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The Next Generation of Machine Tending Has Arrived
![Kuka, cobot automation](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/KUKA-LBR-iisy-300x150.jpg)
Machine tending solutions safely expand the reach and payload capability of cobots.
Manage Your Risk to Prevent Injuries and Save Money
![Exair, safety air gun](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cevp_3mb-300x150.jpg)
The use of compliant and innovative safety systems and equipment minimizes hazards in your operation and keeps employees safe.
Formdrill-USA Turns New Ideas into Pioneering Solutions
![There are four different styles of standard tools from Formdrill-USA: short, short/flat, long and long/flat.](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/standard-drills-300x150.jpg)
Formdrill’s friction drilling is a nearly 50-year-old proven and cost-effective alternative to costly weld nuts or inserts traditionally used to create threads in thin-walled metal materials.
The Economics of Scale: Coil-Fed Laser Processing
![Trumpf, coil fed laser processing, Coil-Fed Laser Processing, cut-to-length blanking, TruLaser 8000 Coil Edition system, TRUMPF, Laser Blanking from Coil, 2D laser cutting head, highly productive laser blanking from coil](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Trulaser-Coil-Cutting-300x150.jpg)
The advent of turnkey and completely integrated coil-fed laser processing systems promises to enable serious reductions in part costs.
Superior Shrink-fit Technology
![Haimer, power clamp](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HAIMER-Power-Clamp-Air-i4.0-Eco-300x150.png)
Powerful, precise and reliable shrink-fit tool holders secure cutting tools to enable highly accurate and top speed machining.
Master the Quick Change: Speed up Your Shop’s Cycle Time
![ATI, robotic tool changer](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ATI_QC-7_Robotic_Tool_Changer-lead-photo-300x150.jpg)
Enhance your cobot’s versatility with lightweight, automatic tool changers that include several configuration options.
Advances in Welding Technology Minimize Error
![Voortman, Fabricator_2](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Voortman-Fabricator_2-300x150.jpg)
Innovative welding processes empower your shop to do more with your existing workforce.
Myths in Robotic Welding
![Tragaskiss, robotic welding](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Robot2-300x150.jpg)
Understand the truth about the following seven robotic welding myths.
Bridging the Gap: Transforming Vocational Education
![Hypertherm, skilled labor, vocational school](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/thumbnail_AS_45XP_VOTECH_P1000327_RGB-300x150.jpg)
Equipment manufacturers continue to offer their products, experts and training programs and initiatives to prepare the next generation of metalworking industry staff.
Lock into the Potential of High-precision Imaging
![Emergent Vision Technologies, machine vision cameras](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/High-Speed-GigE-Vision-300x150.png)
Versatile and fast video inspection systems speed up the process of peeking into your processes, while maintaining maximum efficiency.
Resiliency, Adaptability and a Slew of Innovation
![Trumpf, Trulaser](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0076V2222222-copy-300x150.jpg)
As we head into the autumn months, the manufacturing sector continues to register a slower rate of contraction as the industry holds steady.
Optimizing Bonded Cutting and Grinding Wheel Performance
![Weiler Abrasives, cutting wheels, grinding wheels](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/OU-line-300x150.jpg)
Technologies available on wheels ensure safe and efficient wheel use, which saves your operation time and money, and increases your shop’s productivity.