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U.S. Manufacturers Respond to Disruptive Technology and Plans for Deregulation
A new survey by Exact shows they are embracing the “fourth industrial revolution,” with one-third already increasing their investments in technology and hiring more U.S.-based employees to prepare for changes in border tariffs, revoking existing trade agreements and a focus on “buying American.”
Advanced Systems for Superior Metal Bending
With TruBend 5000 and 7000 Series press brakes and the automated TruBend Cell 7000 from TRUMPF, shops get innovative angle measuring, automatically controlled bending and the world’s fastest bending of small parts.
Intuitive Information Management for Press Brake Operations
Priced to achieve ROI in less than one year, the VIDERE system for Mitsubishi BB and BH series press brakes from MC Machinery Systems supplies real-time information and intuitive assist features to operators in an easily understandable and readable format.
Advanced Press Brake Flexibility for a Wide Range of Bending Applications
Ideal for a wide range of bending jobs, PPED Series hydraulic press brakes from LVD Strippit are practical and easy to use, combining a multi-axis backgauge, CNC crowning system, and a 15 in version of the exclusive TOUCH-B graphical icon-driven CNC controller for greater flexibility and enhanced capability in a variety of bending applications.
Amada Miyachi America Expands Applications Laboratory
Their new 85,000 sq ft manufacturing facility is equipped with 11 application-specific labs that support each of their product lines, processing nearly 100 samples per month.
Wila USA Adds to Management Team
Chris Morse is now their senior vice president and Melissa Clubine is their sales office manager.
Automated Power Sources for High Precision Plasma Cutting of Thick Plate
Featuring a common cabinet and components and StepUp modular technology that allows users to increase output from 100 amps to 400 amps by adding inverter blocks, I-Series plasma cutting power sources from ESAB deliver higher productivity and the industry’s lowest cost of operation through longer consumables life.
Transfluid Provides Technical Training to U.S. Partners
Advanced Fabricating Machinery and Modern Machinery attend workshops on advanced tube and pipe fabrication for equipment service and support.
High-Strength, Corrosion Resistant, Metric-Sized Metal Shapes and Parts for Energy Industry Applications
Ideal for wind turbine, infrastructure, offshore platform equipment, earth moving equipment, cranes and forklifts used in nuclear, wind, electrical, and natural gas power applications where pre-sized metric parts are needed, these materials from Parker Steel can be shipped out the same day as ordered with very few exceptions.
Forney Industries Retains Creeden for Sales Support
This deal will almost double Forney’s national sales force of 60 people.
Top Considerations for Bending When Working with a Contract Metal Manufacturer
You want and need a versatile, value-focused supplier that functions as a partner and not just a vendor, serves you as an effective extension of your team, and is a critical component to your success. These insights will help you start to safeguard against potential issues that lead to unwanted costs down the road.
