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NORTHEAST Serving Since 2005 Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont & West Virginia M ANUFACTURING N EWS Feature Editorial Automation/Robotics Automated Production of Large Parts Agile solution keeps production high year round. See Page 8 Vol. 20 No. 12 December 2024 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Path Robotics Unveils Path Foundry for Contract Manufacturing Welding Path Robotics, a provider of auton-omous welding solutions, has launched Path Foundry, a contract manufacturing entity designed to revolutionize how companies approach welding and re-lated projects. Path Foundry aims to help businesses complete projects faster, even amidst labor shortages, while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Accelerating Production with AI-Powered Robotics “Path Foundry allows manufactur-ers to expedite welding projects, with production starting in as little as four weeks,” said a company spokesperson. “Leveraging advanced robotics, AI and Continued on Page 54 Mid Atlantic Machinery Supports Metal Fabrication and Welding Program Mid Atlantic Machinery, a machine tool distributor for manufacturers and fabricators, announced that its annual Mid Atlantic Machinery Classic golf outing contributed over $100,000 in support of the Thaddeus Stevens Col-lege of Technology’s Metal Fabrication and Welding Program. This donation will directly benefit students pursuing Continued on Page 53 Metalforming Gas-Reduction Nozzle Solution reduces gas consumption when cutting mild steel. See Page 22 Franklin Precision Castings Adds Ceramic Shell Removal Center Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation for the 2024 Tax Year The manufacturing industry is capi-tal-intensive, with companies often needing to invest heavily in equipment, machinery and technology to remain competitive. For the 2024 tax year, two tax incentives—Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation—continue to offer busi-nesses valuable opportunities to write off equipment costs, improve cash flow and reduce taxable income. These pro-visions are important financial tools for Continued on Page 54 Applying Technology Technology, Creative Opportunities Draw in Students Students in the GLTS manufacturing program used Mastercam to create components that will go into space. See Page 28 Literature & Web Tutorials Project Finder Launched Online resource helps manufacturers find and purchase ideal solutions. See Page 34 Moxa Joins the Mitsubishi Electric e-Factory Alliance Program Franklin Precision Castings has ac-quired a state-of-the-art 20,000 PSI water blasting system, combining automatic and manual operations for ceramic shell removal. This technology of Minnesota, marks a continued advancement in its commitment to quality, efficiency and workplace safety. “The water blasting system from Triplex Systems, Inc. has reduced our cycle times by 50% to 75%—a remark-able improvement,” said Mark Johnson, Cleaning Room Supervisor at Franklin Continued on Page 53 Moxa, a manufacturer of industrial network equipment, announced that it is now an official partner in the Mitsu-bishi Electric e-Factory Alliance Program, an ecosystem of best-in-class digital leaders committed to transforming the factory automation space. By serving as a third-party reference program for its members’ products, the e-Factory Al-liance Program enables customers to choose the best options for handling their automation-related challenges. The Alliance tests the hardware and soft-ware of its more than 450 members with Mitsubishi Electric FA equipment to guarantee compatibility. Continued on Page 54 Controls 5-Axis Integrated Technology Control series advances machine performance and meets evolving needs. See Page 46 People in the News Page 42 Advertiser Index Page 41 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. NORTHEAST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 PAID