Building a Future-Ready Workforce: The Role of 4IR Technologies in Reshaping the Metalworking Talent Landscape

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Manufacturers understand that their businesses won’t grow if their workforces don’t grow along with them. That’s why the talent shortage in the metal fabrication industry continues to be a pressing concern — and three-quarters of respondents in the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2023 First Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey cite attracting and retaining a skilled labor force as a “primary business challenge.” 

Increasingly, metal fabricators are turning to automation as a solution to this persistent problem.

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Choosing the Right Welding Screen or Curtain

Reprinted with permission: The AWS Welding Journal

Welders must use personal protective equipment — such as welding helmets, gloves, goggles, and respirators — to reduce their exposure to ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation produced during welding, which can cause skin burns, eye damage, and other health problems, as well as protect themselves from injuries and health issues.

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FABTECH 2023 Announces Expanded Conference Program, Registration Open

Sessions and workshops will cover the latest advanced fabrication technology, workforce development strategies and other key topics transforming manufacturing

CHICAGO (June 14, 2023)FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, today announced that registration is open for its most robust conference program to date.

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Upgrade Your Cutting Capabilities

Five factors reveal the value of long-term cost efficiency

By Jeff Hluchyj and Tom Stillwell

Jeff Hluchyj is marketing product manager and Tom Stillwell is product marketing manager of software at Hypertherm Associates, Hanover, N.H

Reprinted with permission: The AWS Welding Journal

With the rising cost of today’s business operations, it can be enormously challenging to determine where to allocate our often all too limited resources.

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FABTECH 2023 Registration Now Open

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Registration is now open for FABTECH 2023, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. Get ready to immerse yourself in aisle after aisle of new product launches and equipment demonstrations from 1,300+ leading suppliers.

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FABTECH Announces New Event Dates and Locations for 2024 and 2026

Orlando, Florida, Added to the Event’s Rotation Schedule

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN (March 21, 2023)—The FABTECH event partners announced today new event dates and locations for FABTECH in 2024 and 2026.  FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event, will be held October 15-17, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Center and October 21-23, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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