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New President at Walter Group
Metalworking industry veteran Mirko Merlo succeeds Andreas Evertz, who is now the president of the Sandvik Machining Solutions Division.
Ryerson Purchases Multi-Blanking Line
The new combination line from Red Bud Industries gives the Charlotte facility the ability to produce blanks with width and length tolerances of +.005 in.
Bystronic Announces New Representation in Western Canada
The sheet metal fabrication equipment builder adds Akhurst Machinery, one of the largest independent equipment distributors in Canada.
Acquisition and Showtime at WMP
Waukesha® Metal Products acquires Metal Skills Plus, LLC and highlights its servo press stamping technology on the World’s Greatest television series.
2012 State of the Industry: Tooling
Forecast: Look for the strong demand in high-end, high-tolerance applications to continue growing well into the future as increased demands surface for the next generation of tooling, aircraft and medical devices, where tolerances will be tighter than ever.
2012 State of the Industry: Cutting Tools
Forecast: Creative metal-cutting tactics abound as shops focus on optimizing their manufacturing processes to tackle notable growth in the automotive and aerospace sectors.
PROTECTION AND GUARDING IN ROBOT WELDING CELLS
The sophisticated Guardian Defender barrier door from Frommelt Safety features improved controls and more resilient curtain material that is ideal for use in robotic welding cells, material handling, automated assembly, palletizing/packaging machinery and other applications.
ESAB Acquired by Colfax Corporation
A leader in the pump and fluid handling business acquires a popular welding brand.
World of Waterjets: Precision Cuts in a Variety of Sheet Sizes
Full line service center Penn Stainless Products needed to reduce its turnaround times on precision alloy cutting. A new state-of-the-art cutting system from Flow International not only cut the lead times, it expanded the center’s capabilities as well.
2012 State of the Industry: Global Energy Efficiency Indicator
Forecast: Watch for a continuing global increase in interest in energy efficiency, motivated by incentives and public image concerns in addition to energy cost savings. While interest is strong and savings targets are common, barriers lie in the path.
2012 State of the Industry: Measurement and Inspection
Forecast: Disruptive non-contact measurement technologies will continue to grow to support mass customization in job shops for strong opportunities in anything formed and fabricated, particularly in the automotive, commercial aircraft and energy markets.
2012 State of the Industry: Robotics
Forecast: Very strong opportunities to expand into job shops and smaller manufacturers, along with continued strength in the traditional automotive, agricultural, heavy equipment and aerospace sectors.