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Which Cut is Best, Water or Laser?

Laser cutting and waterjet cutting: two great technologies that go great together? Or best when they play solo? As ever, the answer is it depends—on what work a shop has coming in the door, what materials are being processed most often, operator skill levels and, ultimately, the available equipment budget.

Making Welding Accessible to All

With the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the pickup in the economy, suppliers of welding equipment are finding ways to making welding easier for those working in manufacturing. Automation is the leading technique among many.

Manufacturing Contraction Deepens

The manufacturing sector's economic contraction continues for the 12th consecutive month, revealing persistent labor shortages and challenges, with some industries experiencing growth while others face contraction.

Robotic Returns

A few not-so-tall tales of how machine shops gain a competitive edge through automation