BLM Group appointed Paul Maietta regional sales manager for the Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador provinces in Canada. Maietta has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing production and operations. Prior to joining BLM Group, he spent 20 years working at PLI Metal, where he most recently served… Continued
Demmler Machinery is now the exclusive dealer for MC Machinery Systems Inc.’s lasers, press brakes and automation equipment. The territory covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. Based in Pittsburgh, Demmler Machinery also represents Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware and northern West Virginia. “Demmler Machinery has been a valued part of our distribution team since April 2020, and… Continued
Precision Technologies Group (PTG) introduced a number of Powerstir dual weld-head friction stir welding models specifically for use in the volume production of automotive battery tray floor assemblies from extruded aluminum panels. Aimed directly at manufacturers of skateboard chassis structures, the dual weld-head process ensures that a tight weld flatness tolerance is achieved during battery… Continued
ABB Robotics launched a new family of modular machine tending application cells for the metals industry. Featuring six versions, the FlexLoader M family offers a variety of ways of loading and unloading machines based on the size, shapes and number of workpieces being handled, making it good for producing multiple types of products in varying… Continued
Lincoln Electric’s new Frontier 400X diesel engine-driven welder features a compact and rugged design. Powered by a 24.7-hp, turbocharged Perkins diesel engine, the unit delivers 400 amps of welding output and 11 kW of 1/3 phase auxiliary power to run tools on the jobsite. It features an impact-rated digital user interface for good machine control… Continued
Cincinnati Inc. introduced the CLi, a high-quality fiber laser with a compact footprint and compact price. According to the company, it’s a fiber laser with full capabilities, warranties and productivity for the price of a used CO2 laser. The machine features user friendliness and easy operability with the HMI control and dual screen, Windows-based interface.… Continued
Trumpf Inc. unveiled its EdgeLine Bevel solution. Compatible with the company’s standard laser cutting machines, the technology allows users to create beveled edges while cutting out the contours of each part. The technology can also be used to create bevels on a part’s inner contours, which are difficult for manual angle grinders to access. As… Continued
LVD North America introduced the Strippit V30 1550, a heavy-duty 30-metric ton turret punch press. Featuring a 200-in. X-axis, the press processes worksheets up to 200 in. long by 60 in. wide without multiple sheet repositions, excessive sheet handling or extra shearing operations. The ability to process large sheets also reduces welding and other secondary… Continued
K-TIG appointed California-based arc welding system specialist MITUSA Inc. as a Tier 1 distributor to supply its integrated products across the United States and into Mexico. Adrian Smith, K-TIG managing director, said it is an “exciting growth opportunity” that could enable increased sales in the region. “MITUSA is a well-regarded welding automation company specializing in automated seamers,… Continued
Camfil Air Pollution Control held a groundbreaking ceremony to announce construction of its new manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Ark. The company plans to invest more than $37 million in the facility and add 67 new jobs to an existing workforce of 237 people. Armando Brunetti, President of Camfil Americas said. “The people of Jonesboro have… Continued
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