Welder parlays skills into second occupation, sets positive example for young women considering less conventional career paths.

“We saw a lot of promise in press-brakeformed tub girder technology for short-span bridge applications so we made the decision to enter that space,” says Guy Nelson, Valmont’s business development director, North American structures.

Fabricators can optimize material usage, machines, manpower and data in the face of supply chain disruptions and labor shortages

Bending abrasion resistant steel delivers cost savings with the right tooling

5-axis metrology instantly unlocks intelligence on parts, processes, automates inspection and bridges labor gap

Automation fills labor gap, raises throughput and helps fabricator make parts more efficiently in fast-paced market

Coil-fed fiber laser technology automates cutting process, reduces inventory and scrap, and improves work environment

As strong demand faces off against production challenges, three industry leaders have the vision and the tools to help manufacturers thrive

Poised for an infusion of cash, America’s infrastructure looks to new steel materials, products and technologies for low maintenance, lightweight solutions that are quick to install

Next-generation cobots put manufacturers in the driver’s seat with a no-programming user interface and teach-by-touch design