Fabricating
October 3, 2017
by Kip Hanson
Quebec job shop solves a big turning problem by switching to a different cutting tool provider
October 3, 2017
by Kip Hanson
This established Ontario machine shop gets a new owner, new equipment, new software, and new opportunities
October 3, 2017
by Andrew Brooks
From its inception in a tough climate, Advantage has been increasing its high precision and automation repertoire
October 3, 2017
Investing in new bending, fiber laser cutting technology for a greenfield site boosts efficiency for Ontario custom job shop
October 3, 2017
by Eric St. James
Advanced linear motor drives can help fabricators improve processing times
September 29, 2017
I-Cubed Industry Innovators Inc., has entered into a sub-license agreement with Motoman Robotics division of Yaskawa America Inc.
September 15, 2017
TRUMPF celebrated the opening of its smart factory in Chicago, IL, on September 12, 2017. It's the first smart factory for Industry 4.0 solutions. The $15 million, 500,000 sq ft facility is designed for digitally connected production processes.
August 29, 2017
by Mary Scianna
photos By David Afriat
US HVAC manufacturer invests in Montreal greenfield metal fabrication plant
August 29, 2017
Laser systems run on sophisticated software, many of which are Industry 4.0 ready, able to connect to ERP and other management systems, allowing fabricators to monitor processes remotely.
August 29, 2017
by Nestor gula
Technology advances are helping fiber lasers become the cutting technology of choice for metal fabricators
August 29, 2017
In Canada over the last ten years more wind energy capacity has been built than any other form of electricity generation, says Richard Hornung, president of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA).
August 29, 2017
by Andrew Brooks
Canada’s strength in natural resources is being matched by its winning hand in renewable energy
August 28, 2017
Access Machinery held a multi-day open house to showcase the Baykal fiber laser cutting machine. Access Machinery, the Canadian distributor for the Turkish-built machine, debut the technology for the first time in Canada last year.
August 27, 2017
By Geoff Shannon, Amada-Miyachi America
Ultrafast or ultra-short pulse lasers offer unique material processing possibilities, because the laser’s pulse duration is less than the target material’s conduction time. Essentially this means that cold machining of parts is possible–with material being removed by sublimation.
August 21, 2017
Michael Roche has joined PFERD Inc., as account manager, pipeline market. He will be responsible for pipeline channel customers in Canada and the US.
August 8, 2017
MicroStep is expanding its North American presence with the launch of a new subsidiary, MicroStep USA. The Slovakian based manufacturer of CNC cutting machines such as plasma and oxyfuel machines, laser utting, waterjet and pipe and profile cutting machines, expanded in Canada in 2015 with the opening of its Canadian subsidiary, MicroStep Canada, headed by president Kal Shergill and based in Burlington, ON.
July 31, 2017
by Mary scianna
Two fabrication shops. Two different punch tooling systems
July 31, 2017
by Mary scianna
Two fabrication shops. Two different punch tooling systems
July 31, 2017
by mary scianna
Ontario fabrication shop’s $2 million equipment purchases are the most recent in a string of investments to diversify and grow
