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ERP System With New Menu, New User Experience
- Sep 18, 2014
- Automation and Software
- Product Release
Global Shop Solutions has released a new version of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Version 2014.1 has new features, new screens, and enhanced customization and personalization capabilities. The system has a new main menu with a graphical interface that, according to the...
Carr Lane's new Carr Lock System
- Sep 18, 2014
- Metalworking
- Product Release
Carr Lane Manufacturing is introducing a new system of tooling blocks and fixture plates for quick fixturing change on horizontal machining centers. Create your fixturing on inexpensive fixture plates rather than dedicating a complete new tombstone to each new job. Changeover is in seconds...
Jet Edge celebrates 30 years in waterjet industry
- Sep 18, 2014
- Fabricating
- News Release
Jet Edge has a lot to celebrate! The waterjet systems manufacturer had its 30th anniversary on Sept. 3 with a special open house celebration. The anniversary event included a special ribbon cutting ceremony courtesy of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce, a barbecue lunch, factory tours,...
Precision Mold-Making Capabilities Define Reputation for Custom Mold & Design
- Sep 18, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
When entering the lobby of Custom Mold & Design (CMD), the impressive display of precision injection molded components is definitely eye-catching. A plaque that hangs nearby is also hard to miss. It reads, “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of cheap price has...
Don't miss the 2014 AMExpo
- Sep 18, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
On September 23-24, 2014, the additive manufacturing/3D printing community can attend this year’s RAPID conference & expo and the Additive Manufacturing Expo in Mississauga, ON. Located at The International Centre, Hall 5, attendees will have an opportunity to...
Success by sintering
- By Jim Anderton
- Sep 18, 2014
- Metalworking
- Article
It seems too good to be true: complex parts without machining, appearing almost out of thin air right before your eyes. While the technology is in its infancy from a production perspective, years of use in prototyping has brought selective laser sintering (SLS) into the forefront among metal...
Parkland Fuel to buy rival Pioneer Energy
- Sep 18, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
Red Deer, Alberta — Parkland Fuel Corporation has announced that it will buy rival Pioneer Energy for $378M. On September 17th, the North America's fastest growing distributor and marketer of fuels and lubricants, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the...
Steelworkers will push for best outcome for members at U.S. Steel Canada
- Sep 18, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
HAMILTON, Ont. — The United Steelworkers union says it will do everything it can to get the best outcome for workers and retirees at U.S. Steel Canada, the former Stelco Inc., now restructuring under court protection. For now, it's business as usual at operations in Hamilton and in...
U.S. Steel Canada files for bankruptcy
- Sep 18, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
On September 17, U.S. Steel Canada filed for court-supervised protection citing years of operating losses. The subsidiary of U.S. Steel hopes this will give them a chance to restructure that will allow them to better compete in the North American steel industry. U.S. Steel...
The future of manufacturing with Sandvik at IMTS
- Sep 17, 2014
- Cutting Tools
- News Release
Brian Flores talks about the Sandvik booth, a new ISO standard for cutting tools, and Sandvik's Adveon online tooling support.
Lincoln Electric's Vantage engine-driven welder series
- Sep 16, 2014
- Welding
- Product Release
Lincoln Electric introduces two new models in its industrial Vantage engine-driven welder series. The Vantage 600 SD and Air Vantage 600 SD are each equipped with a Tier 4 Final (T4F) compliant Deutz turbo-charged diesel engine that meets all new EPA diesel fuel emission standards. Designed for...
2014 CanWeld Conference
- Sep 16, 2014
- Welding
- News Release
On September 28, 2014, the Canadian Welding Association will kick off its fifth annual CanWeld Conference. It will also be the first year the conference is being held as an International Institue of Welding (IIW) Congress. This event is Canada’s largest and most attended industry event. This...
Precise pipe production
- By Nestor Gula
- Sep 16, 2014
- Fabricating
- Article
Assembling tubes and pipes has always been a tricky proposition. The cuts and angles have to be precise, otherwise the structure is compromised. Back in the day, this work was performed by skilled craftspeople but was labour intensive and occasionally inaccurate. Modern CNC machines revolutionized...
Solid-carbide End Mills for High-speed / Trochoidal, Finish Milling
- Sep 16, 2014
- Management
- Product Release
Iscar has introduced ChatterFree solid- carbide end mills for high-speed/ trochoidal milling and finishing operations. These multiflute end mills have different flute helix angles and variable pitch. The geometry of the different flute helix and the variable pitch help the EC-H…CF line of...
BP Alaska plans layoffs in 2015
- Sep 16, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
JUNEAU, Alaska — BP Alaska, a major player in the state's oil industry, on Monday announced plans to lay off 275 employees and direct contractors early next year. BP's business in Alaska will be smaller because of the previously announced sale of its interests in four North Slope oil...
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