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Soft Skills Prove a Sharp Edge in Plastics Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

This is a far cry from its previous facilities, the 5,600-square foot shop Matt Danford wrote about in 2016 and the 1,000-square foot garage-and-basement combination Peter Zelinski wrote about in 2008. All photos by Modern Machine Shop. Handheld gages remain a common sight at East Coast Precision.

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Welding Technology: Robotics, Automation and Cobots

Fabricating & Metal Work

Designed to be intuitive and natural to welders of all skill levels, the Copilot’s headless power source design and a teach pendant carriage eliminate extra steps, allowing the user to focus on the welding torch and cobot arm. Image courtesy of Miller Electric Mfg.