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

Researchers from Missouri S&T, Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, created high-speed X-ray movies of laser spattering. Using X-ray imaging, the researchers captured the spattering behavior of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V during fabrication. The microscopic movies reveal a novel mechanism of laser spattering – the bulk explosion of a tongue-like protrusion that forms in… Continued

The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 1, 2019, and is planning special events throughout the year. The school opened at the end of World War I to recruit, train and develop shipbuilders. Since then, advanced digital shipbuilding concepts and technology in the curriculum are now supporting the company’s… Continued

Pferd Inc. appointed Rafael Astacio vice president, sales. Astacio will manage the overall sales operation in North America, including the development and execution of strategic sales plans, aligning sales objectives with the business strategy, forecasts and budgets. He was previously vice president, sales and marketing, for a robotics and automation equipment manufacturer for the construction… Continued

Universal Robots (UR) announced its North American distributors are opening authorized training centers, offering classes spanning basic to advanced programming of UR cobots. The first four centers have launched, with another nine to follow by the end of 2019. Through hands-on classes hosted by UR trained teachers, the centers will broaden understanding of UR cobots’ use… Continued

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. completed its purchase of the controlling stake of Askaynak to advance Lincoln Electric’s regional growth strategy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “We are pleased to welcome the Askaynak team into Lincoln Electric,” stated Christopher L. Mapes, chairman, president and CEO. “Askaynak strengthens our position in the region and as one team; we will serve our… Continued