Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

WISER Systems , Inc. unveiled its latest innovation—a new generation of RTLS Tags—at FABTECH 2024. Utilizing proprietary Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) Redundant Radio Location & Tracking (RRLT) technology, WISER’s ATLAS and Locator live positioning systems empower Industry 4.0 automation initiatives in smart manufacturing, operational improvements, warehouse management, inventory control, supply chain logistics, and yard management.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I’ve written about the market I’ve covered for the past 25 years becoming mature. Symptoms of a mature market include portfolio restructuring to concentrate on a particular segment. We’ve seen this with several of the prominent automation companies. Emerson has also been shedding businesses. They have just announced three more strategic moves. Emerson has made a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech (“AspenTech”) not already owned by Emerson for $240 per share i

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Design World

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Press-in type PTFE (Teflon) insulated terminals for high temperature and high-quality terminal and connector applications are part of the Keystone Electronics family of multi-purpose hardware. Engineered for high density packaging on.062” and.093” thick PCBs, these versatile pins and terminals provide outstanding electrical, mechanical, thermal and chemical characteristics.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The MC600 is designed for reliable mobile manipulation, says MiR. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced the the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go-approved products, the MC600 mobile collaborative robot. “By integrating the ‘legs’ of a mobile robot with the ‘arms’ of a cobot, the MC600 addresses multiple automation workflow challenges such as palletizing and machine tending with one system,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of Mobile Industri

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

AutomationDirect has added FTG enclosed-style power distribution and terminal blocks to provide a convenient central location to connect several wires and distribute power from a single source to multiple loads. The enclosed power distribution blocks feature a modular design for easy multi-pole assembly and an IP20 finger-safe protection rating. They are offered with ampere ratings… The post AutomationDirect offers FTG enclosed-style power distribution, terminal blocks appeared first on De

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The Guardian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Carmaker does not specify where British cuts will fall but Dagenham and Halewood will not be affected Business live – latest updates Ford has said that it will cut 4,000 jobs in Europe, becoming the latest carmaker to seek to reduce costs amid slowing growth in electric car sales and competition from China. The American carmaker said on Wednesday it would cut 800 jobs in the UK and 2,900 in Germany.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Take a look back at the key moments for Cisco Customer Experience during Cisco Live Melbourne this year. Learn about keynotes, sessions, awards and more. Replays are now available!

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Metal fabrication machinery sales and service supplier Mac-Tech, along with Saris, hosted the MACtober Fest open house event at the Saris facility in Fitchburg, Wis., on Nov. 14.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Many PLC systems still require knowledge of the previous generation of RSLogix software from Rockwell, including the SLC 500 and the Lite software version for the MicroLogix family.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Flex Machine Tools, a manufacturer of machine tools for metal fabrication operations, will host an open house event at its Wapakoneta, Ohio, headquarters on Dec. 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Compass Wire Cloth, a North American leading manufacturer of separation, sifting, and screening solutions, highlights its cutting-edge Self-Cleaning Sandwich Screens designed to address common challenges in industrial screening processes. These screens feature a unique sandwich-style construction that enhances durability and effectiveness while preventing blinding and clogging.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

CandS MachineandManufacturing, a shop with production machining, fabricating, and repair capabilities, held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 15 for its new headquarters in La Grange, Ky.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

