Exoskeleton technology has become lighter and more flexible, making labor less laborious. Software has been developed that assesses individual stressors so that the device can provide custom support.

High-powered fiber lasers cut extraordinarily quickly. That’s great, but what happens to those parts after they’re cut? The rules of laser cutting management have changed.

For manufacturers and job shops with a high-mix, low-volume production portfolio, there's likely a collaborative robot that fits a need. Editor-in-Chief Dan Davis saw it on full display at Automate 2023 in Detroit.

Annealing can help reduce cracking, if done correctly. But if you’re bending brass or any material with a grain direction, try forming against the grain. Changing the bend’s orientation to the material grain can make a world of difference.

Engineers and analysts in performance racing and financial planning use Monte Carlo simulations and data to predict outcomes of incredibly complicated scenarios. Soon, more fabricators might be doing the same.

As OSHA takes the first steps toward establishing new heat standards for U.S. workers, companies need to address stifling indoor work environments.

Idaho-based FosterWeld honors old-school steelwork through its diverse lineup of products, ranging from small items like keychains and belt buckles to larger products like custom furniture.

An account with a national retailer led Architectural Fabrication down a road of digital connectivity. Now the Texas business has its sights on major growth.

About 19,000 people visited Milan to attend LAMIERA, Italy’s manufacturing show focused on sheet metal. After an irregular schedule during the pandemic, the trade show returned to its biennial format this year.

What do investors look at when purchasing a business? The metrics can be grouped into three areas: revenue, operations, and, perhaps most important, the people a fabricator employs.

Fabricators are constantly assessing their production environment to retain competitiveness, but the addition of marketing technologies can drive significant growth and differentiation for your company.

Cleveland-area metal fabricator Tendon Manufacturing has evolved its hiring strategy by refining its Facebook help-wanted ad placements and making connections within the Ukrainian refugee community. The shop employs nearly 20 Ukrainian refugees with both manufacturing experience and an eagerness to learn.