FAB Shop Magazine Direct is an editorial that serves the industry with info about press brakes, metal fabrication, welding, sawing, waterjet and laser cutting.
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May 28
Sawing is the critical first-step in most metal fab operations and the tech is constantly evolving. Stay in the know by subscribing for free to Sawing Productivity.
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Manufacturers, here’s your chance to weigh in. The Reshoring Initiative has launched the 2026 Reshoring Survey, and the results will be submitted to the White House. The survey is open through June 30.
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Apr 23
Techgen Media is at day 2 of NASCC: The Steel Conference. We’re seeing firsthand how the "premier event for the steel industry" continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in construction.
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Apr 22
Techgen Media is officially on the ground in Atlanta for NASCC: The Steel Conference, and we’re connecting with industry leaders. The conference, which includes 350-plus exhibitors, runs through Friday.
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Apr 22
Techgen Media was honored to attend the AMADA Open House on April 16 at the company's Solution Center in Schaumburg, Ill. The event, which drew more than 300 AMADA customers, offered opportunities to see the latest in advanced manufacturing hardware and software. #AmadaAmericaInc
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Mar 12
Want to use AI in ways that clearly improve uptime, data analysis and decision-making? Find 8 steps you can take to make that happen. fsmdirect.com/get-ahead-with…
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#MazakOptonics just launched Optonics in the U.S. – bringing high-performance laser-cutting tech to workshops of every size. Backed by 100 years of Mazak manufacturing expertise, affordable fabrication solutions are now within reach. Learn more: optonics-solutions.com/us-en…
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Feb 18
Sawing technology continues to evolve. Check out the advancements that take an age-old cutting technology to new level to solve modern problems: magazine.fsmdirect.com/2026/…
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Feb 16
Check out the latest products hitting the industry from our February issue, including a mobile cobot welding system, safety glasses designed for aging workers and more!
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Feb 14
Catch up on the latest in industry news from the February issue!
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Feb 13
Take advice from the experts about bandsaw maintenance and your production goals will be in reach. magazine.fsmdirect.com/2026/…
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Feb 11
How do we keep people safe when robots of all kinds share our space?
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Feb 10
What advantages can manufacturers gain from implementing ERP? Read about how cutting-edge software is creating smarter automated solution.
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Many have assumed Gen Z avoided jobs where they might get their hands dirty. However, new research from Airgas suggests a different story. magazine.fsmdirect.com/2026/…
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Read how rotary axis waterjet cutting is becoming a powerful tool for fab shops in the oil & gas market and beyond: magazine.fsmdirect.com/2026/…
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Seeing a cobot in action during Fabtech convinced a Chris and Tracy Smith to implement it at their shop. The ROI only took 3 months. Read about it here:
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The February issue is live! Dive in for the latest in robotic welding, skilled trades training, waterjet cutting in O&G and more!
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Shop owners, engineers, operators – if fabrication is more than a job, this one’s for you. The February issue of FAB Shop Magazine goes live tomorrow. Subscribe for free today!
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Jan 30
Planning for the future is a major focus for any manufacturer. Check out this article from the archive for a few tips:
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Jan 23
Lasers cutting faster. Press brakes bending smarter. Robots doing more.
If it’s shaping the future of metal fabrication, we’re covering it – every month. Subscribe for free here: fsmdirect.com/
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