What a beautiful day to kick off FABTECH 2025! We hope to see you all here. Stop by booth B20000 and say hi. #FABTECH2025 #Chicago #tradeshow #fabricating #welding #metalfinishing

Fronius officially launched its new welding power source line, aimed to meet broad market demands. Check it out at FABTECH 2025 in booth B29001! Learn more here: ow.ly/uxU650WTOjZ #welding #FABTECH2025 #newproduct

Tech meets teamwork at Ball Service Group. From Siegmund welding tables to a new cobot, the Kitchener shop is raising its game—without losing sight of its people. Read more: canadianmetalworking.com/canadianfabric… #fabrication #CNC #welding #robotics #manufacturing #Canada

Brad Cairns visited Yellotools and asked: “Why put tools on a shadow board?” The answer wasn’t lean training—it was the customer. Read this eye-opening take on lean culture: ow.ly/upU850WBClq #Lean #kaizen #factorylife #ContinuousImprovement #manufacturing

SLON Signs went from CNC limitations to full in-house laser cutting and bending. Now they’re not just building signs—they’re building a new market. Read how tech drove their growth: ow.ly/MoCE50WBBUA #manufacturing #fabrication #Bystronic #laser #metalworking

Canada’s clean energy shift is creating durable jobs and global opportunities. Fabricators + welders will be key players in building the future. Read Rob Colman’s editorial in Canadian Fabricating & Welding: ow.ly/lKF650WY8Rx

BWXT’s roots in Canada’s nuclear sector trace back to the industry’s inception. The Cambridge, Ont. company plays a key role in CANDU reactor refurbishments, SMR development, and international nuclear supply chains. Check out our cover story here: ow.ly/Ov8s50X0iyp

Hand-held laser welding delivers clean welds with little to no post-processing, but safety is key. With the right precautions, it’s a major shop floor advantage. Andrew Pfaller of Miller Electric shares safety tips: ow.ly/jFIP50X17Y9 #handheld #laserwelding #safety

Today, we visited AMADA CANADA's Toronto Technical Center for its Demo Day, featuring the latest digital innovations and feature enhancements to help drive productivity and streamline production. Check out some of the highlights: ow.ly/24VN50X335Z #AMADA #DemoDay

Fabricating public art takes innovation. For Circulation in Vancouver, Aggressive Tube Bending used AR goggles to form complex steel for the Mazinani siblings’ design. Collaboration made it possible: ow.ly/U5jx50X18kT #publicart #sculptures #fabrication #steelforming

Thanksgiving isn’t just about food and family—it’s about gratitude. And in our world, we’re thankful for strong welds, tight tolerances, and a skilled workforce that shows up day after day. #Gratitude #ThanksgivingCanada #ShopLife

Don't miss the October 2025 digital edition! Check out the latest in navigating automation, in-house nitrogen generation, edge rounding, and more. ow.ly/GH5e50XbNMh

Robots are getting smarter. This was one of Rob Colman's biggest takeaways from this year’s FABTECH in Chicago. Check out his editorial: ow.ly/PS2K50XbKoT #robotics #robots #automation #advancedtech #FABTECH2025

At FABTECH 2025, expert panellists shared their insights about how fabricators should start their journey into automation and robotics. Get practical advice from industry leaders: ow.ly/qYCQ50XbKwo #automation #FABTECH2025 #expertadvice #robotics #robots

Deburring removes burrs—but edge rounding makes parts safer and coatings stronger. Don’t skip this critical step in your cutting process. #MetalFab #Safety #EdgeRounding

At just 23, Isaac Thomson has turned his teenage welding hobby into a thriving business, mastering everything from intricate decorative railings to heavy equipment repairs. Check out his story: ow.ly/l3XZ50Xh6oc #Welding #Fabrication #YoungEntrepreneurs #MadeInCanada

AMADA CANADA's Jean-Philippe Nadeau shares 4 reasons why it might be time to invest in an in-house nitrogen generation system. Check it out: ow.ly/OoyW50XbLvp #fabshop #fabricating #lasercutting #nitrogen

Edmonton Exchanger has spent five decades building a reputation for excellence in heavy steel fabrication, crafting components up to 12 in. thick for the oil, gas, petrochemical, and blue hydrogen industries. Check out this story: ow.ly/eo8e50Xh6sL

Digitizing the traveller can provide step-by-step instructions, real-time defect reporting, and production status. Check out our latest tech spotlight: ow.ly/8F8Z50XbMH2 #fabshop #fabricating #digitization #materialmanagement #shopmanagement

This month’s column inspiration comes from a recent trip Brad Cairns took to Ireland, where he visited a fellow lean maniac and good friend Ryan Tierney, who has radically transformed his company into an absolute world-class organization. Check it out: ow.ly/7GmO50XbMUv