Rachel Duran

Articles by Rachel Duran

Automation + Robotics = Smart Shops

Shops of all sizes are embracing automation and robotics systems and benefiting from major productivity gains with existing staff.

A Goal of Consistency Ensures HAIMER USA’s Customers Thrive

Tool holding technology leader HAIMER remains in constant contact with customers to ensure its solutions move manufacturing facilities to the next level in their operations.

Keep Your Parts in Place and Increase Efficiency and Output

Innovative fixturing systems and welding tables ensure you achieve consistent results and better part quality.

The Metalworking Industry is Having a Moment

Robotic and automation solutions take center stage as shops rise above labor constraints and increase efficiencies.

Tool Storage Systems Provide Organization, Security and Inventory Control

Upgraded features, new designs and combination hardware and software solutions mean you no longer need to hunt down tools on busy shop floors.

State of the Industry: Creating a Sustainable Future

Learn all about the benefits of navigating the road to becoming a sustainable manufacturer.

Are you Ready to Succeed in 2023?

The manufacturing sector is conquering challenging headwinds by embracing innovation and collaboration on the road to success.

Advent Tool & Manufacturing Builds Confidence Regarding Complex Applications

Advent Tool & Manufacturing supports shops in their efforts to branch out and take risks as they continue to bring more applications in-house, achieving savings in time and costs.

Manufacturing’s Automated and Digital Future

The positively charged metalworking industry continues to implement and invest in technologies that will prepare them for whatever 2023 may bring.

AMADA’s Innovations Create Total Solutions Ensuring Customer Success

AMADA’s sheet metal fabrication equipment assists end users in generating more product by utilizing their existing workforces.

Manufacturers Remain Persistent and Push On

FABTECH 2022’s attendees can view the latest machinery and software innovations and find the tools and new solutions that will assist them in improving productivity and increasing profits. Many exhibitors will unveil new or updated machinery or products and services.

The HYDMECH Difference Centers on Reliable Saws and Reliable People

From its worldwide leadership in metal band saw and cold saw technology to its long-term, driven employees, HYDMECH’s machines offer users a competitive edge.

Siemens: Totally Integrated Platforms Pave the Road Toward Digitalization

Siemens breaks barriers and offers platforms and tools to ensure machine builders and end users move forward with the digitalization of their facilities.

Manufacturers Continue to add Capacity, Facilities and Technology

Manufacturers and metal formers forecast little change in business conditions heading into the autumn months of 2022.

The Freedom to Innovate: TRUMPF Inc. Assists Customers in Realizing Their Greatest Projects

The embodiment of TRUMPF is the ability to integrate its high-quality machine tools with its high-quality lasers to build machines that enhance their customers’ competitiveness.

The Manufacturing Sector Stays the Course

Sentiment remains optimistic regarding demand as the industry gathers for the largest manufacturing technology show in North America.

Mazak Corp.’s Innovations Tackle Changes to Ensure Customer Success

Mazak’s continuous investments into the development of new products ensures the company is not only a machine tool manufacturer but a total solutions provider.

It’s an Exciting Time for Metal Industry Job Shops

Metal manufacturing companies continue to invest in machinery to control what their new normal will look like going forward.

ATI Industrial Automation’s Trailblazing Bodes Well for the Future

Leading developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling solutions is well suited to serve the emerging robotic surgical and electric vehicle markets.

Frontline Initiatives Aim to Plug Workforce Gaps

The fabricated metal products industry continues to report growth in new orders, as well as employment — even with hiring challenges. Learn about efforts to assist you in filling open positions.

Power Tools for Manufacturers: Dynabrade Keeps Pace with Industry

Dynabrade wants customers to think of the company as trusted advisers. The company is not just selling tools but is building long-term relationships and providing solutions to customers’ greatest challenges.

Momentum is Building

Optimism proliferates for construction equipment manufacturers, spurred by federal funding of infrastructure projects and other factors. Here’s what to expect.

Welding Systems Ready for Every Challenge

The next generation of welders, guns and torches are prepared to handle your job shop’s application challenges. The latest innovations and advances in MIG/TIG welders, guns and torches link fabricators to a wide range of products to successfully overcome hitches in the fabrication process.

BLM Group Focuses on Product Optimization and Direct Benefits for Its Customers

While metal tube processing is at the core of the BLM Group’s solutions, its expertise and in-depth knowledge of metal processing has led to a portfolio that includes flat sheet laser cutting systems, 5-axis laser cutting systems and more.

