We Know Where the Jobs Are

Certain politicians, concerned about the slow pace of job creation, routinely ask, "Where are the jobs?" The fact is there are hundreds of thousands good-paying jobs available right now, but they remain unfilled because employers can't find workers with the right skills. Those employers are America's manufacturers. Read the Full Article  |  Share:

Bending Software Speeds Up Production

The speed of fabricating is increasing at a rapid pace, but the press brake remains a bottleneck for many. Laser cutting and punching machines can run if necessary unattended without the need to program a robot, but the same can't be said for a press brake. Human operators still are pretty much a necessity. Advancements in bending software, however, can help to streamline the bending process. Read the Full Article  |  Share:

Workshops for Warriors Provides Free Welding Training to Military Veterans

For Hernán Luis y Prado, giving back to returning, wounded, and disabled veterans of the U.S. Armed Services means a great deal. Today, the former Naval officer and White House Champion of Change recipient is living out a dream with his nonprofit organization, Workshops for Warriors. The program provides veterans with free vocational training for civilian careers. Read the Full Article  |  Share:

Software Elevates CNC Punching Productivity

High-speed automated punching can be among the most profitable processes a sheetmetal fabricator performs, provided operators spend their time shaking out parts rather than changing tools. That's how T Top Mfg. increased press efficiency by 40 percent, with the help of new scheduling software. Read the Full Article  |  Share:

It All Starts With Education

Since our founding more than 41 years ago, the Chemical Coaters Association International has first and foremost, provided education for the finishing industry. That is the core of our mission. In the fast paced world we live in, it’s often easy to forget or dismiss the need for continuing education as it relates to manufacturing. Read the Full Article  |  Share:

Registration Now Open for FABTECH 2013

The latest products, newest technologies and important business connections top the list of things you can expect to find when North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event returns to Chicago on November 18-21, 2013. Registration to attend the exposition is now open. Read the Full Article  |  Share: