Susan Woods
Managing Editor
Susan Woods is the managing editor for all of Techgen Media’s publications. She has more than 19 years’ experience writing for the metalworking industry. In addition to metal fabrication, she has covered the machining side as well. Susan is a graduate from Western Illinois University. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband and two children. In addition to spending time with family, she also enjoys reading, gardening and rooting for Chicago’s numerous sports teams.
Welding Productivity
Industry experts weigh in on the state of welding today and what the future looks like
August 24, 2023
Shop Floor Lasers
Acosta Sheet Metal Mfg. partners with 99Bridges on a solution to the single-use plastic bag problem
August 14, 2023
Welding Productivity
Key features that increase the safety and comfort of welding helmets
June 16, 2023
Welding Productivity
A new automated MIG welding system offers high deposition rates and high weld quality
June 16, 2023
Shop Floor Lasers
Modern metal service centers with access to top-notch equipment can provide quick response times
June 7, 2023
Modern Abrasives and Deburring
Tips for increasing safety and productivity when using resinoid-bonded cutting and grinding wheels
May 12, 2023
Shop Floor Lasers
Good welding fume extraction in the workplace benefits employee retention
March 31, 2023
Shop Floor Lasers
Automating the weld grinding process with a robotic grinding cell proves beneficial
November 2, 2022
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Metal scrap handling conveyors play an important role in reducing risk of worker injury while increasing stamping efficiency
September 7, 2022
Shop Floor Lasers
A coil-fed laser blanking line can speed up cut times for blanks
August 1, 2022
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
Long-lasting protection for plasma cutting tables significantly reduces the impact of slag buildup
June 6, 2022