Business Indicators Set a Positive Tone for Manufacturing

The metalworking industry responds accordingly and expands offerings to meet demands.

Finding Workers: More Than a Help-Wanted Ad

There are a variety of initiatives and programs your shop can utilize to ease the challenge of finding workers.

CAMBRIO and SigmaNEST Keep Innovation at the Forefront of Everything They Do

CAMBRIO aims to help shape the future of manufacturing and assist its customers in meeting changes head on. CAMBRIO’s brands, including SigmaNEST, comprise a diverse set of smart end-to-end design and manufacturing software solutions. The acquisition by Sandvik allows CAMBRIO to collaborate with the Sandvik family and put those resources to work for the benefit of customers.

Manufacturing’s Economic Improvement Continues in 2022

Remarkable things happen when manufacturers open the shop doors and invite people in, which includes filling the workforce pipeline.

Make the Leap to Industry 4.0 in 2022

Still on the fence about implementing digitalization in your shop? Consider your future workforce — or lack thereof. By smarting small, your shop can keep and invest in the staff you have and implement machine-centric processes to do your base line work.

These Are Not Typical Times — How to Navigate the Manufacturing Economy in 2022

ISM’s Timothy Fiore shared his perspective on the supply chain, the strength of the fabricated metal manufacturing sector, and compelling information about what to expect in 2022.

Be Ready…Planning for the Takeoff

Things are “boomy” for manufacturing and the new year offers opportunities for those shops prepared and positioned to overcome challenges and take advantage of the continuing “takeoff.” The reshoring of production back to the United States is creating opportunities at the regional and local levels. Now is the time to invest, for example, regarding automation and workforce initiatives, and thrive in 2022.

Ready for All the New Year Promises?

The manufacturing economy’s booming market expansion is in high gear. Are you positioned to make the most of the opportunities?

Can You See Me? Augmented Reality for Maintenance and Training

By utilizing AR or VR, users with headsets or with smart glasses or smartphones can learn how to maintain machinery or troubleshoot pieces of machinery.

Eventful Year Creates a Multitude of Opportunities Heading into 2022

Despite obstacles, U.S. fabrication shops continue to invest in new machinery to meet demand and increase efficiencies to expand product lines and attract new industries. In addition, according to ISM, the fabricated metal products sector continues to register moderate to strong growth.

Mazak Launches New Swiss-Style Machine Series at DISCOVER 2021

Mazak further expanded its machine tool technology portfolio with the debut on October 26 of an all-new line of SYNCREX Swiss-style machines at the company’s DISCOVER 2021 event, held at the company’s headquarters in Florence, Ky.

Communicate, Diversify and Be Creative

There is a bright side to the challenges machine shops are dealing with. Get ahead of the issues and the positives in the manufacturing economy will see you to the other side. The experiences of a die stamping company in Connecticut may sound familiar; learn how their pro-active measures are making a difference.

Judges from Metal Shop Masters Share Their Experiences

The judges of the Netflix series discuss with F&M the message and awareness the competition has created regarding welding, fabrication and metal art.

ESAB is Sole Provider of Welding Equipment for Netflix Series Metal Shop Masters

The ESAB welding equipment used in the series included an all-purpose welder, a plasma cutter, welding helmets and other PPE. The company is a provider of filler metals, equipment and accessories for the welding and cutting industry.

Seeing Double: How Smart Factories Use Digital Twins

Implementing digital twins in your shop allows you to understand what is happening in your machines now and in the future. The data allows you to extract meaning.

Manufacturing Digs Deeper Thanks to Data

Manufacturing as we once knew it continues to evolve through the digitization of the factory floor. Leading business indicators continue to show an expanding manufacturing sector. Now is the time to invest or continue to invest in these technologies.

Online Bonus Coverage: Siemens’ Vivek Furtado Discusses Digital Twins

The September issue of Fabricating & Metalworking features a cover story entitled: “Seeing Double, How Smart Factories Use Digital Twins.” F&M Editor Rachel Duran visited with Vivek Furtado, head of machine tool digitalization for Siemens, about digital twins and Industry 4.0. Furtado provided a compelling discussion regarding the digitization of machine shops.

FABTECH Is Live and In Person: Let’s Get Business Done

FABTECH 2021 returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place, September 13-16. As the excitement builds to make those invaluable in-person, business-to-business connections, machine shops are busy embracing the post-pandemic economy and the “next normal” as the nation reopens.

Manufacturing’s Optimistic Outlook Continues to Soar

As the nation’s economy reopens, the manufacturing sector will be a major player on the road to prosperity. Buckle up.