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Details People Details Written by: web Published: 29 June 2026 Walt Lewis's transition from Senior Technical Service Manager to President of Kjellberg Cutting reflects a career built on technical expertise, trusted relationships, and a passion for serving customers. As he steps into this new role, he remains committed to driving innovation, supporting partners, and leading the company into its next chapter of growth. © 2026 FFJournal. All Rights Reserved.

The 3-Dimensional Services Group, a manufacturer of production-intent prototypes and low-volume production announced the installation of its newest technology, the 60kW fiber laser, to its already leading edge manufacturing technologies. The acquisition continues the company’s quest for the most current major capital equipment. The company, according to Douglas Peterson, founder and CEO, added this unit to complement its already comprehensive laser cutting technologies.

The American Welding Society (AWS) has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by the South Florida Sun Sentinel for its second year regionally, and its first as a nonprofit industry leader. The awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, which measures key aspects of workplace culture including leadership, communication, alignment, engagement, and employee connection to organizational goals.

Maynards Industries, in conjunction with Prestige Equipment and Miedema Asset Management Group’s Orbitbid.com, will conduct a global webcast auction of the assets of Model Die & Mold, Inc., a leading manufacturer specializing in the custom design and production of medium-to-large compression molds, plastic injection molds, carbon fiber molds, and die-cast dies. The auction will take place July 23, 2026, from the company’s facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

With the introduction of the EasyWelder, Teqram presents a new welding cobot cell specifically designed for metal fabricators looking to increase welding capacity without sacrificing flexibility. The EasyWelder combines a unique dual-station configuration with simple operation, fast changeovers, and high arc-on time. The system is specifically designed for companies facing labor shortages, highly variable production runs, and increasing demands for quality and on-time delivery.

Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and provider of industrial technology solutions, announced a new product, the Motion Tape Caddy. Floor marking tapes in material handling environments require periodic replacement due to standard wear and changing traffic control layouts. To address this, the Motion Repair & Services team engineered the Motion Tape Caddy, a patent pending portable cart designed to streamline tape management.

Wintriss Controls Group LLC, a manufacturer of press controls and safety solutions for the metal forming and fabricating industry, has introduced its line of Shadow 10 Light Curtains with a host of new and enhanced safety and productivity features. With the Shadow 10, users can connect up to four sets of heads to one Shadow 10 control box or Wintriss WPC APEX press control, protecting an entire press with one light curtain system.

Details News Details Written by: web Published: 19 June 2026 Vaski Group hosted an Open House in Hyvinkää, showcasing innovations under the theme ‘From Heritage to Horizon.’ Guests toured advanced machinery and software for automation and scalable manufacturing. CEO Michael Mansour emphasized the company’s shift toward digitalisation, alongside collaborative demonstrations with Cajo Laser, Wilson Tool, JTA Connections and Siemens. © 2026 FFJournal. All Rights Reserved.

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is inviting completed surveys from stakeholders involved in procurement decision-making, as a new white paper takes shape ahead of publication on Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on Thursday 2 July 2026.

Eriez announced the promotion of Dan Zimmerman to General Manager of Eriez-USA. In this role, Zimmerman has full responsibility for leading the company’s U.S.-based business, including overall performance, commercial and financial execution, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Zimmerman has been with Eriez since 2004 and most recently served as Director of Operations for Eriez-USA.