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Manufacturing software is reshaping metal fabrication by streamlining design, production and quality control. CAD/CAM software enables precision part modeling while ERP systems optimize inventory management and job scheduling. By integrating smart software solutions, fabricators can improve workflow efficiency, minimize errors, and enhance collaboration between design and production teams.
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Modern tooling and automated features allow fabricators to prove the ROI of low-volume robotic press brake operations
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Modern nesting software does more than arrange parts to be cut on a sheet or plate
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Press brake software helps an off-road vehicle outfitter streamline production
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In today’s fab shops, MES software streamlines the flow of information from the front office straight to the fiber laser
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A dedicated AI tool helps stamping companies manage tariff complexities and avoid supply disruptions
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How the evolution of ERP software is redefining efficiency for smart manufacturing
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Carbon accounting will not fundamentally change how things are made, but it will influence how products are designed
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Automation, integration and tailored ERP provide a three-pronged approach to operational optimization
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The sheet metal cutting industry faces challenges beyond the laser, but they can be overcome with the adoption of new machines and technologies
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Whether it’s the veterans of the industry or the next generation of operators, the press controls they use need to be intuitive
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New software offers advanced features so fabricators can take control of their welding operations
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Utilizing ERP software can jettison waste, improve production efficiency and keep a company in good standing
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Spending too much time in the tryout press? Skip the trial and error with advanced die design and simulation software
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A suite of solutions work together for accurate, predictable and fact-based job quoting
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When service and maintenance is planned and prioritized, production costs go down while output goes up
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Manufacturers can learn a lot from data, but having the right analytic tools to assist is crucial
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Patented software reduces scrap and offers big cost savings and quality improvements
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The digital revolution is here and on the shop floor – the next step is building the smart factories of the future
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Utilizing old and new technology, a specialty job shop achieves consistent quality
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Successful business digitalization for sheet metal manufacturers in five steps
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A software company listens to its manufacturing customer base for ideas on improving workflow
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Recent tech advancements allow programming of welding industrial robots and cobots with minimal training
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The federal government is planning to spend billions on America’s infrastructure. What does it mean for manufacturers?
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Small and medium job shops benefit from subscription-based nesting software, which offers access to the latest features
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A petrochemical company updates welding software and sees immediate improvements
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When fab shop owners and managers rely on automated quoting software, they’re freed up to focus on other aspects of day-to-day operations
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A reliable and consistent quoting process is instrumental in reaching sales goals
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For automotive manufacturers, traceability and lot control are key for quality assurance
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With nothing more than a simple machine interface box and the right software, fabricators can monitor equipment, track OEE and find areas for improvement
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Online-based software for recording and analyzing welding data to help optimize welding operations
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A busy fab shop discovers that staying competitive is about making connections – literally
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A new system designed specifically for stamping operations offers sophisticated monitoring technology to otherwise outdated machines
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Optimizing job flow through improvements in cutting, sorting and bending operations
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Automakers achieve greater efficiency and decreased costs with Industry 4.0-ready software solutions
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How upgrading CAM software saved a major semi-truck manufacturer and a steel fabricator upwards of $1 million each
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ERP solutions bring manufacturers enhanced competitiveness by strengthening company connections
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Assembly line avatars help Ford Motor Co. reduce worker injury and improve vehicle quality
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SecturaSoft’s Pierre Slabber provides insights on the direction fabrication software is taking today and in the near future
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Transformational measurement and inspection for the fabrication shop floor and beyond
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Remote monitoring allows fabricator to reach new heights in productivity and efficiency
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Adobe’s Acrobat solves many problems with format compatibility in the 2D world. What many don’t know is how well it can do the same for you in 3D. It’s spawning a growing number of solutions for fabricators.
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AL-Cut AG’s two Managing Directors. His company supplies customers throughout Switzerland. Recently, he got this phone call: A customer needs...
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When fabricators leverage cloud-based technology, costs per part can be significantly reduced
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ERP can boil days of work down to minutes. Getting from start to finish in implementing a system, however, requires asking a lot of questions from different sources. This ERP company has been through the process with many customers, and wants to help us put our arms around the entire issue.
