Andritz Group received an order from Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) for three jointly developed Southtrac II tailor-welded blank (TWB) laser welding systems to be installed in its North American manufacturing plants. The systems are specifically suitable for curved applications. The processing head, exclusively developed for TMNA, makes the system capable of laser-welding small radii… Continued

A survey of Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) members shows more than 91 percent of respondents reported having received a Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan to retain employees. Still, more than 70 percent of respondents reported that they may need to furlough or terminate employees when their loan… Continued

OSHA published a series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the use of masks in the workplace. The new guidance outlines the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical masks and respirators. It further reminds employers not to use surgical masks or cloth face coverings when respirators are needed. In addition, the guidance notes the need for… Continued

Seventy five years ago, Günter Fronius opened a radio and electrical repair shop, which eventually grew into Fronius International GmbH. The business was born in the market town of Pettenbach, Austria, where Fronius’ headquarters are still located. A trained electrical engineer, Günter developed a solution that allowed vehicle batteries to last longer. In 1950, the… Continued

The American Welding Society (AWS) announced recipients of the Spring 2020 Welder Workforce Grant, awarded through the AWS Foundation. Each school was presented with up to $25,000 to improve the welding industry through education. The recipients are Airport Community Schools, Carlton, Mich.; Chippewa Falls (Wis.) High School; Paso Robles (Calif.) High School; Somerset (Ky.) Community College;… Continued

IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show cancelled IMTS 2020, with a full commitment to returning to McCormick Place in Chicago for September 12-17, 2022. Instead, IMTS will offer two comprehensive digital programs, IMTS Network and IMTS Spark, over the next several months to assist exhibitors and the manufacturing community. The IMTS Network will live… Continued