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Cincinnati Incorporated Appoints New Regional Sales Engineer
Tyler Cunningham now handles direct metal fabrication machine tool sales in Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois.
New Senior Vice President Joins Yaskawa Motoman
Hiroyuki Nagatsu will serve as a board member and officer of the Motoman Robotics Division, with direct responsibilities of managing Asian American customer relationships and advising the president of the division.
OMAX Hires Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Europe and Middle East
Lorant Keseru will use his experience in machine tool purchasing and project management to improve the company’s distribution partnerships and market position in these regions.
Bystronic Introduces New Laser Cutting System
The innovative automation and amazing speeds of the new ByAutonom 3015 CO2 laser cutting system from Bystronic not only shortens part processing cycle times, they also significantly reduce the labor tasks associated with laser setups and manned operations.
What You Must Know About Calipers
This primer on various measurement processes by George Schuetz of Mahr Federal shows you how to match different caliper designs with selected applications to prevent measurement errors from creeping in.
What You Must Know About the Wire Feeder: Unsung Hero of the Welding World
Modern wire feeders remove the guesswork that leads to inconsistent welding results. They can simplify the welder’s job and improve productivity. If it has been some time since you last upgraded your welding equipment, Bob Bitzky of ESAB recommends that you examine these five areas of advancements before purchasing your next wire feeder.
ABB Robotics Showcases Broad Range of Automation Technology
As more plants face skilled labor shortages, Technology Days II featured over 40 live demos and seminars that highlighted automotive and general industrial applications for shops of all sizes looking at automation for competitive advantages.
Revised ANSI B11.3-2012 Standard for Machine Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes
Power press brake technology is continuously evolving, and this revised standard provided by Omron Automation and Safety reflects the most commonly used and time-tested state of the art at the time of its approval.
March U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Gain 30 Percent
With vehicle sales and housing starts on the upswing, AMT anticipates that gains in the consumer economy will also mean buoyancy for the industrial economy, and manufacturing will remain steady for the foreseeable future.
Rigid Lifelines Launches New Website
This new website is one of the best resources on OSHA and ANSI Regulations and Standards in fall protection, with a glossary of commonly used terms, FAQs, and industry specific fall protection solutions that meets the needs of any worksite.
Value Added: When the Right Stuff Never Grows Old
Check out how the tactical advantages provided by a decades-old laser, brake and shear from Cincinnati Incorporated generate productivity that bolsters the business plan of this Canadian fab shop.
Justifying a Robot in Your Metal Forming Applications
The decision to automate is a question that most North American fabricators have already faced or will face in the near future. This primer from FANUC Robotics America and Ellison Technologies Automation can help a shop understand everything that goes into automating a metal forming process and, more importantly, recognize all of the benefits that the automation brings to hopefully make the decision much easier and successful.