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Dashboards, of which this is a close-cropped view, are the entry point of navigation for modern ERP solutions, cloud or otherwise. This modular, easily customized example gives you quick access to all functions.
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Easy-to-use software designed for waterjet addresses cutting challenges and the shortage of skilled workers
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Manufacturers racing to adopt AI find using data correctly to be one hurdle to overcome
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The CQI-15 welding assessment standard provides a common structure for the automotive industry to evaluate and manage welding processes
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Turning real-time data into a competitive advantage for one tool and die company
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Growing a fab shop doesn’t always mean buying another press brake or bigger laser cutting machine. Sometimes, the fastest, most...
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Today’s press monitoring tech does more than protect tooling – it reduces downtime, speeds setups and keeps production on track
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As the adoption of automation grows on the shop floor, so must automation for the front office
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In the face of labor shortages, economic uncertainty and their own customer demands, today’s manufacturers need automation, modern software and...
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After adopting the tools to pre-program their new robotic welding cell, a heavy machinery manufacturer sees results on day one
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To embrace the tenets of Industry 4.0, one equipment manufacturer says its more than just connecting machines and working lights-out
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Fortifying metal fabrication resilience through the use of an ERP system
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A new AI model quotes complex assemblies in a fraction of the time it takes an estimator to do it manually
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A fabricator of heavy equipment attachments finds success with offline programming and robotic integration
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No matter the business size or setup, making the smart factory concept a reality requires just a little help and a scalable plan
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A Q&A reveals the various reasons Fabtech attendees will find value in one company’s show offerings
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Transforming data into useful information is simplified with a comprehensive suite of software
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How win/loss ratios can keep a laser cutting job shop competitive and profitable
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ERP software that integrates with disparate software offers sheet metal fabricators an avenue to improved efficiencies
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Automated, robotic welding solutions deliver big results for heavy equipment manufacturers
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A sawing manufacturer weighs in on advancements in technology that address the labor shortage
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Collaborative application monitoring software delivers greater production potential for SMEs
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Five ways one company uses ERP software to simplify its manufacturing processes
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As the nation transitions to a post-pandemic economy, manufacturers must address supply chain and labor issues
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A new software system provides integrated shop floor intelligence to help identify trends and bottlenecks
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Shops that take a software-based strategy to managing material remnants gain an advantage
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MES software provides visibility solutions that help create company-wide efficiencies
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A step-by-step approach to building a smart factory makes the journey less intimidating
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Integrating weld data into a digitalized manufacturing operation helps identify welding bottlenecks
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A single unified ERP system helps manufacturers boost their customer response times
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With today’s automated quoting solutions, fabricators and service centers quickly realize how business is won
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Two industry veterans offer equipment and software advice to help fabricators maximize their profitability
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IIoT and customer input help shape the laser machine controls of today and tomorrow
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To stay competitive, fabricators should take advantage of all their nesting software has to offer
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Ditching traditional paperwork in favor of electronic documentation is a smart move for quality control improvement and streamlined operations
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Quick-turn laser shops produce quotes in hours and parts in days, but there’s more to the story than speed
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Taking risks and not being afraid to fail has helped Ford Motor Co. prepare as it embarks on its next century
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Discovering how small fabrication shops can see improvements in their operations with real-time data
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Now we’re starting to see the promise of cloud computing for fabricators: the goal of this software company is to take the burdens of coordinating ERP out of the hands of the users.
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Monitoring software puts your finger on your shop’s pulse. Knowing when a machine is running or not is a good start. Knowing why is much better. And knowing it now, in real time, lets you fix it now, rather than later.
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Standard strong-acid treatments are dangerous and messy. A new solution promises to make it much safer and trouble-free.
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Manufacturers profit from preventing laser head crashes before they occur – instead of responding after they happen
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Open source. It’s a technology movement in which the source code of computer software is made freely available and modifiable...
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This fab-focused software ‘sits on top’ of the company’s CAM program to manage workflow and to broadly impose order on the manufacturing process.
