The Lincoln Electric Co. and ASM International developed a certificate program called “Welding Technology and Materials Science.” The Joint Education Program (JEP) will advance material science knowledge and offer hands-on training with various welding technologies. To ensure high standards, all coursework has been previously accredited with The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).… Continued

Starting in 2020, PypeServer’s Enterprise software will be available as an option for HGG’s PC600 and PC900 3D pipe-profiling systems alongside HGG’s ProCAM software. PypeServer’s built-in SQL database lets workers operate more efficiently, including VDC managers, detailers, job planners, estimators, shop foremen, machine operators, welders and on-site installers. With advanced integration between HGG’s 35 years… Continued

Mathey Dearman Inc., B&B Pipe and Industrial Tools LLC and Tag Pipe Equipment Specialist Ltd. merged into one business. While the brand names will continue, the new organization will be named Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group, or The S.F.E. Group. The combined businesses will have an increased infrastructure and customer support providing enhanced service to customers.… Continued

G.H. Tool & Mold, a Tooling Tech Group company, invested in an AL500 mobile laser welding system from Alpha Laser for making die repairs and engineering changes to mold cavity surfaces, as well as refurbishment of critical wear surfaces. The accuracy of the laser beam allows for focusing into deep cavities and recesses in complex… Continued

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products extended its relationship with off-road vehicle fabrication expert Ian Johnson as an official spokesperson for its welding and cutting products. Johnson’s hardcore off-roading show Four Wheeler will debut on MotorTrend TV this fall, and he currently produces the digital show, Big Tire Garage, from his shop in Spring Hill, Tenn. ESAB sponsors both… Continued

HGG Profiling Equipment offers leasing and lease-to-buy options for its line of 3D profiling machinery, which includes the entry-level ProCutter 600, SPC pipe-profiling machines and vessel and head cutting machines, RPC beam cutting machinery, PCL robotic profiling lines, TCL tube and pipe cutting lines, and their new ship profiler. The program allows companies the convenience… Continued

Abicor Binzel hired Tanner Skalla as a district sales manager. Skalla will be based in Colorado, covering areas from New Mexico to Montana. According to Larry Cassesa, sales director, “I’m excited to have Tanner join the team. He brings an excellent skill set, and will provide our customers the support and knowledge they need to… Continued

The Brose Group and IPG Photonics Corp. are collaborating on the first direct weld measurement technology for automotive seat rails. In-line coherent imaging (ICI) technology will increase manufacturing efficiency, streamline validation and minimize waste. “Our patented, in-line welding monitoring tools provide the most comprehensive and direct measurement of key manufacturing characteristics including weld depth, part… Continued

Ocean Machinery Inc.  partnered with AGT Robotics to bring a compact automated welding robot to a medium-sized structural steel fabricator. “The Ocean Challenger robotic welder is designed specifically for structural steel fabricators looking to increase production and reduce labor costs,” said Hunter Fry, president. “The compact footprint, robotic automation and integrated software make the Ocean… Continued

Boostweld was granted a trademark for its patented GMAW gas flow technology, which delivers an increase in efficiency, reducing shielding gas consumption at optimum velocity. The patent outlines an insulator with an interior air chamber and guiding wall that evenly stabilizes the shielding gas pressure. Boostweld evolved from a 40-year-old ODM business, which has produced… Continued