KYZEN, a global provider in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at AAPEX 2026, scheduled to take place November 3-5 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, NV. The KYZEN team of metal cleaning experts will be on-site exhibiting at Booth V8131 and providing information about METALNOX M6356 in addition to conducting in-booth cleaning demonstrations.

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center and Texas Medical Center will join forces to present the 15th Annual "Red, White & You!" Statewide Job Fair at Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX 76011.

THG Automation, a provider in robotic welding and cutting automation, will host an open house at their Indianapolis, IN facility on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 10AM – 6 PM. This event offers manufacturing and fabrication companies the opportunity to interact with THG cobot automation systems and network with the experts directly responsible for designing and building advanced welding and cutting solutions.

The ESAB Demo Tour — the company’s first interactive, nationwide mobile welding and cutting experience — has embarked on its 2026 tour of U.S. welding distributor partner locations, metal fabrication facilities, schools and special events.

The American Welding Society (AWS) recently announced its full schedule of 2026 conferences and events that include educational sessions, networking, and opportunities to connect with industry-leading experts. In addition to annual FABTECH conferences, AWS will feature four comprehensive technical events in 2026: Inspection Expo & Conference (IEC 2026), Shipbuilding and Aluminum Conference, Welding Automation Expo & Conference (WAEC), and Welding Summit.

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is excited to announce Fastener Training Week in Los Angeles. This Fastener Training Week session offers five days of training spread across August, November and December – providing a more flexible schedule.

Curious about how artificial intelligence could benefit your manufacturing operations? Join us for "Manufacturing Operational AI Intro," a free, virtual webinar with a live Q&A in which one may explore AI’s potential, discover practical opportunities for organizations, and have questions answered by an experienced AI professional.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in collaboration with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced new action to remove nearly two dozen foreign product offerings from GSA Advantage!—the list of approved vendors for federal agency procurement. This action comes as a result of June meetings at the White House Small Business Summit, and in response to President Donald J. Trump’s recent directive and executive order requiring federal agencies to prioritize purchasing American-made goods, in support of American workers and businesses.

EMUGE‑FRANKEN USA, a manufacturer of high-performance end mills, taps, thread mills, drills and other rotary tools, welcomed students, educators, regional workforce, economic development, community, congressional, and senatorial leaders to its West Boylston headquarters on Friday, October 2, in recognition of Manufacturing Day. The “Explore the Future of Manufacturing” event provided students with a hands-on introduction to career opportunities in machining, CNC programming, engineering, manufacturing and related fields.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is accelerating its commitment to the next generation of skilled trades by expanding the reach of the Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative to 76 schools across 26 states in 2026.

Flow International Corporation and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) recently announced a renewed five-year partnership, strengthening their shared commitment to performance, precision, and innovation. This agreement enables JGR to integrate Flow’s NX Pro waterjet, LZR fiber laser, and HyperBend press brake into its operations, thereby enhancing each organizations' dedication to high performance.

Working together with 36 partner companies to bring technologies to life, foster dialogue, and showcase concrete application possibilities, The CHIRON Group hosted its annual OPEN HOUSE event at its headquarters in Tuttlingen, Germany.  The CHIRON Group supports the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, medical and precision technology, aerospace and tool manufacturing with its CNC-controlled, vertical milling and milling-turning machining centers as well as turnkey and automation solutions.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the SBA Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge, inviting American small business owners across the country to join the nationwide celebration honoring 250 years of American independence, entrepreneurship, and free enterprise. As part of the SBA’s Freedom 250 initiative, small businesses that sign the pledge will receive an official Freedom 250 certificate recognizing their commitment to America’s economic strength, to their local communities, and carrying forward the entrepreneurial spirit that has defined the nation since 1776.

NTM, Inc., a woman-owned precision job shop based in Fridley, MN celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 15. Employees, friends, vendors and customers gathered at NTM headquarters to celebrate the milestone and the relationships that have helped the company grow.

At FABTECH 2026 booth S13078, Messe Düsseldorf will promote its “join the best – worldwide” portfolio of international tube, pipe and welding trade fairs, including Tube Düsseldorf 2028, Urban Steel Expo 2027, Tube Mexico, Tube China, Tube India, Tube Southeast Asia, Tube Eurasia and Tube Middle East Africa.

ANCA announced the winners of the 2026 ANCA Tool of the Year Awards at IMTS 2026, recognising exceptional creativity, technical capability and leadership across the global cutting-tool industry.

Pemamek has won the MSV 2026 Gold Medal in the Technology Trade Fairs category for PEMA Scan, its adaptive laser groove scanning for robotic multipass welding in the Technology Trade Fairs category at MSV 2026 in Brno. Selected from 30 competing exhibits, Pemamek’s innovation stood out among the 16 total finalists chosen across all competition categories.

Now in its fifth year, BIG DAISHOWA’s Tools for Schools program continues to help prepare the next generation of manufacturing professionals by providing schools with access to precision tooling.

Shipments of cutting tools, as measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $278.6 million in August 2026. The value of shipments decreased 0.8% from the $280.9 million reported in July 2026 but was up 32.2% from August 2025. Year-to-date shipments totaled $2.03 billion, up 22.4% from the same period in 2025. Unit shipments in August remained steady with little movement in the past three months.

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