Metalforming Magazine

MetalForming is dedicated to meeting the needs of its audience, which includes engineers, technicians, managers, designers, and others involved in enhancing sheet metal processing. We deliver top-notch content through a mix of in-house articles and contributions from industry experts, featuring insightful commentaries, the latest industry news, and cutting-edge product updates. Every month, MetalForming connects with over 53,000 professionals who work in the fabrication of metal products, automotive stampings, electronic equipment, appliances, and similar items. Our readers hold significant purchasing power across various sectors, including material handling, tooling, safety equipment, software, coil handling and processing machinery, presses, and other fabrication tools. By offering an exceptional editorial package, we equip our readers with essential knowledge and resources to improve their work.

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LIFT Launches Advanced Metallic Production and Processing Center

1 week ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Lou Kren

LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced-materials manufacturing innovation institute, has officially opened its state-of-the-art Advanced Metallic Production and Processing (AMPP) Center in Detroit’s historic Corktown district. The facility will work to strengthen the U.S. industrial base by accelerating the design, development and deployment of novel metallic materials, filling a key gap in the nation’s defense-manufacturing base.
Chicago to Host the Annual Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT in October

2 weeks ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Brad Kuvin

Join the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Association in Chicago, October 12-14, to celebrate its 15th anniversary during WiM SUMMIT 2025. This year’s theme, “Make Your Mark: 15 Years of Women Shaping Manufacturing,” is all about honoring the leadership, innovation and dedication women bring to our industry every day. It’s also an opportunity to connect with manufacturing professionals and play an active role in shaping the future of the industry.
Tooling Up for AHSS: Know the Material, Mind the Simulation

3 weeks ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Lou Kren

“Testing absolutely is worthwhile, but the material must be available early enough in the tool-design phase,” Seekman says, noting that tensile testing may not be an option given the short lead time required on some projects. In such cases, simulation can provide a workaround. With simulation only performing as well as the quality of inputs, improper assessment of material—or material that falls out of requirements in various parts of a coil—makes AHSS applications even more challenging.
Lubricant Companies Combine: Fuchs Acquires Irmco

3 weeks ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Brad Kuvin

The Fuchs Group, Manheim, Germany, and with U.S. headquarters in Harvey, IL, has acquired Irmco Advanced Metalforming Lubricant Technologies, Evanston, IL. With the acquisition, Fuchs aims to further expand its industrial-product portfolio, offering sustainable lubrication solutions across multiple markets. “Integrating with Fuchs will further our reach of products to the metal forming, assembly, cleaning, and finishing markets through its global network,” says Irmco CEO Jeff Jeffery.
MetalForming Live on the Shop Floor

4 weeks ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Brad Kuvin |Lou Kren

Circle your calendar for April 29th, as automation-savvy metal formers and fabricators detail their efforts and results in this live, virtual event. Plan on joining us virtually on April 29, 2-3:30 p.m. ET, for MetalForming LIVE on the Shop Floor, as we invite leaders from Argon Industries, Milwaukee, WI, and Pennant, Sabina, OH, to discuss their automation efforts with MetalForming editors.
Plant Floor as Path to College? Must it be Either/Or?

4 weeks ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Kate Bachman

Recruiting good employees continue to top manufacturers’ list of concerns. Despite a rising unemployment rate and escalating college tuition, the dearth of desirable workers headed for manufacturing remains a problem. School counselors and parents appear to be softening their focus on academic colleges as a sole path to a promising career.
Mexico Stamping Technology Webinar Series-Webinar Series Designed for Metal Formers in Mexico

4 weeks ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Brad Kuvin

Join MetalForming and PMA for four dates in April when eight different speakers, en Espanol, address issues aimed at helping metal stamping companies south of the border improve productivity and quality. Now in its 11th consecutive year (the last six as a virtual webinar series), MetalForming magazine’s Mexico Stamping Technology Conference promises to deliver technical information that metal stamping professionals can take right into the shop, to drive gains in productivity and quality.
Mission and Vision-Two Distinctive Concepts

1 month ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Brad Kuvin

Every company seemingly has a mission statement, defined as a formal summary of an organization’s aims and values. Some refer to these few sentences as their foundation and identity, explaining the company’s purpose and objectives. However, as common as mission statements are, more companies should take the time to craft a vision statement.
Ajax Metal Forming Systems-A METALFORM EDU Fan from the Start

1 month ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Kate Bachman

In its 80th year, Ajax Metal Forming Systems boasts 100-plus employees across three U.S. locations: its headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, as well as plants in Wilson, NC, and Tucson, AZ. The Ajax team is versed in all facets of sheet metal-part production and assembly, including stamping, laser cutting, CNC turret punching, press brake forming and welding, as well as tool build and maintenance for all of its processes.
United Performance Metals Acquires Fabrisonic

1 month ago | metalformingmagazine.com | Lou Kren

United Performance Metals (UPM), Cincinnati, OH, an O’Neal Industries affiliate company, has acquired Fabrisonic LLC, Columbus, OH, formerly a division of EWI before becoming an independent company in 2011. Fabrisonic developed patented processes for the joining of dissimilar metals without metallurgical mismatch issues, for industries including aerospace, defense, space and automotive.