THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME

Mike Riley takes a few moments to think about a future of new digital marketplaces where, instead of people simply shopping for products online, they instead design and build the exact products they want. Talk about mass customization.

Motoman Teaches Students About Automation at National Robotics Week

Motoman invites students to learn about the automation industry at the fourth annual National Robotics Week.

WHEN PRECISION IS NON-NEGOTIABLE

Emergency vehicle service provider True North Emergency Equipment deploys firefighting and rescue situations every day. Quality is non-negotiable. Every component must be precisely tooled, every weld precisely placed. Andy Monk explains how this precision demands unique versatility, comfort and effectiveness from the Bernard welding guns used in this MIG welding operation.

THE LONG AND WINDING WELD

Miggytrac automated tractors from ESAB are ideal for long welds and eliminating stressful welding positions for the welder. The tractor uses a magnet to hold the correct position on the workpiece, even if the workpiece is bent or angled, and its guide wheels adjust to drive the tractor against the workpiece.

ARE TACTILE SEAM TRACKING SYSTEMS RIGHT FOR YOU?

With the advancements in welding technology, weld travel speeds are increasing beyond manual torch positioning and require some type of automation to achieve greater torch accuracy. Brian Butler of Arc Products explores how seam tracking systems offer this capability with a relatively small capital investment.

CLEANING AND PREPARING ALUMINUM FILLER AND BASE METALS BEFORE WELDING

Dirty aluminum sets you off on the wrong foot before you ever strike an arc. Take these cleaning and prep steps from Nick Peterson of Miller Electric for the optimal welding of aluminum.

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