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Drag-and-drop part models to nesting, laser, punch press, and press brake modules, and even to a sheet-metal ERP system, with this software built on a 3D CAD kernel. This is the press-brake section.
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A new AI-powered robotic platform delivers adaptive path planning for more intelligent human-robot collaborations
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With material costs on the rise, strip layout optimization is more important than ever. Is your shop doing all it can?
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Job complexity hides in the handoffs between people and machines, especially when shop floors are busy. Fortunately, an operator first...
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For manufacturers losing seasoned operators, PC-based control boosted by AI steps in to fill the gap
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Steps to take for using AI to improve uptime, data analysis and decision-making
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Stampers are retiring their spreadsheets and accounting systems as modern ERP systems deliver real-time shop floor visibility
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Supply chain resilience used to mean having backup plans. Now it’s about anticipating problems before they escalate. Disruptions hit from...
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How an engineering and manufacturing firm boosted productivity and unlocked new business opportunities with laser cutting technology
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At TRUMPF’s new Smart Factory in Connecticut, a new era of manufacturing is on display – an era of connectivity and community
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Tools are now available to reduce the friction between AI solutions and end users
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A new update takes sheet metal software solutions to a new level of connectivity and efficiency
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A new automatic cold saw for ferrous metals features push feeding and automated positioning
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Making stamping presses more intelligent allows them to detect disaster before it strikes
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Software solutions focus on providing more predictability to random disruptions that impact inventory optimization
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Getting the most out of ERP software allows workers at all levels of an organization to succeed
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An end-to-end fabrication company achieves substantial goals with an all-encompassing ERP system
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The tools that give manufacturers the competitive edge are already available in their ERP – here’s how to leverage them
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Manufacturing execution software provides training and automated solutions at a critical juncture
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A fabricator ramps up its use of ERP software, achieving increased throughput, on-time deliveries and lower inventory costs
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When supply chain issues persist, ERP delivers micro-benefits that offer big results
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As automotive paint shop demands grow, so too does the reliance on digital approaches
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Investing in a new manufacturing technology solution requires the right frame of mind and the right partner
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Businesses around the nation are automating their manufacturing operations – here are the top five reasons to automate yours
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An agribusiness company tries out a new method of utilizing nesting software and finds big returns
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Across manufacturing, small inefficiencies are keeping businesses from their full profitability potential
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To achieve manufacturing excellence, an integrated software suite gives businesses the full view of their production environments
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By optimizing machine functionality for laser tube cutting operations, fabricators save time and money
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Understanding the realistic concerns surrounding technology advancements and what business owners can expect from their insurance providers
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The digital revolution has already disrupted media, finance, consumer products, healthcare and beyond. Manufacturing leaders can’t (and shouldn’t) escape it
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Addressing the basic incompatibility of sheet metal manufacturing and ERP software
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When fabricators take advantage of KPIs to verify machine operation, overall production benefits
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Adapting to the complications associated with CAD data quality, sharing and migration while also evolving with changing technology
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Ford Motor Co. implements Google Earth-like technology for enhanced visibility of the factory floor
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Design innovation for user displays in next-generation products is made possible by laser micromachining technology
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The relationship forged by Cincinnati Inc. and Metamation shows how powerful a partnership can be
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Getting parts to lay out efficiently on a sheet is one thing. Producing an optimized layout that will also cut efficiently, while making the maximum use of every square inch, is a more difficult thing. And the difference can mean 10% to 20% savings in materials costs and total processing time.
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Integrate CAD/CAM nesting software with an ERP system for improved efficiency
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By leveraging a technique called stitch cutting, fabricators can get more speed out of their fiber lasers
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By making your data actionable, dashboard software can help you increase your bottom line.
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Evaluating Enterprise Resource Planning software for your shop or plant starts either with testimonials from users, or with a front-to-back tutorial about how it works and what it can do for you. We recommend starting with testimonials. They’re like sneaking a peek at the end of a novel before deciding if it’s worth reading. But in this case, it’s not cheating; it’s looking ahead to see where it all leads you. Here’s one example.
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