Fabricating & Metalworking

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Tool Measuring Systems and RFID Working: A Powerful Combination

Efficiently moving information around your shop floor is more important than ever. Connected through RFID, a shop can now use a tool presetter to monitor...

May 29, 2019

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In-Machine Tool Measurement vs. Offline Presetting

In-machine laser technology is touted by machine tool builders and distributors as the way of the future and an indispensable tool for machinists. Do you...

August 12, 2017

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Make the Most of a Tool’s Entire ‘Life’

Successful shops always look for ways to differentiate and innovate for competitive advantage. Cashing in on the entirety of a tool’s life with an advanced...

December 21, 2016

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How the Right Offline Tool Presetter Affects a Shop

The old saying “it won’t make chips – not worth it” doesn’t apply anymore. Considering the accelerating pace of change in technology and the relentless...

February 26, 2016

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Industry News

KUKA Robotics, Automate 2025, KUKA Digital, digitalization, robot automation, bin picking, palletizing, welding, Autonomous Mobile Robot, KUKA.Sim, KUKA.iiQoT, Visual Components, KR CYBERTECH-2, KR AGILUS-2, PhoXi 3D scanner, Waybo, FESTO, SCHUNK, KMP 1500P

KUKA to Showcase Production Lifecyle Digitalization and Robot Versatility at Automate 2025

KUKA Robotics will showcase KUKA Digital, which drives seamless digitalization of the entire production lifecycle for improved efficiency and performance; and highlight the versatility of its robot automation portfolio with bin picking, palletizing and welding.

: FEIN Power Tools US, metalworkers and fabricators, 'Test Drive a Tool' Program, Bill Craig, FEIN Sales Representative

FEIN Power Tools Launches Test Drive a Tool Program

For one month, customers can use the tool, free of charge, on every application they can think of, experiencing the tool features and benefits firsthand.

2025 BLUE COLLAR TOUR, ESAB, Western Welding Academy, skilled trade careers, high school students, ESAB’s Future Fabricator’s program, Justin LaFond, Quacy Wilson, ESAB Renegade VOLT™ ES 200i battery powered welders, Lou Jensen, ESAB Savage A40 automatic welding helmet, Luis Guerrero, Elgin High School, Victor® Medalist 250 Classic cutting and welding outfit

Blue Collar Tour Exposes High Schoolers to Welding Careers

Through its sponsorship of Western Welding Academy’s 2025 “Blue Collar Tour” — a 60-day, nation-wide mission to spark interest in high school students for skilled trade careers — ESAB has directly reached a total of 3,180 high school students and...