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FMA provides the tools and resources needed by companies to improve operations. FMA educates the industry through top-notch programs, award-winning publications, and North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, and welding event. FMA brings the metal forming and fabricating community together through networking sessions, volunteer opportunities, and award programs.

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The World Beckons

Ever wonder why what happens overseas matters to U.S. manufacturers? Find out by reading Dr. Chris Kuehl's latest white paper, The World Beckons...

Dr. Kuehl, FMA's economic analyst and founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence, is the author of  "Fabrinomics" - a twice monthly e-newsletter that gives members summaries of recent business and economic stories that are relevant to manufacturers. Sign up for a free trial of "Fabrinomics" and find out why so many members rely on Dr. Kuehl to interpret today's economic climate and explain how it will influence their business decisions tomorrow.

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  Jan. 22  FabCast: The Incredible Power of Lean: Real Improvement in Real Life (225)
  Jan. 23  FabCast: Fundamentals of Stamping Presses (222)
  Feb. 4  FabCast: Slitting Practices & Tooling Considerations (228)
  Feb. 20  FabCast: Stamping Die Setup (222)
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Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist

This book provides a concise and thorough overview of metallurgy as it is applied to industry today. Well-illustrated and indexed, the book makes technical subjects easy to understand and provides a complete glossary of ...
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   Manufacturing sector economist outlines four steps necessary for rebound
   Samco Machinery opens new office in Mexico
   Roll-Kraft installs new machines
   Hobart Brothers expands manufacturing operations
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