S W SW SOUTHWEST M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 1965 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana & New Mexico Feature Editorial Software Boost Automotive Quality Vol. 59 No. 2 February 2024 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com K&B Turns to Starrag for Advanced Manufacturing Cell Design & Contract Manufacturing Show 2024 Schedule Design-2-Part Trade Shows has an-nounced its upcoming schedule for the 2024 show season, featuring 12 shows in key manufacturing markets in the Mid-west, New England, Southeast and West Coast. The show is entering its 19th year in Texas and first year at the Irving Conven-tion Center. Also included this spring is a new show location in Denver, CO, which provides the opportunity to strengthen and expand the show’s national reach. Spring 2024 show dates: • Irving, TX: March 13-14 Continued on Page 54 New capability ensures precise alignment throughout the manufacturing process. See Page 8 EDM Wire Rotation Technology iGroove+ now has added capabilities. See Page 20 Founded in 1974, K&B Industries was set up by Kenneth Wood Sr. with a simple yet effective motto ‘Help cus-tomers to be successful, and you’ll be successful too’. Almost 50 years later and the company has expanded across four sites with approximately 650 employees, making it an outright industry leader in the Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) Continued on Page 52 Cetec ERP to Showcase Efficiency Software at Design 2 Part Show Cetec ERP has announced plans to exhibit its software tailored to meet the needs of machine shops and metal fab-rication businesses at the Design 2 Part Show, scheduled to take place March 13-14, 2024, in Irving, TX. Cetec ERP offers tailored solutions for machine shops and metal fabrication, pro-viding a comprehensive suite of features to enhance operational efficiency. With in-telligent scheduling capabilities, the soft-ware optimizes production timelines, Continued on Page 54 Applying Technology Eight Times Productivity Gain Advanced machining and automation capabilities bring benefits for aerospace supplier. See Page 28 Matter USA Formed to Service North American Metals Market Saws Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saw Vertical band saw line accommodates wide range of cutting requirements. See Page 38 Davi Launches Expanded Service and After Sales Support Division Matter SRL Managing Director Giuseppe Rotondi announced the re-cent formation of Matter USA Corpora-tion, the company’s new subsidiary for application engineering, sales and serv-ice for this Italian builder of custom and modular automated storage & retrieval Continued on Page 52 To ensure plate rolling machine longevity and efficiency and productivity for its customers, Davi Inc. has expanded its Service and After Sales (SAS) Division. This enhanced globally managed division will supply customers with even more all-encompassing service and support that includes expert machine installation, large readily available stocks of spare parts and accessories, immediate re-sponse to service needs, preventive main-tenance programs, customized technical Continued on Page 54 Special Application Machinery Gear Cutting System Modular machine platform is equipped with one or two workpiece spindles in a compact design. See Page 48 Subscription Changes: To make name, address subscription changes contact: • Phone: 800-375-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 • E-mail: info@mfgnewsweb.com • www.mfgnewsweb.com CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Gross Publications, Inc. SOUTHWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 People in the News Page 44 Advertiser Index Page 43 PAID
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