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From the Blog White House considers China tariff increases on materials By Stephen Barlas As the election nears, President Joe Biden talks about increasing China tariffs in an apparent appeal to states with strong union membership. Material handling automation moves forward at MODEX The role of flux in submerged arc welding performance Tips for creating sheet metal tubes with perforations Exclusive to Members From the Fabrinomics Newsletter Trucking Shows Signs of Recovery The March Transportation Demand Index (the latest available) inched up in the first quarter. It continued to show demand in a range commensurate with the 10-year trend prior to the pandemic. But sources continued to suggest that capacity was loose. The composite TDI index came in 3.3% higher M/M and was 10.0% higher Y/Y. Automotive Sector Stabilizes Fabricated Metals Shows Strength, Primary Metals Shows Volatility Global Manufacturing Decelerates Fabrinomics® is an official publication of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and is available exclusively for members. Join FMA . From The Fabricator Why employee-owned companies make sense in manufacturing By Dan Davis May 13, 2024 Robinson Inc., De Pere, Wis., hopes to find out what Sentry Equipment, Oconomowoc, Wis., already knows: Employee ownership is a competitive advantage for some metal fabrication businesses. From The Tube and Pipe Journal Students learn fabrication one piece at a time By Lincoln Brunner May 12, 2024 From The Fabricator A visit to Automate 2024 reveals the future might be now By Dan Davis May 9, 2024 Industry News Plasma cutter’s single-piece cartridge provides increased consumable life 7-axis cobots have controller integrated into the base Columbia Vehicle Group to establish South Carolina operation 27North completes $400,000 Missouri expansion Nucor names new executive vice president The season for NBT Summer Manufacturing Camps nears Quaker Houghton announces CFO transition Majestic Steel Arkansas fully operational WiM to host Moms in MFG virtual conference June 13 Prince Manufacturing appoints CFO Podcasting Developing a one-stop fabrication shop through community and automation Podcast: The Fabricator Podcast Published: 05/14/2024 Running Time: 62:12 Ep. 055 Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk... 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Prima Power is present in all of these. WE LEAD SOLUTIONS, everywhere. More Information. From The Fabricator Laser Welding Certificate Course May 7 - August 6, 2024 Laser Welding Event This three-day certificate course focuses on the fundamentals and applications of laser welding technology. The curriculum will address how lasers work, types of lasers, laser optics basics, beam delivery for laser welding systems, process optimization, and metallurgy of laser welds. Classroom... From The Fabricator Rohde Brothers adds 11,000 sq. ft., 40-ton crane to Wisconsin shop May 8, 2024 Shop Management News Release Mechanical contractor Rohde Brothers Inc. has unveiled a comprehensive expansion of its fabrication shop in Plymouth, Wis. From The Fabricator Tighitco, DCM Group Aerospace join forces on Airbus A220 program May 8, 2024 Shop Management News...