Fabricating & Metalworking Magazine

12/11/2025

Did you know that you can replace weld nuts or inserts with Friction Drilling? This is a proven technology that’s been around for more than 40 years. Friction is used to produce bushings in thin metal tubing or sheet metal. FORM YOUR OWN INSERTS on standard shop equipment with Formdrill USA. These built-in inserts are as strong or stronger than welded nuts. Money-saving and Time-saving process! Visit www.formdrill-usa.com for more information!

12/11/2025

Economic Shifts see Georgia, Texas, and Ohio Emerge as Hotspots for American Factories: Atlanta, Houston, and Columbus (Ohio) named top cities for manufacturing expansion, out of 50 cities analyzed. Texas dominates the top 20 with seven cities, including Dallas, El Paso, and Austin in the top 10.

MIE Solutions

U.S. manufacturing expansion hotspots shift to Atlanta, Houston, and Columbus as costs, labor, and logistics drive industrial growth in 2025.

11/11/2025

Welding Tables Boost Efficiency and Automation with Ergonomic Precision: Weld tables improve workflow, reduce manual intervention, and support complex weld paths for robotic systems.


Kawasaki Robotics USA, Mid Atlantic Global, Quantum Machinery Group

Automated welding tables, cobot weld carts, and ergonomic rotating designs boost precision, safety, and productivity in modern fabrication.

09/11/2025

Six Safety Actions to Reduce New Risk: Manufacturing safety risks rise amid ecomic uncertainty.

Sentry

Manufacturing safety is at risk in 2025 as cost pressures rise. Here are six ways to protect workers and productivity without overspending.

08/11/2025

Precision, Uptime and Safety: Operational Excellence to Run Fiber Laser Machinery in 2025: Strategic partnerships ensure fabricators continue to lead in their sectors, are able to adapt to changing market conditions, and continue to operate with confidence. HSG Laser

Service and support in laser fabrication now define success, as suppliers provide safety, commissioning, diagnostics and lifecycle performance.

07/11/2025

Securing Manufacturing’s Future: Engaging the Next Generation Workforce: Embrace the new narrative about manufacturing — one of innovation, sustainability and limitless opportunity.
Grategy, LLC

Gen Z in the manufacturing workforce is reshaping culture, technology adoption, and recruitment as Baby Boomers retire.

06/11/2025

Seven Questions about Resistance Weld Process Monitoring: Mark Boyle, answers questions about resistance weld process monitoring on topics like AI and other uses for weld monitors.
AMADA WELD TECH INC.

Learn how resistance weld monitors improve welding consistency, detect issues, and enable AI-driven quality prediction.

23/10/2025

Final day of the Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast!

23/10/2025

Day 2. ✅
One more day at the Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast!

22/10/2025

We're back for Day 2! Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast!

21/10/2025

Day one was a success at the Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast show!

21/10/2025

Day one at the Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast!!! We're in booth 318, right next to MetFin Shotblast Systems (316) and Vektek (319)! Come check us out!