September 2021

SNIPS

2021 September

Check out the September 2021 edition of SNIPS: Motor Control Center gets new cooling system, CCAC's Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program Kickstarts Careers, and much more!

Tech Helps Answer Skilled Trades Gap Questions

CEO of XOi Technologies, Aaron Salow, shares how technology can improve contractor productivity

Austin Keating

September 3, 2021

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Artificial intelligence and augmented reality are becoming increasingly relevant in sheet metal and other skilled trades facing a skills gap.

STEEL REPORTS

Volvo Group Buys World’s First Fossil-Free Steel

Austin Keating

August 20, 2021

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In July, Sweden-based SSAB Oxelösund rolled the first steel produced using Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology, or HYBRIT.

EDUCATION

CCAC's Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program Kickstarts Careers

Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 12 collaborates with the Community College of Allegheny County on this five-year apprenticeship program.

Stacey Winconek

September 1, 2021

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Local 12 has been collaborating with CCAC for more than 25 years to provide students on-the-job training during this free five-year program, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

BACKSTORY

Motor Control Center Gets New Cooling System

Austin Keating

September 2, 2021

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Star Service assists Baton Rouge manufacturer in installing new cooling system for MCCs.

TOOLBOX

High Precision Welding Helps an Innovative HVAC System Become a Reality

August 24, 2021

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As OEMs pursue cleaner energy and higher heating/cooling efficiencies, HVAC technology is becoming more and more intricate, requiring high-quality precision welds in their fabrication.

Manufacturers and suppliers from around the world will unveil the latest additions to their product line-ups, demonstrate what is new and innovative about the technologies, provide technical support, and answer questions.