Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a global manufacturer of Miller brand arc welding equipment, has announced the launch of the Copilot Collaborative Welding System. This all-Miller system is an entry-level cobot with advanced capabilities designed for shops and welders who are new to robotic welding and looking for ways to keep up with demand. Built and…
How to improve stud welding with automation
Automated production lines are widely used in the automotive and industrial markets and provide several advantages for manufacturers. As companies continue to realize the need for automation to remain competitive, robotic systems are becoming increasingly more advanced. So, why should stud welding be left behind? By implementing an automated production line for stud welding in…
TriMas announces agreement to acquire Weldmac
TriMas announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the operating net assets of Weldmac Manufacturing Company, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance metal-fabricated components, welding, and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, and space launch end markets. “The Weldmac acquisition represents a major step forward in advancing our strategic plans to expand our complex…
Northern Tool presents ESAB’s Ruffian ES 150G engine-driven welder
ESAB, a global provider of fabrication technology, announced the availability of the Ruffian ES 150G welding generator at Northern Tool + Equipment Stores. The Ruffian ES 150G is ESAB’s first light-industrial, engine-driven welding generator. The 2-in-1 150-amp stick welder and 4.5-kW generator are built for construction, service trucks, farm or ranch work, light fabrication, maintenance,…
Introducing FlexChassis, a modular automation platform for faster fastening
JR Automation recently launched FlexChassis, a modular automation platform that expands the company’s portfolio of turnkey solutions for manufacturers. This high-speed linear chassis minimizes up-front conception, design, and assembly times to provide customers flexibility for high-speed and high-volume manufacturing. From a capabilities perspective, FlexChassis offers a wide selection of choices. Assembly capabilities can include ultrasonic…
Schreiner ProTech offers next-level ultrasonic welding
The welding series machine Schreiner ProTech recently acquired, called the MS sonxTOP GENESIS with Multifrequency, is a technological world first in the field of ultrasonic welding due to its frequency range. The equipment also marks the beginning of a partnership with MS Ultrasonic Technology Group, combining both companies’ know-how for the benefit of customers. Higher…
Donaldson introduces an ambient weld fume extractor
Donaldson Company, a global manufacturer of innovative filtration products and solutions, has released the Torit Downflo Ambient (DFA) weld fume extractor that gives fabricators the ability to weld in a variety of different workstation configurations. “This new collector provides a complementary solution to a challenging problem: effective weld fume extraction without duct work or…
New digital capabilities for submerged arc welding
Miller Electric Mfg. a worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand arc welding equipment, has expanded its digital capabilities for submerged arc welding (SAW) to more welding power sources. With the SubArc Digital Converter, the complete Miller lineup of SAW products and accessories easily integrate to provide operations with flexibility, reliability, and optimal performance. Designed for field…
Ohio-based Morse acquires UK warehouse and welding center
The M. K. Morse Company — a global manufacturer of industrial and commercial cutting tools and accessories with its headquarters in Canton, Ohio — has acquired a longtime distribution partner and welding center, PJ Wiseman Ltd. Based in North Yorkshire, UK, PJ Wiseman will now be known as The M. K. Morse Company UK Ltd. In…
The AugmentedArc system simulates welding for safer training
Miller Electric‘s AugmentedArc Augmented Reality Welding System is a highly realistic multi-process welding simulation solution for classroom training. For beginner to advanced-level weld students, the AugmentedArc system simulates multiple welding processes, blending real-world and computer-generated images into a unique, augmented reality environment. Real-time feedback is provided on a student’s technique to help correct errors and…