Long dismissed as too heavy-duty a task for cobots, welding is now the fastest-growing application segment for Universal Robots (UR), a robotics manufacturer. This segment grew more than 80% in the first nine months of 2022 compared to last year, with well over 1,200 cobots expected to ship in the welding vertical this year. Since the…
What is micro-welding and why is laser an ideal fit?
Written by Emma Wood Global Product Manager | Emerson ~ All Images courtesy of Emerson Several of today’s advanced applications involving plastic components are also some of the smallest. Developing compact devices that contain sensors and other tiny, delicate internal elements is a high priority for designers and manufacturers, particularly in the automotive and electronics industries.…
Going beyong productivity with the Hercules automated MIG welding system
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a global manufacturer of arc-welding equipment, recently added the Hercules single-wire, high-deposition, automated MIG welding system to its equipment line-up. The Hercules significantly boosts welding productivity rates without the expense of adding more weld cells. It delivers a gain of up to 30% or more in deposition rates and up to…
InventHelp inventors develop new pipe welding stabilizer
A pair of InventHelp developers have designed a new pipe welding stabilizer. The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to hold pipe sections aligned and together for easier brazing or soldering. In doing so, it eliminates the frustration associated with misalignments or separation of pipes. “I’m an HVAC technician and I needed a better way…
GEARWRENCH PITBULL Pliers are preferred by motorsport mechanics
Experts in the motorsport industry have spoken and have deemed the GEARWRENCH PITBULL Pliers to be the best-performing line of professional automotive/industrial pliers in the market. GEARWRENCH designed the hand tool with features and functionality in mind, quickly turning the pliers into a mechanic’s best friend. “I’m constantly snipping welding wire, and to get a…
Engineers wanted: Here’s how to apply
Lincoln Electric, a global provider in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding, cutting, and automation solutions, is seeking to hire dozens of engineers. Some of the positions will support the company’s entry into the electric-vehicle charging space as it applies its proven expertise in power electronics and extensive domestic manufacturing capabilities to…
Cadrex platform acquires E.P.M.P, Ltd.
CORE Industrial Partners, a manufacturing, industrial technology and services-focused private equity firm, announced the acquisition of E.P.M.P., Ltd. (EPMP), a precision sheet-metal fabrication services provider. This acquisition if through CORE’s portfolio company, Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions. The Cadrex platform was formed in 2021 and includes 10 business units with approximately 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing…
Manufacturing training and career placement available for New Jersey veterans & families
Veterans and their families in New Jersey will now have access to new career training and career placement opportunities, thanks to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) and New Jersey Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium (NJDMCC). The training opportunities offered by NJMEP and County College of Morris focus on foundational manufacturing skills such as welding, machining (CNC),…
North Dakota Tribal College System offers statewide apprenticeship program
The North Dakota Tribal College System (NDTCS) has announced a new apprenticeship program developed in partnership with Hess Corporation to improve educational and employment opportunities for Indigenous peoples across North Dakota. The project aims to improve workforce, training, and education opportunities using the apprenticeship pathway via the NDTCS and in partnership with Lake Region State…
Robert Levy Associates hosting online auction of machining and welding equipment
Robert Levy Associates, a provider of industrial asset management and monetization strategies, will be auctioning hundreds of top-quality assets of Richard Tool & Die Corporation resulting from a Board of Directors’ decision to cease operations. Since 1966, Richard Tool & Die has been world-renowned in the design and production of progressive and transfer dies…