Implementing automation, robotics and innovative software into manufacturing production processes enables your shop to adapt and overcome labor shortages and unpredictable markets.
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Starrett and Gerstner honor decades of shared heritage with a limited run of 120 handcrafted machinist tool chests, faithfully recreating a prized 1950s design for today’s craftsmen and collectors.
Technology has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and the welding industry is no different. It has made its way into gun assembly, and new welders stand to benefit.
You don’t need to be a huge company to justify automation. If the signs are there, it makes sense to do an honest evaluation of where your time is going.
Superior Results: Sawing, Cutting and Finishing. This month, Fabricating & Metalworking presents readers with an inside look at innovations and emerging solutions in metal fabrication products used in sawing, cutting and finishing processes. We spotlight the products that push the boundaries to keep pace with— and exceed — demands for accuracy, consistency and performance. In the wake of a shortage of skilled technicians, fabricators seek machinery and products that speed up material flow, reduce waste, and maintain tight tolerances. From high-speed carbide saws and precision laser-cutting systems to automated surface finishing solutions, readers will discover the machinery and equipment that support fabricators as they shape the future of metal fabrication.
Civan Lasers’ Dynamic Beam Laser technology is changing the way welding is done by delivering faster, deeper and higher quality welding.
From automated assembly lines to precision spot welding, Taylor-Winfield Technologies delivers solutions that transform manufacturing challenges into reliable, high-performance operations.
Pemamek was built on listening to and truly understanding heavy manufacturers’ needs, driving the development of welding automation technology forward, and delivering on promises made to customers.
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In January, the Manufacturing PMI reported expansion after a 12 month slump, with the Fabricated Metal Products and Primary Metals sectors recording growth. What does this momentum mean for your shop floor?
The Training Pay Off: How Resistance Welding Education Improves Weld...
By combining foundational education with scalable delivery models, the AWS CRWT program helps manufacturers strengthen their workforce and protect their margins.
Are Your Washed Parts Actually Clean?
Washing equipment OEMs seamlessly incorporate parts washing operations into a customer’s production flow to ensure parts that look clean truly are clean.
The True Power of Tool Inspection: Zero-defect Machining
Data-driven insights eliminate guesswork and ensure the quality of your manufacturing processes.
Safer Machining Starts with Better Visibility
By integrating sensors directly into tools and toolholders, shops gain a continuous stream of real-time data. Through digital interfaces operators can monitor and troubleshoot the machining process from a safe distance.
Remove Bottlenecks with Safe Movements and Versatile Material Handling Systems
Improve both shop floor productivity and safety for your operators by utilizing the technological advances in forklifts and cranes to facilitate efficient load management.
Drilling and Boring Reimagined: More Holes, Less Downtime
Cut costs and not corners with precision tooling that expediates holemaking by eliminating redundant steps.
OPTONICS Brand Launches with the Lz Series 2D Laser Processing...
The Lz Series offers a triple advantage for the fabrication industry: performance derived from more than 100 years of manufacturing cutting-edge technology and the unparalleled support of U.S.-based service teams, all at an affordable value.
Mazak Optonics Rolls Out Affiliate Brand in the U.S. Market
The affiliate, OPTONICS, represents the collaboration of advanced machinery, experienced professionals, and a shared commitment to solving production challenges.
Manufacturer Reports 35% Higher Output and Zero Scrap with ANCA’s...
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New Assemble-to-Order Program for UNISIG’s UNE Gundrilling Machines
Designed to combine the speed of fast delivery with the flexibility of custom configuration, the new UNISIG program redefines how job shops and manufacturers acquire critical gundrilling capabilities.
Five-axis machining platforms minimize downtime and waste streams by enabling single-setup execution of complex geometries from multiple angles.
In January, the Manufacturing PMI reported expansion after a 12 month slump, with the Fabricated Metal Products and Primary Metals sectors recording growth. What does this momentum mean for your shop floor?
By combining foundational education with scalable delivery models, the AWS CRWT program helps manufacturers strengthen their workforce and protect their margins.
Washing equipment OEMs seamlessly incorporate parts washing operations into a customer’s production flow to ensure parts that look clean truly are clean.
Data-driven insights eliminate guesswork and ensure the quality of your manufacturing processes.
By integrating sensors directly into tools and toolholders, shops gain a continuous stream of real-time data. Through digital interfaces operators can monitor and troubleshoot the machining process from a safe distance.
Improve both shop floor productivity and safety for your operators by utilizing the technological advances in forklifts and cranes to facilitate efficient load management.
Cut costs and not corners with precision tooling that expediates holemaking by eliminating redundant steps.
The Lz Series offers a triple advantage for the fabrication industry: performance derived from more than 100 years of manufacturing cutting-edge technology and the unparalleled support of U.S.-based service teams, all at an affordable value.
The affiliate, OPTONICS, represents the collaboration of advanced machinery, experienced professionals, and a shared commitment to solving production challenges.
ANCA’s Automated Grinding Solutions focus on improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing waste, and adapting to increasing production complexity.
Designed to combine the speed of fast delivery with the flexibility of custom configuration, the new UNISIG program redefines how job shops and manufacturers acquire critical gundrilling capabilities.
ANCA’s AIMS ecosystem transforms tool manufacturing with open, collaborative smart factory solutions—inviting vendors to partner in shaping the future.
ANCA has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 baseline, and to cutting Scope 3 emissions by 25% in the same timeframe.
Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced the expansion of its BTKV Tooling Systems platform with the new BTKV30—a tooling system designed specifically for small parts machining in industries like aerospace, medical, oil and gas, transportation and general engineering.
Combining AMADA’s high-performance EGB8025e press brake with the CR010B collaborative robot, this compact solution eliminates the need for safety fencing thanks to its built-in laser scanner system, enabling true fenceless automation.
Hypertherm Associates will highlight OMAX abrasive waterjet systems and digital tools including Utilization & Maintenance Dashboards and OMAX Order app at WESTEC 2025, booth #419.
Sherwin-Williams introduces Acrolon 680, a high-performance polyurethane coating that simplifies application, cuts time, and enhances durability.