NORD’s innovative drive systems paired with their basic-to-advanced electronic control technology match a wide range of applications thanks to scalable functionality, high precision regulation, and ease of installation.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs, the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association’s charitable foundation, Elgin, Ill., has announced a partnership with Feralloy Corp., a subsidiary of Reliance Inc., based in Chicago.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image: Aleksei/stock.adobe.com In a milestone move for the Australian aluminium industry, the Australian Aluminium Council will integrate the Australian Aluminium Extrusion Association (AAEA) into its membership and organisational structure. This integration marks a strategic consolidation, providing a unified, independent advocacy voice for the entire aluminium sector in Australia.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Sheet metal manufacturer Hranec Corp. has announced plans to invest $15.5 million to build a 200,000-sq.-ft. facility across from its existing location in Uniontown, Pa., creating 84 new full-time jobs.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image: teamjackson/stock.adobe.com Premier Jacinta Allan and minister for the State Electricity Commission Lily D’Ambrosio have announced the SEC will invest $370 million to build the SEC Renewable Energy Park – a massive solar farm and battery in Horsham. It will be the first 100 per cent government-owned energy generator in Victoria since the Liberal Party privatised the state’s energy system.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Faymonville Group, a manufacturer of vehicles for heavy load and special transport, has announced it will build its first U.S. production facility on a 54-acre site in Little Rock, Ark. The production site covers 409,000 sq. ft. in Phase 1. In Phase 2, the area will expand to 624,000 sq. ft.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image: Hien Phung/stock.adobe.com Today the Council Council has unveiled a new tool, Momentum Monitor, to track climate progress within each Australian Industry. Progress has been analysed using publicly available Australian government data and will now be collated and monitored quarterly. Notable key findings so far include: Renewable energy made up about 40 per cent of electricity in the national grid in the past 12 months.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Collaborative Robotics Inc. today unveiled its Proxie mobile manipulator publicly for the first time. The startup has been secretive about the design of the robot since Brad Porter founded the company in 2022. Porter has hinted at the design of the robot by alluding to the importance of a mobile manipulator for applications within the warehouse, with a kinematic better suited for warehouse workflows than a humanoid.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The basic design of the VST 50 includes two workpiece spindles (top) and two tailstocks (bottom). Whether in the steering system or in the chassis – ball joints are indispensable in our cars. They not only act as a kind of pivot point between different elements, but are also usually in constant motion and exposed to high physical loads. In this context, ball pins and ball sleeves are among the safety-critical car components that must leave production with a high surface quality and microme

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to research from Apricorn, U.S.-based manufacturing respondents are focused on the adoption of encryption as they prioritize data protection strategies in an increasingly interconnected environment.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Advance Lifts , a leading North American manufacturer of industrial scissor lift tables and dock lifts, highlights its “Big Friggin” (BFL) Series Lift Tables, designed for high travel applications that also require large platforms. These incredibly durable lift tables move larger loads and operators up to second levels and mezzanines, meeting the rigorous demands of the retail, food processing, material handling, automotive, manufacturing, industrial, warehousing, aerospace manufacturing, fabric

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

(CNW Group/CarbiCrete Inc) MONTREAL — CarbiCrete, a manufacturer of decarbonized concrete, and Climate Earth, a provider of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in the concrete industry, have released the first-ever EPD for CarbiCrete’s cement-free concrete masonry units (CMUs). The announcement was made at the Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association’s Canadian Hardscapes Activities Meeting in Montreal.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GF Machining Solutions’ North American parts warehouse operations in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a major component of the company’s focus on world-class customer service by improving access to parts and streamlining shipments. The facility provides improved same-day order cutoff from 4:00 p.m. Central Time to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, adding almost half a workday to order placement hours.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker than expected sales of electric cars. Ford said on Nov. 20 that most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Adding linear motion to articulated robots is now a widely adopted solution to extend flexibility and work envelopes. But these benefits only apply if the robot runs smoothly on a track that in many production environments will be exposed to dust, soot, abrasives and fine contaminants, which can cause the track’s roller bearings to stop rotating, leading to malfunction and robot downtime.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

TreviPay's Risk Management Platform now offers automated buyer onboarding at onset of order-to-cash process, with faster and more localized configurations for foreign markets

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

REGO-FIX, a Swiss toolholding company and inventor of the standard-setting ER collet, has partnered with tool measuring and management solution company Omega TMM for the creation of ORION powered by REGO-FIX – a tool measuring machine using REGO-FIX’s powRgrip ® tool holding system with Omega TMM’s presetting technology. ORION powered by REGO-FIX was created based on customer requirements that demanded reliable, innovative and precise tooling to ensure the best and most satisfying experience pos

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

EXAIR's Heavy Duty Line Vac is a compact and quiet powerful in-line conveyor that transports high volumes of material through ordinary hose or tube. Commonly used to transfer complex shapes, bulk solids and waste, the units feature large throat diameters that make it possible to convey more material over long vertical and horizontal lengths. The conveying rate of this heavy duty conveyor is typically twice that of ordinary air powered conveyors.

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