In the years to come, artificial intelligence and machine learning will spur significant changes, welders and metal fabricators who embrace them will reap the benefits.

Welder-fabricator Josh Welton recently tested out Weiler Virtual World, a virtual reality (VR) abrasives training demo featuring cutting, grinding, and finishing simulation from Weiler Abrasives.

Three equipment manufacturers share how user-friendly software and interfaces make new technology easier for fab shops to use, thus removing the barrier to entry for less tech-savvy fabricators and improving productivity.

An industrial contractor and pipe spool fabricator in Tuscaloosa, Ala., McAbee, builds custom software to digitize its workflow, boost traceability, and increase transparency for fitters and welders. It’s called MATS, the McAbee Automated Tracking System, and it’s changed the way the pipe spool fabricator does business.

In episode No. 2 of Talkin' Shop with Metal Shop Masters, we speak with artist Luis Varela-Rico, who made name for himself by creating a number of large-scale metal art installations around Las Vegas.

After a year off, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event is back in person and ready to move forward. Here's a breakdown of what to expect.