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Judges from Metal Shop Masters Share Their Experiences
The judges of the Netflix series discuss with F&M the message and awareness the competition has created regarding welding, fabrication and metal art.
ESAB is Sole Provider of Welding Equipment for Netflix Series Metal Shop Masters
The ESAB welding equipment used in the series included an all-purpose welder, a plasma cutter, welding helmets and other PPE. The company is a provider of filler metals, equipment and accessories for the welding and cutting industry.
Lucifer Furnaces Ships Seventh Large Dual Chamber Furnace to U.S. Automaker
Lucifer Furnaces Inc. (Warrington, PA) has shipped a seventh large dual chamber 8000 Series furnace to a U.S. auto manufacturer.
Beckwood Press Fosters Continuous Growth with Personnel Moves
Beckwood Press Co. (St. Louis, MO), has promoted Josh Dixon to chief operating officer and has hired Brad Cook as director of operations. Beckwood makes hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation systems, and the Triform line of precision forming equipment.
Velo3D and Launcher Expand Collaboration on Manufacture of Parts for High-Performance Liquid Rocket Engine
A rocket developer, Launcher (Hawthorne, CA) has added a second Velo3D additive manufacturing (AM) system so it can 3D print pressure vessels for Orbiter, an orbital transfer vehicle and satellite platform.
United Precision Services Appoints John Prevish to Manage Fabrication Machinery Division
United Precision Services Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) has announced that John Prevish has joined the company as national sales manager and will manage the newly formed fabrication machinery division.
Vertex Manufacturing Buys 3D Printer that Processes Superalloy Hastelloy-X
Vertex Manufacturing (Cincinnati, OH) has purchased a second end-to-end additive manufacturing solution from VELO3D Inc. (Campbell, CA). The new solution is dedicated to processing the superalloy Hastelloy-X.
Unison Launches New Range of Tube Bending Machines
Unison Ltd., which provides all-electric tube bending machines, has launched a new range of hybrid models to make its products available to a wider range of companies involved in tube manipulation.
COE Press Equipment Announces New Purchasing Manager
Coe Press Equipment (Sterling Heights, MI) has announced the appointment of Douglas Thedford as its new purchasing manager.
FANUC America Works to Address Shortage of Robotics and Automation Operators
FANUC America Corp. (Rochester Hills, MI) and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) have aligned to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications.
Fastems Delves into Link Between Automation and Improving Sustainable Manufacturing
By calculating its carbon handprint and footprint, Fastems LLC (West Chester, OH) has taken its first steps toward understanding how automation enables development of more sustainable production and how to reduce the company’s own environmental impact.
Felsomat USA Cuts Production Time and Improves Part Quality with Fully Automated Laser Welding Line
Felsomat created two laser welders for an automotive supplier in Mexico to cut production time and improve part quality in the supplier’s rear drive assembly and power transfer unit assembly.