March 2021

Women that weld

  • By: Lynn Showalter, welding engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding
CVN79 Construction

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Newport News Shipbuilding puts a spotlight on the important role women play in its business

Next steps

  • By: Abbe Miller, editor-in-chief
Serviceman searching job on laptop at home, adapting to civilian life after army

For separating service men and women, Operation Next serves as a stepping stone toward advanced manufacturing careers in civilian life 

Better delivery

  • By: Susan Woods, managing editor

Using metal-cored wire developed specifically for galvanized steel provides high deposition rates and faster travel speeds

Collaborative efforts

  • By: Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development, Universal Robots

An equipment manufacturer in Montana overcomes labor shortages, boosts quality and improves productivity with a cobot welder

Cutting the hose

  • By: Jimmy Myers, senior editor

The technology behind cordless tools has advanced, allowing manufacturers to meet high production standards