just missing one element that can help to make the transition go smoothly.
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Metal cutting band saw offers high cutting capacity with space-saving design
- Aug 28, 2014
- Sawing
- Product Release
MetalMizer has introduced the new MV2018 metal cutting band saw. The space-saving saw is designed to offer the same or greater cutting capacity of other saws in its class with 30 percent less machine depth, the company states. The motor drive system is mounted directly on the cutting head,...
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Consumables Corner: Porosity when welding galvanized steel
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Aug 28, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Learn how to eliminate porosity when welding galvanized steel in the Q&A from the experts at FMA. Find out more about welding galvanized metal here.
Fabricator delivers a big fish story
- By Dan Davis
- Aug 28, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Lou Rodriquez finds out he has a talent for creating metal art and ends up with a fish tale that is easy to believe because people can see the result: a huge metal sturgeon that’s the talk of Port Huron, Mich.
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act signed into law
- Aug 27, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
President Barack Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to...
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SigmaTEK names regional sales manager for Texas and New Mexico
- Aug 27, 2014
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
SigmaTEK Systems LLC, a provider of CAD/CAM nesting and manufacturing process automation in Cincinnati, has promoted Brad Stropes to regional sales manager. In this position, Stropes is responsible for increasing the company’s user community throughout Texas and New Mexico. In addition to...
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Industrial Innovations hosts U.S. congressman visit
- Aug 27, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
U.S. Rep Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., visited Industrial Innovations at its Grandville, Mich., facility to discuss how Congress can help boost U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through legislation. Huizenga and Troy Turnbull, owner of the company, originally met in Washington, D.C., in March 2014...
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Coe Press appoints CFO
- Aug 27, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Coe Press Equipment, a manufacturer of coil handling and servo roll feed equipment in Sterling Heights, Mich., has announced the appointment of Dave Boissonneault to CFO. The firm has created the position in response to growth in its coil processing business and the addition of its cut-to-length...
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