Avani Environmental has introduced a new line of ambient air dust collectors. The ATAC, Avani Tower Air Cleaner, is a self-contained system with vertically positioned filters. The up-flow design and venturi-assist automatic reverse jet pulse cleaning help optimize material release and filter life....

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® has developed PurgeGate®, a valve that regulates the pressure and flow of gas that is passed through a pipe purging system, ensuring the system will not burst regardless of the pressure and flow rate. It passes a maximum of nearly 2 GPM and 7.25 PSI pressure....

Xiris Automation Inc. has released the SeamMonitor™ tracking and inspection system for tube mills and weld seamers. It allows operators to measure the alignment of the weld seam relative to the torch tip and the width of the weld seam, as well as monitor the torch tip condition. The system...

Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and brazing and soldering alloys, has promoted David J. Nangle to executive vice president. He also serves as president of The Harris Products...

The global robotic welding market, valued at $3.59 billion in 2017, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.91% from 2018 to 2023, according to a new report from Dublin-based Research and Markets. The automotive and transportation industry is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast...

CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd. offers the patented High Speed Fastener Welding System. This production assembly equipment integrates process and product improvements that make it suitable for handling multiple applications with one machine. According to the company, the system offers improvements in...

Stelco announced that it will supply steel for over 80 CWB Welding Foundation Mind Over Metal (MOM) Camps that will run throughout Canada in 2018/19. Approximately 20 camp participants are using the steel to create and weld projects. At the camps, youths age 12-15 are introduced to welding through...

Metal Supermarkets, a supplier of small-quantity metals in Mississauga, Ont., has announced the start of the fourth annual Metal My Way contest, which showcases creative and innovative metal projects from the U.S. and Canada. Individuals and businesses can submit a photo or video of their metal...

CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd., Windsor, Ont., a provider of fastener and resistance spot welding technology and advanced production systems for the automotive industry, has hired David Mueller as vice president and general counsel. Mueller most recently spent nearly five years at Valiant TMS as a...

Stratford, Ont.-based Chrima Metal Fabrication wants to become an exemplar of what an “Industry 4.0” factory can be – a shop that networks automated CNC equipment to a central hub such that the front office can see where production is at all times and manage its work accordingly. It’s not there yet, but its step-by-step approach to the journey is a good example of how one company is exploring the opportunity.

Rockford Systems LLC now provides sales, installation, and technical support on the Soft Touch Pinch-Point Safety System from Unitrol Electronics Inc. The passive, fail-safe system helps prevent riveters and spot welding machines from cycling if the system detects fingers in the point-of-operation...

Introducing robotic welding automation can be challenging for any company. There are any number of questions the shop has to consider: Do our parts suit an automated welding system? Do we have the know-how or the will to add that skill to the shop floor? There are painless ways to introduce the technology, but it’s important to ensure the rest of your fabricating processes are ready for the move.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has introduced the Weld-Mask™ 2, an alternative to welding helmets designed to protect a welder’s eyes and head and provide a reusable respirator while also allowing access to tight spaces. The low-profile design makes the product about 40 percent lighter than a...

For 89 years Morris Industries has been producing agricultural equipment, primarily for planting crops. With its head office in Saskatoon and plants in Yorkton, Sask., and Minnedosa, Man., it has managed to compete internationally. With the decision to purchase a laser tube cutting machine, it’s preparing to make an even bigger impact on its market with a more robust, more efficiently produced product.

Burlington, Ont.-based Xiris Automation has appointed Norm Sted as its Director of Sales for North America. With a long career in the welding industry, Sted brings a wealth of industry connections and expertise to Xiris’ sales team. Based in Florida, Sted will be focused on creating new sales...