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High Temp Cabinet Oven for Heat Treating

With 6 in insulated walls, an aluminized steel exterior and Type 430 stainless steel interior, the model HX-850 (serial no. 490207) 850 deg F cabinet oven from Grieve is ideal for heat treating.
Sawing Systems for a Competitive Edge

To cut costs and increase profitability against stiff competition, fabrication shops and metal service centers continually search for ways to speed up their sawing operations and improve productivity. Here are some of the latest advances in sawing systems, automation and blade technologies that can help them cut parts quicker and more accurately, increase capacity and become very cost competitive.
Can IoT be the Competitive Differentiator? Well, that Depends

Deploying an IoT plan is not as simple as flipping a switch. Often, several systems are required in order to achieve the specific results desired. However, there is one factor that is common to all successful initiatives.
Punch and Form with High Energy Efficiency, Exceptional Repeatable Accuracy

The 47-station Strippit E-1225 servo-electric turret punch press from LVD Strippit quietly delivers 20 metric tons of punching capacity and can form higher lances, louvers, embossments or card guides on worksheets up to 49.2 in x 98.4 in.
Welcome to the New Era of IoT in the Supply Chain

Because shops use and produce tremendous amounts of data, they must work with their ERP supplier to carefully define their key performance indicators and tailor their system to utilize the relevant data that is most important in improving their operating environment.
Real-Time ERP: Moving Toward the Single Version of the Truth

Browser-based ERP systems are now emerging with integrated MES and CRM applications written in native code that utilize the same logic and run on a single database to achieve a real-time manufacturing environment that better utilizes shop floor data, improves operational efficiency and maximizes profitability for small to mid-sized shops.
Optomec Partners with Phillips Federal
Phillips Federal will resell their Laser Engineered Net Shaping additive manufacturing systems to the U.S. military.
Omex Installs First Servo Press

Their new metal stamping press from AIDA-America is used to form automotive spindles.
Red Bud Industries Updates Website

The fresh new layout provides user-friendly navigation through information about their equipment and services.
Hypertherm, Fujifilm Complete Innovative High School Program
STEM interns are graduating from their semester long high-tech manufacturing and engineering program.
AutoForm Acquires Logopress

AutoForm FEA software and Logopress die design software are both used in the tool and die industry.