A metal fabricator tells The Fabricator how laser welding fits into his company’s operations and why gas tungsten arc welding still has its place ..read more

This webinar will discuss the different types of airborne dusts produced when manufacturing assemblies using metalworking methods. We will discuss issues with poor indoor air quality, combustible dusts, and toxic dusts. We will also cover the various metalworking applications that generate airborne dust including thermal cutting (Laser and Plasma), production and fabrication welding, robotic welding and thermal spray. Last, we will explain the available filtration options to ensure safety, improve air quality in your manufacturing facility and comply with the relevant safety standards ..read more

Donaldson Co. Inc. has released the Downflo Evolution Pre-assembled (DFPRE) Small dust collector, a compact filtration system for multiple manufacturing applications ..read more

Century Fasteners Corp., Elmhurst, N.Y., a distributor of fastener and nonfastener components, has hired Michael Finelli as corporate sales training manager and promoted Christopher Hussey to general manager, Southeast sales ..read more

Subcontract engineering company Wrightform Ltd. welcomed guests and customers to open house events throughout April at its facility in Eye, Suffolk, U.K ..read more

As concerns about a potential recession are subsiding in early 2024 and the economy continues to experience better-than-expected growth, manufacturers’ optimism of business prospects over the next six months has increased ..read more

BWX Technologies Inc. has announced plans to expand its Cambridge, Ont., nuclear commercial manufacturing plant ..read more

Australia-based metal fabricator Aston Precision chose MRPeasy even before moving to its first warehouse ..read more

Solar Atmospheres Inc. has announced its acquisition of Certified Metal Craft, a provider of heat-treating and brazing services in El Cajon, Calif. With the addition of CMC to the Solar family of companies, CMC establishes Solar’s 6th nationwide location and bolsters its West Coast presence ..read more

ESAB Corp., North Bethesda, Md., has announced that three of its welding machines have received the 2024 Red Dot Award for product design ..read more